About Fiat Five Farm
Our Story
Our family homestead business started as a way to share our experiences and memories with loved ones near and far. We hope to inspire others to deepen their faith and create meaningful experiences with their own families.
+JMJ
Our Christmas Message "He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy. He, the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute." -St. Augustine May His light shine on you this Christmas and always! Love, The Elmores
The Fiat Five Farm Family Facts
Why "Fiat Five"?
We were inspired on the name Fiat Five because of Mary's big YES to God. This is our YES to FIVE boys and our other YES to God to live on FIVE acres. It was not in our plan to be homesteaders, but it was His.
Our Family Motto
"By the rock of our Catholic faith we will be messengers of Jesus through laughter, honor, and praise."
All the boys name meanings are found in our motto:
Isaac - to laugh
Malachi - messenger of God
Peter - rock
Titus - title of honor
Jude - God be praised
Chickens, Honey and Other Homesteading Projects
In the spring, we raised and butchered 28 chickens. We couldn't have done it without the guidance and help of the Russell family who are farmers in the area. (Thank you, Russell family!!) All the chickens are currently in our deep freezer, and we enjoy eating them and making bone broth from their leftovers.
Another big homestead project this fall was harvesting our honey. We have three beehives and ended up collecting 160lbs of honey! Rosaries and Gregorian chants were prayed over the honey - so we like to call it our "holy honey". If you are interested in purchasing, please call Jeff, Rachel or our Turning Point office.
Other projects around the homestead include: making comfrey salve, boo-boo balm, fermenting veggies from the garden, and brewing kombucha.
Our Family Highlight in 2024
In November, our family took a trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. Our Blessed Mother appeared there in the 1800s. Many of you were prayed for at this sacred place! It's a beautiful story that you can find here:
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion - in Champion WI
Our Boys
We could burst with the love (and noise!) for our five boys. We feel beyond blessed and so favored to raise this army of men for God. Just like homesteading wasn't in our plans, either was homeschooling. It has been such is such a joy, delight, honor and to be honest... sometimes a struggle! Here are their ages and a little highlight.
Isaac (10) - Crazy good Lego builder, loves reading, playing the piano and serving at church. Currently in a basketball league and has an incredible shot (Mom takes that credit)
Malachi (8) - Loves anything to do with nature, animals, and football. He is known around town as "Quarterback Mac" because of his unbelievable arm. (Dad can take that credit) He received his 1st Holy Communion this fall and now serves with Isaac at mass.
Rocky (6) - Huge Philidelphia Eagles fan (explain that one to his dad!), loves playing against his other two brothers in any competition, and is an amazing puzzle master.
Titus (4) - Super intelligent that Mom and Dad have to stay two steps ahead of his thought process! He is obsessed practicing his letters on dry erase boards and copying anything the older 3 are up to.
Jude Dominic (2) - This boy never stops smiling! He is phenomenal with music and loves to hum different songs all day. His current song is "Eye of the Tiger".