The property is 12.66 acres, set on a hill in northern Wilson County. The house is approximately 900 feet from the road. We called the place Lower Pond Farm. If you visit, you’ll see why it has that name.
The Pond
The first thing you notice when arriving at the property is the pond. It is an acre in size, average 10-12 feet deep, aerated from April to November, and stocked with bass, crappie, and various sunfish.
Flowers
The property is full of flowers, both annual and perennial. There are irises, daylilies, roses (wild and domestic), and countless wildflowers. Something is blooming every day from St. Patrick’s Day through Halloween.
The Barn
Built in 2014, the barn was the cornerstone of the farm operation for us. It is divided into three roughly equal sections. The south side housed our animals (sheep and goats), the north side held the tractor and other equipment, and the center served as a workshop. The hayloft holds approximately 300 bales of hay.
The Gardens
One of our goals on the farm was to raise as much of our own food as we could. To do that, we built two vegetable gardens. The “barn garden” near the barn is roughly 50′ by 50′ and currently has raspberries and a small strawberry bed. In the past couple of years, we have developed the “well garden,” closer to the well.
If you would like to see more pics or read stories about our adventures on Lower Pond Farm, feel free to browse any of the posts on this website.