The animals aren’t the only ones at the farm who have construction projects underway these days… a house for an apprentice is also in the works! Designed by a local woodworker and constructed almost entirely with reclaimed materials, this tiny (112-square-foot) house will serve as a living space for a seasonal helper at the farm. If everything goes according to plan, the very first farm apprentice will move in in spring of 2014!

Here’s Vivi inspecting the foundation:

And here she is keeping watch over the lumber:

Keep an eye on the farm blog through the winter for updates on the progress of the Farm House!