Backyard chickens, homemade cheese, and a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle. If any of that sounds appealing, the Modern Homesteading Conference 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, might be just the thing. Scheduled for June 27–28, this year’s gathering offers hands-on workshops and friendly conversations to help folks take real steps toward a more grounded way of living.
Learn from People Who’ve Been There
The workshops at this conference don’t feel like lectures. They’re more like sitting around the kitchen table with someone who’s tried and tested what works, and what doesn’t. Expect approachable sessions on raising dairy goats, managing backyard poultry, aging cheese, and keeping bees in ways that support the land.
For example, Dairy Goat 101 covers the basics of care and milking. There’s also a deep dive into poultry systems that go beyond the coop to improve garden soil and support food independence. If food preservation excites you, cheese aging and fermentation workshops will walk you through making your own delicious creations at home.
Beekeeping That Benefits More Than Just Your Garden
Bees do more than make honey. A session on sustainable beekeeping teaches how to support pollination, improve garden health, and steward your hive in a way that’s good for both your yard and the local ecosystem. It’s practical advice for those looking to bring bees into the mix with confidence and care.
A Place Where Beginners Are Welcome
No big acreage? No problem. Many of the workshops are designed with small spaces in mind. From patio herb gardens to mini coops and efficient composting, there’s something for folks just starting out or working within city limits. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress and participation.
Find Your Community
Perhaps the best part of the Modern Homesteading Conference is the people you’ll meet. There’s a genuine spirit of sharing here. People are generous with their knowledge and quick to encourage others. This isn’t a place where you’ll feel behind or out of place. It’s a chance to grow together, with support every step of the way.
Leave Inspired, Ready to Dig In
After two days of learning and connection, many walk away from this conference with more than just information—they gain momentum. Whether it’s a plan for keeping backyard chickens or a new confidence in growing your own food, it’s the kind of event that gives you something to carry home and build on.
