Homestead Oaks

Homestead Oaks is conveniently located in Ellenboro, North Carolina. In addition to gardening, goats, and chickens, David and Kristia assist small businesses and Amish businesses through SB Marketing & Consulting in Rutherford, Cleveland, and surrounding counties.

Recent Posts

North Carolina Pug Puppies

While interest in new puppies seems to be diminished overall, pug puppies in North Carolina are still in high demand. As breeders of larger dogs we were skeptical of pug puppies to begin with. However, Pugs grow on you. Pugs are only 15 – 18 lbs. at maturity so we are not talking about size, but personality.

Buying An Older Puppy

Post pandemic, there are more older puppies available. Buying an older puppy has some advantages over a younger puppy but there are also some important considerations.

National Show Bloodline Oberhasli Bucks

(Oberhasli Bucks are sold as of 8/21/2021) Outstanding Oberhasli bucks are available with ADGA National Show ancestry. The sire’s dam placed 4th at ADGA National Show in 2022. These bucks are being offered by prominent ADGA Youth Member, Nora Strawbridge, of From Away Farm in North Yarmouth, Maine.

Amish-Made Products in Western North Carolina

In partnership with our Swartzentruber Amish neighbors, Homestead Oaks promotes their businesses, puppies, and western trail saddles.

Pack Goats in Training

We’ve recently acquired two Alpine goat kids and have begun pack goat training. This is what we are doing and where we are headed.

Sparks Cemetery – A Civil War Era Memorial

The family cemetery of Lewis Morgan Sparks and Sarah Bridges lies shrouded in ivy on a hill near our farm. More about them and their families.