Olden Oasis Homestead: A Legacy of Craftsmanship and Simple Living

Image is of my grand-dad Charles Ball at the homestead many years ago.

Olden Oasis Homestead: A Legacy of Craftsmanship and Simple Living

Welcome to Olden Oasis Homestead, where craftsmanship and simple living come together to create a legacy that has stood the test of time. Built over a hundred years ago by my talented grandparents, this homestead is a testament to hard work and dedication.

Starting with just one room, my grandparents expanded the house over the years using only hand tools, showcasing their exceptional skills. The solid oak construction of the home speaks to the quality of their work, while other buildings like the washhouse, storage buildings, and storm cellar stand as further evidence of their craftsmanship.

Life on the homestead has always been bustling with a variety of animals, including chickens. My grandmother was a true jack-of-all-trades, excelling in everything from homesteading to sewing, gardening to cooking. Her green thumb turned the gardens into a lush oasis of growth and beauty.

Living at Olden Oasis Homestead meant embracing a simpler way of life. With outdoor plumbing and laundry done by hand on a washboard, my grandparents found fulfillment in hard work and self-sufficiency. Despite the challenges they faced, their dedication to their craft and their land has created a legacy that continues to thrive today.

Homesteading: Not Just for Big Farms

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Homesteading: Not Just for Big Farms

Have you ever wondered what a homestead really is? Some people think you need a huge piece of land to be a homesteader, but that's not always the case. In reality, a homestead can be as small as half an acre, or even less, for a single family to thrive. The only time you really need a lot of land is if you're a commercial homesteader. So, don't think you have to be super rich to be a homesteader. You can plant a garden just about anywhere to grow food. Let's learn more about this topic.

A homestead is a piece of land where people live and grow their own food. It doesn't have to be a huge farm - even a small backyard can be a homestead!

According to Merriam-Webster, a homestead is defined as "the home and adjoining land occupied by a family," "an ancestral home," or "a tract of land acquired from U.S. public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating the tract." In simpler terms, it means to acquire or occupy land as a homestead.

So, whether you have a big farm or just a small backyard, you can still be a homesteader and enjoy the benefits of growing your own food. It's not just for the wealthy - anyone can do it!