Evan and Jessica

Hi, we’re Evan and Jessica, the hearts (and hands) behind Hillside Harvest Homestead.

We’re Disney adults, lifelong cooperative board gamers, and the kind of people who believe the best moments happen around a shared table. In 2023, we packed up our lives and moved to southern Oregon to try something different: a slower, more sustainable way of living, rooted in the land, curiosity, and a lot of learning along the way.

Evan spent nearly 20 years in ministry before transitioning to homesteading full-time. These days, you’ll usually find him digging in the dirt, tending the garden, or dreaming up the next project. When he’s not outside, he’s likely buried in a book or unwinding with a video game.

Jessica just completed her PhD in Natural Medicine and brings a deep love of whole-food traditions to everything we do. She’s also an unashamed fan of 1980s action movies, musical theater, and any excuse to dance while baking.

What we believe:

  • Food should be made slowly and shared generously
  • Ingredients matter
  • Baking is both an art and a form of care

Our approach is shaped by years of studying natural living and whole-food traditions, not trends, rules, or perfection. Just thoughtful choices that honor flavor, balance, and the people we’re feeding.

We’re figuring out farm life one harvest at a time, and we’re committed to sharing it all: the wins, the recipes, the tips, and the failures. Because this is a journey, and it’s better when it’s shared.

We’re so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, break some bread, and walk alongside us as we learn and grow.

In a world where we can be anything…let’s be hobbits.