One of our favorite places to explore in the Eugene area is the Mount Pisgah Arboretum. I especially like to visit in the fall as the park shows its diversity in the changing of the seasons. Fall in the PNW can be quick – so time your visit right to catch some of the colors!
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.
Honey Harvest 2018
October 13, 2018
By Marcus
Our first year of beekeeping was a great success. Typically, it’s not common to harvest honey from a new hive in the first year as it takes time for a colony to mature. However, if the nectar flow is strong, keepers can harvest if they consider what the bee colony will require for winter survival.
Garden Rennovation
June 27, 2018
By Marcus
Last year we had a very small and somewhat sad garden. We certainly had space. The previous owners had a large deer fences raised bed garden area. We lacked time to do a really good job. This year we planned ahead and did some garden renovation. Our results were surprising to us. We cleared out