Homestead Oaks

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

Recent Posts

Amish-Made Products in Western North Carolina

Homestead Oaks has business promotion agreements with several of our Swartzentruber Amish neighbors in Western North Carolina.

Pack Goats in Training

In April 2021 we acquired two Alpine goat kids and began 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.

How Common Are Coyote Attacks?

Wildlife officials are quick to tell you that coyote attacks on humans are rare, but a simple Google search will tell you that those coyote attacks aren't that rare. It happens more often than you might think. Attacks on pets and livestock are common and most go...