Today we’d like to introduce you to Keelia Curtis.
Hi Keelia, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My husband and I both grew up in the city, but we felt called to move our family of six to the country to live a more sustainable and intentional life. We wanted to give our children the freedom to run, play, and explore, while learning at home in an environment rooted in curiosity and connection to nature.
I’ve always had a love for creating homemade goods for family and friends—whether in the kitchen or with natural ingredients for everyday use. When one of our daughters developed severe skin sensitivities and store-bought products caused painful rashes, I began researching and experimenting. That journey led me to making our own goat milk soaps and tallow-based skincare from the cows we processed, using the most wholesome, natural ingredients possible.
Throughout our 18 years of marriage, I’ve often baked nearly all of our breads and treats. About four and a half years ago, I created my own wild yeast starter and began making sourdough regularly. Beyond the health benefits, there’s simply nothing like the comfort of a freshly baked slice of sourdough paired with homemade butter.
As friends and neighbors showed growing interest in these skills, our homesteading classes were born. Today we teach sourdough baking, canning, soap making, lotion making, herbal remedies, and butchering—practical arts that have become rare in modern life.
It has been a blessing to watch our children thrive through this lifestyle: strengthening their problem-solving skills, sparking entrepreneurial interests, and gaining confidence as they explore herbalism, carpentry, sewing, welding, and more. It’s equally rewarding to share what we’ve learned with our community, to hear how our products have made a difference in people’s lives, and to receive photos from students proudly showing what they’ve created after a class.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Some of our biggest challenges have included navigating the impact of COVID, overcoming health and injury setbacks, finding balance between family life and growing our business, and managing financial pressures as the cost of supplies and everyday living continues to rise.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We’re most proud of the growth we’ve seen — both in our family and in the community God has placed us in. Watching our children develop their own skills, creativity, and work ethic through the work of the farm has been such a blessing and a reminder of God’s faithfulness in every season. We’re continually humbled by how the Lord uses the work of our hands to bless others — whether it’s helping a child’s sensitive skin heal, inspiring someone to bake their first loaf of sourdough, or encouraging families to live more simply. Every testimony we receive reminds us that this is more than a business — it’s a ministry, and we’re grateful to be part of what God is doing through it.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Some of my fondest memories from childhood are rooted in simple moments of creativity — learning grace and discipline through ballet, finding my voice through song, learning to sew on a machine and discovering a love for cross-stitching and hand sewing, stirring something sweet on the stove, or crafting little handmade treasures just for the joy of it. Looking back, I can see how God was shaping my heart even then — nurturing a love for creating beauty, working with my hands, and finding joy in the process itself.
Those early experiences taught me patience, attention to detail, and the satisfaction that comes from bringing something to life — whether it’s a garment, a meal, or a moment of connection. I didn’t realize it at the time, but those simple acts of making and moving were all expressions of worship — ways of reflecting the creativity of our Creator.
Now, as an adult, wife, and mother, I see those same threads woven throughout my daily life on the farm. The rhythm of kneading dough, stirring soap, or teaching my children to sew or bake feels like an extension of those early lessons. They remind me that the desire to create — to dance, to sing, to cook, to build, to nurture — is a God-given part of who we are. And it’s such a joy to see that spark passed down to our own children as they find their own ways to create and express the gifts God has placed in them.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hullabaloofarms.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hullabaloofarms/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hullabaloofarm
Image Credits
Angel B. Photography
