Lookin' for a New Town

One of the communities we are considering

for our relocation is Matthews.

We're hoping to find a semi-rural area

with a strong local and organic food source

that fosters homeschoolers

with a rich history and cultural diversity.

The Matthews Farmer's Market

is one of the largest in this area,

and one of the only year-round venues.

The best feature of this market is that

all of the produce sold here must be grown within 50 miles.

Now, that's local!

We got a late start,

so many of the vendors had already

sold out and left for the day.

We were still able to find fresh produce, grass-fed meats

and homemade baked goods.

Next time we'll get there earlier.

The local bees found something they liked too!

One of the treasures on the main drag

is Renfrow's Hardware & General Store.

This place is over 100 years old

and completely no frills.

This old canner and a few other relics were on display.

Limited hours keep the store hoppin'.

Along with a newer, fantastic library,

Matthews offers the charming small town feel

we're looking for,

with rural pockets that are still

within an easy distance from Sister's in Charlotte.

We hope to go back and explore on another day.

Relocating can be exciting, but daunting.

We plan to take our time in the choosing,

because we want this to be our forever home.

How did you decide on the location of your homestead?