ABOUT HAPPY HOLLOW HOMESTEAD
A Working Homestead in Winnsboro, Texas
Where Knowledge Becomes Tradition
Welcome to Happy Hollow Homestead in Winnsboro, Texas. Meet Jennifer and Glen and discover the story, faith, and vision behind our 47-acre homestead in East Texas, where we’re building a place for hands-on learning, traditional skills, and homestead living.
That vision became Happy Hollow Homestead!
OUR JOURNEY
From Agricultural Education to Homestead Life, Texas
For me, this journey really began long before Happy Hollow Homestead. I’ve been involved with petting zoos, barnyard races, and agricultural education since 1996, and we’ve been traveling to state and county fairs across the United States since 1998. It has been an incredible adventure, allowing us to meet thousands of families while teaching children and adults about farm animals and agriculture.
As the years have passed, however, we’ve realized our priorities have changed. Because we operate two traveling units, Glen and I often spend months apart during fair season. While we’re incredibly thankful for the opportunities this business has given us, we no longer feel called to spend so much of our lives on the road.
Why We Created Happy Hollow Homestead
A few years ago, Glen and I began studying the Scriptures more deeply and became Torah-observant followers of Yeshua. We believe all of Scripture is valuable and that our Creator’s instructions continue to have purpose and meaning today. This journey has transformed our lives and has shaped the direction of our homestead. Even more importantly, our walk of faith has led us in a new direction. We desire to honor the Sabbath and the biblical feast days, and the demands of constant travel make that increasingly difficult. After much prayer, we believe Yah is leading us to create something new—a place where we can share both practical homesteading skills and the values that have become so important in our lives.
OUR STORY
Faith. Family. Homesteading
We thought we’d introduce ourselves and share a little about who we are and where this journey is taking us.
My name is Jennifer, and my husband is Glen. We have been married since 2007 and are blessed with five adult children and nine wonderful grandchildren. Glen is originally from Yuma, Arizona, and I was born in Palm Springs, California.
After living in Midvale, Idaho, from 2007 to 2017, Yah led us to East Texas, where we now call 47 beautiful acres near Winnsboro home. We absolutely love the peace, the trees, and the slower pace of country life.
Homesteading classes in East Texas
Classes, Tours, Gatherings
Our goal is to build a place where people of all ages can come to learn traditional skills that are quickly being forgotten. Through years of presenting agricultural education at fairs, I’ve seen firsthand how many people simply want someone to teach them the basics—and sometimes much more.
My greatest passions have always been animals and cooking. I love creating recipes, preparing wholesome meals, and gathering people around the table. There is something special about sharing food you’ve grown, raised, or prepared with your own hands.
In addition to teaching, I enjoy making natural skincare products using wholesome ingredients. Some of my favorites include grass-fed tallow, castor oil, beeswax, and other simple ingredients that have been used for generations.
Some of the classes we’ll be offering include: Homesteading Classes & Traditional Skills
Our farm tours, classes , workshops, parties & events in Winnsboro, Texas, focus on practical skills that connect us to our food, animals, land, and one another.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
HOMESTEADING CLASSES
& TRADITIONAL SKILLS IN EAST TX
Practical skills that connects us to our food, animals, land, and one another.
As Happy Hollow Homestead grows, we’ll continue adding new classes based on the interests and needs of our community!
Enjoy The Farm
Wander Happy Hollow Homestead, breathe the country air, and take in the simple beauty of homestead life.
Meet the Animals
Meet the animals and experience life on the farm. Enjoy guided farm tours, parties, events & seasonal activities.
Hands on Learning
Hands-on learning by doing. Explore farm traditions, practical knowledge, classes, and workshops designed to build real skills.
Parties & Events
Make the homestead part of your celebration. Tailored parties, private events, and seasonal gatherings.
OUR FAITH
Above all, our faith is the foundation of everything we do.
In 2025 we were blessed to host our first Passover celebration with nearly 40 people gathered around our table, and we look forward to hosting many more in the years ahead. We also meet regularly with a small Torah fellowship in our area.
Whether you’re simply curious about homesteading, looking to learn traditional skills, interested in healthier living, or seeking fellowship with other Torah-observant believers, we would love to meet you. If you’re ever in the Winnsboro and East Texas area, you’re welcome to join us for Sabbath fellowship or one of Yah’s biblical festivals.
We are grateful to be building Happy Hollow Homestead in the Winnsboro, Texas area, where we can share our faith, hospitality, and love of homestead life with others.
OUR MISSION
Come Experience the Joy of Homestead Living!
At Happy Hollow Homestead, our mission is to honor our Creator by preserving and teaching the timeless skills of homesteading, stewardship, and self-sufficiency.
Through hands-on education, wholesome food, compassionate animal care, and genuine hospitality, we strive to equip individuals and families with the knowledge and confidence to live healthier, more intentional lives.
Rooted in our Torah-observant faith and our commitment to following Yeshua, we seek to create a welcoming place where people can reconnect with the land, learn practical skills, build meaningful relationships, and discover the blessings found in living according to our Creator’s design.
“Our desire is that every guest leaves inspired—not only with new skills, but with renewed hope, stronger families, and a deeper appreciation for the gifts our Creator has entrusted to us.”
Our Values
Everything we do at Happy Hollow Homestead is guided by a simple set of values that shape our work, our relationships, and our purpose. We pray that every person who visits Happy Hollow Homestead leaves feeling welcomed, encouraged, equipped, and inspired to embrace a simpler, healthier, and more purposeful way of life.
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Our faith in the Creator and our desire to follow Yeshua according to the whole of Scripture is the foundation of our homestead. We strive to honor Him in our words, our work, our stewardship, and the way we care for those who visit us.
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We believe the land, animals, and resources entrusted to us are gifts from our Creator. We are committed to caring for them responsibly and teaching others to do the same.
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We want every guest to feel welcome. Whether you’re visiting for an afternoon, taking a class, or staying for several days, our hope is that you’ll feel like family.
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Knowledge should be shared. We are passionate about teaching practical skills that help people become more confident, capable, and self-reliant. We believe learning should be hands-on, enjoyable, and accessible to people of all ages.
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We believe good health begins with the choices we make every day. From raising animals responsibly to preparing wholesome meals with fresh ingredients, we encourage a lifestyle centered on real food, thoughtful stewardship, and caring for the bodies we’ve been given.
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Whether we’re caring for our livestock, preparing a meal, hosting guests, or teaching a class, we strive to do our work with diligence, integrity, and excellence.
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Life is better when shared. We value gathering around the table, working alongside one another, celebrating the biblical feast days, and encouraging meaningful friendships that strengthen families and communities.
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Many of the skills that sustained previous generations are being lost. We are passionate about preserving and passing on practical knowledge—from gardening and animal husbandry to baking, food preservation, and traditional craftsmanship—so these skills continue to bless future generations.
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Our greatest joy is helping others learn, grow, and succeed. Whether someone is taking their first steps toward homesteading or expanding existing knowledge, we are honored to be part of their journey.
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We are committed to creating a place where faith is lived out, learning is encouraged, hard work is celebrated, and everyone is treated with kindness and respect.
VISION
Our Vision for Happy Hollow Homestead
Our vision is to grow Happy Hollow Homestead into a destination for homesteading education, farm experiences, traditional skills, fellowship, and family learning in East Texas.
We envision a thriving homestead near Winnsboro, Texas, where families can gather to learn practical skills, children can experience the wonder of farm life, and future generations can discover the value of hard work, stewardship, hospitality, and biblical living.
As the homestead grows, we hope to expand our educational programs, offer overnight accommodations, host seasonal workshops and biblical feast celebrations, and create opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in homestead life.
We dream of welcoming visitors from across Texas and beyond who want to learn animal husbandry, gardening, food preservation, fresh-milled baking, traditional cooking, and other skills that help create a more self-sufficient way of life.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. We hope you’ll follow along as Happy Hollow Homestead continues to grow.
We can’t wait to share this journey with you—and perhaps welcome you to the farm one day!
Current Farm Experiences
at Happy Hollow Homestead
Please contact Happy Hollow Homestead to discuss your event, availability, and personalized pricing.
For additional Events, Classes & Workshops see our Experiences Page.
Discover how the Creator designed food to nourish, heal and sustain us.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
DINNER TO FOLLOW
Join us for an encouraging and eye-opening class on how real, wholesome food fits into God's design for healthy living.
Learn practical ways to feed your family with foods that nourish the body, support the immune system, and honor the Creator's design.
Winnsboro, Texas
REAL FOOD REAL TRUTH A HEALTHIER TOMORROW
TOPICS INCLUDE:
The Creator's design for eating
Nutritional benefits of whole, unprocessed foods
Fresh milled grains
Raw milk and traditional foods
Toxic ingredients in modern diets
Simple swaps for a healthier lifestyle
Tips, resources and meal ideas!!!
Whether you're raising a few animals for your homestead or building a productive flock, this hands-on class will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to confidently
WE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Care for goats and sheep
Basic care and feeding
Breeds and uses
Hoof trimming
Vaccines
DeWorming
Handling Catching
Basic shearing of sheep
Question and answer session.
October 6 & 22nd
8:30am-11:30am
This fully hands-on class will cover the basics you need to know to confidently process goats and sheep for your own homestead.
Learn the process from start to finish in a practical, hands-on setting.