Trip to hidden haven homestead

Yesterday I decide on a whim to take a short road trip. I got my wife and daughter into the car and headed to Fayetteville, NC. A short 100 miles later we pulled up to Hidden Haven Homestead, the home of Peggy & William Lineberry. The first thing I see is a big iguana in a cage. Due to my late decision to take the trip we arrived just as William and Peggy were sitting down to lunch. I told them I would come back later but they would not have it. Being as gracious as they are they postponed their lunch to show us around.

Hidden Haven is about the size of my place which is why it appealed to me and prompted the trip. The Homestead is inconspicuous and tucked back off the road about 150 yards. I was surprised at the diversity of the livestock. Peggy and William walked us around their place telling us about their different animals and activities. They had various chickens both layers and meat as well as turkeys, pigs (some of which they were watching for a friend in the military), and rabbits of both the meat and pet variety. They had ducks as well swimming in little kiddie pools. They had goats as well. It was hot outside but they did not seem to mind. Peggy was so kind to give my 9 year old daughter a tiny rabbit. She toted it around until it got thirsty then was given another to carry. I told my daughter to her dismay that we could not take it home because we had no hutch for it. Peggy told my daughter (Krysta) that when she was ready for it, it would be there for her. Peggy even got my wife Carla to go inside the coops with the chickens, turkeys, and goats which was surprising and great as far as I am concerned.

Carla asked a lot of questions and seemed genuinely interested. Peggy told us about the herb garden she was starting and gave us two pretty eggplants (dinner to me). She also gave us a book on homesteading. We tried the grapes off the vine as William told us his plans for an arbor like structure for his grapes he wants to build.

We really enjoyed meeting William and Peggy. They are very kind and gracious people, willing to help and give guidance. We look forward to returning to Hidden Haven again in the near future. By the way, on the way back home Carla suggested that I let them (William & Peggy) talk more. I think she means I should talk less and listen more. I will work on that. She said she would love to sit down and talk to them and ask more questions. I think this idea appeals to her. I am not surprised. We have always meshed together well.

Peggy & William will be having a get together soon with some like minded homesteaders and we look forward to attending. If you would like to know more about Hidden Haven Homestead check out their Blog at hiddenhavenhomestead.blogspot.com.

William & Peggy,

Thank you so much for your time and all the information. We look forward to visiting again and hope that soon we will be able to have you come visit our new homestead.