Hearthbeat homestead
Heartbeat Homestead is nestled in southeast Iowa. Our focus is on raising humanely and organically-fed animals and cultivating chemical-free vegetables & herbs, all while embracing sustainable and regenerative practices that honor the land. Our mission is to nurture a healthy, thriving environment for both our family and our community, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the blessings of wholesome food and a flourishing earth.
The Cottage
The cozy farm stand of Hearthbeat Homestead.Offering fresh eggs, seasonal produce, wellness products, and natural home goods from our hands to yours.
The Cottage operates like a local buying club, with member pricing and quarterly bulk orders for even better value.We’re a pop-up farm stand, open most Saturdays April-November. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook for updates.
Located on Lexington Ave. in Mount Pleasant, about 3.75 miles south of Airport Road Winery.To keep our space private, the exact address is shared with members after completing the form below.Join our community, shop thoughtfully, and enjoy the best of The Cottage and local makers!
Join the Membership
To best serve our community, Hearthbeat Homestead operates as a private membership association. Before enjoying our services, we kindly ask all customers to sign the membership agreement below. Thank you for being part of our homestead family!
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Farm Fresh Eggs
Our happy hens are fed only organic feed and veggie scraps from our own kitchen. They free-range often, and get plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and love. Healthy hens make the best eggs, and we’re proud to give them the good life they deserve.
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Local and Holistically Minded Goods
We love supporting local and small businesses that share our values. We offer a variety of home goods, body care, and wellness products from our favorite makers.
Mini Nubians
"The Mini-Nubian is a mid-sized goat being of mixed Nigerian Dwarf and Nubian origin. It is known for being a graceful, elegant animal standing between 23-31 inches and comes in any color or pattern of short, fine, glossy hair. This mid-sized goat is known for its ease of milking; producing a high quantity and quality of milk whose butterfat yield is similar to that of the standard Nubian." (Miniature Dairy Goat Association)
Meet the Herd
Our buck - Ash F7
Doe - Hildegard F7
Doe - Cabrini F7
Doe - Rue F5
Our small herd of Mini Nubians is raised with care, intention, and respect for their natural rhythms. These gentle, long-eared goats are known for their friendly personalities and rich, creamy milk; perfect for the homestead or family farm.We raise our goats holistically, using the same philosophy that guides the rest of Hearthbeat Homestead. Our goats enjoy chemical-free alfalfa hay, organic grains, and plenty of sunshine and foraging walks. When they need support, we turn first to herbs, nutrition, and natural care, avoiding conventional allopathic methods whenever possible.Our Mini Nubians are 5th and 7th generation, bred for both temperament and milk quality. Kids can be made available registered with the MDGA (Miniature Dairy Goat Association).We look forward to welcoming new kids to the herd. A limited number are occasionally available for purchase, and we love connecting with others who appreciate these sweet, hardy goats and the holistic lifestyle we raise them with.If you’re interested in adding Mini Nubians to your homestead, get in touch to learn more about our herd and upcoming kidding season.
Our story
Our homesteading journey began in 2014 while living in a small suburban home. We were blessed with established fruit trees in our backyard, where we learned to preserve the harvest through cider pressing and making preserves. We also started a small vegetable garden with tomatoes, cucumbers, and our first herb garden, complete with an herb spiral.Our next home offered more space, so we quickly dove even further into homesteading, learning valuable lessons along the way. We expanded our garden, grew a larger herb garden, and added chickens, rabbits, and bees.In late 2024, we found our forever home on a 7-acre wooded property in Southeast Iowat. While the land offers plenty of space, the flat, open areas are limited, so we’re applying creativity and permaculture principles to design our homestead. We’re excited to begin the next chapter of our journey and start setting up our new homestead for success!
Happy Chickens
Our flock is fed organic, non-GMO, soy-free, and corn-free feed. They enjoy regular supervised free-ranging and are treated to tasty kitchen scraps daily. Visit the link below to learn about the pros and cons of free-ranging from our favorite “lunatic farmer.”
Our Garden
At Hearthbeat Homestead, we practice no-till gardening, blending "Back to Eden" techniques with permaculture principles. We’re proud to keep our property chemical-free. Visit the link below to learn why avoiding chemicals in your garden and lawn is better for the earth—and your health.
Cute Goats
Our goats love frolicking and playing together, and we take them on walks along the trails where they can forage for tasty snacks. They’re fed chemical-free hay and organic grains to keep them healthy and happy. Visit the link below to learn about the amazing benefits of drinking goat milk.
Shop Small
We believe that we’re not meant to be an island! We rely on our friends and neighbors, near and far, for goods we don’t raise or make ourselves. Supporting other families and small businesses who share our values is something we truly enjoy. Visit the link below to learn more about the benefits of herbal wellness and how it can support a balanced, natural lifestyle.
Keep in Touch
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Thank you
We appreciate your support of our small family homestead!