More and more of us are getting into homesteading and self-reliant living, but it can be hard to overcome the challenges. The first (and constant) challenge to overcome is how to make time to manage a small homestead when you have bills to pay and an active, busy life.
Join us on Tuesday, June 17 (6-8pm) at The Little Rustic Homestead in Bedford County (Huddleston) for a community potluck and open discussion on creating a healthy balance between earning a living and living a homesteading lifestyle.
This forum will be lead by Pete Accomando and Krystal Vullo and will feature a brief tour of their homestead setup. Pete will also share some sage advice on managing a small homestead from Joel Salatin that he gleaned from a recent event at Polyface Farms.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
Anyone interested in self-reliant living, feeding your own family, and living an agrarian, post-consumer lifestyle. This forum will be relevant for homesteading newbies, experts, and wannabees (rural, suburban, or urban). Come share your questions, thoughts, and best practices!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00 – 6:20 | Arrival and Networking
6:20 – 7:00 | Potluck and Networking
7:00 – 8:00 | Tour and discussion
8:00 – 8:30 | Clean up and depart
WHERE:
Little Rustic Homestead | 1053 Pottery Ln, Bedford, VA 24523 (near Emerson Creek Pottery) in Huddlestone (southern Bedford County). Follow the Land & Table signs once you are at the driveway before the turn to Emerson Creek Pottery. Go all the way to the end of the drive where it dead-ends (past the first house).
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 17 (6:00-8:00pm)
Arrive by 6:20 to eat and network. Arrive by 7:00 to learn.
WHAT TO BRING:
– Friends and family.
– Lawn chairs or picnic blanket.
– Your own plate, silverware, and water.
(help us keep disposable dishware out of the landfill!)
– A healthy and yummy dish to share.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
(Q) Are your events kid friendly?
A) Yes, many families attend our events. Kids are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult throughout the event. But keep in mind there is no childcare and we do not currently offer kids programming. Children left unattended will be given a rambunctious puppy and a frappuccino. 😉
Q) Can I bring my dog?
(Q) What kind of food should I bring?
(Q) Are Land & Table events free and open to the public?
(A) Our monthly potlucks are free and open to the public but if you value what we do, we ask that you consider making a donation on our website or when you come. This helps us with admin, management, event organizing costs, and advancing our mission to create a thriving local foodshed.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to connecting, equipping, and supporting the local food movement in the Lynchburg, Virginia region.Â
Donate today: https://landandtable.com/give/
ABOUT THE VENUE:
Pete Accomando and Krystal Vullo are the owners of The Little Rustic Homestead. They relocated several years half ago from New Jersey to Bedford County and are enjoying the homesteading journey on their own ten acres in the country.
