WILD HOMESTEAD LIVING

Stories, Neighborly Wisdom, and Provisions for the Good Life

A quieter kind of living.

Wild Homestead Living is a gathering place for people who want a more connected life.

Part field journal, part seasonal almanac, part front porch conversation — this is where we share stories, practical wisdom, and ordinary rituals rooted in nature, creativity, resilience, and community.

No hustle.


No perfection.


Just good work, meaningful days, and paying attention to what matters.

From the Field Journal

Wild Homestead Living isn’t about where you live—it’s about how you live.

  • THE BOBCAT BAR

    From the Wild Notes series: A story of love, drama, and a dirty fern.

  • an old coffee pot on a wood stove in a cabin

    THE HISTORY OF HOMESTEADING

    Insight into the noble and darker aspects of this American movement.

  • SIMPLE SALAD DRESSING

    A delicious recipe you can make with things you probably already have.

Hey there Neighbor, 

At Wild Homestead Living, we believe in making seasonal, self-sufficient sustainable living simple—whether you’re in the city, country, or somewhere in between. Founders Kevin Mack (Type 1 diabetic) and Julie Stonefelt (two-time cancer survivor) are professional naturalists dedicated to helping you create the life of your dreams.