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Updates to the Homestead
Come along for a tour of our latest log cabin updates! I have always loved interior design. I am by no means a professional but I enjoy...
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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The Bunkhouse - Part 2
Work is well underway at The Bunkhouse! The accessory dwelling/retirement home is taking shape. The foundation was poured, walls are up,...
Sep 20, 20223 min read
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Wild Maine Blueberry Pie
My blueberry pie & sourdough crust recipe! Goes great after a Dirigo Ranch beef roast for dinner!
Aug 16, 20223 min read
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Life on The Homestead Lately
I haven't written in some time.... so, I thought I'd share a little round up of homestead and ranch life...
Jun 7, 20224 min read
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The Bunkhouse
So, that leads us to the bettering project of: The Bunkhouse!
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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4-H at Dirigo Ranch
Join us for 4-H at Dirigo Ranch!
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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You Should Have Seen it in Color...
Having your home put in a magazine is a unique experience. One that I am super thankful for, because it felt validating (and bonus spring...
Dec 23, 20212 min read
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Where Do We Go From Here?
Once we get into a routine with our upcoming "new normal" we plan to continue working toward our larger ranch goals...
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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Log Cabin Living: Restoration Part 3 - Before & After!
Before & After!
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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Log Cabin Living: Restoration Part 2
Tools we are using that really help the process include an airless paint sprayer, quality water-based stain back brush, and a drill powered
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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Garden of Eatin'
Part of my homestead dream for the ranch, included a good sized portager ("kitchen") garden.
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Log Cabin Living: Restoration Part 1
Log homes are unique, as they require specific care that other homeowners may not ever consider.
Apr 1, 20213 min read
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Springing Back to Life
The winds are howling up to 55 mph this morning, and it was only 7°(F) - BUT the first day of Spring is still only 2 weeks away (March 20th)
Mar 2, 20212 min read
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Photo Sessions on the Farm
...Hi - me here, with my Pretty Penny, excited to share with you these fall photos from the ranch with Haze Photography. While these...
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Barn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's Done
The exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took
Sep 24, 20203 min read
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Farewell to Yoga 2020
Tonight was the last yoga class on our ranch for the 2020 season. As I sit here and reflect on our evenings together, I have a heart so...
Sep 23, 20203 min read
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Barn Building Series: The Cowboy In Me
When all is said and done, it will have been worth it, for sure. What has been completed looks really sharp - and the barn itself is made o
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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Farm Fresh Fitness
Fitness in farming and ranching is important, but maybe not always discussed... We get busy with chores and schedules, and especially...
Jul 17, 20203 min read
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Barn Building Series: Dirt On My Boots
Our pole barn kit has arrived and comes with everything we need to do a good old fashioned barn raisin'!
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
One tree variety already blooming in our yard, are the many Magnolia trees that have been arriving over the course of the last couple weeks.
May 5, 20204 min read
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