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Starting a farm at midlife: The 1000mile journey

Starting a farm at midlife: The 1000-mile journey

Since we moved nearly 1000 miles from New England to Kentucky eight years ago, where we knew absolutely no one, native folks often ask us, “Why...

Why land is one of the safest places to invest money

Why land is one of the safest places to invest money

The stock market could crash, but your land isn't going anywhere. Land broker Jonathan Goode explains why investing in rural land pays off.

13 home remedies for the homestead

13 home remedies for the homestead

When it comes to common health issues—like minor illness, ailments, and injuries—many families are seeking natural ways to stay healthy.

From chicken farm to corn maze

From chicken farm to corn maze

One plot of farmland has served the Conner family’s evolving needs for more than 150 years. We visit them in Hilliard, Florida, to hear their story...

Growing your own superfood crops  Rethink Rural Blog

Growing your own superfood crops | Rethink Rural Blog

Did you know Americans spend nearly 27 billion dollars on nutritional supplements annually, according to Consumer Reports?

Old dogs and their tricks

Old dogs and their tricks

I’m not sure why God gave us dogs. Maybe it was to remind us of our mortality. Perhaps he sent them to set a good example of what a friend should be...

A tale of two log houses

A tale of two log houses

When the company that owns Rethink:Rural, Raydient Places + Properties, recently had a study conducted that showed a significant share of would-be...

What rural land buyers want

What rural land buyers want

With over 50,000 acres of rural land in the real estate inventory of TerraPointe LLC (the company that owns Rethink:Rural), it is important to know...

8 great places to go glamping in the South

8 great places to go "glamping" in the South

Glamour + Camping = Glamping, and we know where to go "glamping" in the South. Take a look at these 10 fantastic glamping destinations.

Designing the perfect hunting camp

Designing the perfect hunting camp

Hunting camps are like underwear: the most comfortable ones are old, worn, and not much to look at. The biggest difference is that you don’t share...