We Believe

We all come from Pioneer heritage; at some point in our family line, we have pioneer relatives who paved the way for us.  

Not long ago our ancestors used plants and food as "medicine". They ate “close to the ground” and nothing was processed. They hunted for their food, they foraged for plants and herbal remedies, they grew their own garden, made their own clothing....they did it all and it was hard! They were incredibly tough, hardworking, and innovative. They were resourceful and put every little thing to use. Fast forward to today and it’s shocking how in such a short period of time we have forgotten how to thrive independently. Most, if not all of our food is store bought and almost all of our medication is manufactured. I heard it put so perfectly, “we worship at the throne of convenience.” Sad but so true.

The more I learn about the early homesteaders the more intrigued I become. I am absolutely fascinated by their way of living and wonder how I can become more independent and self-reliant myself.  I want to better understand the lost art of self-reliance and shift towards a more natural and self-sustaining lifestyle. I have always loved creating things and I am inspired by my belief that God created all things for a wise purpose. When I think about the many health issues we are faced with today, I can’t help but wonder why we don't take full advantage of the God-given gifts that are all around.  

All that being said, I want to move towards a healthier lifestyle and approach to food and medicine. Am I an expert?….definitely not lol….but I am a wife and mom who wants to do better and learn how to take better care of my family! I believe that God has already provided us with all the things we need to be healthier and happier and I feel it is my responsibility to learn HOW to utilize those things for the benefit of my family and those I love. For this reason I have created a place, Rustic Grove, where I can not only craft items that are better for us but also create a place for learning as well! My goal is to share with you the resources I have come across that will help you shift towards better health and help you become more self-reliant as well! I really truly believe that our efforts will not be in vain. Lets do this together! 

-Amanda D.