A Family-Friendly Weekend Guide to Branson, Missouri
Looking for the perfect family-friendly weekend getaway? From Silver Dollar City and live entertainment to delicious restaurants and walkable shopping, Branson, Missouri, surprised us in the best way. Here’s our complete itinerary, favorite places to eat, and why we’d happily return with the whole family.
What Fathers Leave Behind
As we prepare to build Three Feathers Ranch, I’ve been thinking about legacy. Not the kind measured in acreage or buildings, but the kind measured in memories. The fathers who shaped us rarely realize which moments we’ll carry forever—a lesson shared in a workshop, a fishing trip, a seat saved at the family table. This Father’s Day, I’m reflecting on what fathers truly leave behind and the kind of legacy we’re hoping to build for generations to come.
The Moodboard Behind Copper Quill
Inspired by English Country charm, Ranch Living practicality, and the storytelling spirit of Dark Academia, Copper Quill is more than a house design—it’s a reflection of the life we hope to build at Three Feathers Ranch.
Starting a Trial Run Cut Flower Garden
The greenhouse hasn’t been built, the ranch is still on paper, and my dream cut flower garden exists mostly in notebooks and Pinterest boards. But rather than waiting for the perfect setup, I decided to start small with two feed buckets, four seed packets, and a willingness to learn as I go.
Creating Home Before the House Exists
Before the houses, gardens, and gathering spaces of Three Feathers Ranch become reality, there’s this season. A season of campers, lawn chairs, outdoor dinners, and learning that happiness doesn’t have to wait until the dream is complete.
The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe
From champagne at check-in to crisp mountain mornings with coffee in hand, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe blends luxury and comfort in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Here’s what made this mountain resort one of my favorite recent stays
The Compound Before the Compound
Before the houses, gardens, and gathering spaces of Three Feathers Ranch come to life, there’s Base Camp. What started as a challenge to find housing has become an unexpected first chapter in our family compound story. From a pair of campers and a shared outdoor living space to a shipping container designed for our pets and future plans, we’re learning that building a meaningful life doesn’t begin when construction starts—it begins with the people you’re building it for.
The National Hotel, Oklahoma City
From hidden speakeasies to grand marble halls, The National Hotel feels less like a hotel stay and more like stepping into another era in the heart of Oklahoma City.
The Vision for Our Future Family Compound
A look into the dream behind Three Feathers Ranch — a family compound centered around gathering, gardens, slow living, and creating spaces that feel like home.
