Two years ago, my wife Lyndsey and I stood on a rugged, overgrown piece of land—just over 6 acres of wild beauty—and dreamed about what it could become. We didn’t have all the answers, but we had a vision: to build our dream home, raise our family close to nature, and create a homestead where we could live more intentionally. I will never forget finding this deal through a connection and taking Lyndsey to see it the next day. She thought to herself, “what is my husband getting me into” but all of that changed when she walked our future homestead property. This land captured our hearts, and we had no idea what it was going to become. We have not started home construction at this time but are getting things in order for that every day! Lyndsey, Wells, Luke, and I enjoy spending as much time camping on the homestead as possible until we can reside here full time.
What began as a dream has now become our sanctuary. Our spot that we can get away too and be grounded.
We’ve poured countless hours into this land. Building a driveway and taking 15 feet off the top of our hill to open up a building site that gives us amazing views. Clearing brush, carving out trails, building garden beds, planting trees, and constructing spaces that bring life to our vision. We’ve raised chickens, built a greenhouse, planted raspberries and fruit trees, and most recently, finished our barn. Every project has demanded hard work. Real, back-breaking effort. But the reward has been in the progress, the transformation, and the satisfaction of knowing it’s all been done with our own hands.
Through it all, one of the most meaningful parts of this journey has been raising our two boys here. We’re building more than a homestead. We’re building a life that teaches them the value of hard work, resilience, and connection to the earth. Out here, they learn by doing. Whether they’re gathering eggs, hauling wood, helping plant a new tree, or just exploring barefoot in the grass. They’re growing up with dirt under their nails and fresh air in their lungs. My favorite thing is to see my boys covered in wild berry juice and dirt after a day on the homestead. Watching them grab snacks right out of the garden, and learning how to clean fish, wild game, and prepare it for meals. This has been a place that allows all of that to come to fruition.
We want them to see the beauty of nature not as a place to visit, but as a way of life. We want them to understand where food comes from. How to care for animals, and how to work together as a family toward something bigger than ourselves.
That’s why we started Flourish Farms—not just to document our journey, but to invite others to join in. Homesteading isn’t always easy. It’s sweaty, muddy, exhausting work. But it’s honest work, and it’s deeply rewarding. And the more we learn, the more we want to share. To help others take steps toward self-sufficiency, simplicity, and a deeper connection with the land.
We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you’re just starting out or simply curious about this way of life. We hope our story inspires you to dream big, dig deep, and grow something meaningful.
