Through the brainstorming process, I came up with 21 different elements to be included on my homestead site. By separating the elements into different groups, my goals were

beginning to become distinguishable. Doing this multiple times showed patterns that will allow me to incorporate certain elements as multifunctioning. For Example: the “tool shed”

could double as the “wild game processing station.” Also, the “pollinator garden” will not only be visually appealing, but it will help our “beehives” flourish.

GOALS:• Our homestead provides my family with enough produce to self-sufficiently feed

us year-round.• Renewable resources and foraged wood supply the homestead with energy.• Livestock provide food for my family as well as serve as functioning members of

the homestead.

Olivia’s Homestead• Location: Orleans, MA• Size: approximately 2 acres

Existing Features: -raised beds -chicken coop-uninhabited beehives-fertile soil that has been farmed for over 75 years

Challenges: -downward sloping driveway may cause runoff issues -the preexisting structures (chicken coop, hives, beds) may have to be moved or rebuilt to accommodate for other elements to be added-no gutters on house (runoff issue)-not enough privacy from neighbors-minimal experience with raising goats

Opportunities: -southeast facing roof of living quarters is good for solar paneling-great sun exposure for front yard gardening

Top Left: The red barn is my home.

Right: View from bottom of driveway. The yellow boxes are beehives.

Bottom Left: The chicken coop.

Above: View of raised garden beds. To the right is the chicken coop. To the left is where the beehives are located. We live in the big red barn.