Mountain living

Discover real-life lessons and stories from our journey in the mountains.

Living on the Mountain: Our New Beginning

We traded lake life for mountain life — not because we were leaving something behind, but because we were reaching for something simpler, quieter, and more rooted. We wanted more land, more room to grow, and a lifestyle that felt steady and intentional. A place where we could build, plant, dream, and breathe.

We’re still in the beginning stages of this new chapter, but the foundation is taking shape. Our 720 sq ft cottage is complete, and we’re officially moved in. The barn is built. The land is slowly becoming familiar — the kind of familiar that comes from walking it every day, praying over it, and imagining what it will become.

And this spring, we planted our first round of berry bushes and apple trees — the very first living pieces of what will one day be the Berry Burrow orchard. More will be planted in the fall, but for now, these first roots in the ground feel like a promise. A beginning. A quiet “yes” from the land itself.

There’s still so much ahead of us.
The main house, the bakery, and the greenhouse are all waiting their turn. If all goes well, we hope to see them come to life over the next year to year and a half. It’s a long road, but a beautiful one.

For now, we’re learning the rhythms of mountain living — the quiet mornings, the wide skies, the work that keeps our hands busy and our hearts grateful. This is just the beginning, but it already feels like home.

Prayer requests

Share your prayer needs and connect with a supportive community.