I’ve been feeling unsettled lately, and it has led to some pretty big changes here at the Holler. What started with an unexpected move to Basecamp Lodge has turned into a much bigger conversation about the house, the homestead, the stuff we hang on to, and what we really want our lives to look like. Today, Tactical joins me to talk about what we’re changing, what we might do next, and why sometimes you need to let go of the old before you can figure out what’s coming.
Featured Event
- Homesteader Meetup at Basecamp Lodge — Sunday, October 18, 3–6 PM
- Potluck — bring something to share if you can
- Brad Bleasedale from Orchard House Creamery shares how he turned his homestead from losing money into a profitable operation
- Details at LivingFreeinTennessee.com
Sponsors
- Agorist Tax Advice — Matthew Sercely
- Strong Roots Resources — Kerry Brown
Home to Homestead: Why Am I Unsettled?
- The dream that prompted my unexpected move to Basecamp Lodge
- Changes in my energy and singing voice since moving
- Dealing with the emotional side of losing possessions
- Why we’re considering remediating and selling the house
- The importance of Zone Zero and what happens when you put it off
- Purging possessions and figuring out what we actually need
- Minimalism versus preparedness — where do you draw the line?
- Keeping useful backups without keeping everything
- Why the Home to Homestead project might become something bigger
- Looking for property that better supports our homesteading and community goals
- Letting go of sentimental possessions without pretending it doesn’t hurt
- Making room for the things that matter now
Homestead Updates and Winter Preparations
- Getting the last of the locally grown broccoli into the freezer — with a timely reminder from Tactical
- Preparing for the first frost of the season
- Protecting outdoor faucets, the kitchen sink and shower from freezing
- Dry fall weather and the lack of stored forage in the pastures
- Using leftover hay to help rehabilitate overgrazed areas
- Getting the Hearthstone wood stove installed and preparing firewood
- Getting back to singing, playing piano and writing music
- Why getting everything harvested and preserved perfectly isn’t the goal
Classes and Community
- Considering a six-week Home to Homestead course
- Private homesteading classes are coming
- Soil & Microscopy Intensive — four seats left
- $200 deposit to reserve your spot, with dates selected once ten people sign up
- LivingFreeinTennessee.com
Holler Roast Coffee
Make it a Great Weekend!