This post originally appeared on the Scurlock Farms blog on October 18, 2022. It is reposted with permission.
Liberty Hill Farm Inn, owned by Beth and Bob Kennett, have been bringing people together from all corners of the world under one roof since 1984. Having recently welcomed a seasoned global traveler Sveva Marcangeli to the farm, they were left with more than a heartfelt guestbook entry, rather an inspiring testament on the importance of community, connecting to your local farmer, and practicing gratitude. Take a moment to read an excerpt from her beautifully written piece below, and then follow the link for the whole article.
Today we'd like to introduce you to Gene and Julie from Blooming Joy Farm in Ronan, Montana. This farm and its hosts receive glowing reviews - with gorgeous scenery, a relaxing atmosphere and hospitality that's "above and beyond"! Read on for our Q&A with Julie:
For five generations, the Harris family has been raising cattle on their farm in Bluffton, Georgia. Read our Q&A with the farmers at White Oak Pastures and learn the history behind their radically traditional farming!
For twenty-seven years, the Warren family has been farming in a quiet valley in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Stone & Thistle Farm raises pastured meat and offers farm stays, tours and workshops to visitors. We asked Tom and Denise a few questions about their farm and farm stay.
Scurlock Farms is a multi-generational labor of love. Currently owned by Dan and Sheron Scurlock, they have taken Sheron’s family farm to new levels and have touched the lives of visitors from around the world and the hearts of the community they pour so much into.
Farms + WiFi = Remote School Learning
(Written by Nicole at Nomadics Tipi Makers, Associate Members of Farm Stay USA)
Thomas and Ruth Pepler moved to their farm in 2009 from their hobby farm in New Jersey. In tow was their daughter, Gracie, with her 4-H meat goats and chickens. The property they bought had a little house in the woods on a steep slope surrounded by ‘hollers’ (we had to ask, “What exactly is a holler?” A holler is a steep valley with slopes that go straight up. It may have water in the bottom like a creek but not necessarily. It makes farming difficult.) Thomas had been recruited and hired for a job in a neighboring community. Ruth, a registered nurse, would stay home to home school Gracie. As it turned out, the farm was the perfect classroom.
We get March coming in like a lion, but April was supposed to be sweet like a lamb. Unpredictable weather across the country has our farmers and ranchers picking up lambs freezing out in the fields one day and letting the cows out on fresh grass the next. It's enough to make a farmer crazy! That, and the promise of spring.
** This farm was not able to continue to offer lodging due to country regulations. However, we think they still make goats and we loved their photos so decided to keep the blog about their farm alive **
Recently, Farm Stay U.S. members Ruth Pepler and her daughter Grace from Dogwood Hills were guests on a podcast called The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson. (Link to listen at the bottom of this post.)
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