Follow Along with Our Annual Farm Events!
Be part of the journey. We invite you to experience the magic of the changing seasons. Come along for a year of farm adventures, including animal updates and behind-the-scenes moments—right from the first sprout of spring to the golden harvest. Don’t miss a single chapter of our annual story; join us for the seasonal fun!
Events
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Second Winter Begins
The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Winter Farrowing
The Farm Missouri, United StatesLivestockOutside, in the woods, Momma Sows are creating their own cozy, chaotic world. After a solid day of intense "nesting"—rearranging straw like a pig interior decorator—they'll finally settle down with …
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Clear Invasives from Pastures
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsA pair of leather gloves, a slightly dull sickle, and the delusional optimism of a sunny morning. My mission: take down a small army of Asian Honeysuckle, Canadian thistle and …
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Spring of Deception Begins
The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Valentine’s Weekend
The Farm Missouri, United StatesHolidayOur Valentine’s weekend is a marathon of love, kicking off Friday with a cozy movie night featuring heart-shaped snacks. Saturday is for an adventurous outing or a fun DIY craft, while Sunday winds down with lazy, indulgent meals. It's a full three days of treats, laughter, and appreciation for each other ending everyday with Hallmark …
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Fence Building and Repair
The Farm Missouri, United StatesInfrastructureBuilding and repairing fence is less of a job and more of a "forced romance" between me and a thousand pounds of unruly metal wire. The day usually starts with a "fence check," which is just polite terminology for finding problems and not redeemable for cash. I head out armed with a wire stretcher—my magical, …
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Third Winder/Polar Vortex Begins
The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Mud Season/The Pollening Begins
The 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Spring Begins
The Farm Missouri, United StatesThe 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Tornado Season Begins
The Farm Missouri, United StatesThe 13 "seasons" of Missouri reflect the region's unpredictable, rapidly changing weather, joking that it's rarely just summer, winter, spring, or fall. This popular Midwestern cultural meme highlights frequent, abrupt shifts between extreme cold and warm temperatures, often occurring within the same week.
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Wean the Winter Piglets
The Farm Missouri, United StatesLivestockWeaning piglets is basically a rowdy piglet graduation ceremony—complete with graduation screams! It is the high-energy process of transitioning piglets from an all-you-can-drink warm milk buffet to "big pig" food. …
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Humming Birds Arrive
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingThe "Hummingbird Highway" is officially open at Hewnhaven! Our tiny, speedy summer residents have returned to Southern Missouri, buzzing around the feeders and battling over the best nectar spots. Come watch these iridescent aerial acrobats fuel up; it’s a tiny, high-speed, sugar-fueled show you won't want to miss! Event Highlights: Aerial Battles: Watch the feisty …