Since our establishment in 2000, the Libenow Family has been migrating toward a homesteading lifestyle.  Our beginnings were meager.  Erica began gardening in the dirt patches of suburbia and Jim began researching.  Our move to Ellensburg in 2002 enabled a serious leap in our efforts.  The garden grew and the research findings were implemented.

A few years' time saw growth in the family and in the garden.  With four capable young men, help is never in short supply.  David, Harry, George, and even Thomas help with the animals and in the garden.

We are currently raising horses, cows, and rabbits.  Our chicken project is on hold while we prepare to raise turkeys this spring.

Jim and the boys are trying their hand at cabin construction, and have successfully built a very cozy dry cabin in the lower field.

New years bring new changes, and this year has been no exception.  The school year began with the boys staying home.  We are in our sixth month of homeschooling, and the boys are learning by leaps and bounds.  We have found that there is an abundance of teaching opportunity just outside our door.

David, Harry, and George have been taking swimming lessons at the university.  David and Harry are also taking hunter safety classes.  This spring, Harry will start TBall.  Many other activities await the boys this spring.

Jim is eager to get back to construction once the weather improves, and Erica is planning this year's garden.