Our Journey

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We’re accidental homesteaders - once upon a time, we lived in a cozy little suburban neighborhood where the kids rode their bikes to school and neighbors chatted over fences. But something kept nudging us — a longing for more space, more dirt under our nails, and fewer shared walls. Chris grew up on a few acres and missed that lifestyle. I (the more reluctant half) had never lived anywhere not suburban and wasn’t quite sure what I was signing up for.

With a curious heart and a bit of courage, we made the leap… and landed on a property with a barn, an arena, and a goat house. Empty outbuildings? Not for long.

Led by curiosity, fueled by questions, and powered by a never-ending list of projects. One moment we were asking, “What animals should we get?” and the next we were googling things like:

• “Why does my goat scream like that?”
• “What’s a flake of hay?”
• “Do alpacas really spit at people?”
• “Wait… what’s a wether?”
  

Turns out, this life is one giant, hands-on classroom. Thankfully, Stacia’s background as a science teacher means we embrace learning with curiosity. Whether you're 8 or 80, you'll find this is the most laid-back “classroom” you've ever been part of — no pop quizzes here!

4.5 years, 5 animal species, 2 chicken coops, 1 greenhouse and more growth than we ever imagined later... Still learning. Still problem-solving. Always.

Join us and make some memories of your own! Check out the Classes & Animal Experiences we offer.