Homesteading: Is It The Lifestyle For You?

Homesteading: Is It the Lifestyle for You? is a practical, no-nonsense workshop for individuals considering a transition to land-based living or small-scale self-sufficiency. This session takes an honest look at the financial investment, physical labor, time commitment, and long-term planning required to build a sustainable homestead. Participants will explore common misconceptions, assess personal readiness, and examine the realities of land selection, infrastructure, livestock care, and daily workload. Rather than romanticizing the lifestyle, this workshop focuses on informed decision-making and responsible preparation. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what the commitment truly involves and the foundational steps needed to move forward wisely.

Aly Riddle is a Canadian author, speaker, and homesteading educator focused on helping aspiring landowners make informed, realistic decisions before transitioning to rural living. With a background in professional writing and business, she approaches homesteading through both a practical and strategic lens, emphasizing preparation over impulse. Aly is the author of Homesteading: Is It the Lifestyle for You?, a planning guide designed to challenge common myths and highlight the real commitments involved in self-sufficiency. Through workshops and community events, she works to equip individuals and families with the tools needed to build sustainable, resilient lifestyles.

IMPORTANT: A “Student / Senior discount” will be available to apply on the registration page.