Greetings Farm followers! My husband and I have made the decision to sell our organically managed 9 acre Farm. We have been praying for this decision for many years now and we believe God has given us permission to allow Him to bring another farm family here with lots of hopes and dreams. We are diligently putting the finishing touches on the interior and we will be listing it for sale Lord willing, June 1, 2026. Everything we have worked for here over the past 12 years will hopefully open a new chapter to another God chosen family to begin anew here.
Let me list a few specifics for inquiring minds: The original structure was built in 1834 as my husband did the research when we purchased the home. The structure (wooden) at that point consisted a large welcoming front porch to greet all who visit with double wooden doors to enter the residence. Very traditional to this type of house and area. The kitchens back then were outside. No indoor pumbing at that time.
As the years went by the various owners added 5 more bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a large family room as well as a 3/4 basement. 3 full bathrooms were added along the way. A two room cottage was moved onto the property well our before our time and it sits adjacent to the home. The property has a three bay barn with one bay being tall enough to store an RV.
Now we have upgraded the electricity for the barn. It has a 100 amp service of its own. We are able to run our Premier 1 electric fencing with no problem. There is water in the barn with a good sized dairy sink for cleaning equipment. We have two milking stanchions that my husband took from his grandmother’s farm in Michigan when they were going to sell the farm house up there. They are close to a hundred years old. We used them to milk our Jersey cows over the years. We gifted one to our dear friend and organic farmer in Hodges, SC. There is a chicken coop attached to the barn with electricity, an overhang where our goats and cows can get in for cover if necessary. The property is 9 acres in total with 7 acres being fenced. The property is divided into several areas with fencing. Our premier 1 we use to subdivide areas. We drilled a 700ft. well when we arrived here 12 years ago. We installed a new well pump probably 2 years ago. My husband made sure that you could easily switch to city water if desired or the well pump decided to not run. :-) We upgraded the heating system (dual both electric and natural gas) and tore out all the duct work in the crawlspace and put new in. We sprayed the environmentally friendly green foam in all three attics for insulation. We just replaced the roof about 3 months ago, it carries a 50 year warranty. We also added new gutters to the house. We put a large wood burning stove in the Ladies Parlor to reduce heat costs in the winter. We have lots of “firewood” around here. Especially since Helene took down 25 of our trees. We have upgrade both septic systems on the property within the last two years. The main septic was original made of brick. Amazing! We also poured a large concrete pad to park our RV on. There is electricity and septic access in that area so you could easily rent that spot or park an RV on it and rent it out with Vrbo or one of those services. Farmstay USA is another great rental app.
The cottage electricity has a 200 amp service now which we upgraded since it was our Farm Store for many years. I used hold cheese making workshops over there as well as other endeavors. There is so much more to tell but I think this gives plenty of information already. Serious interested parties may inquire before we list with our Realtor to our website or email. Market price will be set upon analysis. Thanks for taking the time to read this lengthy introduction.
Welcome 2026! Greetings from Didaskalos Farm! Our farm name comes from the Greek word “Didaskalos”. The word in its simplest form means Teacher. Now anyone who has ever farmed/homesteaded small scale or large knows that farmers are not lacking in measurable intelligence as perceived by some, but we can be quite a stubborn lot. :-). Given that fact we, by personal experience have grown to love simple (let me hit all the buzzwords) organic, sustainable, regenerate farming, artisan baking, heritage, heirloom and just plain uncomplicated, simple living. All of which does require a lot of learning or unlearning should I say! 😉😉 Thankfully God has blessed the crazy person behind the dream :-) with the ability to lovingly transfer this knowledge simplistically as I try and teach many practical things. Not a day goes by that I am not humbled and blessed to take the name of “Didaskalos” to represent this small farming endeavor and myself as well. And if you have had the opportunity to interact personally with me (Elizabeth) you know I am all about sharing the knowledge learned with others. On the flip side of that comes listening and learning as well. I take all three responsibilities very seriously around here. This is a REAL woman driven (husband supported), working small American farm/Bake shop practicing sustainable, regenerative agriculture and the ancient art of simple bread making.
We have officially been NEW COUNTRY ORGANICS (newcountryorganics.com) authorized retailers for several years now. We place feed orders every two months now and have feed directly delivered to our Farm here in Donalds, SC. Shipping costs really set the price point. We want to get his organic feed to as many people as possible so trying to save every penny we can. Please pass the word. We accept checks, cash, Venmo, Zelle and Paypal for payments. Our customer base is growing!
Einkorn wheat is the grain of choice around here for most of my baking needs. I use only organically grown products here and leaven the majority of my bread products with my own sour dough starter that I have had for well 8 years now. Supporting USA made products is very important to me so I strive to source most of my products and supplies from USA suppliers. Small American businesses and family farms are a priority. I use grains from Janie’s Mill, Anson Mills(right here in SC), Ancientgrains.com, Bluebird Farms, Barton Springs Mill in Texas, and Azure Standard much of the time. I bake with Einkorn, Warthog, White Sonora, Red Fife, Marquis, Abruzzi Rye, Clark’s Cream. I do purchase most of my Einkorn AP from Jovialfoods.com
Chickens- We have a small flock of chickens of varying breeds with four rather rare breeds added. Lavender Wyandottes, Cream Legbars, and Bielefelders “BEE-LAY-FELDER” as well heritage breeds like Black Copper Marans, Black Australorpes and some Dominiques. We have added some Flowery hens to the mix.
Ducks- We have a small flock of Silver Appleyard ducks that we enjoy immensely.
Dairy Goats- Our Oberhasli goats have grown well here. We have decided to keep our small herd and we believe our three does are pregnant probably due in late March early April. We love the breed and it took some serious consideration to continue with them since my fall in 2024 and 2025 seriously injuring both of my shoulders. I have had one injury requiring an extensive surgery in late 2024 and one recent fall in July of 2025 resulting in a comminuted fracture of my r-shoulder.
Our Corgi herding dogs celebrate birthdays in August and September. Our plans have changed and our timeline pushed forward due to the incompatability of our initial female with our male. We have a new female name Sophia and she will two years old and of breeding age in 2026. We are still on the fence about breeding them. They are both beautiful dogs with excellent DNA but I only want to breed if I have definite solid buyers. I have not even put anything together so we will wait until Sophia celebrates her 2nd birthday in September this year.
We are officially selling a limited amount of NOOD cleaning products. Please visit their website @ www.noodclean.net to get all the information you need to completely understand what Jim and his team have put together for you to feel good using these products. No toxic chemicals to put on yourself or clothes and even your beloved pets. You can message us on the Farm directly through this website, we are on Facebook and Instagram or you can call Elizabeth @256-303-9149.
We are filled with anticipation as to what direction the Lord has lead our family so far in 2026. Our ongoing focus is to continue to work a farm that not only is a blessing to many folks but a farm that truly represents the simple but absolutely beautiful life in Christ. The exhaltation of Jesus Christ is the number one priority here.
Farming the land right requires is rich, healthy soil that produces good food for both our bodies and the bodies of our animals we raise here. My small garden beds are filled with rich, nutrient dense compost from our diligent labors over the last 12 years here. This farm when purchased was NOT organic by any standard. The pastures were filled with heavy briars and infested with deer ticks. You could not walk in them without injuring yourself. However, twelve years later things are so much better, have I gotten to where I need or want to be absolutely not! But I am encouraged to push on and trust that God has the best plan for me. So please joining me to experience what I humbly have to offer, by God’s grace I can teach you how to bake with Einkorn and many other Heritage Wheats! We can make delicious sourdough bread, gather eggs, trim hooves, the list goes on and on! There are so many exciting things to learn on a farm! Please make sure you call first because life gets interesting around here! You won't be disappointed! Don't forget to inquire about what is available in my Cottage Bake Shop or Farm store (please check the hours we are open as they change with the seasons). We are excited to be adding freshly roasted (to order) organic Peruvian or Ethiopian roasted coffee and organic tea blends. New things will be added throughout the seasons....
