Welcome to Guildbrook Farm

Guildbrook Farm is a modern homestead in the foothills of Appalachia. We take our audience along on a journey to become more self-reliant by growing our own organic produce, raising animals for dairy and eggs, preparing food for long-term storage, and building off the grid renewable energy systems. In 2017, we moved to raw land where we are building a debt-free energy efficient and disaster resistant ICF mountain home. Join us as we learn to live a simple, sustainable lifestyle.

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Betting the Farm On Drilling a Water Well (Part 1 of 3)

Betting the Farm On Drilling a Water Well (Part 1 of 3)

Today we are drilling our private deep water well for our off grid mountain homestead. We are quite literally betting the farm. If we do not hit water, we will not be able to build a house. Building on top of a mountain and getting equipment there poses some risks and definite problems. See what we are up against.

Drilling a Deep Water Well - (Part 2 of 3)

Drilling a Deep Water Well - (Part 2 of 3)

Making Rustic Wood Fence From Black Locust

Making Rustic Wood Fence From Black Locust