Cedar House Farm
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To Live Under the Care of Mother Cedar
We dreamed of a home that would honor a way of life more simple than what we were living at that time. One that would allow us to have one foot in our home and the other in nature. To be more connected to the earth and less connected to materialistic influences. We searched for two years, almost gave up a couple times, and then it happened. We found it. -
Tips for Drying and Freezing Herbs
Grown, gathered and dried. Yesterday was for harvesting herbs from the garden. I do this every couple weeks throughout the summer. It’s a quiet, slow, fragrant task that I truly enjoy. Here are a couple tips to keep in mind when storing your kitchen herbs: -
Homemade Juniper Oil
...When I learned about all the beneficial properties of juniper, I knew it needed to become part of my home apothecary. It is used to help sooth arthritis, heal skin infections, provide relief for heartburn and acid reflux, boost digestion, and relieve nervous tension, among many other uses. -
Slow Living through the Seasons
Slow living. It’s a term that’s become increasingly popular over the last decade. But what does it really mean and how does one achieve it? And is it really all it’s cracked up to be?
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Babydoll Southdown Sheep at Cedar House Farm
I thought it might be worthwhile to share a bit about our babydoll Southdown sheep and why we chose to add them to our farm. This heritage breed was not a decision made on a whim, but rather one made after exhaustive research with close consideration of our land, the space we had available to dedicate to animals and the climate of the area we live. -
More Time in Nature
This year, the kids and I have a goal of spending 1000 hours outside! We printed off a gorgeous free tracker from 1000 Hours Outside and have it hanging proudly on our wall and easily accessible to the kids when they come inside. I hope you will consider downloading it too! It can be catered to what works best for your family and is a beautiful way to encourage time outdoors together in nature. -
Clarity Amidst Chaos – A Blueprint for a New Homesteader
If last November, you’d told me that my family would move to three acres of land, live in a cedar cabin, own 15 animals, be building a garden bigger than my old backyard, all while homeschooling the kids, I’d have told you you’re crazy. But here we are.
