We’re Jo and Cal, two people who’ve always loved the outdoors and wanted a life closer to nature. After spending over a decade in Scotland, mostly in Edinburgh, we decided it was time to come back home to Ireland and make our dream of a small homestead a reality.
Our flat in the city was cosy, but the pandemic made it clear we needed more space — not just for us, but for our two dogs too. We missed fresh air, wide-open fields, and the simple joy of watching things grow. That’s when we started looking for a place where we could build that life.
We found a charming old cottage with a big garden and enough land for a vegetable patch and some animals. The house needed a lot of work, but that’s part of the fun. We’re committed to doing things the right way here: no chemicals in the garden, growing our own vegetables as naturally as possible, and supporting local suppliers for everything else.
We’re excited to share this journey with you, from renovations to recipes, gardening tips (learning from our mistakes as we go!), and no doubt plenty of animal antics too!
Thanks for visiting!