GRANTSBURG, IL — A 72-year-old legally blind entrepreneur is in the final days of a community investment campaign to create Southern Illinois' first solar-powered agritourism destination. Lois Inman, founder of Bone + Bear Farms, has raised $17,771 of her $50,000 minimum goal on Honeycomb Credit, with the campaign closing December 1st at 11:59 p.m. EST. If the minimum is not met, all funds will be returned to investors.
Bone + Bear Farms is transforming 30 acres in Grantsburg into a destination centered on three pillars: The Gilded Goat, a heritage goat-milk skincare line based on recipes 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 a solar-powered production space for The Gilded Goat, glamping infrastructure, a guest bathhouse, expanded water and electrical systems, and educational spaces where visitors can learn about farming, skincare, and renewable energy.
“I'm taking everything my grandmother handed me—our land, her recipes, and a belief in rural women—and turning it into a place where people can actually visit, meet the goats, and see where their skincare comes from,” Inman said. “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.”
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 and drawing visitors from surrounding metro areas. Honeycomb Credit, the SEC-regulated platform hosting the campaign, is waiving its usual investor transaction fees from Small Business Saturday (November 29th) through Cyber Monday (December 1st), allowing more of each investment dollar to go directly to the project.
Investments start at $100, and individuals can review the full offering, terms, and risk disclosures on the campaign page at https://invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/Bone-+-Bear-Farms. The campaign closes December 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Investing in small businesses involves risk, including possible loss of investment.
Bone + Bear Farms is an integrated agritourism destination and heritage skincare manufacturer founded by Lois Inman, built on four generations of goat-milk soap recipes. The project brings together The Gilded Goat skincare brand, eco-luxury glamping, farm-to-table dining, and seasonal experiences on a solar-powered family farm. More information is available at www.boneandbearfarms.com.
