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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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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Cedar Tree Harvesting
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsThere’s no smell quite like freshly cut cedar in springtime, especially when the sap is running and it’s acting like glue-remover on the bark! I’m standing here in the middle …
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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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Eastern Redbuds are Blooming
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingAs the winter chill finally breaks, the Eastern Redbud stages a breathtaking, magenta-pink magic trick! Often called the "harbinger of spring," these cheerful understory trees don't bother waiting for leaves …
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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 …
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Coyotes Pups are Born
The Farm Missouri, United StatesWhat Nature's DoingBreeding occurs earlier in the year, peaking from mid-February into early March, with a gestation period of roughly 60 to 63 days. April through May is a high-activity period as …
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Spring Turkey Season
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsSpring turkey hunting is essentially a high-stakes, caffeine-fueled chess match played in a sunrise-lit, waking forest. It is arguably one of the most interactive hunts, where you are not just waiting, but actively screaming (via calls) at a bird that often screams back in a boisterous, adrenaline-pumping gobble that makes the hair on your neck …
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Making Redbud Jelly
The Farm Missouri, United StatesTraditional SkillsWe'll turn our backyard’s pink explosion into something edible! With a big basket we'll strip some of the gorgeous magenta blooms from the Eastern Redbud branches—they taste surprisingly like tart. The result? A stunning, jewel-toned, jelly that smells slightly floral and tastes like a delicate blend of strawberry and grape. It’s sweet, floral, and …