Legally Blind Founder's Solar-Powered Agritourism Farm Enters Final Days of Community Investment Campaign

Bone + Bear Farms, a women-led agritourism destination and heritage skincare manufacturer in Southern Illinois, has entered the final days of its community investment campaign on Honeycomb Credit. The campaign closes December 1st at 11:59 p.m. EST, with everyday people able to invest starting at $100. The project has raised $17,771 toward its $50,000 minimum goal, representing 35% funding with limited time remaining. If the minimum is not met, all funds will be returned to potential investors.

Founded by 72-year-old legally blind entrepreneur Lois Inman, Bone + Bear Farms is transforming 30 acres in Grantsburg, Illinois, into Southern Illinois' first solar-powered agritourism destination. The project builds on three core pillars: The Gilded Goat heritage goat-milk skincare line based on recipes passed down from Inman's grandmother, eco-luxury glamping with stargazer tents and tiny cabins, and on-farm experiences including mobile laser tag, farm-to-table dining, and seasonal events for families, schools, and corporate retreats.

The Honeycomb raise will fund completion of critical infrastructure including a solar-powered production space for The Gilded Goat, glamping infrastructure and a guest bathhouse, expanded water and electrical systems, and educational spaces where children and families can learn about farming, skincare, and renewable energy. Inman emphasized the tangible nature of the investment opportunity, stating, "You can invest in our business, earn potential returns, and literally walk the land, meet the herd, stay in a tent under the stars. This is about proving that rural places and multigenerational family businesses are still worth investing in."

Beyond welcoming overnight guests, the farm aims to serve as a rural workforce and artisan hub, training local women in skincare production, hospitality, and agritourism while showcasing products from nearby makers. This approach could help revitalize rural economic development by drawing visitors from surrounding metro areas into Southern Illinois. The project represents a unique intersection of sustainable agriculture, renewable energy implementation, and heritage preservation through its use of four generations of family recipes.

Individuals can review the full offering, all terms, and risk disclosures on the campaign page at https://invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/Bone-+-Bear-Farms. Honeycomb Credit, the SEC-regulated investment platform hosting the campaign, is waiving its usual investor transaction fees from Small Business Saturday through Cyber Monday, allowing more of each investment dollar to go directly toward the project. Investing in small businesses involves risk, including the possible loss of investment, and potential investors should review all terms and offering details before participating.