About Us

We have been active homesteaders for years. Laurel was raised on an exotic animal ranch and show dog kennel, and has experience with raising domestic companion animals, livestock, ratites, exotic cats, camelids, fowl, and rabbits. She spent several years showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in AKC confirmation, and worked as a professional dog groomer and salon manager during that time as well.  Tim is a native Tennessean who was raised a country boy in an extended family of farmers. For over 30 years he was a licensed contractor, building numerous homes in and around the Rutherford County area. Now he spends his days dabbling in constructing animal facilities and accessories, and is an absolute wizard at problem-solving (an invaluable skill when it comes to animal husbandry). He referrers to himself as the "Willoughby Roadie" and can usually be found either in the barns, or in his shop creating some solution to a newly discovered challenge in keeping our livestock as happy and content as possible. We are avid gardeners and canners, and practice organic, chemical-free, sustainable stewardship as much as is possible in a suburban setting at this time. Laurel has raised New Zealand, Florida White, and Silver Fox rabbits over the years. Pictured above is our current rabbitry, affectionately known as "The Burrow".