We turned all of the beds over for the winter garden, and added some important amendments to improve soil health.
Spooky Action Ranch
An Experiment in Sustainable Self-Sufficient Living
About
Partners Dawn Youngs and Kurt Hildebrand founded Spooky Action Ranch in Hill Country Texas with the goal of providing a sustainable off grid retreat for artists and creatives. The property currently consists of a three bedroom main house, two auxiliary…
Ranch Reports
The year is 2015. At Spooky Action Ranch, we have entered a new era in our homesteading adventures: going full time. Toward the end of 2014, in addition to her duties as Artistic Director of Spooky Action Ranch, Dawn Youngs…
Videos
Here is Co-founder and Artistic Director Dawn Youngs speaking at Voice & Exit about the effects of living a life closer to nature. Co-founders and partners Dawn Youngs and Kurt Hildebrand speak with Wenzl McGowen of Moon Hooch about setting out to…
Ranch Reports
Spooky Action Ranch Report | Week Thirty-Five 2015
We refinished the porches on the main house, hoping to add years and beauty to the life of the structure.
Spooky Action Ranch Report | Week Thirty-Four 2015
Making vinegar at home with a wild Mustang Grape starter.
Is Responsible Food Really More Expensive?
Is Responsible Food Really More Expensive? Yesterday, I did my weekly grocery shopping at our local farmer’s market. I shared the results of my shopping trip with my online social community, and while the result was generally positive, there was…
