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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Clearing Trees and Finding Water

Clearing Trees and Finding Water

Guildbrook Farm
House

We're finally getting started on the off grid home build. Trying to find water with dousing rods isn't exactly a science but it does seem to work! There are a lot of trees to clear so a well rig can get to where we want to drill.

We're finally getting started on the off grid home build. Trying to find water with dousing rods isn't exactly a science but it does seem to work! There are a lot of trees to clear so a well rig can get to where we want to drill.
Clearing, Bucking, Splitting and Stacking Firewood

Clearing, Bucking, Splitting and Stacking Firewood
Hillbilly Engineering Our Off Grid Pressure Tank and Battery Shed

Hillbilly Engineering Our Off Grid Pressure Tank and Battery Shed