Blog — Farm Life

Happy Hygge Holidays! A few years ago, I learned about the Danish word 'hygge' and thought: "Ah! That's the word I've been looking for!" I think it is one of the most perfect words. I've always strived to decorate spaces so that they evoke a certain feeling - my office, my kitchen, my porch - and I never knew how to describe it besides cozy. If I am to feel calm and peaceful in my head (and maintain it around my family), then my spaces need to reflect that, and 'cozy' never seemed enough. The Oxford Dictionary defines hygge, (pronounced...

The Proof is in the Energy. Perhaps you know that the land on which Foxhollow resides has changed hands and evolved quite a bit over the years. (If not, you can read our story here). Partner growers, events, business ideas, and employees have come and gone over the years, but visitors continue to be drawn to this land. I have been trying to get at the "why" of Foxhollow for a few years now: why people like to come and walk the land, sit by the stones and walk the labyrinth or the nature trail. After doing a deep dive...

Celebrating 15 Years of Biodynamic Beef Farming! On September 1st, our farm community gathered for a celebratory lunch on the Concert Lawn. Our meal was lovingly prepared by Sherry Hurley, whose successful catering business, Farm to Fork, launched fifteen years ago at Foxhollow, around the same time our first herd of cows arrived. After the meal, our Vision Holder, Janey, said a few words to recognize Sherry and the importance of the fifteen-year anniversaries. Her words spoke to the beginning of Foxhollow's journey with biodynamic agriculture and how although developing a relationship with the land was key, one key component...

Our nature trail is a farm favorite year round, but my favorite time to go down the winding trail is during the summer months. The tree canopy offers a break from the beating sun while you walk through a sea of green. From Ash trees to Ebony Jewelwing, the biodiversity is astounding. Here are my favorite plants, insects, and trees along the trail: I love to look for Pawpaw’s on the trail! This Kentucky native is found in forests as an understory tree. It’s a small tree species that some would even consider a shrub! The oblong leaves are hard...