The Homecoming

Last August, ten Randall cattle made the long journey north from Story Hill Farm in Delaware to their new home at Hildene Farm. For our Heritage Breed preservation program, it was a milestone a year in the making — and...

Celebrating 10 Years at Hildene Farm

As the new year begins at Hildene Farm, I’m always inspired by the curiosity and energy that Burr & Burton Academy students bring with them into our fields, gardens, and greenhouse. This January, we celebrate 10 years of continuously offering...

Neurodivergent Students and The Benefits of Farm Experiences

As an educator and farm manager at Hildene, I’m deeply grateful for the meaningful collaboration we share with Burr and Burton Academy and the Northshire Delegation of Vermont Special Olympics. For more than 15 years, this partnership has shown us just how...

Welcoming Leaders to Hildene: A Tradition Rooted in the Lincoln Family Home

When Governor Phil Scott and his cabinet visited Hildene for “Capital for a Day,” I had the privilege, along with our new president, Craig Gemmell, and other colleagues, of welcoming them into Robert and Mary Lincoln’s home, which was freshly...

The Lincolns' Farming Legacy

We are simply killing time until we can get back to our farm."Robert Lincoln, 1916