Trailriders Welcome at Holstein House

📅 Countdowns and muddy roads. We are BEYOND excited that the Appalachian Outlaw Trails (https://aotwv.com) are officially set to open in May 2026! 🗺️ But wait… a great ride needs a great rest. 🛌 We are proud to announce that the Holstein House is only 2.25 miles from the main trailhead. We’ve designed our entire …

Mud is fun, but a dusty cot or a busy hotel hallway?

After 8 hours conquering the outlaw trails, what are you really dreaming of? Mud is fun, but a dusty cot or a busy hotel hallway? Not so much. The Holstein House solution: Be back at your peaceful, guestroom oasis in under 5 minutes from the trailhead. Riding hard and resting easy—it’s the retreat. Link in …

Raised Beds Assembled

This year I am moving from some plastic pots to some raised beds. I purchased four total, two of two different styles. They are not difficult to pull together, but they do take time. Lots of bolts and wing-nuts. #homestead, #microhomestead, #wv, #usa, #travel, #bnb, #raisedbed, #garden

Seed Starts Moved to Grow Lights

I started the 2026 garden seeds upstairs in my kitchen area. Once I felt they were established I moved them to the basement. I have an area of the basement set aside with a grow light. I used some mylar to reflect light. Below you see the seed starts in egg cartons, peat pots, and …