Welcome to Our Homestead
Starting from scratch. Rooted in folk traditions.
We’re building this life one season at a time. Learning as we go, honoring old ways, and creating something lasting from the ground up.
Follow along as we plant, build, raise, preserve, and grow into the homestead we’ve always dreamed of.
We’re a small family finding our way back to the land — not because it’s trendy, not because it photographs well, but because it feels right.
In December 2025, we closed on our dream home. Just a few short months ago. And somehow, even with everything that’s happened since, we already can’t imagine choosing a different life.
The first chapter didn’t open softly.
We were greeted by mice in the walls.
A bat in the house.
A clogged pipe.
And a handful of other “are we sure about this?” moments.
There’s nothing glamorous about plunging pipes or figuring out how something with wings ended up in your living room. But those early days did something important — they tested us. And in testing us, they showed us just how quickly we could adapt.
Homesteading has a way of stripping things down fast. You either learn, or you learn.
When most people picture a homestead, they see the finished story.
The giant, thriving gardens.
The rows of canned goods lined up perfectly.
Every meal made from scratch.
The peaceful farmhouse kitchen glowing in golden light.
And we love that vision. Truly.
But that’s not where we are.
Right now, it’s mud on the floors. It’s learning skills we thought we’d “get to eventually.” It’s fixing what breaks. It’s realizing the land doesn’t care about your Pinterest board.
(Yes it’s beautiful... but it’s earned.)
We may have the farmhouse.
The rest? We’re building from the ground up.
This is the early chapter. The messy middle before anything looks impressive. The season where the soil is being turned and so are we.
We’re rooted in old ways. the folk traditions, hands-on skills, doing instead of scrolling. But we’re also figuring it out in real time. There’s no polished ending here yet. Just growth.
And honestly? That’s the part that matters most.
If you’re looking for perfection, you won’t find it here.
But if you’re looking for the real version, the grit, the small wins, the setbacks, the stubborn determination, and the quiet moments that make it worth it — pull up a chair.
Grab a cup of coffee.
Stay awhile.
This is the beginning of Iron Pine Homestead.
And we’re just getting started.
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Hi, we’re Emmy and Tomas.
We’re raising two boys, two dogs (Sisters) Yo-Yo and Suki, and one very observant indoor cat named Penny. Somewhere along the way, we realized we wanted more than busy schedules and rushed days.
We wanted porch evenings.
Homegrown meals.
Dirt on little hands.
A life that feels slower, deeper, and more intentional.
Tomas and I have always dreamed of something slower... a self-sufficient life built with our own hands. A family on the porch at sunset. Dogs at our feet. Food we grew ourselves on the table.
By trade, I’m a branding specialist and business coach. Tomas is a welder. We know how to build things... just in different ways. This homestead is where those worlds meet.
We’re doing this for our family.
For slower mornings.
For deeper roots.
For a life that means something.
And we’re building it together. One season at a time.
Welcome to the quiet corner of the internet where muddy boots are normal, coffee is strong, and we’re figuring out this homestead life one lesson at a time.
At Iron Pine Homestead, you’ll get:
🌱 Real-life homesteading moments (the pretty and the messy)
🐓 Honest lessons we’re learning
🍞 From-scratch recipes and seasonal inspiration
🌲 A reminder that simple living doesn’t mean easy... but it is worth it
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. It’s about trying, failing, adjusting, and trying again. So join us on our journey!
