We started the fencing (what will end up being temporary fencing) today. Finished two of the five planned paddocks. We will be putting in several gates in the next couple days and they will be ready for Bill and Shadow and then the sheep will follow. Initially we’ll be using these t-posts and five lines of electric rope. Eventually there will be several paddocks that will be fenced with waddle and daub which will obviously add to the overall charm of the farmstead.

We want your ideas so chime in! As campsites become available, we will be asking everyone to participate in naming each site. Our top three favorite suggestions will earn a coupon for discounted Klan Rúnda wares. Chieftain's Council members will then vote on the winner and the member who was first to suggest the winning name will not only win the coupon, but also a free weekend camping in the site they just had a part in naming. NOTE: This is the only naming naming contest that will be open to anyone. Subsequent naming contests will be for members only.

A member very graciously brought up that the word 'heirloom' was misspelled in our websites's header. IN THE HEADER! That's how tired we were when we built this thing. Anyhow, it' fixed now. Thank you to everyone who has and. is helping us in this endeavor in any way. We couldn't do it without you!

After the Livestream today we went out to the top of the ridge where primitive campsites will be to do a little cleaning up of the mess Helene made. Wouldn't you know it, we forgot our camera to show you the progress. Let's. just say that camp fire wood will not be a problem when you come camping. We'll get a camera up there again real soon so. you can see the progress. Basically we are cutting a walking. trail to connect five or six campsites and clearing the sites. We will then be building fire rings and some other amenities for our primitive campers to enjoy. As soon as the first site is completely ready, we'll let you know and start a contest to come up with a theme and name for the site. Looking forward to hearing your creative ideas!

I get asked a lot about how I design what I carve. Most people are surprised that I'm too old school to use a computer. Nope, 8.5"x11" paper Scotch taped together so I can pencil sketch and follow up using a fine point Sharpie. I do use a small laptop light table to refine lines, but as far as tec...? I'm afraid that's it folks. Other than the pencil! That's a mechanical one so that's pretty cool I suppose?

We'll post new pieces and products as well as images and videos of the process. Members may even get head's up of product releases and pre-order discounts here.