Real People. Real Stories. Real Land.

How One Couple Built the Barn Event Venue of Their Dreams  Rethink:Rural Blog

How One Couple Built the Barn Event Venue of Their Dreams | Rethink:Rural Blog

Discover how one couple transformed their property by building a barn event venue for weddings and other parties, and their advice for how you can,...

An Archer Who Made the Sport Her Mission

An Archer Who Made the Sport Her Mission

Archery is a sport built on stamina, good judgment and perseverance. Learn more about how archery became a way of life for International Archery...

How Far from Civilization Should You Buy Land?

How Far from Civilization Should You Buy Land?

When buying land, how close do you need to be to civilization to ensure distance isn't a problem? A land broker offers advice to help you choose what...

How to Date in the Country

How to Date in the Country

Rural dating isn't impossible! The owner of Luxe Matchmaking shares tips her company uses to help people find a match while dating in the country.

How to Hygge in the SouthEven Where Winter is Warmish

How to Hygge in the South—Even Where Winter is Warm-ish

How do you get cozy in warm, southern winters? Catherine Pond explains the art of practicing “hygge.”

Mushroom Farming for Fun and Profit on Your Rural Land

Mushroom Farming for Fun and Profit on Your Rural Land

Could mushroom farming be the ideal way to put your rural land to use? Best-selling author and medicinal mushroom expert Tradd Cotter shares how his...

5 Cooking Tips for Wild Game

5 Cooking Tips for Wild Game

Wild game is among the healthiest meat on the planet, but cooking it can be tricky. Try these five techniques  from The Sporting Chef Scott Leysath to...

Yard Maintenance Tips for the New Year

Yard Maintenance Tips for the New Year

Did you know the beginning of the new year is a great time to prepare your property for spring? Here are a few tasks to get you started.

The Painted Churches of Texas

The Painted Churches of Texas

Though unassuming from the outside, these four churches, less than a two-hour drive from Austin, boast awe-inspiring interiors.

ElderberriesThe Ultimate CashCrop for Your Rural Land

Elderberries—The Ultimate Cash-Crop for Your Rural Land

Wondering how you can diversify your rural land and increase profits? The elderberry may be the perfect superfruit crop for you.