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A close-up of a single jar of strawberry preserves, with vibrant red preserves visible through the glass and fresh strawberries surrounding it, suggesting the final canned product.
– PRESERVING –
A loaf of Italian sandwich bread on a cutting board, with a few slices cut, showcasing the soft, airy texture inside and sesame seed crust.
– BREAD –
– Soap making –
loaf of cheddar sourdough bread on cutting board
– Sourdough –

You don’t need a farmhouse to build a life that feels old-fashioned

in the best way
Bake from scratch. Start where you are.
garden inn front of a red barn at dusk
You don’t need a farm to live a homemade life.
A gravel driveway bordered by a classic white wooden fence leads through a lush, green landscape dotted with trees.
Slower days.
Beauty matters—even on busy days.
You’re building something that lasts.
Grow your own.

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