Welcome to Country Tough Homesteading!
Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri, is home of Country Tough Homesteading. The Ranch won the title of Missouri's Best Ranch for 2024.
There's basically three types of homesteaders: the person that wants to save money, the person that wants to eat pure healthy foods, and the person that wants to live off the grid that is fearful of our country's future. People can also be a combination of these three types of homesteaders.
Examples of homesteading: gardening, bread making, raising chickens, cooking outdoors, making garments, canning, securing water, foraging and living off the land.
Country Tough Homesteading is more than our Ranch. It is a community of learning filled with resources for you and this great country to do more than just survive. We are meant to thrive! We have work to do. Let’s get started!
Discover Von Holten Ranch
Take a trip back in time to our 100 year old homestead offering adventure, education, and modern amenities as we host in-person classes and a yearly homesteading expo.
- Fully enclosed climate controlled barn
- Covered arena
- Heated and air conditioned showers and restrooms
- 32 electric camping sites, 4 cabins, 75 stalls
- Miles of riding trails
- Natural artesian well, natural spring, and year-round running creek.
- 20 minutes away from Missouri State Fair Campgrounds.
Homesteading Resources
Meet David and Brandy Von Holten (and Peppercorn and JoJo)
Owners of Von Holten Ranch, Home of Country Tough Homesteading
We've had the privilege of meeting remarkable homesteading entrepreneurs over the years, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to them. Keep scrolling to get to know the individuals I've had the honor of learning from and greatly admire.
Explore Homesteading ResourcesDirections to Von Holten Ranch (home of Country Tough Homesteading)
30455 Pacific School Road, Mora, MO 65345
Check your Google Maps against these directions. Sometimes Google Maps does not take you in the right direction. If you need more help email us at [email protected]
From Kansas City, MO
- I 70 East
- Exit 78-A towards Sedalia/Hwy 65 South
- Go through Sedalia
- Turn East (left) onto V
- Go straight through a 4-Way Stop sign
- Turn South (right) onto Renken Road (3rd road on right) 2.0 miles
- Turn East (left) onto Pacific School Road
- 30455 Pacific School Road
- We will be on your left. We are immediately before a concrete and metal bridge.
From Columbia, MO
- I 70 West
- Exit 78-A towards Sedalia/Hwy 65 South
- Go through Sedalia
- Turn East (left) onto V
- Go straight through a 4-Way Stop sign
- Turn South (right) onto Renken Road (3rd road on right) 2.0 miles
- Turn East (left) onto Pacific School Road
- 30455 Pacific School Road
- We will be on your left. We are immediately before a concrete and metal bridge.
From Springfield, MO
- Hwy 65 North
- Turn East (right) onto V
- Go straight through a 4-Way Stop sign
- Turn South (right) onto Renken Road (3rd road on right) 2.0 miles
- Turn East (left) onto Pacific School Road
- 30455 Pacific School Road
- We will be on your left. We are immediately before a concrete and metal bridge.
