Routt Family Farm

06/19/2026

05/21/2026

This year our garden has been a little slow producing cucumbers because of all the rain and cloudy weather. But whenever I can gather a handful, I’ve been making pickles. Since the refrigerator pickles turned out well, I decided to try another old-fashioned method — fermenting pickles like our great-grandparents used to do. It’s a natural process and adds even more probiotics.

So far, I’ve made two jars of cucumber and onion pickles, and with the extra cucumbers I had left, I also made a jar with cucumbers, carrots, and onions. Excited to see how they turn out!
I used the Masontops fermentation kit and it made it very easy.

05/17/2026

Today I sampled my first batch of refrigerator pickles. The cucumbers and dill all came from our garden. They probably were not as good as “Wickles” (Chappell Hill friends understand) but they are a close second.

05/02/2026

Looking for someone around the Chappell Hill (77426) area that might be growing Comfrey like this picture. Would like to get a few starters if possible or at least find out where you got your starters from. Thank you advance

05/01/2026

Last night was a game changer.

We took a month’s worth of fresh, detox and heart-healthy beet juice from raw vegetables… to sealed freezer bags… in HALF the time it used to take. No stress. No mess. No standing there feeding veggies piece by piece.

Just load the Kuvings Auto10 Plus… and walk away.

What really blew me away:
🥕 From whole veggies to smooth juice FAST
💪 Packed with nutrients that support detox and heart health
🐔 Bone-dry pulp (seriously dry) — and the chickens went crazy for it
🧼 Cleanup? Quick. Easy. No frustration

Compared to my “other” commercial juicer… this wasn’t even the same league. What used to feel like a chore is now something I can knock out without thinking twice.

If you’ve ever put off juicing (like I was) because it felt like too much work… I get it. I was there.

Not anymore.

This is how it should be done.

04/14/2026

Here’s a sample of the birds we heard today as we sat on the back porch!

With spring migration in full swing, there’s no better time for bird watchers to experience the magic of Red Barn Retreat. The woodlands are alive with color, movement, and song—offering the perfect setting to spot both familiar favorites and exciting seasonal visitors.

Sit back on the porch with your morning coffee, and you won’t have to go far—today alone, these were just a few of the birds (and so many more) we heard right from the back porch.

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04/14/2026

It seems only fitting that you would find a Red Bellied Woodpecker in the garden at Red Barn Retreat. Book your stay now!

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12/13/2025

My new Ranch Manager

When your hangout buddy is a Wagyu bull named Ito… living my best life!