This report marks our very first “Homestead Report.” I chose this title in effort to pay homage to the Wehr family who built our home and whose decedents lovingly refer to it as the “Homestead.” I hope this report will give you a bit more of a peek of what life is like here in…
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Take the back roads with Jeannie Taylor
When moving out to the middle, it was never a thought that one day I would be connected to a network of people who would have the same love for old houses and in some cases even a bit more. With having been inspired by this community, I decided it would be fun once a…
Finding yourself in a Field of Dreams
Hey there! Thanks for popping out to the middle today! I’m so glad you’re here. I thought I’d share this beautiful field with you today that instantly had made me think of the movie, Field of Dreams. Have you seen it? If you haven’t or it’s been a while, maybe plan for a throwback this…
The Latest from the Middle
Hey there friends! I hope this finds you well. I’m currently sitting in our dining room, admiring the successful fire I built (it usually fails) with our dog, Riggs, at my feet. It’s a gray but cozy day here in the middle. So I thought I would drop a line here with the latest. We…
Water Your Own Seeds.
How often do you take time “off?” Off from social media, work, your to-do-list? At the end of this past year, I took some time off during the holidays to recharge. During the break, my husband, Aaron shared with me from an account on Instagram, @farmranchlife, that said, “You wouldn’t plant a seed and then…
Delight in the Unexpected
How many of you have ever rented a storage unit? My husband and I have rented at a storage facility twice. Once was to use the fenced in yard for storing the boat, I convinced him we needed at a boat show and the second time was when we were preparing to move here to…
Finding Belonging Through Rekindling the Past
Learn how our how our 184-year-old historic home has drawn descendants back to their family home, and how through it all we have found meaning, peace, authenticity, and belonging.
Is your house haunted?
I’ve been asked directly and in round about ways if our home is “haunted.” For some reason the word “haunted” seems dark and unfriendly and this home is certainly opposite from that. Many of the Wehr family members were born in our home and came back at an older age where they did pass away…
A Peek inside my Childhood Home
Step inside my family home, an 1850s Federal style home filled with charm, hardwoods, and a whole lot of love.
Farmhouse Manifesto
Watch or read the farmhouse manifesto that fuels the desire to connect and share the stories of home.
FARMHOUSE STORYTELLER JOURNAL 