Our Story:
Generations
on Race Hill Farm

Race Hill Farm has deep roots in local history. Originally part of the Loveland Estate—approximately 150 acres of rolling fields, a farmhouse, and classic barns—the property was purchased by my grandparents in the 1920s. My grandfather, a talented and well-respected mason, always dreamed of being a farmer. When the opportunity arose, he and my grandmother embraced it wholeheartedly, turning that dream into a lifelong family legacy.

On their new homestead, they raised four children and opened their doors to extended family throughout the Great Depression, embodying the spirit of hard work and community. My grandmother, a remarkable woman ahead of her time, drove the school bus, helped the town acquire its first ambulance, and was known for her fair hand in umpiring local baseball games. My grandfather, meanwhile, gained a sterling reputation for his produce, and in later years, my uncle raised chickens in a three-story coop that still stands proudly today.

In 1968, my husband and I built our home on this same land, continuing the family’s legacy of stewardship and care. Over the years, we’ve expanded the farm with new pastures, animal housing, and additional acreage—creating a haven not only for our family but also for our growing menagerie of horses (both miniature and full-sized), ponies, ducks, chickens, goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, and donkeys.

More recently, we were fortunate to acquire adjoining land that once belonged to the Kristoff family—our grandparents’ dear friends and neighbors for generations. Visitors can still trace parts of the original wheel track from my grandparents’ time on our walking tours. Subtle remnants of the Kristoffs’ cattle and pig pens can be spotted among the trees, quiet reminders of the land’s enduring agricultural story.

Today, our goal is to preserve this tract of land as a forest sanctuary, weaving in peaceful walking trails so guests can experience the history, beauty, and serenity that have defined Race Hill Farm for nearly a century.