I wish I was just a comedian making up that subject line. But alas, I am a real live person, and I am writing this at 2:50 a.m. because I was just lying in bed awake and I felt my cat walking across my legs, and suddenly it smelled like a skunk was on my bed. You may have your own ideas about why this happened, but in my sleep-deprived brain at 2:50 a.m., I decided it must be a sign that I need to get up and work at my computer. This is the third time this has happened in the past week. No,...
5 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Last week, we shared our Portugal Goat Tour with the people who joined the wait list, and yesterday we introduced it to our podcast listeners. Since the trip is limited to just 12 people, we wanted to start with those groups before sharing it with everyone. We still have room available, and I wanted to make sure everyone on this list had the opportunity to learn about it. This fall, I’ll be traveling to Portugal with a small group of goat lovers for a week of visiting goat and...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Last week, I was in Boise, Idaho, attending Kit’s annual Craft and Commerce conference. It was my 5th time attending since they started seven years ago, and I love going because of the incredible conversations I get to have. But one conversation from last week has been looping in my mind. A man came up to me and confessed that he and his wife dream of homesteading, but they are terrified. He said, “Deborah, there are so many unknowns. What if we spend thousands on fencing,...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, When I envisioned The Antiquity Oaks Reset, I knew it wouldn’t be for everyone. But as I look around at our community, I realize this pond-side sanctuary is calling two very specific groups of people: The Weary Farmer: You love your homestead, but you are exhausted. You can’t relax at home because the to-do list is staring you in the face. You need to get away from your own chores, sit by a different pond, cuddle some goats that aren’t your responsibility, and just breathe for...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, The moment has arrived. The gates are officially open. As of right now, our Kickstarter campaign for The Antiquity Oaks Reset is officially LIVE. You can support us for as little as $5. PLUS, anyone who backs the project at any level in the first 24 hours will get a $20 coupon for any upcoming in-person workshop or retreat in 2026. This includes our monthly 1/2-day meditation retreats, which are normally $45, as well as private cheese or soapmaking classes, which are normally...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, In this issue, we’re covering some of the most serious and misunderstood health challenges goat owners face — from listeriosis and Johne’s disease to parasite resistance and natural worm control — along with an inspiring look at how one farm turned extra goat milk into a unique business opportunity. You can download the episode to listen offline—perfect if you’re out in the field with no signal. Here's how! Prefer reading? A full transcript is available too! Listeriosis in Goats...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, If you’ve been following our personal journey here at Antiquity Oaks for a while, you know that this farm has always been a place of production. For 24 years, we’ve worked the land, milked goats, made cheese and soap, and lived deliberately by the rhythms of the seasons. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on something important. The greatest thing this farm ever grew wasn’t our organic food or our handcrafted goat milk soap. It was the profound, restorative healing that happens to...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are your goats stomping their feet or chewing at their legs more than usual? Chorioptes mites are easy to overlook in the beginning, but untreated infestations can lead to worsening skin irritation and hair loss. Want to save money and eliminate toxins by making your own laundry detergent? You've probably seen lots of recipes and opinions online about homemade laundry detergent and maybe even horror stories such as homemade detergents ruining washing machines. After trying...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Last Tuesday, I had cataract surgery and it has taken a lot more time for my vision to recover than I expected. I was unable to check my email at all for several days and I have not been able to catch up with everything I’ve missed in the past week. If you have sent me an email in the last seven or eight days and not heard back just reply to this email to let the team know and they will make sure I see your message. The second surgery will be June 16 and in the meantime, I have...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
