We started brewing (Yep – another thing we can try to squeeze into our busy schedules). While we really enjoy the vast array of local wineries in the Willamette Valley, we both tend to prefer sweeter white wines and less hoppy beer/cider. I like Ales and don’t mind drier wines, but still, not the super
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.
Garden
August 22, 2019
By Marcus
Our Garden didn’t do as well this year – or at least as quickly. I think the spring weather and cooler start to the growing year had an impact. Some plants didn’t even take off at all (we had stumpy cruddy corn and the beans and snap-peas died out). All that said – it’s still
Honey Harvest 2019
August 12, 2019
By Marcus
Our three hives are all thriving and we decided it was time to pull some honey frames. Our White hive is in its second year had a full super of 10 frames ready to go and about 50% of the second super has honey (but not quite ready). The Carniolans (Red Hive) had five good