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The
Farm Experience-> Madison
Creek Farms with its historical charm and natural beauty maybe reminiscent
of a by-gone era. But beneath this
suburban farmstead outward appearance lays a shining example of a small
farm operating with the future in mind.
The Farm is open to the public April-November Saturday & Sunday 9-2pm The Farm->Just off I65 North and twelve short minutes from Nashville the community of Goodlettsville Tennessee welcomes you. Exit 97 heading east on Long Hollow Pike will take you past the usual offerings of a fast growing suburban area. Once a rural hamlet and home to many legendary Country music artists like Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn and Garth Brooks, Goodlettsville's appeal is one of convenience, scenery and hospitality. Tucked away on Willis Branch Road lies Madison Creek Farms a 46-acre third generation small family organic farm. The Marchetti's (Mark & Peggy) like to refer to their farm as a "Suburban Farmstead" the farm itself is flanked on three sides of the property by large housing developments and a 18-hole golf course. The property has been the Peggy's family for half a century. The farm is comprised of a mixture of natural woodlands, a year-around spring feed creek and a rich fertile valley in which the farmers rises 6-acres of high quality organic vegetables, herbs and beautiful fresh flowers. The old farmhouse circa 1901 was used as sharecropper housing when the farm was in fact part of a much larger farming operation in the late 1800's. Mooney and Loretta Lynn bought the small farm in 1960 and after a small addition to the farmhouse called the farm their family's home for the next 8 years. Mark and Peggy began farming Madison Creek a decade ago and in 2006 completed and the renovation and restoration of the old farmhouse that over the years had fallen into complete disrepair. The Marchetti's meticulously salvaged and reused the original Crabapple stone and massive cedar logs that were harvested from the property and used as trusses in the house fifty years ago. These rustic cedar logs now frame the large porches that welcome and invite visitors to the farm to stay awhile and enjoy the many wonders of this "Suburban Farmstead". Farming Practices -> The
Marchetti's are
committed to farming organically and have farmed within those
standards and beyond since the conception of Madison Creek Farms a decade
ago. It was never a question for the family in regard to their steadfast belief
that their natural ecological system is truly one that is sustainable,
healthier and although can be weedy at times a much more ethical way in
which to grow their high quality crops for their customers as well as
their own
family. "My son enjoys picking strawberries right off the vine, we
let him eat them without a worry in the world". I would never allow
that knowing what I know about conventional farming and the effects of herbicide
and pesticide poisoning "States Peggy".
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back more than 150 years can be found growing here on the farm. the farm
trials many seeds from all over the world and are one of the few farms in
Tennessee that offer these exotic crops grown from seeds from Italy and
France. Gourmet varieties such as "Striato de napoli "zucchini
from Italy a rare heirloom variety that is one of the finest tasting
zucchini with a pale green skin. the farm also grow many varieties of fresh potatoes
here on the farm some dating back to the 1700's. Blue's, reds, yellows and
fingerling types are harvested both as baby (new) and mature throughout
the summer months. Some of the rarest heirloom Tomatoes that are so
delicious with there rich fresh taste and delicate thin skin. These are
the varieties you won't find in any grocery store. Madison Creek grows several
different varieties and each year. Lettuces of all shapes colors and tastes, gourmet greens from
spinach to chard to specialty micro-greens are found growing on the farm
both spring and fall. The overall diversity and abundance of this
sustainable driven intensive farming practice is an shining example of the
amount and superior quality of locally grown fresh food that can be
produce ecologically safe and environmental sound right here in middle
Tennessee.
Our Herbs-> the farm grows several different culinary herb varieties in which we harvest fresh for our own on-farm market, CSA and local chefs and restaurants. They even have developed their own cultivars of basil they call "super sweet" a large leaf basil that is far more sweeter thus great for pesto you'll only find at the farm. The Marchetti's are always expanding the herb beds and experimenting with all the different uses for herbs both in culinary and health benefits. Be sure to check out the farm's photo and media collection for more photos and video of the farm, the crops and the critters.
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The Farm Kids The kids love to visit with the friendly farm animals, hunt for eggs play on the farm's play ground and fish in the creek. We try and introduce as many elements as we can to educate, entertain and celebrate this wonderful little farm and the good life we've been blessed with. |
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Full Season Of Fun…Learning and Experiencing “The Good Life”
Sustainable
Organic agriculture -----rainwater catchments system---- Chicken tractor…Composting…Soil Conservation…Heirloom Seed Saving…Honeybee Hives…Herb Garden… Community
Supported Agriculture CSA
Program Church Groups…Tour Groups…School Outings…Mom's Play Groups…Private Parties… Weekly
Workshops
and Special Events
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