A Simpler Past Homestead

01/26/2026

Perfect for those looking to learn the ropes of farming and build meaningful local connections

New Year, New Opportunities! We are looking for 5-6 folks for this year. Lots going on! Tag, share, send resume!

01/24/2026

Hi friends,
​It has been a while since we’ve shared an update! First of all, we hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. We enjoyed a very cozy and restful time with our family.
​This year, we are thrilled to start a new chapter. We are planning to build a bakery right here on our homestead! This will allow us to provide bread and pastries to local businesses and reach even more of you in our community.
​To focus all our energy on this project, we will temporarily pause taking individual bread orders. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support as we grow.
​Warmly,
June and Derek | Simplerpast Homestead

Credit picture by Heidi

12/26/2025

Season's greetings and best wishes for a happy New Year from our homestead ❤️

12/23/2025

What are you preparing for Christmas?
We made some Almond Horns for the Christmas day.

12/17/2025

Indulge in our artisanal sourdough pain au chocolates, where delicate layers of flaky pastry meet rich, velvety Callebaut chocolate and subtle tang of sourdough, all crafted with love using organic flour and grass-fed butter 🥐.

12/12/2025

Since our humble beginnings over a decade ago, we've remained committed to using only the finest organic flour in our baked goods. Order now through our website and pick up every Thursday . Our menu for next week is available now for pickup on the 18th Thursday.

12/08/2025

We are pleased to announce that our new website is live. Orders for bread can be placed through the website and picked up at Shona’s Food Company every Thursday 🙂. Thank you for your continued support.

Explore handcrafted sourdough bread and pastries made with care, reflecting community and tradition. Visit us for wholesome baked goods and inspiring stories.

12/08/2025

Our new website is live! You can now order bread online. We'll still be dropping off at Shona's Food Company every Thursday. Next delivery is on December 11th. Thanks for your ongoing support! 😊 .

12/02/2025

December has arrived before we knew it! We hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. The year has gone by quickly, even without the market gardening hustle. Catch us at Shona's food company for our bread delivery on Dec 4th at 10 am. Order through hotplate/simplerpast. Our new website is coming along, but payment issues are holding us back. Thanks for hanging in there!

11/09/2025

We've got another new baby on the farm! Ms. Annabelle's calf brings our total to two from three Dexter moms, and we're loving every moment. This is our first time owning cows, and it's been an adventure 😆

11/08/2025

Autumn feels and our Dexture mama's newborn calf

10/24/2025

Our Fall and Winter menu seems to be all about the potatoes: mashed, gratin, soup, roasted, baked, fried, hash brown, hash potatoes... and did we mention baked potatoes? 🤭😆