About the Rusu’s

In 2022, we relocated from California to North Carolina, settling on a 7.5-acre homestead to begin a new chapter more closely aligned with our values. We chose to step away from the fast pace of modern life in pursuit of a slower, more intentional way of living. Life in the countryside has allowed us to create a home that is meaningful, abundant, and deeply connected to the land. Our vision is to cultivate a peaceful, regenerative farm grounded in sustainability, biodiversity, and organic practices while offering hospitality and a sense of home to anyone who visits.

Our main focuses on Saint Basil Farm

  • Regenerative gardening
  • Happy pasture-raised chickens
  • Heritage apple & peach orchard
  • Berry bushes, foraging & medicinal herbs
  • Fishing & enjoying the pond (stocked with perch and bass)
  • Our two friendly cats
  • Airbnb Cottage Rental and farmstay experiences
  • Selling speciality & medicinal loose leaf teas, tinctures, sourdough bread and other farm products at farmer’s markets, local stores, and our online farm shop
  • Building projects & woodworking

Thanks for joining us on the journey!

Olympia & Ephraim

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