Colleen JeffsWe asked one simple question in an owner builder Facebook group and received more than 125 replies. Here's what we learned about planning, saving money, and building our mortgage free homestead in rural New Zealand.
Colleen JeffsWe never planned to have pets while travelling the world. Then two rescue kittens appeared in our lives in Thailand and changed everything. This is the story of Biscuit and Snowball, and how they became part of our family.
Colleen JeffsWe thought buying the land would be the hard part. Instead, we've spent months searching for the right ute while planning our future homestead. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions, research, and reality of creating a rural life in NZ.
Colleen JeffsAfter 3 1/2 years of full time travel, our family bought rural land in New Zealand to build a slower, more intentional life. From building plans to growing food and creating a peaceful home, this is our story of starting from scratch.