We’re excited to show you how our garden is expanding, walk you through our latest improvements, and introduce you to some adorable new arrivals — baby guinea fowl and turkeys! 🐣🌱
But not everything was sunshine and seedlings. We also had a surprise: a viewer reported us to a government agency, claiming we were doing something wrong. In this video, we’re sharing the full story — with honesty, grace, and a little bit of grit.
Farming isn’t just about the plants and animals — it’s about perseverance, transparency, and showing up even when things get tough.
Thanks for walking with us through the highs and lows. 🙌
We Got Reported by the Government—Here’s What HappenedSheraton Park Farms2025-05-19 | REPORTED! An Unexpected Visit From The Government
This week on the farm has been… eventful.
We’re excited to show you how our garden is expanding, walk you through our latest improvements, and introduce you to some adorable new arrivals — baby guinea fowl and turkeys! 🐣🌱
But not everything was sunshine and seedlings. We also had a surprise: a viewer reported us to a government agency, claiming we were doing something wrong. In this video, we’re sharing the full story — with honesty, grace, and a little bit of grit.
Farming isn’t just about the plants and animals — it’s about perseverance, transparency, and showing up even when things get tough.
Thanks for walking with us through the highs and lows. 🙌
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Homesteading has always been about more than gardens, animals, and self-reliance. It’s about family, community, and caring for one another when times get hard. In today’s video, Saundra is in the kitchen preparing simple, home-cooked meals for two different family members who are facing health issues.
Cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated — it’s about love, tradition, and using what you have to make something nourishing. Whether it’s beans, bread, or a hearty supper, the heart of homesteading is taking care of others with the work of your own hands.
If you’ve ever thought about how food can comfort, heal, and bring people together, this video will encourage you. It’s a reminder that home cooking is a gift we can all give, and one that makes a lasting difference.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
Saundra cooking homemade meals for family members in need
Simple food that nourishes body and soul
Why homesteading is about community as much as it is about self-reliance
Encouragement that anyone can learn to cook and care for others
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the link Save 10% on my favorite work socks from Camel City Mill with Code: SHERATONPARKFARMS https://manly.link/sheraton-park-farms-8The FAVORITE Tractor Implement I Sold!Sheraton Park Farms2025-10-02 | Today we are dropping off timbers at @quarryviewwoodworks4259 to continue our farm store build and visiting with Nathan at @OutoftheWoods0623 to replace a tractor implement that we sold a few years ago.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHomestead WIN! - Milling Lumber & Baking BreadSheraton Park Farms2025-09-28 | Save 10% on my favorite work socks from Camel City Mill with Code: SHERATONPARKFARMS https://manly.link/sheraton-park-farms-8
Some days on the homestead are all about persistence paying off. In today’s video, Saundra is in the kitchen tackling a challenge she’s worked on for years — baking bread. With a new recipe, the result is a beautiful, golden loaf that’s as good as it looks. 🍞
Meanwhile, Chuck is at the sawmill, milling more lumber for our timber frame store build. He shares the details of how the mill works, how he approaches a log, and the strategy behind getting the most useful beams from each cut. 🪵
Together, these moments remind us that homesteading is about learning, trying, and celebrating the successes, whether in the kitchen or at the sawmill.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
Saundra’s successful homemade bread recipe
Milling lumber on the sawmill for our upcoming timber frame build
Strategy for approaching logs and maximizing lumber
A real look at persistence paying off on the homestead
If you love homesteading, self-reliance, Appalachian living, or just watching real life unfold on a farm, this one’s for you.
French Bread Recipe 1 cup warm water 2 tsp active dry yeast 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tablespoon oil 2.5-3 cups all purpose flour 1 egg beaten
In a large bowl combine water, yeast and sugar, let sit until foamy (around 5 min). Mix in salt, oil and 2 cups of flour. Stir until just combined. Add half cup of flour at a time until the dough pulls away from the bowl. On a floured surface knead dough for 5-7 minutes. Oil a clean bowl, place dough ball in bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for 45min-1 hour or until doubled in size. Flatten dough out into a rectangle, then roll into a log, fold the ends under the log. Cut 4-5 slices across the top of the dough 1-2 inches deep. Let rise for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 20-25 minutes then brush bread with egg wash. Bake an additional 2-3 minutes. Enjoy!
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHOPE for the Future Of Farming! – FFA Turkey ProjectSheraton Park Farms2025-09-26 | Save 10% on my favorite work socks from Camel City Mill with Code: SHERATONPARKFARMS https://manly.link/sheraton-park-farms-7
Today’s video is all about investing in the next generation of farmers. Saundra visits a local high school where the FFA (Future Farmers of America) students have raised turkeys as part of a class project to fundraise for their organization. Together, they spend the day processing turkeys and learning valuable hands-on skills that go far beyond the classroom.
The hope of agriculture is alive and well in these young people. They are learning what it takes to grow high-quality food, care for animals responsibly, and practice sustainability in a way that will carry into the future. Watching them gain confidence, skills, and pride in their work is inspiring.
If you believe in the importance of homesteading, farming, and teaching traditional skills, you’ll love seeing these students at work.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
High school FFA students processing turkeys they raised
Lessons in hard work, responsibility, and sustainable farming
Encouragement for the next generation of farmers
Why we believe agriculture education matters
The future of farming is bright — and it looks a lot like these students.
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Helping Others – Our Favorite Part of Farming
Homesteading and farming aren’t just about animals, gardens, or food preservation — they’re also about community, family, and helping others. In today’s video, we’re loading up 2 ½ cords of firewood in our dump trailer to help Saundra’s nephew, a single dad raising three kids ages 4–10, stay warm through the winter. Watching that wood head to their home and knowing it will keep them comfortable is truly one of the best parts of what we do here.
But the day doesn’t end outside — Saundra also spends time in the kitchen making two homemade staples: ☕ Pumpkin spice coffee creamer (a fall favorite you can make at home) 🍖 Homemade BBQ sauce (the kind that makes you want to put it on everything!)
This video blends the heart of farming with the flavors of homesteading, showing that the simple life is about more than chores and food — it’s about sharing, caring, and carrying on traditions.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
Giving away 2 ½ cords of firewood to help family
Using our dump trailer to haul wood for winter heat
The joy of helping others through farming
Making homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer
Cooking up delicious, from-scratch BBQ sauce
A reminder that the best part of homesteading is who you share it with
If you love homesteading, Appalachian living, simple traditions, and real family life, this one’s for you.
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Life on the homestead is all about rhythm and progress. In today’s video, we’re busy moving our turkeys, chickens, and cattle to fresh pasture. You’ll see how we set up fencing, water, and paddocks to keep the animals healthy, happy, and always on green grass.
But that’s not all — today we’re also revealing a new piece of farm equipment that’s going to make life here a whole lot easier. Homesteading is about balancing tradition with the right tools for the job, and we’re excited to share this next step with you.
If you’ve ever wondered what Appalachian homestead life looks like, or you’re curious about raising your own food, this video gives a real glimpse into both the challenges and rewards of the lifestyle.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
Moving turkeys, chickens, and cattle to new pasture
How we set up paddocks and manage animals on grass
The reveal of a new piece of farm equipment
The peaceful rhythm of Appalachian rural living
Why we love the balance of animals, land, and simple living
Thanks for watching and being part of our journey here at Sheraton Park Farms.
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Homesteading isn’t just about one thing — it’s about the rhythm of daily life. In today’s video, Saundra takes you into the kitchen where she prepares a traditional Southern country supper: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, and gravy — the kind of meal that reminds you of Sunday afternoons and grandma’s table.
Meanwhile, Chuck is out at the sawmill, turning logs into timbers for our upcoming timber frame building project. From the sound of the saw to the smell of biscuits in the oven, this is what real homestead life looks like — food from scratch, hard work by hand, and dreams built board by board.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
How we make a full Southern homestead supper from scratch
The balance of kitchen work & physical labor that defines homesteading
Why we believe in keeping old traditions alive
This is the simple life — not always easy, but always worth it. If you love homesteading, Southern cooking, timber framing, or just finding inspiration in simple living, you’ll enjoy this one.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkGetting It WRONG - Thoughts From The ExcavatorSheraton Park Farms2025-09-04 | Thanks to BRUNT for sponsoring this video! Get $10 off your first purchase at https://brunt.yt.link/yfy0T3e using code SHERATONPARK10.
Some days on the homestead are about more than just chores. Today I’m out with the excavator mowing road banks around the farm, but while the machine is running, I’m reflecting on something bigger: the value of physical work.
In a world where so much of life is spent in front of screens and always being connected, it’s easy to forget the satisfaction of seeing the results of a day’s labor — sweat, effort, and all. Real work matters, and it fills more than just the hours; it fills the soul.
This video is part farm life, part homestead chores, and part honest talk about what it means to choose a lifestyle where physical work is embraced, not avoided. If you’ve ever longed for a simpler life, or wondered if the hard work of homesteading is worth it — this one’s for you.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
Excavator work mowing farm road banks
Daily homestead maintenance
Honest reflection on the value of physical work
Why the simple life isn’t always simple — but always rewarding
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkWhat It REALLY Takes to Raise Turkeys on PastureSheraton Park Farms2025-09-02 | Ever wondered what it really takes to raise turkeys on pasture? In this video, we show you exactly how we set up our paddock system for raising healthy, happy turkeys the old-fashioned way. From fencing and water to feed and daily moves, you’ll see step by step how we give our birds fresh grass, clean air, and the best conditions to thrive.
On the homestead, we believe in self-reliance, sustainable farming, and food security. Raising turkeys this way isn’t just better for the birds — it’s better for the land, and it brings back a tradition of farming that used to be common in the Appalachian foothills.
By the end of this video, you’ll understand not just how we raise turkeys, but why pasture-raised poultry is worth the extra work. Whether you’re interested in homesteading, Thanksgiving turkeys, or sustainable farming practices, this video will inspire you to see poultry in a new way.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHomestead Pantry - Old Fashioned Canning With 3 GenerationsSheraton Park Farms2025-08-31 | 26 Quarts - 3 Generations - 1 Family - Canning Tomatoes and Preserving Tradition
On the homestead, preserving food isn’t just about filling jars — it’s about passing down traditions and working together as a family. In today’s video, three generations gather in the kitchen to can 26 quarts of tomatoes and 5 pints of salsa, all from the summer harvest.
This is the heart of homesteading and self-reliance: the work is steady, the hours are long, but the reward is a pantry full of homegrown food and the memories made along the way. We want this video to spark a little nostalgia for a simpler time when families worked together to prepare for winter — and to remind you that those traditions are still alive today.
✨ In This Video You’ll See:
3 generations working together to can and preserve food
26 quarts of canned tomatoes and 5 pints of homemade salsa
Old-fashioned food preservation skills passed down through family
Why homesteading is about more than food — it’s about family, tradition, and resilience
If you’ve ever canned with family, helped stock a pantry, or simply love the idea of preserving the harvest, we hope this video inspires you.
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Not every day on the homestead is easy. Today, we faced one of those moments that remind us why this lifestyle is about more than just chores and harvests.
In this video, Saundra is canning, freeze drying, and preserving food — turning hard moments into nourishment for the family and restocking our homestead pantry. This is the rhythm of real homestead life: joy, sacrifice, gratitude, and the determination to keep moving forward.
For us, homesteading is about more than food — it’s about self-sufficiency, family traditions, and the old-fashioned skills that kept rural families strong for generations.
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Chuck shares his experience in emergency services, highlighting the importance of disaster prep on the farm. This video, sponsored by EcoFlow, demonstrates how a portable power station can be crucial during a power outage. Learn about emergency preparedness and how to protect your homestead and family farm.
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Life in the Appalachian mountains means working hard, eating well, and staying true to the traditions that keep us grounded. In today’s video, Saundra takes care of the daily homestead chores — tending to our egg chickens, meat chickens, and turkeys — before heading to the kitchen to prepare a spread of dishes for a Sunday family dinner, just like generations before us.
From the farmyard to the kitchen table, this is what simple mountain living really looks like: caring for the animals, harvesting from the garden, and cooking up wholesome food to share with family.
✨ In this video you’ll see:
Daily homestead chores with chickens and turkeys
Preparing homemade dishes for a Sunday family gathering
The rhythm of Appalachian homestead life
Why “the simple life” is anything but simple — but always worth it
Homesteading is about more than growing food — it’s about self-sufficiency, family traditions, and living closer to the land. Thanks for spending this day with us here in the mountains.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHomestead Chores & HONEST Talk – The Simple Life Isn’t Always SimpleSheraton Park Farms2025-08-20 | Thanks to BRUNT for sponsoring this video! Get $10 off your first purchase at https://brunt.yt.link/6jgywRc using code SHERATONPARK10.
Life on the homestead may look peaceful, but behind the scenes it takes daily work, persistence, and sacrifice. In today’s video, we take you along as we handle everyday chores — caring for our egg-laying chickens, meat chickens, and turkeys we’re raising for Thanksgiving. From feeding and moving birds to tending to the rhythm of homestead life, there’s always something that needs doing.
At the end of the day, we sit down and share some real talk about homesteading — the truth that this lifestyle isn’t always easy. Homesteading means giving up some of the modern conveniences like constant vacations or endless free time, but in return we gain something far greater: self-sufficiency, resilience, and the satisfaction of living closer to the land.
If you’ve ever wondered what real homestead life looks like, this video is for you.
✨ In This Video You’ll See: ✅ Daily homestead chores with chickens & turkeys ✅ Behind-the-scenes look at raising Thanksgiving turkeys ✅ Honest discussion about the sacrifices of homesteading ✅ Why we choose this life despite the challenges
👩🌾 Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own homestead, already living the lifestyle, or just curious about self-sufficient living, we hope this video encourages you and shows the real heart of homesteading.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkDIY Cattle Working Pen - Projects TEST A Farm Marriage!Sheraton Park Farms2025-08-17 | DIY Cattle Working Pen - Projects TEST A Farm Marriage!
Welcome back to Sheraton Park Farms! In today’s video, we’re taking on a big project – relocating our DIY cattle working pen. Our corral system is built from portable cattle panels, so moving it means breaking it down, mowing the grass in a new spot, and then putting it all back together, head gate and all. Sounds easy enough, right? Well… let’s just say there may have been a few disagreements along the way. 😅
This is real homesteading life – sometimes things don’t go perfectly, but with persistence (and a little bit of arguing), you can get the job done. Whether you’re raising cattle, working on your own small farm, or just curious about what it takes to manage livestock, we hope this video gives you both encouragement and a laugh.
✅ Topics in this video:
How to move a DIY cattle working pen
Using portable cattle panels for livestock
Setting up a head gate and corral system
The reality of farm projects (and farm marriage moments!)
Homesteading encouragement: anyone can do this with a little grit
Thanks for watching and following along with our farm life journey. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss the next part of our homesteading adventures!
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkSTUCK on the Road With a Whole Cow & Pig - Farm Delivery DisasterSheraton Park Farms2025-08-14 | 🚜 Farm Delivery Disaster! Saundra sets out on a long road trip to deliver one whole cow and one whole pig to a customer — but this farm-to-table journey doesn’t go as planned. Somewhere along the highway, disaster strikes… a busted radiator leaves her stranded on the side of the road with a trailer full of meat. The customer has to come pick up their order, and Saundra is left figuring out how to get back home.
Meanwhile, back at the farm, Chuck is hard at work at the sawmill, cutting timbers for our upcoming timber frame building project. From roadside repairs to milling massive beams, this video is a glimpse into the unpredictable reality of homesteading life — where anything can happen and you’ve just got to roll with it.
🏡 If you love homesteading, farming, self-sufficiency, farm-to-table living, and real-life challenges from the farm, you’ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at both the hard work and the curveballs we face.
In this video: Farm-to-table meat delivery Highway breakdown & roadside struggle Busted radiator repair Sawmill timber cutting for a barn/store build The ups and downs of homesteading life
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHomestead Pantry – Canning Tomatoes and Fall Garden PrepSheraton Park Farms2025-08-10 | Homestead Pantry – Canning Tomatoes and Fall Garden Prep
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Today we’re in the heart of our summer harvest, turning fresh garden tomatoes into jars of goodness for the homestead pantry. Saundra walks you through her canning process step-by-step, sharing tips for preserving that homegrown flavor all year long. Meanwhile, we’re pulling up our green bean vines that have just about finished producing and making room for our fall garden vegetables.
This is what self-reliant living looks like – growing, preserving, and preparing for the seasons ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just dreaming of starting your own self-sufficiency journey, this video is packed with practical skills and real-life homestead moments.
In this video you’ll see: 🌿 How we can fresh tomatoes from our garden 🌽 Clearing out summer crops to plant fall vegetables 🥫 Stocking the homestead pantry for winter
If you love homesteading, gardening, canning, food preservation, and building a self-sustainable lifestyle, make sure to subscribe and follow along with our journey.
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHomestead Reality: Canning Gone Wrong + Chicken & Garden UpdatesSheraton Park Farms2025-08-08 | Sunday Chores and Canning Fail
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Welcome back to the homestead! Today’s video is a true look at real-life homesteading—full of rewarding moments and unexpected challenges. We’re out doing the everyday farm chores, spending time with our chickens, harvesting tomatoes from the garden, and prepping fresh corn for pressure canning. But despite our best efforts… not everything went as planned.
Our corn canning session turned into a failure—something every homesteader experiences sooner or later. We’re sharing it honestly because this lifestyle isn’t always picture-perfect, but it's always worth it.
If you’re interested in modern homesteading, food preservation, chicken keeping, growing your own food, and building a more self-sufficient life, this video is for you. From raising backyard poultry to preserving the garden harvest, this is what it really looks like behind the scenes.
Watch to see the good, the bad, and the messy in-between of our day on the farm.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkHomestead Life - Homemade Chicken Salad And Moving CowsSheraton Park Farms2025-08-05 | Homemade Chicken Salad And Moving Cows - Our Homesteading Life
Today we're giving you a real-life glimpse into our homesteading journey here at Sheraton Park Farms! Saundra is in the kitchen making her famous homemade chicken salad from scratch — a simple, delicious, farm-fresh recipe that many of you have asked about. Meanwhile, Chuck is out in the pastures, moving our herd of cows to fresh grass as part of our rotational grazing system.
This video is all about the rhythm of daily life on a modern homestead — from cooking with home-raised and garden-grown ingredients to practicing regenerative farming methods that help keep our soil healthy and animals thriving.
Whether you're here for the homesteading tips, the self-sufficient living inspiration, or just love seeing a simpler way of life in action, we hope you enjoy spending part of your day with us on the farm.
🌱 Topics covered in this video:
How we make homemade chicken salad using real ingredients
Moving cattle to new pasture with low-stress handling
Life on a working homestead
Living off the land and building food security
Simple meals and farm-to-table cooking
Grass-fed beef and pasture-based farming
👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if this kind of content inspires you! Thanks for being here with us.
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkBusy Farm Day: Harvesting & Chicken Moves That Keep Us GoingSheraton Park Farms2025-08-03 | BUSY Day on the Farm - Moving Chickens and Harvesting From the Garden
Today was one of those classic busy homestead days where everything needed doing! We started by moving our egg-laying chickens to fresh pasture, giving them new ground to scratch and forage. Then we relocated our guineas into chicken tractors as part of our rotational poultry setup.
After the birds were settled, we headed to the garden to harvest some beautiful summer tomatoes and fragrant basil. The basil went straight into the dehydrator for long-term storage, part of our ongoing effort to build a resilient and well-stocked food storage pantry.
Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or just dreaming of the simple life, this video offers a real look at daily farm chores, sustainable poultry management, and garden-to-pantry food preservation. We’re passionate about self-sufficiency, growing our own food, and preserving the old-fashioned skills that keep a modern homestead running strong.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow along as we continue our journey toward a more intentional, grounded way of living.
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into food preservation the way our grandparents did — by canning real food from our farm and garden. Saundra is busy in the kitchen putting up green beans, corn, peaches, and jelly — all to stock our pantry and larder for the months ahead.
Meanwhile, our vision of building a self-sufficient life continues with the next step in our on-farm grocery store project — a place where customers can shop local and experience real food right at its source.
Whether you’re interested in old-fashioned food storage, building your own pantry, or just love the idea of simple living, this video will inspire and encourage.
🫙 Canning. 🌽 Harvest. 🏡 Homestead. It’s all part of preserving real food — the old-fashioned way.
Thanks for watching and being a part of this journey with us.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkBEHIND the Scenes at a Timber Frame Workshop | Farm Store Build Pt. 3Sheraton Park Farms2025-07-28 | BEHIND the Scenes at a Timber Frame Workshop | Farm Store Build Pt. 3
We're at Quarry View Woodworks @quarryviewwoodworks4259 in Fairview, North Carolina—home of the Timber Framing Learning Center of Western NC—for the next big step in building our on-farm store! In this video, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at a hands-on timber framing workshop, where five students have gathered to learn the art and skill of traditional timber frame construction.
Under the guidance of Dan Flinn, students are using both time-honored hand tools and modern equipment to cut precise joinery in the timbers we milled back home. These same beams will become the bones of our future farm store. We talk about the value of learning old-world building techniques and the importance of education in preserving these skills. And don’t miss the moment where we raise a portion of the frame—giving you a glimpse of how this beautiful structure is beginning to take shape!
Whether you’re curious about timber framing, love seeing a project come to life, or just enjoy stories from rural life—this one’s for you.
➡️ This is Part 3 in our Farm Store Build Series — be sure to watch the earlier episodes to see how we milled the lumber and transported it (including a tire blowout on the interstate in Part 2 😬).
🔨 Subscribe and follow along as we continue turning our dream of an on-farm store into reality, one timber at a time.
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkBuilding Our Farm Store—And Surviving a Roadside DisasterSheraton Park Farms2025-07-20 | DISASTER On The Highway - Farm Store Build Part 2
What was supposed to be a simple trip turned into a roadside nightmare. In today’s video, we’re hauling the freshly milled timbers for our new timber frame on-farm store when disaster strikes — a tire blows out on our loaded trailer right in the middle of the interstate.
This is Part 2 of our farm store build series, where we're documenting every step of creating a place for customers to shop right here on the farm. From moving logs with the tractor to milling beams on the Woodmizer LT40, this project is all about using what we have to build something meaningful.
Stick around as we fight through this setback, reflect on the progress so far, and push forward with the dream of bringing folks a true “on farm” experience.
👉 Don’t miss Part 1 of the build if you haven’t seen it yet!
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkCanning Beans Like GrandmaSheraton Park Farms2025-07-16 | Farm Living: We Canned, We Cooked, We Cut Beams
Today was one of those full, satisfying days on the farm — the kind that reminds us why we live this life.
We spent the morning canning green beans straight from the garden, preparing for the months ahead and continuing the tradition of preserving food like our grandparents did. In the kitchen, Saundra whipped up a full country-style supper: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a fresh tomato pie, almost everything grown right here on our land.
Then it was time to switch gears and head to the sawmill. We're milling the last of the timbers that will be taken to a timber framing school, where we’ll begin building a cabin-style farm store — something we’ve dreamed about for a long time.
We even had a little hiccup along the way (a jar broke in the pressure canner — if you know, you know), but that’s part of it. Farm life isn’t perfect, but it’s always worth it.
Thanks for joining us as we keep old skills alive, chase new goals, and live out this quiet, meaningful life — one jar, one meal, and one timber at a time.
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Today’s video captures the kind of day that feels timeless — the kind of day that reminds us why we chose this life.
We’re spending time in the garden, picking green beans, pruning and staking tomatoes, and getting a jump on preserving what we’ve grown. You’ll see us breaking beans for storage in glass jars, and freeze drying food to put away for the months ahead — small acts that add up to a full pantry and a self-sufficient lifestyle.
There’s nothing flashy here — just honest work, simple food, and the quiet satisfaction of keeping traditions alive through the way we live, grow, and care for what we have.
Thanks for walking with us through another day on the farm.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkWe’re Building Something BIG on the Farm—You’ll Be First to See ItSheraton Park Farms2025-07-06 | This is the start of something we’ve dreamed about for years — building our very own on-farm store, where customers can come shop, connect, and experience life on the land firsthand.
In this first episode, we’re getting things underway by firing up the Woodmizer LT40 sawmill and milling the first timbers that will go into the frame of the new building. From moving logs, to sawing beams, to stacking freshly cut lumber, this is where the foundation for something big — and deeply personal — begins.
We’re doing this the right way: slow, intentional, and with wood milled right here on the farm. This won’t just be a building — it’ll be part of our story.
Thanks for joining us for the first step. Stick around… it only gets better from here.
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In this video, we take you behind the scenes of our booth setup, walk through how the day went, and share the real pros and cons of being a vendor. From unexpected challenges to big wins, we’re laying it all out.
Whether you’re just starting out or considering using farmers markets to grow your customer base and business, this video is packed with honest insight you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Full booth setup and market prep
How the day actually went
Why farmers markets might NOT be for everyone
What’s worked for us—and what hasn’t
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkSummer Garden Update – Preparing and Storing The HarvestSheraton Park Farms2025-06-29 | Summer Garden Update – Preparing and Storing The Harvest
It’s been a productive season in the garden, and today we’re sharing a glimpse of the hard work that goes into harvesting and preserving what we grow. There’s nothing fancy here — just the rhythm of rural life and the satisfaction of putting food away for later.
We’re pulling carrots from the garden and getting them ready for the freeze dryer, drying fresh basil for future meals, and even freeze drying raw milk — a project that helps us make the most of every drop.
This video is all about the quiet, consistent work that goes into building a more sustainable lifestyle. The garden is thriving, and we’re staying committed to the daily chores that keep it that way.
Thanks for being here with us — whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a homesteader in the making, or just love watching the good life unfold.
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The work doesn’t stop just because it’s hot — and today is a perfect example of that. In this video, we’re tackling some much-needed property maintenance, including clearing overgrown fence lines with the Kubota mini-excavator and repairing our driveway using the land plane.
We’re also taking time to check in on the cows during this heat wave. When the temperatures climb, it’s critical to keep an eye on their water, shade, and overall condition. 🐂☀️
This might not be glamorous content — but it’s real farm life. Days like this are what keep a farm running and help protect the land, the animals, and the family behind it all.
Thanks for riding along with us, even when it’s hot, dusty, and sweaty — that’s just another farm day.
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In this video, we're finally opening up about something that’s been hanging in the air — a surprise visit from a government inspector after someone filed a complaint against our farm.
We now know exactly what the complaint was about, and today we’re sharing the full story — honestly and without drama. We don’t fake situations or chase controversy for views. This farm, and the life we share with you, is 100% real — the good, the hard, and everything in between.
To be honest, after the tension of it all, some time on the tractor and a glass of fresh homemade lemonade hit the spot. You’ll see us mowing pastures, checking in on the animals, and Saundra mixing up a batch of sweet Southern comfort in the kitchen.
It’s just another day here — and that’s exactly how we like it.
Thanks for sticking with us through the honest parts of farm life.
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Not every day on the farm is dramatic — and that’s exactly what makes this life so special. Today, we’re bringing you along for a quiet, satisfying look at what a “normal” day on our homestead really looks like.
We start the day by moving our cows to fresh pasture — a simple task, but one that always feels rewarding. Then it’s back to the house to whip up a classic country supper with all the favorites. And before the sun sets, we head into the garden to catch up on weeding, check on the progress, and appreciate how good it’s looking this season.
This video is all about the rhythm of rural life — work that feels like home, meals made with care, and the quiet joy of watching things grow. Thanks for spending a simple day with us.
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There’s this idea floating around that “real” farmers have to do it all — including cutting, baling, and storing their own hay. But today, we’re sharing a different perspective.
In this video, we’re walking you through our decision to buy hay instead of investing in the expensive equipment and time it takes to make it ourselves. For our farm and our goals, this choice makes more sense — and we want folks just starting out to know: you’re still a real farmer, even if you don’t do it all. 🚜🐂
After a full day of hauling and stacking our winter hay supply, we wind things down in the kitchen with a hearty, home-cooked country dinner — pork chops, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes. Simple food that feeds the soul.
This lifestyle isn’t about doing everything — it’s about doing what matters most to you. Thanks for walking with us through another honest day on the farm.
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Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkLetting Our New Bull Loose — The Moment Every Farmer Waits ForSheraton Park Farms2025-06-08 | Letting Our New Bull Loose — The Moment Every Farmer Waits For
Today’s video captures one of those milestone moments that every small farmer looks forward to — turning a new bull loose into the pasture and watching him join the herd for the very first time.
After careful planning and a smooth transition from the corral, we released our new herd sire onto the field… and the results were better than we could’ve hoped for. No drama, no chaos — just a peaceful, powerful moment as he found his place among the others. 🐂🌾
We’re also taking you through a quick update on our garden, showing how things are growing and what’s working so far this season. From livestock to vegetables, we’re reminded every day how rewarding and grounding this rural life can be.
Thanks for walking alongside us — whether you’re building your own farm or just love watching this kind of life unfold.
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In today’s vlog, we’re bringing you along for a day that blends old-fashioned country comfort with big changes on the farm.
First up: we’re stocking the freezer with homemade biscuits — a simple, time-saving trick that lets us enjoy fresh-from-the-oven flavor any day of the week. If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to keep a taste of the South ready to go, this is it. 🧈🍞
Then… we introduce someone new to the farm: a herd sire bull we swore we’d never buy. For years, we said breeding wasn’t in our plan — but the farm is growing, and so are our goals. 🐂
This video is about more than just biscuits and bulls — it’s about how plans change, how traditions evolve, and what it really looks like to live and grow in the country.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into chunks 1 cup buttermilk or soured whole milk (If you don't have buttermilk, add a tbsp of lemon juice to whole milk)
Instructions
In a food processor, blend the flour, salt and baking powder. Pulse in the cold butter pieces. Remove mixture from the food processor into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in the buttermilk and mix just until the flour is incorporated, do not over mix. Drop the sticky dough onto a well-floured countertop. Sprinkle the top of the dough with additional flour as well as flouring your hands to handle the dough. Knead a couple of times and pat out to 1” thick. Cut the dough into rounds using a biscuit cutter or hand chopper. Place biscuits onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Freeze biscuits overnight on cookie sheet. Remove from cookie sheet and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
To bake: Place biscuits on a greased cookie sheet. Paint tops of biscuits with melted butter. Bake for 10-15 minutes until evenly golden brown in a 425 deg oven.
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In today’s video, we’re bringing you along for a double dose of real-deal farm life — the kind that’s full of hard work, good food, and a few unexpected moments.
First, we’re moving our cattle to a fresh pasture... or at least trying to. Let’s just say the plan didn’t go quite as expected — a simple mistake sent our cows over the fence instead of through the gate. 😬🐄
Then, back at the house, we’re whipping up a hearty, traditional Southern dinner the old-fashioned way — no shortcuts, just slow-cooked comfort and rural flavor. 🍳🔥
Farming isn’t always picture-perfect — but it’s honest, rewarding, and full of stories worth telling. Thanks for joining us for the good, the chaotic, and the deeply satisfying parts of life on a small farm.
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Today was one of those good, simple days — the kind that reminds us why we started this farm in the first place.
The strawberries were finally ripe enough to pick, so we rolled up our sleeves and made a batch of sweet, homemade freezer jam — a taste of summer we’ll be grateful for when the days get cold again. 🍓
Out in the garden, things are starting to take off, and our tomato plants needed a little help. So we fired up the sawmill and cut support stakes from lumber right here on the farm. There’s something satisfying about using your own trees to grow your own food — a full-circle kind of feeling.
We wrapped up with some good old-fashioned garden work: weeding, checking on plants, and soaking in the progress. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s real — and that’s what makes it beautiful.
Thanks for spending a little time with us. We hope this video inspires you to slow down, get your hands in the dirt, and keep building your dream — one small, sweet step at a time.
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Welcome to a day in the life on our small farm! In this video, we’re giving you an inside look at everything we’ve got going on right now — from moving our cattle to fresh pasture, to checking in on our meat chickens and ducks, giving a quick tour of the garden, and wrapping up with a visit to our honeybee yard. 🐄🐓🐝🌱
We’re sharing the real, unfiltered rhythms of farm life — the hard work, the little wins, and the beauty in the everyday moments. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own homestead or you're already knee-deep in farm chores, we hope this video inspires and encourages you on your own journey.
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So you want to learn how to start a farm but not sure what it takes. Today we are going to explore that very topic.
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Today we are buying cattle and in my opinion, this is the BEST way to find and buy cattle.
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Its chicken day on the farm! We have new chicks coming in the mail, new chicks coming out of the incubator, chickens going to pasture and egg chickens moving. That's a lot of chickens!
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Today we are working on one of our old pig paddocks. This is an area where we ran pigs and they created some bare spots. The goal is the reclaim the pasture for grazing cattle.
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Our buddy Nathan at @OutoftheWoods0623 keeps selling us his used farm equipment. Today, we pick up another item that we need to help maintain our property.
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It's time to start getting ready for our farmer's market and we are trying a new option for power. Will it work?
And yes, we do watch Just A Few Acres Farm.
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Everyone thinks their way of doing things is the best. But here is something to consider when making decisions on your farm or homestead.
Some links may be affiliate meaning we earn a commission from a purchase using the linkCattle Worming Without ChemicalsSheraton Park Farms2025-03-27 | Cattle Worming Without Chemicals
Today is our first official cow move and we talk about how we worm our cattle.
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Its time for our first batch of meat chickens to go out onto pasture. This is always a big day on the farm. AND our cows got out. But it was time for that too.
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Our latest batch of meat chickens have arrived we need to get them in the brooder. Also, we have a new food preservation tool!