The Farm

A Little Land, A Lot of Possibilities

Crane Hollow Farm began with a simple wish: to have enough land to grow things and become a little more self-sufficient.

That wish eventually found a home on 4.75 acres in the rolling hills of Central Florida. With its sloping landscape, spring-fed pond, and abundant wildlife, the property offered both the space and the possibilities to begin building a homestead.

Since then, we've been gradually transforming the land into a patchwork of orchards, gardens, and growing spaces. Some projects have flourished, others have required a little rethinking, and a few have provided lessons we'd just as soon not repeat! But that's part of the adventure of building a working homestead.

What Grows Here

From raised vegetable beds to a developing orchard, food forest, and medicinal garden, Crane Hollow Farm is home to an ever-growing variety of edible and useful plants.

Our growing spaces are still taking shape. Some plants are well established, while others are just getting started. Each season brings new growth, new challenges, and another step toward a more productive homestead.

The Wild Side of Crane Hollow

We aren't the only ones who call this little corner of Florida home! Sandhill cranes visit us daily from across the road, often stopping by the pond. They've even brought their youngster along, which makes watching them grow up a special treat.

The cranes inspired our farm's name, but they have plenty of company. Herons, wild turkeys, ducks, turtles, owls, and other wildlife are regular parts of life at Crane Hollow.

Sharing the land with its wild residents is one of the things that makes this place so special.