Legacy Homesteads

Legacy Homesteads Homesteader. Author. Speaker. 40+ years rooted in the land — now helping others find their own. Rural real estate specialist. Based in Rathdrum, Idaho. Plain talk.

Books, talks & real dirt on homestead life. Larry Littrell has spent over four decades living the homestead life — growing food, raising livestock, building, prepping, and yes, starting over when the land calls you somewhere new. Based in Rathdrum, Idaho, Larry writes for Homestead Living Magazine, Backwoods Home Magazine, and Mother Earth News, and published two books in 2026: Fresh Starts, Old R

oots and the Homestead Skills Journal. He speaks at homesteading and preparedness events across the region, with a keynote built around one simple truth: you can bloom wherever you're planted. As a rural real estate specialist under the Legacy Homesteads brand, Larry helps folks find, buy, and sell the kind of property that matches the life they're trying to build. Hard-won knowledge. The real thing.

I was so honored to be featured on "The Coop" podcast! Sponsored by Modern Homesteading Magazine. If you have ever wonde...
08/30/2026

I was so honored to be featured on "The Coop" podcast! Sponsored by Modern Homesteading Magazine. If you have ever wondered about how to decide if you are in the right place for your homestead, check it out here:

In Episode #28 of The Coop, Anna sits down with Larry Littrell … ur...

Well, looks like we're doing this again come September!Earlier this year I threw together a small Zoom round table for f...
08/19/2026

Well, looks like we're doing this again come September!

Earlier this year I threw together a small Zoom round table for folks who were kicking around the idea of relocating, buying some acreage, or making the jump to North Idaho or Eastern Washington. Didn't know what to expect, honestly — but a lot more people showed up than I planned for, and the conversations turned out better than I could've hoped.

So now that fall's rolling in and everybody's getting back into their routines, I figured it's time to bring it back.

Nothing fancy. Small group, no pitch, no slideshow — just folks asking the questions they've actually got, talking through what they're wrestling with, and hearing from others thinking about making a similar move.

Maybe you've already got your plan mapped out. Maybe you're still just trying to figure out where you'd even want to land, or what it'd realistically cost. Either way, pull up a chair.

I'll get the September dates posted soon. 🌲

One of the most unique properties I've ever had the privilege of representing.This remarkable 40-acre Washington homeste...
07/13/2026

One of the most unique properties I've ever had the privilege of representing.
This remarkable 40-acre Washington homestead is so much more than a beautiful home. It includes a successful Airbnb business, Scottish Highland cattle, incredible mountain views, and the kind of infrastructure that makes country living both practical and rewarding.
Even if you're not looking to buy, I think you'll enjoy seeing what a thoughtfully designed homestead can look like. There are some great ideas here for anyone interested in rural living, livestock, or creating a property that supports both a lifestyle and an income.
I'd love to know, what's your favorite feature? The restored farmhouse, the Highland cattle, the Airbnb, or the incredible setting?

DescriptionDiscover one of the most impressive turnkey homesteads...

06/28/2026

Well the conference is over. To tell you how tired I am. I just woke up from a nap :) It was so awesome, so many great conversations with incredible people. I am feeling very blessed right now!

🌿 **Just Listed: The Norris Farmstead**I'm honored to introduce one of the most distinctive properties I've ever had the...
06/25/2026

🌿 **Just Listed: The Norris Farmstead**
I'm honored to introduce one of the most distinctive properties I've ever had the opportunity to represent.
**The Norris Farmstead** is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored 1916 farmhouse on **40 breathtaking acres** in the North Cascades: offered as a fully operational, turnkey short-term rental business with years of proven success.
More than just a home, this is a lifestyle and a legacy. The sale includes the established brand, direct booking website, management software, professional photography, listing content, and a complete operational handoff, allowing the next owner to continue its success from day one.
In addition to the successful farmstay business, the property also offers the potential to continue or expand a **beef cattle operation**, with established infrastructure and an existing client list available to help the next owner hit the ground running.
**Property Highlights**
🏡 Restored 1916 farmhouse
🌿 40 private acres in the North Cascades
💼 Turnkey, income-producing short-term rental business
🐄 Potential beef cattle business with an established client list
🛏 Fully furnished and ready to operate
🚜 Event barn, shop, garage, and additional historic barns
🌄 Endless opportunities for homesteading, hospitality, livestock, retreats, or multi-income rural living
Whether you're looking for a dream homestead, a profitable hospitality business, or the chance to build a diversified rural enterprise, **The Norris Farmstead** offers a truly rare combination of lifestyle and income potential.
LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
📩 Message me for the property brochure, income information, or to schedule a private showing.
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Well, it's out."Fresh Starts, Old Roots: A Homesteader's Guide to Knowing When to Stay, When to Go, and How to Move Forw...
06/10/2026

Well, it's out.
"Fresh Starts, Old Roots: A Homesteader's Guide to Knowing When to Stay, When to Go, and How to Move Forward" is now available on Amazon, and I'm glad to finally be able to share it with you.
This one's close to my heart. I wrote it for folks who've stood at a crossroads on their homestead journey, wrestling with whether to dig in deeper where they are or pack up and start something new somewhere else. It's a hard question. It's also one I've lived, and I wrote this book to help others think it through.
If that's where you are right now, I think there's something here for you. And if you know someone walking that road, maybe pass it along.
Link in first comment!
Thank you all for the encouragement along the way. It means a lot. 🙏 See less

You said you wanted to get away from all! Here is your chance! 80 incredible view acres with homesteading infrastructure...
05/28/2026

You said you wanted to get away from all! Here is your chance! 80 incredible view acres with homesteading infrastructure already in place! Remodeled home, fenced and cross fenced, so much more Take a look!

View this listing photographed by Inland Northwest Design

I've been thinking about this for a while, and I finally decided to go for it.I'm branching out into fixer-upper and dis...
05/22/2026

I've been thinking about this for a while, and I finally decided to go for it.

I'm branching out into fixer-upper and distressed properties. Not just homesteads, but regular houses too. Places that need work, have been sitting too long, or just need the right person to come along and see what they could be.
I've always been drawn to that kind of thing. There's something satisfying about looking past what a place is right now and seeing what it could become with a little effort and some care put back into it.
So whether I'm renovating a neglected house to create affordable housing, holding onto something worth keeping, or helping someone else buy or sell a property they don't know what to do with, that's the direction I'm heading.
Good people deserve a decent place to live, and there are a lot of houses out there that could be that place with the right work put into them.
If you know of anything sitting around that someone needs to move, or if you've got a place yourself and you're ready to talk, reach out. Doesn't have to be pretty. That's kind of the point.

Upcoming Roundtable Discussion: Starting Over Somewhere NewLately I’ve been having a lot of conversations with people th...
05/13/2026

Upcoming Roundtable Discussion: Starting Over Somewhere New

Lately I’ve been having a lot of conversations with people thinking seriously about major lifestyle changes, relocation, acreage, and building a more intentional way of life.

Because of that, I’m putting together another small online roundtable for people considering a major move or lifestyle change—especially those exploring North Idaho, Eastern Washington, acreage properties, homesteading, or simply wanting a little more space and a slower pace of life.

The last discussion filled much quicker than I expected, so I wanted to open another session for those still exploring the idea.

We’ll talk through things like:
• homes on acreage vs raw land
• different communities and property types
• rural living realities
• relocation considerations
• timelines and planning
• and what people often wish they knew before making the move

While much of the conversation will focus on North Idaho and Eastern Washington, this is also meant to help people in Washington State who are considering a major move think through the process clearly and intentionally, wherever they may ultimately decide to go.

This isn’t a sales pitch or high-pressure webinar, it's just a practical conversation with people trying to thoughtfully navigate a major life transition.

Whether you’re:
• actively planning
• a year or two out
• or simply curious

…you’re welcome to join the conversation.

If interested, comment below or send me a message and I’ll send over details.

Lately, I’ve been having more conversations with families considering major lifestyle changes.Not just relocating…But sl...
05/12/2026

Lately, I’ve been having more conversations with families considering major lifestyle changes.

Not just relocating…

But slowing down.
Finding more space.
Living more intentionally.
Being closer to family.
Building a different kind of future.

A lot of people assume moves like this are mostly about real estate.

But honestly, the questions usually go much deeper than that.

People are trying to figure out:
• affordability
• community
• land
• lifestyle
• freedom
• purpose
• and what kind of life they truly want to build

I wrote some thoughts on this today because I think many families are wrestling with these questions right now.

If you could start over somewhere new, what would matter most to you?

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