#Homestead vs hobby farm how to#

We happen to have a wonderful neighbor who comes up to our place and checks things when we leave. Therefore, I try to do the bulk of my traveling in the late fall/winter/early spring when my plants are dormant and there isn’t as much to do. When the garden is in full swing and the heat complicates the watering chores, I am much more comfortable staying home to make sure everything runs smoothly. There are certain times of year (like summertime) when it’s really, really hard to convince me to go anywhere. Be selective about what times of year you travel

#Homestead vs hobby farm how to#

So, how do you take a vacation when you have a homestead? Here are a few of my best tips: How to Take a Vacation When You Have a Homesteadġ. In the last 6 months, I’ve been to Jamaica, California, Oklahoma, and Idaho, and I have to admit– it’s been good for this homebody to get out and see the world a little bit more.Īnd I did it all without selling the milk cow or giving up the garden. The Prairie Husband and I on a rare tropical vacation to Jamaica earlier this year.īut as my home business has grown, I’ve had the need to travel more lately in the past year than ever before. I love our land, our animals, our routine, and our projects. I’ve heard it said you should create a life you don’t need a vacation from, and I’m totally there. I’m happy-as-can-be to just stay at home most of the time… In a day and age where the extent of most folks’ home responsibilities end at keeping the goldfish fed, the mere thought of being responsible for a milk cow, and a garden, and a flock of chickens sounds daunting. It’s a phrase I hear quite a bit, and yeah, I totally get it. “I’d like to homestead like you, but then I could neeeeeever go anywhere…”