Where Our Love For Tradition Meets Modern Sustainability

Our Story

About McLean Cottage

McLean Cottage began as a humble vision to merge our love for old world traditions with modern innovations to fulfill a lifelong purpose to love and honor God, people and all the earth entrusted to us.

Out of two decades of modern homesteading experience came a vibrant tapestry of stories that reflect our vision; a canvas for creativity, collaboration, and mindful living.

We transformed our 1/3 acre property into a thriving modern homestead from our commitment to freedom in self-sustainability and enriching family values. It’s a sanctuary that nurtures our family, enriches our land and strengthens community bonds with meaningful stories and shared experiences.

Join us in celebrating good food, good friends, a good life.

In the wild meadow, where the lush wildflowers echo secrets to the wind, rests a broad ash tree, its branches spreading wide like protective arms. Here, nature’s abundance serves as a testament to the proverb “God will add,” reminding us that with faith and commitment, blessings quietly accumulate. Walking through our home, feelings of belonging and thankfulness wash over us like a gentle breeze, whispering the truth that “God favors me.”

While dreaming for a long-enduring vision of a family farm where acres upon acres of wildflowers dance in wind, our “meadow’, just for now, is a poetic metaphor for the freedom, abundance and protection we embrace with our loved ones in our 1/3-acre middle-of-the-city cottage. We place our trust in God for provision and wisdom as we forge our path here in preparation for the next, one small step a thousand times. We cultivate this beloved space to become a nexus of our beauty, virtue and wisdom with divine assurance, a peaceful refuge where both spirit and earth align.

Our Vision and Purpose

Here, our passion overflows beyond nurturing our own land and souls: from enriching the earth to crafting memories that last, we’re on a mission to weave purpose and culture into every chapter of our story. We cultivate a home that honors God, our people and our land; we invite others to embrace a life rich in connection and balance with each other and with nature.

Stories of experience and insight to share with you

We collect an abundance of stories and insights to share with you, our cherished friend. From the wisdom wrapped in the earth to the echoes of laughter that fill our home, each story is a chapter from our lives’ books.

Build lasting meaningful connections built on shared values

We show up to build friendships with a community that shares our values. Together, we’re a vibrant community where curiosity, connection, discovery and growth flourishes.

Our History


Revealing a few chapters of our story: fulfilling adventures, joyful milestones, and the unseen magic that brought us to today

January 20, 2007

Tying the Knot

Bradley & Ashley got married!

January 20, 2007
March 27, 2008

Our First Baby Makes Our Cottage Home Sweeter!

This beautiful heart-stealer turns love into a living, breathing reality.

March 27, 2008
April 4, 2008

Sowing Seeds of Nostalgia

Our first family garden reignited the undying flame of our freedom-loving, homesteading spirit;
a reminder of our childhood love for old world charm”

April 4, 2008
June 30, 2010

Double Trouble, Twice the Love

Baby McLean gets a sister and a best friend;
she is absolutely smitten!

June 30, 2010
October 19, 2011

Twice the Charm, Thrice the Fun:

Welcomed Our Son to the Clan!

October 19, 2011
October 26, 2012

Clan Expansion

McLean 5 Roll Out the Red Tartan Carpet: the triple-threat siblings reluctantly welcome baby number four, a warrior princess for sure!

October 26, 2012
July 16, 2018

A Cottage Dream Come True

Third time’s the charm!
Six Years, One Dream: we’ve slowly
turned another aged house into
our cozy dreamy homestead.

July 16, 2018

Join Our Journey Towards Sustainable Living Today!

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