Paradise Ranch Waco

Hi there! We’re Randy and Denise Hurdle and we’re thrilled to introduce you to Paradise Ranch. Our 5-acre homestead just outside of Waco, Texas is just getting started, but we’re already proud of our small flock of laying hens and a few beehives for honey. Here on our small farm, we’re constantly busy planting and harvesting, nurturing and culling, and caring for our animals. We’re currently prepping for our next venture, a large garden with various produce. Although it’s hard work, it’s worth it knowing that we’re able to grow and cook much of our own food. We celebrate the tastes, flavors, and constant progression of life here on the farm. In addition to our farming and homesteading activities, we have two grown children and two grandchildren. We recently moved to our homestead from Orange County, California where things were always crazy busy. Although Randy is still working his “day job,” we look forward to the day when we can be full-time on the ranch. We’re grateful for the full plates, the peaceful sounds of nature, a pool to cool off in, and rich fellowship with family and friends. It’s not always easy, but it’s the life we love. If you want to stay connected to our journey and stories, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. We’ll share new posts, projects, and recipes that can land right in your inbox! Thanks for joining us on this homesteading adventure. Our goal is to be able to live 80% off of the land here. We always look first for a natural cure and ways to keep ourselves healthy We aim to share what we learn with others, mistakes and all! Denise loves baking but tolerates cooking—batch cooking is the only way to do it! After 35 years of marriage, Randy was told he gets to make dinner the next 35! It’s a good thing he likes to cook! In 2013, Randy checked off “run half marathon” from his bucket list—he ran a Disney half marathon! Denise hates the smell and taste of anything related to coffee. It was a sad day when Randy started drinking coffee, LOL! Randy loves the Beatles, especially their Abbey Road album, highlighted by seeing Ringo Starr in concert… In Walt Disney’s words,’ Paradise Ranch will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination’ (and money left!) Future plans for Paradise Ranch