Our Story
We traded urban limits for six acres of wild French terroir to bring an 1836 foresters' lodge back to life. Driven by a passion for pomological history, we are transforming this dormant ground into a thriving heritage orchard. Every tree we plant bridges the gap between traditional French land stewardship and raw organic cultivation.
Restoration Logs
Follow our journey through systematic restoration and orchard development. Transparent updates on our 19th-century estate.
Stonework Updates
Orchard Development
Estate Life
Restoring the original 1836 stone cottage using lime-mortar masonry and traditional building techniques. Preserving French architectural history from the ground up
Tracking soil microbiology, cover crop establishment, and the planting of our heritage fruit varieties. Documenting rootstock development and seasonal bloom.
Behind-the-scenes life on a working 19th-century French estate. Seasonal notes on ecosystem balance, forage management, and daily life on the forest border.