This is a website dedicated to living a life of hardihood with boldness, daring, courage, spirit, vigor, and audacity if needed. We are seeking to be hardy in spirit and character and have the determination to survive and thrive: call it surthrive if you will!

We are sisters: Lorie Preheim and Beth Preheim doing DIY in living life with an emphasis on health and vitality, art and music, plants and concoctions, and life experiences.

We try it; we share it. Join the adventure!

hardihood in American English(ˈhɑːrdiˌhud) noun

  1. boldness or daring; courage

  2. audacity

  3. strength; power; vigor

  4. hardy spirit or character; determination to survive; fortitude

Similar words

  • strength

  • resolution

  • nerve

  • guts

  • pluck

  • bravery

  • grit

  • spunk

  • intrepidity

Embrace Life with Boldness and Courage

Join us in living a life of daring, spirit, and unwavering determination to thrive.

Embrace Your Inner Hardihood

At Hardihood, we inspire bold living with courage and audacity, encouraging you to cultivate a spirit of determination and resilience in every aspect.

A rustic wooden sign with the word 'FORTITUDE' carved into it is displayed in a lush green garden setting. The sign is mounted on metal stakes and appears in front of a tree stump. The background features various green plants and partially visible water, suggesting a nearby pond or stream.
A rustic wooden sign with the word 'FORTITUDE' carved into it is displayed in a lush green garden setting. The sign is mounted on metal stakes and appears in front of a tree stump. The background features various green plants and partially visible water, suggesting a nearby pond or stream.
A large signboard displays the word 'COURAGE' in bold white letters with the words 'TŪ KAHA' in smaller red letters underneath, set against a dark background. The ground is visible with some scattered leaves.
A large signboard displays the word 'COURAGE' in bold white letters with the words 'TŪ KAHA' in smaller red letters underneath, set against a dark background. The ground is visible with some scattered leaves.
A close-up of a metallic object with the word 'HARDENED' engraved on it, surrounded by other metal components. The surface shows signs of rust and wear, providing a sense of durability and strength.
A close-up of a metallic object with the word 'HARDENED' engraved on it, surrounded by other metal components. The surface shows signs of rust and wear, providing a sense of durability and strength.

Our Mission Statement

We are dedicated to fostering a community that embodies hardihood, empowering individuals to thrive with vigor and tenacity in life's challenges.

Wooden letter tiles are arranged on a flat surface to form the phrase 'COURAGE DOES NOT ALWAYS ROAR'. The tiles are reminiscent of Scrabble pieces, with each letter having a numerical value at the bottom right corner. The background is a plain, light color.
Wooden letter tiles are arranged on a flat surface to form the phrase 'COURAGE DOES NOT ALWAYS ROAR'. The tiles are reminiscent of Scrabble pieces, with each letter having a numerical value at the bottom right corner. The background is a plain, light color.

Gallery

Explore our bold moments of courage, spirit, and audacity.

A stone bench with the word 'DETERMINATION' carved into it, set in a lush green park environment. Part of a person is visible sitting on the bench, with trees and grass in the background.
A stone bench with the word 'DETERMINATION' carved into it, set in a lush green park environment. Part of a person is visible sitting on the bench, with trees and grass in the background.