Hardearned Acres Homestead

A chance of raining today.....hope the builder shows up.

Ready to kick this off.

Sharing another video on Youtube at 1300.

Made the move to the Homestead....Bees and Shipping Container update I closed out my tenure at James Madison University and headed to the homestead. I'm on 40 days of leave trying to get as much as I can done before Teri and t...

My last Battalion run with the Duke Battalion. I've enjoyed my time here with the Cadets in a laser focused team.

My little help overcame being nervous and helped me do some hive checks yesterday. This is monumental for her as she's scred to death of bugs.
She found queens and a few swarm cells. Can't wait to get to the homestead and get the kids involved in more than phones and computers.

Just dropped another near disaster video on Youtube from the Hardearned Acres Homestead

Near Disaster and Bees as we head to the Homestead I nearly lost our shed off the platform it was on as I was moving it onto the trailer getting ready for the exodus to Kentucky. Did so checking on the Bees a...

Just posted the latest video to Youtube.

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Stoked, the Form-A-Drain is in footer poured soon.

Hoping to have this done by Christmas.

Just posted the latest video from the Hardearned Acres Homestead

Finally a Break in the Weather The elements finally agreed with us so we could get a number of things done. Meet with the power company and got the ball rolling on getting power to the bui...

Just dropped the newest video on Youtube for the Hardearned Acres Homestead .

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It's not always building on the homestead, sometimes you get stung!!! Did my first "spring" check on my Russia Hybrid honey bees....I was thinking I didn't get stung at all last year. I received a rude awakening.

Our newest update on the Homestead.

Container Build Part 2, Forgotten tools and Trouble at Home I this video I leave tools at home, have struggles with the cold weather, and had to make an overnight drive home to fix things at home.

Just posted another video on Youtube for the Hardearned Acres Homestead.

Shipping Container Build Part 1, first building to place on the Homestead In this video we start on the first structure on the Hardearned Acres Homestead....a 40 x 40 shop build out of three high boy shipping containers. The weathe...

Headed to the homestead to get shipping containers dropped for the shop build. Hope to have some content to post for ya'll.

Well, I think I just posted our introduction on Youtube.

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Well I've "officially" started our 800-Day Roadmap to Full-Functioning Homestead Living at Hardearned Acres. I figured once we get to the property things will really start to go quick. We're about three months out from leaving Virginia. We start our house build soon.

For the past three years I've been getting things together for this final stretch of military service. I always had plans to stick around forever in the military....but I've had friends that stuck around until they were forced out die within a few years of retirement. I decided it was time to go.

Embarking on the journey to transform our property into a fully functioning homestead is going to be a rewarding endeavor that has required careful planning and dedication.

We've conducted comprehensive assessments of the property, identifying areas for gardening, livestock, and potential structures.
We're working a detailed plan outlining our goals for self-sufficiency, including food production, energy sources, and water management. We've met with the folks at NCRS to get grants for a number of projects we'd like to do.

This summer we hope to establishing gardens, orchards, livestock areas, install rainwater harvesting systems and explore renewable energy options such as solar panels to reduce dependence on external resources.

I don't know a lot but I'm Embracing the journey, learning from the land, my mistakes, and enjoy the fulfillment of a life deeply connected to the rhythms of nature.

Introducing Hardearned Acres: A Modern Homestead in Rural Kentucky

Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of rural Kentucky, Hardearned Acres stands as a testament to the timeless values of self-sufficiency and reliance. Spanning across 26 acres, our homestead is a harmonious blend of traditional homesteading practices and the integration of modern conveniences.

As we embark on a journey rooted in the past, drawing inspiration from the old-fashioned ethos of self-reliance that defined the homesteading spirit. Our commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency guides every aspect of life on our homestead, where we cultivate the land, raise livestock, and embrace the principles of a simpler, more mindful way of living.

In the heart of rural Kentucky, our homestead becomes a canvas for the synergy between the past and the present. We celebrate the art of preserving time-honored traditions while seamlessly incorporating modern innovations that enhance our daily lives. From cultivating heirloom vegetables in our gardens to utilizing cutting-edge technology for efficient energy management, Hardearned Acres is a living testament to the harmonious coexistence of tradition and progress.

Join us on this journey, post military retirement, as we cultivate not just the land but a lifestyle that reflects the enduring values of self-sufficiency, resilience, and the pursuit of a more meaningful connection to the world around us.

We invite you to experience the beauty of a modern homestead, where the echoes of the past resonate with the possibilities of the future.