🌄 From Seed to Sustenance: How Our Mountain Homestead Came to Life

tjlittle75
Apr 24
2 min read

“We didn’t just want to grow food—we wanted to grow healing.”– Tara

🌿 Why We Started: Food, Freedom & Fresh Starts

We didn’t start this homestead just for fresh eggs or homegrown veggies—though we love those too. We started it because we needed something real. Something grounding. Something healing.

Life has a way of knocking the wind out of you, and after walking through some hard seasons, we were craving more than just clean food—we needed peace. Purpose. Space to breathe.

So we did what made the most sense to us…We built something from the ground up—literally.

Nestled in the pines of the Black Hills, T-Top Timber & Homestead Co. is our way of getting back to the basics and back to ourselves.

🐓 What We’re Growing (Besides Grit)

What started with a few garden beds and a couple of chicks has grown into a full-blown mountain homestead that’s just getting started.

Here’s a look at what’s taking root:

🪴 A greenhouse filled with vegetables, herbs & fruit starts
🐣 Nearly 70 baby chicks (and 4 dogs who keep tabs on them)
🐓 Free-range poultry and farm-fresh eggs
🌻 Seasonal produce, native plants & handmade crafts
🐝 Bees arriving soon to help us launch our honey operation
🛠️ And a whole lot of sweat, love, and learning-by-doing

We use natural growing practices, heirloom seeds, and good old-fashioned hard work. Our goal? Healthy land. Healthy food. Healthy people.

🧠 Nourishment Goes Beyond the Plate

This homestead has been good for our bodies—but maybe even better for our minds.

There’s something powerful about walking the land, planting something with your hands, and caring for animals that depend on you. It slows you down. Grounds you. Helps you heal.

We believe deeply in the mental health benefits of this way of life—and we’re here to share it with others who might be craving the same kind of reset.

My Greenhouse is Thriving, and so am I!

🛒 Coming Soon: The T-Top Farm Stand

We’re thrilled to announce that our Farm Stand is opening by the end of May!

You’ll find:

🥚 Farm-fresh eggs
🐔 Poultry
🪴 Plants, seedlings & native starts
🌽 Fresh produce (in season)
🐝 Local honey (coming soon!)
🎨 Handmade goods straight from our hands to yours

Whether you’re stocking up for dinner or just want to see what’s new, we hope the Farm Stand becomes a favorite stop for locals, visitors, and friends alike.