Family Run & Veteran Owned

Ravenheim Homestead

Coconut free skin care, fresh homemade baked goods, and handcrafted decor, blankets, and apparel, all made by hand in Des Moines, Iowa.

Coconut-Free Skincare Fresh Homemade Baked Goods Handcrafted Decor & Apparel Family Run & Veteran Owned Des Moines, IA Coconut-Free Skincare Fresh Homemade Baked Goods Handcrafted Decor & Apparel Family Run & Veteran Owned Des Moines, IA
Our Story

About Ravenheim Homestead

Ravenheim Homestead is a family‑run business built from real life needs and real passions. John is a veteran, and Vanessa lives with disabilities — and together we’ve created a place where handmade comfort meets everyday living.

Our journey began with coconut‑free skincare after discovering Vanessa’s severe coconut allergy. What started as a necessity quickly became a mission: to offer safe, effective products in a world where coconut is in nearly everything. We’re proud to be one of the very few Midwest makers — if not the entire country — specializing in coconut‑free skincare.

From there, Ravenheim grew naturally. Vanessa’s love for creating led us into home décor, art, clothing, and now baking — a new addition that has become a fast favorite in our community.

As we grow, our homestead is becoming a one‑stop shop for wholesome living: healthy meats, produce, canned goods, baked goods, and more. Today, we offer coconut‑free skincare, fresh baked goods, and handmade décor, blankets, and apparel — all crafted with care, purpose, and heart.

What We Offer

From Our Homestead

Coconut Free Skin Care

Soaps, balms, and relief wipes made completely without coconut. We are one of very few makers in the Midwest offering a truly coconut free line, born from a real family allergy.

Homemade Baked Goods

Fresh from our kitchen: friendship bread, sweet loaves, and seasonal treats baked the way Vanessa learned from her grandmother.

Handmade Decor & Art

Original home decor and art pieces made in our spare hours, built to add warmth and a little bit of story to your space.

Blankets & Apparel

Handmade blankets and clothing, sewn one piece at a time. Cozy, durable, and made for real family life.

How It Works

Simple, Handmade, Local

1

Browse the Homestead

Explore what we have ready right now, from coconut free skin care to fresh baked treats.

2

Place Your Order

Add your favorites to the cart or message us directly for custom requests and larger batches.

3

Made in Small Batches

Everything is made by hand here at home, in small batches, with ingredients we trust.

4

Pickup or Porch Drop

Grab your order from our porch stand in Des Moines, or add porch drop off nearby.

1

Browse the Homestead

Explore what we have ready right now, from coconut free skin care to fresh baked treats.

2

Place Your Order

Add your favorites to the cart or message us directly for custom requests and larger batches.

3

Made in Small Batches

Everything is made by hand here at home, in small batches, with ingredients we trust.

4

Pickup or Porch Drop

Grab your order from our porch stand in Des Moines, or add porch drop off nearby.

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Sunburn & Windburn Relief Wipes (Travel Size) New

Skin Care

Sunburn & Windburn Relief Wipes (Travel Size)

Got sunburn or windburn? We've got you. Meet your new on-the-go skin saver: Sunburn & Windburn Relief Wipes.…

$4.00

Buddy Bread Mini Loaf New

Baked Goods

Buddy Bread Mini Loaf

Buddy Bread is a traditional Amish friendship bread, a sweet, cinnamon-kissed loaf made to be shared. It's the…

$4.00

More coming soon, including additional coconut free skin care, seasonal baked goods, handmade decor, blankets, and apparel. Message us any time for custom orders.

Meet the Maker

Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby, founder of Ravenheim Homestead

Ravenheim Homestead began with a simple need. When Vanessa developed a coconut allergy during her pregnancy, finding safe soap and skincare became nearly impossible. So she started making her own — and before long, friends and family were asking for it too. What began as necessity quickly grew into a passion, and eventually, a business.

Along the way, Vanessa was diagnosed with POTS, a condition that brought new challenges into daily life. Crafting and baking became more than hobbies — they became a grounding, creative release that helped her manage stress and stay connected to the things that bring her joy.

As she continued creating, her handmade décor, art, and clothing naturally became part of the homestead. Baking, something she cherished doing with her grandmother, followed soon after. People had always asked if her treats were for sale, so adding baked goods felt like the perfect next step.

Today, every product you see is made by hand, shaped by lived experience, resilience, and the joy of creating for others. Ravenheim Homestead is a place where comfort, creativity, and heart come together — one loaf, one bar, one handmade piece at a time.

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Questions about ingredients, custom orders, or porch pickup? We would love to hear from you.

806 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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