Luanne and her husband share a dream of living a simple life in the beautiful Vermont countryside. They stumble through building their own log home, gathering sap to make real maple syrup, and filling their little farm with animals. But these middle-aged homesteaders soon discover that their piece of paradise isn't without challenges.

- The dog has separation anxiety.

- The goose is afraid of water.

- There's a fox in the pigpen and raccoons in the hen house.

- Their homesick donkey cries all night.

- And their truck has slipped into the pond.

And...