D&M Ranch

Some recent pics from our ranch.

Doing our evening ritual of feeding the animals. D&M Ranch

Our babies. 🐄

There are deals to close, emails to answer, and calls to return…

But there are also cows to feed, hay to unload, sunsets to watch, and quiet moments that remind us what really matters.

Life at D&M Ranch isn’t about slowing down because we have nothing to do. It’s about choosing a life where hard work has purpose and success isn’t measured only in dollars.

Every day we’re building something bigger than ourselves—a place rooted in faith, centered on family, and committed to leaving the land better than we found it.

From hauling hay to feeding cattle, watching wildlife, and ending the day with a Southwest Florida sunset… this is the life we’re grateful to live.

Welcome to D&M Ranch.
Faith. Family. Land. Legacy.

Ranch life

Here's a quick rundown of our ranch's current shenanigans.

Denise Dig's Dirt Organic Oasis

Few photos from the last couple weeks at our farm.

Finished building the chicken coup this weekend.

Life on D&M Ranch.
We are blessed.
Saint James City.

Welcome to D&M Ranch 🌴🐄

We’re Denise & Mark Houghtaling — longtime Southwest Florida entrepreneurs, outdoorsmen, and the former owners of MW Horticulture Recycling.

While D&M Ranch may be our “side gig,” it’s truly our passion project and the lifestyle we love most.

Denise is a Business Broker and M&A Advisor, helping business owners buy and sell companies throughout Florida, while Mark owns and operates a site work and land clearing business serving Southwest Florida.

After years of building businesses, working the land, and raising a family, we’ve created D&M Ranch in Saint James City as a place centered around faith, family, hard work, stewardship, and enjoying the beauty of ranch life.

Here you’ll find a little bit of everything we love:
🌅 Southwest Florida sunsets
🐄 Ranch life & livestock
🌴 Native plants & growing projects
🚜 Land clearing & country living
❤️ Family & legacy
🙏 Faith-driven living

We’re excited to share the journey as we continue building something meaningful for future generations — one sunset at a time.

Welcome to D&M Ranch.
Faith • Family • Land • Legacy