Eagle’s Nest Birdbath Birthday Gift
Why make an Eagle’s Nest Birdbath? Why would I make an eagle’s nest birdbath? Well, sometimes, I just like to […]
The Menu (Sugar Free Ribs Included)
A Patriotic Fourth of July Flag-themed charcuterie board with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and cheese, served along homemade gin and berry
Barn in the Sticks · June 2026 · Chad Mathys
Parting with Old Friends Sometimes you have to let one go. 2009 Ford F150 STX 4×4 — a lot of
Busy, Busy, Busy
A hay crop, a carburetor, a two-month truck saga, homemade gin, and one very full summer at the farm. The
Wabasha, Red Wing & the Great River Road: Eagles, Bourbon, and a Once-in-a-Lifetime Stamp Unveiling
Chad and Nikki’s third trip to Wabasha, MN — the Forever Bald Eagle Stamp unveiling, David Allen Sibley, Eagle Rare bourbon, Slippery’s, and Highway 61. Come for the eagles. Stay for all of it.
Sourdough Bread at Barn in the Sticks — Monday Morning Bread
Fresh bread made at Barn in the Sticks — Rosemary Cheddar sourdough boules and Brioche-style sourdough loaves destined to become
The Day Barn in the Sticks Got Real
May 1, 2026 Some projects sit in the back of your mind for years before they become real. Today, Barn