Centers on the Kilcher family and their community outside Homer, Alaska. Begun by patriarch Yule Kilcher who immigrated from Europe during WWII, and currently led by his sons, Otto and Atz ...
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Thanksgiving on the homestead. The Kilchers come together to enjoy the fruits of their year-long labor and share each dish's story. From turkey and pumpkin pie to Yule's famous nettlebread and ...
The Kilchers, fellow homesteaders & cattlemen pay tribute to a fallen friend by driving over 100 cattle back home. Atz Lee winterizes the Hunters Cabin, preparing to move further off the homestead. ...
In an effort to fill an empty freezer, Eivin and Atz Lee head to a remote island to hunt for deer. Meanwhile, Charlotte must deal with the reality of farm life and care for a dying cow.
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Centers on the Kilcher family and their community outside Homer, Alaska. Begun by patriarch Yule Kilcher who immigrated from Europe during WWII, and currently led by his sons, Otto and Atz Kilcher (singer Jewel's father) the family have lived on their land for four generations. The show also features the homesteaders who live nearby and interact with the Kilchers.Written by
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I completely understand that the Kilchers have money, aren't as isolated as they appear to be, and often either exaggerate or have scripted stories...however homesteading is a mindset and lifestyle not defined by isolation or acreage. I have an 8 acre hobby farm a minute from the local gas and grocery and still use similar techniques with similar equipment. My Wife and I have careers in Emergency Nursing, but we have chosen a lifestyle of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and family values much like that portrayed by the Kilchers. Our young children are independent, proud, and have common sense far beyond their years, and I can't help but believe much of that comes from the way they are being raised. Fun show to watch with quirky and flawed characters where I'm not only entertained, but find myself mesmerized by the Alaskan scenery and can almost smell the fresh air.
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I completely understand that the Kilchers have money, aren't as isolated as they appear to be, and often either exaggerate or have scripted stories...however homesteading is a mindset and lifestyle not defined by isolation or acreage. I have an 8 acre hobby farm a minute from the local gas and grocery and still use similar techniques with similar equipment. My Wife and I have careers in Emergency Nursing, but we have chosen a lifestyle of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and family values much like that portrayed by the Kilchers. Our young children are independent, proud, and have common sense far beyond their years, and I can't help but believe much of that comes from the way they are being raised. Fun show to watch with quirky and flawed characters where I'm not only entertained, but find myself mesmerized by the Alaskan scenery and can almost smell the fresh air.