When I first bought the farm, I bought it because of its location and beauty, and I didn’t pay much attention to the farmhouse or the other structures on the property. The creek, woods, field, cliffs, and proximity to the Red River Gorge won me over.

At the time, tenants were staying in the farmhouse, and I didn’t spend more than 3-5 minutes inspecting the house before I closed on the farm. Although their rent was next to nothing, I felt like having extra eyes to watch over things was worth it. Unfortunately, as time went on, I realized that they didn’t share the same appreciation for the land. Despite my nagging, they left trash everywhere and beat up the house, costing me a fortune in repairs.

After mutually agreeing to part ways, I moved in and quickly started the much-needed repairs and renovations. I met some Amish builders that have become friends, and we tackled the project in less than three months. We tore out walls, removed the low kitchen ceiling, and, as you will see from some of the process photos, had an entire exterior wall torn down and rebuilt. I did the plumbing, which I had to learn on the fly, and we got it done.

When I bought the farm, both literally & figuratively, my goal wasn’t anything more than owning a piece of land to explore, giving me a place to build an off-grid shack in the woods. Buy, by happenstance, it has grown into so much more. After putting the renovated Farmhouse on Airbnb, I realized the opportunity and joy of sharing my property with guests, building memories, and sharing the Red River Gorge experience. It has been rewarding, as I have helped create memories for others and have met some wonderful people in the process, some of who I consider friends to this day.