ABOUT US
Our Approach to Sustainable, Self-Reliant Living
Sustainable living shouldn’t feel overwhelming, unrealistic, or out of reach. Our work is focused on helping individuals and families design practical, affordable, and sound systems that support greater self-reliance over time. We believe the most successful homesteads and sustainable properties are built through thoughtful planning, realistic expectations, and phased implementation — not impulse decisions or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Why We Do This Work
Many people feel drawn to sustainable or off-grid living, but quickly encounter confusion, conflicting advice, and costly mistakes. Online information often leaves out the realities of budget, regulations, climate, time, and experience level. We started this work to help people move forward with clarity and confidence, grounded in real-world conditions and long-term thinking.
Our Story
Our path into sustainable and off-grid living wasn’t something we grew up with — it was something we learned by doing.
In April of 2019, we moved from Georgia, where we had lived fully on-grid our entire lives, to a highly distressed off-grid property. The property had no power of any kind. It did have a well, a very distressed home, and an existing septic system that wasn’t connected. The house itself required a complete renovation.
Over time, we:
* Renovated the home from the ground up
* Connected and brought the septic system online
* Installed our first solar system Dug and installed water and power lines where needed
* Learned how to make off-grid systems work reliably in real conditions
That first project became the foundation for everything that followed.
While still working on that property, we purchased another off-grid property and renovated it as well. Since then, we have completed work on five of our own off-grid and rural properties across different parts of the state — each at very different elevations, climates, and landscapes. We have also helped others with their own projects and properties.
Every property presented unique challenges: different soil conditions, weather patterns, access issues, infrastructure limitations, and system requirements. Each one taught us new lessons — not just about systems, but about planning, sequencing, budgeting, and realistic expectations.
Through this process, we learned firsthand what works, what doesn’t, and where people often make costly mistakes. Those experiences are what shape our consulting today.
We now share that hard-earned knowledge to help others move toward sustainable, self-reliant living with clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises.
What Makes Our Consulting Different
* Planning before purchasing or building
* Budget-aware, phased strategies
* Vendor-neutral guidance
* Systems-based thinking (energy, water, food, land all working together)
* Local knowledge paired with scalable solutions
* Honest feedback, not hype
Our role is to help you understand what will actually work — and what may not — before you invest your time and money.
Who We Work Best With
We’re a good fit for individuals and families who:
* Want a sustainable lifestyle that still fits real life
* Prefer planning and clarity over trial-and-error
* Are open to phased progress instead of instant results
* Value honest guidance and realistic expectations
We may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:
* Free advice
* DIY shortcuts without planning
* Someone to install systems or act as a contractor**
** We can recommend installers & contractors if needed.
Our Role & Boundaries
We provide consulting and planning services only. We do not install systems, provide stamped engineering designs, act as contractors, or replace licensed professionals. Our work is focused on education, evaluation, and strategic planning to help you make informed decisions.
Service Areas
We are based locally and primarily offer in-person consulting within our local service area.
We also provide virtual consulting and may offer expanded regional or statewide services on a case-by-case basis.
How to Get Started
All new clients begin with our Homestead Readiness Assessment. This allows us to understand your goals, location, and timeline — and ensures we’re the right fit before moving forward.