Jeanette and her husband, Kobus, purchased their 10-acre property in the spring of 2015 to begin a homestead dream of self-sufficiency. They built a large raised-bed vegetable garden, installed perimeter fencing, and welcomed their first four pregnant sheep that fall. After shearing, Jeanette’s interest in making use of the wool led her to learn washing, carding, and spinning—first on a drop spindle and then on a wheel. As the flock grew, so did the supply of wool. What started as a small hobby soon expanded into a Minimill that now processes hundreds of pounds each year, both their own and for fellow farmers. Alongside the wool work, one loom became many as old looms discovered in barns and attics found a new home on the farm. Jeanette began offering weaving workshops so others could enjoy the craft without the complexity of loom setup. These workshops now bring people together in a warm, creative environment—where visitors often arrive as strangers but leave as friends, taking home heirloom keepsakes to cherish.