What is The Hollenbeck Way

I’m Kyle Hollenbeck. My family and I live on a homestead in upstate New York, where we raise chickens, pigs, and grow what we can on land. We learn by doing, and that teaches us something new every day.

The Hollenbeck Way isn’t a product or a persona—it’s how we choose to live. It means staying accountable, taking pride in hard work, and keeping our family grounded in what really matters. We spend our free time working side by side—whether it's in the garden, the kitchen, or just being outdoors.

Raising kids the right way, to us, means involving them in the work, helping them understand responsibility, and showing them how to handle life when it gets tough. Mental toughness is part of that. It’s about not quitting when things get uncomfortable, thinking clearly under pressure, and learning how to adapt and push forward.

Through YouTube, this site, and whatever else comes next, we’ll share what we can—from hands-on projects and daily routines to reflections on what’s working and what’s not. We don’t have all the answers. But we’re building a life we believe in, and we’re glad to have you here as part of it.