14/10/2026
Ever wondered what happens if you just go with your heart and follow your dream? Well… 5 years ago we did just that. Some people definitely questioned our sanity…. We were in the middle of a global pandemic, pregnant with second baby, energetic toddler in tow. But what we DID have, was a lot of passion, a pretty solid business plan (yes I do love excel) and the absolute dream property came on the market. So… we sold everything and went for it.
I wanted to share this snippet of our journey, to say that, yes… follow your dreams… but also… life is never straight forward, or easy, or predictable! There will be amazing highs, and lows that will almost break you. I think the key to it all, is knowing when to change your plan. Five years ago we made that decision to change our plan. We wanted to build a life that had meaning, that meant we could raise our family in the way we wanted.
For me personally (Cecily) reaching such a low point with my mental health in my 30s, is actually something I am now so grateful for. Because it taught me to stop trying to fight who I really was, and learn to like myself for me, and celebrate vulnerability, rather than see it as a weakness. My vulnerability is what allows me to connect with our community in a real way.
For Pete, I saw him change the moment we landed back here in Goathland. He was sparkling with the enthusiasm and passion he had for building our own place, bottom up. Always pushing for what he believes in, tirelessly striving for developing the garden, growing our food.
And our customers, our village, our team ❤️ they bring us joy every day. Without them, this wouldn’t even be a post worth making.
The last 5 years have challenged us in so many ways. Early winters where we have questioned whether we can pay the bills. Rising costs left right and centre. Global uncertainty. We have the shift and shuffle constantly. But you know something…. I’m so proud to say we’ve made it to five years. No investors, no PR team, no fancy marketing.
It’s just us, doing what we love, and trying our best to let people know about our little corner of the moors 🌱
We’d love to have you along for the next 5 years of Homestead! C&P ❤️
