Sarah Stutzman | Story of Grit and Grace: The Honest Homesteader

Homesteading is often romanticised, but Sarah Stutzman pulls back the curtain to reveal the grit behind the beauty. In this episode, Sarah talks about building her family's homestead, teaching her daughters self-reliance, and reconnecting with traditions that once anchored communities. From butchering chickens as a family to reviving the lost art of in-person rituals, Sarah emphasises resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of community. Her story is a testament to embracing imperfection, learning through failure, and finding joy in the simple and the hard.

Episode Links:

• Shay Elliott Homestead https://www.theelliotthomestead.com/
• Foxfire Manuals https://www.foxfire.org/product/the-foxfire-book-series/
• https://www.wellfolkrevival.com/
• Justin Rhodes https://abundantpermaculture.com/
• Eliot Coleman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_Coleman
• Dan Kittredge https://www.dankittredge.com/

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Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott and, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
• 00:32 Meeting Sarah Stutzman
• 04:40 Homesteading Adventures and Challenges
• 32:47 The Philosophy and Reality of Homesteading
• 40:09 Reviving Community Traditions
• 42:37 The Importance of Hands-On Learning
• 44:55 Homesteading and Resourcefulness
• 48:48 Homeschooling and Education Challenges