Trail's End Homestead and Guesthouse

10/29/2026

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is simply slow down. ☕❤️
Life gets busy. Responsibilities pile up, schedules fill, and before you know it, there's little time left for the things that really matter.
A quiet place, a warm cup of coffee, an open Bible, and a little time with God can do wonders for the soul. ❤️
When was the last time you gave yourself permission to just sit, breathe, and enjoy the blessings around you?
🌻 Wishing you a little peace in your day from Trail's End Homestead & Guesthouse.

10/28/2026

🧄🍂 90 garlic cloves are tucked into the garden, ready to rest beneath the soil through another northern Michigan winter.
Planting garlic in the fall always feels like a little act of faith—putting something into the cold ground now and trusting that spring will bring new growth. Homestead life is always teaching us to look ahead! ❤️

10/26/2026

Anyone else seeing all this Michigan cotton? I took a of pic of it yesterday. Wasn't too long ago, I watched my bees all over the flowers!

10/24/2026

Dinner is in the oven, there's garlic waiting to be planted, and chicken pens that need cleaning. But you know what? I'm tired of the never-ending grind of work lately! 😂
Sometimes you just have to put the chores aside and enjoy a little peace and quiet.
So here I sit, tucked away in my tent blind with my bow, soaking up the sunshine and beautiful fall colors. 🍂🍁
The chores can wait. Hopefully, a deer won't keep me waiting too long! 🦌🏹

10/24/2026

Tired of spending your hard-earned money on a getaway that doesn't feel like much of a getaway?
Imagine a peaceful evening, a crackling fire, fresh northern Michigan air, and nowhere else you need to be. ❤️🔥
Sometimes the best part of getting away is simply slowing down.
Your peaceful escape awaits at Trail's End Guesthouse.
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10/21/2026

🍁 What an amazing homesteading season it's been! 🍁
Our hearts are full of gratitude for everyone who has supported Trail's End Homestead this year! ❤️
We still have a few bottles of our homemade maple syrup, jars of honey, and bars of artisan soap left before we close the stand for the season.
🍯 Message me if you'd like anything! I'd love to see these goodies go to happy homes rather than pack them away for winter! 😊
Thank you all for making this season so special! 🧡

10/20/2026

Our guests get an extra hour! How cool is that?!

10/18/2026

💙🐦 Northern Michigan Nature Fact: Beautiful Blue Jays!
Did you know blue jays are little forest gardeners? 🌳🍂
During the fall, these clever birds gather acorns and bury them in hiding places for winter. Some of those forgotten acorns eventually sprout into new oak trees!
And here's another amazing fact—their feathers aren't actually blue! Tiny structures in their feathers scatter light, creating that beautiful blue color we see.
They may be noisy and a little bossy at the bird feeder, but these beautiful birds play an important role in God's creation! ❤️
Do you have blue jays visiting your yard?
Photo credit: Google Images

10/17/2026

🐝❤️ A BEE-utiful Way to Show Our Appreciation! ❤️🐝
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we sure do love Pastor Jody & Wendy! ❤️
Cards and gifts are wonderful, but this year we decided to do something a little EXTRA… a surprise mini parade right past their house! 🚒🚜🚛
There was a firetruck, semi, tractor, and all kinds of decorated vehicles spreading love and appreciation!
Jon and I even suited up as beekeepers to join the fun! 🐝🍯
Lots of smiles, laughter, and love for two very special people who mean so much to our church family! ❤️
We love you, Pastor Jody & Wendy!

10/17/2026

Brrr! 🥶 A frosty 25° this morning in Northern Michigan! I've missed my warm, cozy friend! 🔥❤️ Nothing beats the crackle of a wood fire on a cold fall morning. 🍂