Farm Updates

 Stay up to date on the transformational projects that are shaping the future of the Farm.

There’s always something exciting happening at Retreat Farm

 

We’re committed to making Retreat Farm a public common and resource for the community. This year we’re focusing on deepening our connection with local organizations and engaging volunteers at the Farm.

We’re planting seeds for the future and hope you’ll join us to experience a new season of growth at Retreat Farm.

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Celebrations & Weddings
Celebrations & Weddings

Looking for a remarkable venue? We know the perfect place.

Holiday Gifts with Impact
Holiday Gifts with Impact

Our calves, Cortland and McIntosh, are continuing the tradition of sustainable land management — but training an oxen team requires consistency, patience, and dedication.

Training for the Future
Training for the Future

Retreat Farm has a long history working with oxen. Our calves, Cortland and McIntosh, are continuing the tradition of sustainable land management — but training an oxen team requires consistency, patience, and dedication.

Creative Placemaking
Creative Placemaking

Each of the 550+ acres of forest, farmland, and waterways at Retreat Farm has a story to tell.

Building Collective Impact
Building Collective Impact

Retreat Farm isn’t growing vegetables, but we’re growing a community of people who care about one another. Learn more about how we’re harnessing our mission to encourage broader and deeper impact in the community.

Baby calves have arrived
Baby calves have arrived

The Farm has felt a bit lonely without Carlos the Ox. While we can never replace our beloved Carlos, these adorable one-week-old calves will soon fill our pastures with a renewed sense of wonder and awe.

Investing the next generation of farmers and agricultural entreprenuers
Investing the next generation of farmers and agricultural entreprenuers

We are excited to announce the opening of the Retreat Farm Market & Food Center opening in June. Learn more about our plans to showcase the intersection of land, farmers, and food production in a museum-inspired retail space.

Farwell to Carlos the Ox
Farwell to Carlos the Ox

Born at Retreat Farm, Carlos lived a long and storied life enriched by the thousands of visitors who showered him with love and affection.

Buzz Schmidt: Building a legacy for Brattleboro and beyond
Buzz Schmidt: Building a legacy for Brattleboro and beyond

After a decade of service transforming and leading Retreat Farm, Buzz Schmidt has stepped down as president of Retreat Farm's Board of Directors, transitioning board leadership to Lisa Whitney.

A Place for Community
A Place for Community

For so many years, the North Barn project has been a dream held by our community. And this year, our shared vision will finally come true.

Hogle Trail Revitalization
Hogle Trail Revitalization

With grant funding from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, we’ll be making significant improvements to the Hogle Trail connection.

Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy
Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy

A familiar face to many, Betsy Gentile, is an active volunteer across the community helping to bring the missions of countless nonprofits to life.

More Than Just Milk
More Than Just Milk

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Retreat Farm to extend a message of high-quality and life-long animal husbandry to the greater community.

A Season of Growth
A Season of Growth

After years of hard work, it’s incredible to see these transformational projects take shape.