From My Shasta Home

A Shasta Transplant

Eighteen years ago, we moved from the expensive Bay Area to Shasta County and haven’t looked back since. Tucked away in Far Northern California’s beautiful Shasta Cascade Region (Wintu Country), I feel truly fortunate to call this breathtaking place my home.

Home is where my loving husband, our mischievous yet charming cat Susie, and an empty goldfish pond reside. Just a short distance away, our adult children live close enough to raid my husband’s tool shed. Having them all nearby brings a warm sense of family to our retired life.

I enjoy local history, blogging, birdwatching in my yard, Bible studies, crafting, making my house feel like home, gardening, hiking, genealogy, historical research, and exploring God’s magnificent creation, which is so easy to appreciate here.

About

I’m an eighteen-year resident of Shasta County. Sharing everyday seasonal rhythms of home and getaways –

My story

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From glacier-fed lakes to high-desert sage, this blog honors Wintu homelands, shares local history, and offers practical guides to living gently, adventuring safely, and building everyday connection in the Shasta Cascade region.

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