Hey friend - you found the tribe! We're so glad you're here. This is where modern humans remember old ways, and ordinary folks become self-reliant legends 💪 This is your space to connect, learn, and stay accountable as you work toward your off-grid goals- whatever stage that you're in. Whether you're still dreaming, halfway there, or already living it - you belong here. We're building a space where you can: ✨Learn, share, and laugh about all things bees, tallow, and homemade. ✨Swap recipes, ideas, and stories from the homestead ✨Find folks who love rustic living as much as we do! Step 1: Introduce Yourself -in the comments below, share: 1. Where you're joining from 2. Your off-grid or homesteading dreams or goals 3. One small project you're working on, or want to start "If you had to live off ONE thing on the homestead....what would it be..."

On our homestead, two breeds rule the pasture: Dorpers and Katahdins. Both hardy, both productive, and both adorable enough to make you rethink your entire career… in a good way. Dorpers 🐏 - Origin: South Africa - Why we love them: Fast-growing meat breed Extremely hardy in heat and sun Naturally sheds their wool → less shearing stress - - Personality: Friendly, curious, and always photogenic Katahdins 🐑 - Origin: Maine, USA - Why we love them: Excellent maternal instincts → great lamb survival Adaptable to varying climates → winter hardy, summer resilient Meat quality is top-notch - - Personality: Gentle, intelligent, and low-maintenance 💡 Herman Homestead Tip: If you’re off-grid and thinking of sheep: - Dorpers = easy meat, low-fuss maintenance - Katahdins = hardy, friendly, great mothers, and a bonus for small-scale homesteaders Post a photo of your sheep in you have some below! 👇 Also share their names because sheep names are the best! 🤩 Meet our crew: Daisy, Taco, Clover, Marshmallow, and Raman 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑

-After 27 days in the bush, my husband finally found his bull moose, what a wild ride it’s been this month! Moose hunting is no walk in the park 😅 and it’s definitely not for the weak! 💪 🦌 The Endurance, Strength & Dedication Behind Moose Hunting People see the packed freezer, the trophy photo, or the backstrap on the grill… But what they don’t see is everything that comes before it. Moose hunting isn’t a hobby — it’s a test of endurance, grit, and respect for the wild. 💪 Physical Strength A mature bull can weigh 900+ lbs. That means: - Miles of hiking with heavy packs - Bushwhacking through muskeg, swamps & thick timber - Multiple trips to pack out meat, gear, and hide This isn’t a “drive up, take a photo, load the truck” kind of harvest. It’s physical labor at the edge of your limits. 🧠 Mental Endurance Moose hunting is hours — sometimes days — of: - Silence - Cold - Patience - Focus - Self-discipline You can’t rush it. You can’t fake it. You show up day after day because you believe in the process — even when you haven’t seen so much as a track in 48 hours. 🫡 Dedication & Ethics Every responsible hunter knows: - A clean, ethical shot is the top priority - The real work begins after the trigger is pulled - Nothing from the animal is wasted The dedication continues long after the hunt: processing → preserving → using every resource the land provided. 🌲 Why It Matters Hunting teaches something the modern world tries to erase: Food is not guaranteed — it takes work, skill, respect, and sacrifice. And when you finally sit down months later to a meal fed by your own endurance? It hits different. 🔥 Skool Question of the Week What part of the hunt tests you most — the physical, the mental, or the discipline to keep learning every season?

He's back putting up super helpful homesteading info as always. Here's a particularly relevant one to today's 'reality' including some revealing info about the ostrich farm disaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dDeviMMJUU - be sure to check the channel for a ton of great info including firewood tips, winter prep, and much more!

🌱 Lesson of the week: Off-grid living isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Most people think going off-grid requires having it all figured out first — land, solar, water, livestock, gardens, systems dialed in… But here’s the real truth: 🪵 You don’t build an off-grid life overnight. 🔥 You build it one skill at a time. Start where you are with what you have: ✔ Learn to grow one crop ✔ Install one raised bed ✔ Collect and store rainwater ✔ Master firewood, compost, or food preservation ✔ Build one income stream that supports your independence Every skill is a brick in the foundation of your freedom. You don’t fail by moving slowly. You fail only by never starting. So instead of asking, “How do I get off-grid?” Ask: “What skill can I learn this week that moves me one step closer?” Drop your answer in the comments so we can learn from each other 👇 Let’s build self-reliance — together.