Legacy Acres at Stearns Brook Farm
Beyond the Farm
Some of our family’s favorite creations have their own stories to tell. Meet the independently run brands that grew alongside the work we do here at Legacy Acres.
One family. A few different passions.
Legacy Acres is at the center of our story, but it isn’t the only thing we’re building. From bold seasonings to books, writing, and intriguing case files, these four ventures each have their own personality—and a shared place in our family.
RICK’S CREATIONS · GRILLING & SEASONING
Dick’s Rubs
Created by retired U.S. Army veteran Rick Buteau, Dick’s Rubs brings bold seasonings—and Rick’s particular sense of humor—to backyard grills, camp kitchens, and family tables.
Explore the independent home of his seasoning blends, grilling gifts, and branded merchandise.
ERICA’S CREATIONS · INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING
Stearns Brook Press
An independent New Hampshire publishing imprint founded by Erica R. Buteau, bringing fiction, nonfiction, history, and North Country stories to readers.
Good books, thoughtfully made—from the stories that keep us up at night to the ones that help us find our way.
ERICA’S CREATIONS · MIDLIFE & MYSTERIES
The Peri Files
Equal parts curiosity, dark humor, and a refusal to overlook the details. The Peri Files brings candid midlife perspectives together with a growing world of fictional case files.
Meet Nora Kincaid and discover the mysteries, questions, and stories behind the files.
AUTHOR · WRITER · STORYTELLER
Erica R. Buteau
From North Country romantic suspense and memoir to nonfiction, essays, and everyday life, Erica’s writing crosses genres and follows her curiosity.
Visit her personal home online for books, articles, creative projects, and the stories still taking shape.
Back to our roots
And there’s always the farm.
At Legacy Acres, you’ll find our family’s farmstand, woodland offerings, gardening gifts, and a whole lot of life on the land we’ve cared for across generations.
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