Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth Settle Into Their Dream Farmhouse: ‘It’s Not Just Walls… It’s Peace’

ARKANSAS — Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband Austin Forsyth have officially moved into their new farmhouse, marking a major milestone in their shared journey of building a life for their growing family. The move, captured in a deeply personal account, highlights the couple’s shared vision for a simple, peaceful life away from the bustle.

The small white farmhouse, situated on five acres of open land nestled between meadows and oak trees, required extensive renovations. Austin, who is experienced in construction, saw the potential in the older property, assuring Joy, “It’s got good bones. Just needs a little love”.

A Family Affair

The moving day was a testament to the strong bonds within the extended Duggar family, who arrived early to help. Sibling Jessa Duggar provided her practical organizing skills, while Jed, Katey, and others assisted Austin with moving furniture. The yard buzzed with activity, laughter, and the excitement of their son, Gideon, who chased butterflies and explored his new surroundings.

Joy-Anna reflected on the moment with swelling emotion, realizing this was the fulfillment of a long-held dream: “She imagined what her own home might be like one day, a space filled with warmth, laughter, and love”.

Defining ‘Home’ and Finding Peace

By noon, with the work largely done, Joy-Anna took a slow turn around the sunlit living room, appreciating the handmade dining table Austin had built. She described the feeling as “perfect”.

Later, during a quiet evening on their new porch swing, Joy and Austin shared a moment of reflection, defining what the house truly meant to them.

Joy-Anna articulated the profound realization: “It’s not just wall of windows. It’s peace. It’s where you can be yourself, where love grows quietly every day”. Austin agreed, concluding, “Then I think we’ve built the right one”.

Michelle Duggar’s Emotional Visit

The move also featured an emotional visit from matriarch Michelle Duggar, who arrived with a classic Duggar casserole in hand. Michelle expressed immense pride in her daughter, recalling how Joy-Anna, as a child, used to build little stick houses and promise to one day “make my own house and fill it with babies”. The mother-daughter moment highlighted Joy-Anna’s transformation from a shy girl in a large family to a confident woman standing in her own doorway with her own family and dreams.

As the sun set on their new property, casting a glow over the peaceful landscape, the couple affirmed that the farmhouse was not merely a house but “our story now… every creek, every corner, every sunrise”. The move represents a quiet, joyous new chapter centered on faith, family, and tranquility in the Arkansas countryside.