Jon's Homestead Project

This is a weekly journal about building a homestead and living a simple, self-sufficient life on four acres in Western North Carolina. I bought the property in February 2025 with no experience—just a desire to live closer to the land and learn by doing.

Here, I document the slow, steady work of starting a homestead from scratch: DIY projects, carpentry, growing food, fishing, hiking, and noticing the small moments. One day, I hope to add caring for animals and learning to hunt.

If you're drawn to self-reliance, simple living, and the outdoors, you're in the right place.

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