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| In 1965 Charles and Judith Brothers purchased this 109-acre
farm. They have been living here since, and here they raised four
children -- Teresa, Michael, Denise, and Bill. Through the years, the farm has produced cows, pigs, chickens, etc., but its main source of income always came from tobacco. The current status of tobacco, however, has given the family a reason to consider another crop to keep utilizing the farm. All four children are now married with children of their own, but they have remained fairly close to the Brooksville area. Teresa and Michael both have farms in Bracken County, and in fall 2004 Bill purchased additional acres adjacent to Mom and Dad. In October of 2004, Denise became quite homesick and wanted to purchase land close to the home farm as well. Denise's husband Gerry is a New York transplant. It was going to take a lot of convincing to get him to buy a farm! When he told Denise that they couldn't just buy a farm without doing something with it, that's all it took for her to get on the computer researching the ins and outs of starting a lavender farm. By Thanksgiving that year, she had her brothers asking questions. Were they humoring her? Or were they interested? Sis was all for it! Apparently, Mom and Dad were interested! The phone began ringing
in all of our households, and we were asked if we would be helping them
with their new venture--lavender. The year 2005 brought the planting of our first lavender field. In 2006 the field produced over 750 bundles, and the farm-site gift shop opened. 2007 brought more expansion with the planting of a u-pick area, the appearances at more local festivals including Kentucky Wool Fest, and the beginning of guided tours of the farm. 2008 promises more expansion with the plans for a certified kitchen, lavender labyrinth, and speaking engagements. In March of 2007, Denise finally convinced Gerry to purchase land in Bracken County only one mile away from the original lavender field! Renovations have already begun on the existing farm house and plans to expand the lavender business and bring additional tourism to this location have also started!
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Our First Year in Photos Year Two Begins -- May 7, 2006 Maysville Uncorked Wine Festival -- June 10, 2006 Our First Harvest -- June 12, 2006 The New Farm -- 2007 |
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