Welcome to the beautiful mountains of Virginia! 

Join us, Dan & Del, married for 40 years, as we figure out, work on projects & enjoy retirement at our little homestead along the river!

 We have 3 amazing kids, 2 granddaughters and 2 great grands!!! We purchased our little cabin alongside the river in 2016, spending every available moment since planning, gardening & putting in systems with goals focusing on self-sufficiency, sustainability, and connecting to the land. Dan is retired military, & retired from his contracting job. I am a Community Herbalist, & retired Yoga Instructor/Studio Owner. 

Most people think we are crazy to plan aging in place & retiring on our mountain homestead, as there's not a single flat piece of land on our almost 12 acres!!! We have 2 dogs, Kai (German Shepherd) & Lunette (Chihuahua) & a cat named Gypsy. We already have chickens- and a rooster named Rhett - goats are in our future.

We also volunteer as Trail Angels for thru hikers and section hikers on the portion of the Appalachian Trail that runs through our area here in Nelson County, Va. We also help out hikers in Amherst and Augusta Counties. We have met some amazing folks and look forward to the AT Class of 2026!

Come back to see us & join us on our journey for more exciting adventures!