Spring 2026 at Riddle Hill Homestead

Hello Cookie Friends,

I swear we went from “there’s plenty of time” to “oh… the snow is basically gone” in about five minutes.

Things have been busy around here, but in a good way. The kind of busy where it doesn’t feel frantic, just steady, like we’re slowly building something that actually fits us.

The biggest change this year is the cookie shop. What started as a simple honor system table is turning into something that finally feels like what I had in my head all along. We’re leaning into a full gingerbread house feel, cozy, a little whimsical, and very much its own thing. It’s still self-serve, still built on trust, just with more personality tucked into the space.

Out on the land, we’re adding a few more campsites. Nothing fancy. Nothing overbuilt. Just quiet little spots set into the edges of the property so you can come, stay, and breathe for a bit without feeling like you’re on top of anyone else.

The Craft Cottage is up and running, which still feels a little surreal to say out loud. After all the planning and building, there are actually people in there making things. It’s exactly what I hoped it would be, low pressure, a little messy, and a space where you don’t have to be “good” at anything to enjoy it.

Somehow, in the middle of all of this, we also helped start Let’s Grow Grafton. That has turned into its own whole thing in the best way. It’s about getting local businesses connected and supporting each other, which sounds simple, but it’s already doing more than I think any of us expected.

Out of that came two projects we’re really excited about.

The Trail of Bears is starting to take shape. You’ll see them popping up around town this spring, and over time it’s going to turn into this fun, slightly unexpected way to explore Grafton. It makes me laugh a little every time I think about it actually happening.

The Grafton Games are the other big one. It’s basically controlled chaos, obstacle course style, built with donated materials, whatever we can find in barns and garages, and a lot of community effort. It’s not polished, and that’s kind of the point.

There’s more coming, there always is, but we’re trying to keep the pace the way it’s been. Build a little, learn as we go, adjust when we need to, and keep moving forward without turning it into something that feels overwhelming.

If you’ve stopped by, bought cookies, taken a class, or even just followed along from a distance, thank you. It matters more than you probably realize.

Michelle