We started Geocaching back in 2007. We had read about it online and thought it was a great way to get outside and challenge our sense of awareness. Our Son was interested so we started locally when we lived in Florence and really enjoyed it. Over the years our interest is on again/off again –
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.
Cranberry Mead
February 14, 2021
By Marcus
I’ve still been brewing, but I’ve slowed down a little. We had a ton of mead in bottles and needed to drink some down to avoid buying more bottles! Some of the earliest brews have aged over a year and turned out quite well. Our strategy is to set at least one bottle aside and
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Cheesemaking
January 5, 2021
By Marcus
Bridgett has experimented with making homemade cheese. If one has a cow or goats it’s a great way to process and store excess milk. However, we don’t have a cow or goats… However, we are both interested in doing things ourselves – We have a source locally for both raw cow and goat milk, and
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