Last fall we expanded our stable to include a third horse, this one for me. I’m a novice rider – I’ve been on a horse less than a dozen times in my life and as a heavy guy – I’m terrified of falling. So my wife spent a great deal of time looking for a
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.
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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.
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Catching up
May 14, 2019
By Marcus
I can’t believe I haven’t updated since October so here is my offer of a quick recap of the last seven months at Ravengrove. We had a successful year and expanded the farm a bit adding a third horse for me to ride a Draft Cross red roan named Sky. We had chicks in October
Fall
October 18, 2018
By Marcus
The year is winding down and we’ve been busy (as demonstrated by a lack of posts!). Aside from the beehives, we’ve had a major garden project, horses to care for, yard to maintain, and continued renovation. Some projects made significant progress while others … ahem, fell behind. Having a small farm is an everyday project