five acres four generations

We are a small homestead in northern California. Four generations living in community, dedicated to faith, family, and intentional living.

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Well, December knocked us down and ran us over. Illness waxed and waned, cycling through us in pairs, and still lingers in raspy coughs and runny noses. I got a chest infection, and somehow a stress fracture in my foot, which makes walking difficult and is still healing. Jake managed to escape unscathed until the…

by Rachel Fenton January 6, 2026

thanksgiving 2025

Goodness, we’ve had a busy time these last few weeks. Starting the week before Thanksgiving, every room on our property ended up being full with a total of 13 people from out of town staying with us. The kids were delighted to see so many of their aunts and uncles (both honorary and those by…

by Rachel Fenton December 5, 2025

deep breaths

It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and it feels like a deep breath before plunging into a river. Next week brings guests galore, loved ones we haven’t seen in weeks or months, and honestly I’m so excited. Thanksgiving is usually a big affair at our house, and this year is no exception. But right now we’re…

by Rachel Fenton November 20, 2025

october adventures

Once again, I didn’t get a second post written for October — but as I mulled over everything that’s happened over the last few weeks, I realized we’ve really been too busy for me to sit and blog. Between writing for HERLIFE Magazine, impromptu trips, Halloween, and visitors, October ended with quite a bang. I…

by Rachel Fenton November 4, 2025

october joys

I didn’t quite reach my goal of posting twice a month last month, but I hope to make up for it in October. It’s my favorite month of the year: so beautifully golden and crisp, full of soup and bread and fall vegetables, and the best weather for going on walks or sitting and reading…

by Rachel Fenton October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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