Outside
Our mailbox at the entrance to the ranch.
We managed to change our driveway name to Lifewater Lane.
This sign greets you as you come to our driveway making it easier to find us for the first time.
Our cattle are Scottish Highlander breed and are very gentle.
Spring is always beautiful. This is our cherry tree in our small orchard.
In April and May you might see our tulips in bloom planted around the pool.
We have the nice flowers planted around the hot tub which bloom most of spring and early summer.
This used to be a campground. It will be once again but now would not be a good time to camp there. We get some flooding in the spring.
Stump meadows is flooded. The creek started a diverted run right through it.
Our lovely “house pond” in the winter.
A regular chicken convention
Micky and I are busy most of the time taking care of and improving the ranch.
Apple harvest time in the fall is always fun.
My son pressing apples.
My daughter enjoying an apple from our orchard.
Me enjoying a tube run just outside the house in the winter.
Winter gives us many beautiful things to see.
Deep winter looking from the living room.
Our older bull, “Dunnis” is the father of our herd.
Taffy is the mother of our herd.
Tregger is one of our steers that is destined for the Tregger Grill.
Just outside the house we have a nice save burn area for fires to cook on or just enjoy.
Ah a nice fire for smores or hot dogs!
This Ernie – our younger bull.
Dunnis and Tregger relaxing on the ranch.
Beg Greenfield visited our ranch a few years back and enjoyed a nice long stay. We did a podcast from the home which you can see on Ben’s website https://bengreenfieldfitness.com
We have a few bird feeders for those that love to watch them right outside the living room windows.
We have had a few weddings here and you can arrange to have one here as well.
One of our guest families digging for worms to fish with.
The T-Pee made by some guests one year. It is still standing to this day.
Our back yard unmowed. We don’t mind the weeds which are generally good for the soil and have medicinal properties. But for our guests, the back yard is generally mowed clean.
This is a bench outside “fish pond” which is not far from the house.
Wild Plum trees adorn some of the property and in spring are in beautiful bloom.
Our creek varies in flow and sports many small waterfalls.
We have several smaller creeks from the 1000s of springs on the property.
The forest constantly needs cleaning as each winter and spring bring fallen trees and debris.
Another burn pile bites the dust!
Burning even in winter to clear the property of its abundant fuel, keeping us relatively safe from fire.
Our Bird Feeder
Just another nice spot in our valley.
A wedding!
Yes I do… love it here at Lifewater Ranch!
Our deer are special guests welcome at Lifewater Ranch.
Ernie, our young bull when he was just a baby.
A nice shot from “lookout point” of the main house and surrounding buildiings.
A nice full-moon set on the property.
A shot of our 50′ swing.
One of our guests enjoying fishing in one of our ponds.
A great place for family fishing.
A Father – Daughter special time. Memories that will last a lifetime!
Kids can safely view our cattle and even feed them from across the gate.
Our terraced garden.
Fall is also beautiful here.
A spring morning in the woods at Lifewater Ranch
Another nice fall image of one of our many maple trees.
The serenity of one of our ponds in spring.
Apple harvest time can be fun. Let us know if you want to participate on your next visit! Fall only.
Did I mention, we have apples?
A gorgeous spring morning on frog pond.
Our relaxing swing just in front of the house with a nice view of the forest and valley.
Relaxing by the pool with the forest at our backs.
The sun will play tricks on our forest some days.
Yarrow grows wild here.
Not sure what this is but its probably good for you.
More wild herbs.
Delicate flowers grow in many areas of the ranch.
This rare herb blooms once every 14 years and can be found on our ranch.
Tiesel, a weed that has applications in healing neurological disorders.
Cleavers, another medicinal herb you can find on the ranch.
Some of the flowers that bloom up at our “lookout point”
Long ago we used to have moose come right up to our ponds but since the wolves were introduced we no longer see them here.
Our bench up at lookout point. Enjoy a spectacular sunset from this peaceful spot.
Island pond where the willows grow wild.
A lovely goose in our pond,
A shot from our orchard towards the south side of the house.
Fog often greets you in the morning especially in the fall.
Bird feeder off my deck
Contemplate the beauty of nature from my living room.
Even in the deep winter, Lifewater ranch can offer you a peaceful retreat from the bustle of the city.
Inside
Upstairs full bathroom
Upstairs bathroom sink
Look up from the living room
Our lovely living room.
The living room looking towards the dining area.
Our guest bathroom.
The entry way featuring picnic tables and our two BBQs
The utility area in the basement where we keep extra mattresses for guests.
Looking from the NE corner of the basement.
Looking from the NW corner of the basement.
The boys room featuring my interesting library of books.
The trundle bed in the boys room.
Our lovely quilts hanging from the upper hallway railing.
Our extra game table in the dining room.
Friends enjoying a cup of coffee in our kitchen.
I love chess!
Games on the dining room table.
Christmas at Lifewater Ranch might be one of the most memorable events you can do with your family.
Alex gets some tips from Brook and Sabrina Kindred on how to pluck and clean a grouse.
Alex begins the tedius work of plucking the feathers from a Grouse he shot on the property.
Emily, Alex and I enjoy a game of risk.
Eggs fresh cooked in coconut oil along with perfect french-fries
Grandpa’s chair – comfey!
Our entertainment center in the basement.
My music workstation in the basement.
The fridge and freezer will be near empty for our guests to use.
Lots of cabinets in the kitchen, all labeled for your convenience.
The coffee area of the kitchen.
Our fancier cabinets for fancier glassware.
Our very comfortable king sized bed in the basement.
The master bedroom with our king-size bed.
Our decor in the basement near the pool table.
The living room cleared for a wedding.
Our nursery growing good things.
A party in the dining room.
Our Futon bed – for an extra guest
Downstairs King-Size bed – most comfortable in the house!
Middle Bedroom
Pool Table
Pool Area
Our featured “floating chessboard” gives you yet another way to enjoy our hot tub.
Friends soaking in heaven.
Alex and Emily celebrating the end of a hard work week with campaign in the hot tub.
Early spring can have some surprising weather!
Kids love the hot tub!
This couple has “cold feet” in a good way!
Elegance and style in the middle of nowhere!
Pets are cool, but don’t let them in the pool!
I can’t imagine a cooler shot!
Dive in!
Miscellaneous
Our first award for Lifewater Ranch
An article in the local paper describing our new pool liner operation.
Our mailbox at the entrance to the ranch.
Working on the pool.
The turbine house is in the flow.
The man bridge to the new barn didn’t do so well but its still there.
A shot a few hours from the ranch.
Another shot not far from the ranch.
One of our Wwoofers working on the property in the off season. This is Tyler and we have a hiking path he made named after him.
Mickey teaches our helpers
Looking for eggs in nooks and cranies
We sell apple cyder, eggs, and pork in season and its all VERY organic!
The retaining wall after the pour.
A nice areal map of the ranch.
Not far from the ranch.
Not far from the ranch.
Our “Quantum Pulse” a device that has been known to help heal lots of issues.
The carport for guest parking.
The creek floods in the spring some years and can change course and leave very interesting areas to hike around.
Not far from our ranch.
Not far from our ranch.
Hunting is definitely possible in the fall.
Da Plane, Da Plane Boss! My dream as a host at Lifewater Ranch.
Our Norwalk Juicing machine for guests that need health.
Ben Greenfield caught a big one several years back.
Not too far from the ranch!
We process chickens for meat several times a year. Not something guests are generally shown but if your interested…
A local world-class herbalist, one of many in our area as we have some of the best collections of wild herbs in the hemisphere.
Chips help our garden to have clean and healthy soil.
Things to do
A shot of our 50′ swing.
A party in the dining room.
Ben Greenfield caught a big one several years back.
One of our guests enjoying fishing in one of our ponds.
Kids can safely view our cattle and even feed them from across the gate.
Kids love the hot tub!
Our relaxing swing just in front of the house with a nice view of the forest and valley.
Elegance and style in the middle of nowhere!
I can’t imagine a cooler shot!
Pool Table
Long ago we used to have moose come right up to our ponds but since the wolves were introduced we no longer see them here.
Bird feeder off my deck
More cool stuff
Just another nice spot in our valley.
Ernie, our young bull when he was just a baby.
Our terraced garden.
Our relaxing swing just in front of the house with a nice view of the forest and valley.
A gorgeous spring morning on frog pond.
The serenity of one of our ponds in spring.
This couple has “cold feet” in a good way!
The sun will play tricks on our forest some days.
Yarrow grows wild here.
Delicate flowers grow in many areas of the ranch.
This rare herb blooms once every 14 years and can be found on our ranch.
Tiesel, a weed that has applications in healing neurological disorders.
Long ago we used to have moose come right up to our ponds but since the wolves were introduced we no longer see them here.
Island pond where the willows grow wild.
Dive in!
Contemplate the beauty of nature from my living room.
And here is a video you can download that gives you a walk-through of the house.
Lifewater Ranch 