Hickory Ridge Homestead

Hickory Ridge Homestead Making our dream a reality in southern Iowa.

Ladies and gentleman…..I have an announcement. 📣 Trim is complete, doors are hung (and they open and close properly), th...
09/06/2026

Ladies and gentleman…..I have an announcement. 📣
Trim is complete, doors are hung (and they open and close properly), the farmer and I are still in love and plan to stay married, and we are cleaning and begin move in TOMORROW!!!

09/04/2026

2 hours later……

When you get so busy and concentrated on this (pics 1-3)… that you kinda forget you’re doing this too!! (pic 4)
09/04/2026

When you get so busy and concentrated on this (pics 1-3)… that you kinda forget you’re doing this too!! (pic 4)

Pulled my tomatoes yesterday. The roots were about 2+feet long! Now…..who wants tomatoes! 🫣🥵😂
08/21/2026

Pulled my tomatoes yesterday. The roots were about 2+feet long! Now…..who wants tomatoes! 🫣🥵😂

A case of “the best laid plans…”I was going to get everything mowed for my farmer today so we could focus on putting up ...
08/20/2026

A case of “the best laid plans…”
I was going to get everything mowed for my farmer today so we could focus on putting up trim….sigh. Tomorrow is yet another day!

This is the red carpet of the homestead. You never know what’s in fashion at the moment. But morning accessories always ...
08/19/2026

This is the red carpet of the homestead. You never know what’s in fashion at the moment. But morning accessories always include coffee and either a leash, treats, or collar buzzer. Don’t be jealous!

Started a new “phase” on the new cabin today. Guesses what we’re working on? Also, this ridiculous bounty of tomatoes c...
08/14/2026

Started a new “phase” on the new cabin today. Guesses what we’re working on? Also, this ridiculous bounty of tomatoes continues. All of it combined and we are pooped!
First guests over Labor Day have had to be pushed. 5 weeks out from next scheduled guests. I’m really ready to start on the interior decor and exterior landscaping.

Tell me what I did today without me telling you what I did today
08/07/2026

Tell me what I did today without me telling you what I did today

We came a looong way in just 3 short days! The crew worked long hours with great attitudes and skill. I got to feed them...
08/06/2026

We came a looong way in just 3 short days! The crew worked long hours with great attitudes and skill. I got to feed them and be in the kitchen. Win win!!!

These guys…worked til past dark, up before the birds! Rain has been a small hiccup but they’re blowin’ and goin’! It’s ...
08/05/2026

These guys…worked til past dark, up before the birds! Rain has been a small hiccup but they’re blowin’ and goin’! It’s really coming together!

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