When we moved in we did a kitchen renovation, but the rest of the house just got a fresh coat of paint and that was the extent of what we did. Looking towards improvement and most importantly, getting rid of the nasty carpet – we did the flooring in the front half of the house
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.
Chive Blossom Vinegar
May 14, 2020
By Marcus
We have a ton of chives and they are especially beautiful this year. We moved them from the main garden to the greenhouse bed to free up some garden space and move the herbs closer to the house. My mother sent me a recipe for Chive Blossom Vinegar and last fall we had a few
Spring Bees 2020
May 11, 2020
By Marcus
For anyone interested in beekeeping – be aware that it has a steep learning curve and until you get it right, it can be expensive. As we enter our third year, we once again only had one colony survive the winter. After doing some research and speaking with another local beekeeper – we think that