We are a long way from self sufficiency, but we have made a dent. One of our primary goals is to produce as much of our food as we can. We don’t really have an interest in keeping cows, meat chickens, or such – but produce is another matter. We had hoped for a massive
Welcome to Raven Grove Farms
Raven Grove is a small homestead located in the Central Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon. Our goal is to work toward more self-sustainability with an emphasis on food, lifestyle, and awareness.
What we do at Raven Grove Farms
Beekeeping
We have been beekeepers for three years and have a small but growing apiary. There is nothing quite like fresh wildflower honey.
Learn MoreHome, Farm, and Garden
When we moved into Raven Grove, we weren't thinking about homesteading. But as we started to look around the lifestyle and processes involved intriqued us.
Learn MoreFood and Drink
We have learned about home cooking, preservation, and brewing. This is the final product of what we grow and produce at the farm.
Learn MoreExperimentation, Fun, Exploration & Travel in Oregon
Western Oregon is beutiful and it is a pleasure to get out see the world. explore, and have a good time.
Learn MoreOur Horses
We love our four horses. They are a major part of our family and our activities.
Learn MoreOur most recent journal entries. Click the links above for more specific category posts.
Weird Garden Year
September 1, 2020
By Marcus
2020 is shaping up to its strange reputation nicely. Our garden is among the odd things, and I’m glad to hear that others in our area have the same issues. We did a few things differently this year some experimental and some repeats of what we did in the past. We started most of our
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Barn Renovation (Part 3)
August 25, 2020
By Marcus
Yep – part 3 of probably a few hundred. The barn renovation continues! Barn Renovation (Part 1) – May 2019Barn Renovation (Part 2) – September 2019 I am bound and determined to get most of the barn renovation done this year before it starts to rain. The primary focus was on enclosing the backside of
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