About JK Farm
At JK Farm, you can watch nature from your deck, or embrace it with walks around the farm. There are a variety of eco-systems present on the farm that support diverse plant and animal life. Over 40 years ago the property benefited from a local boy scout troop's pine tree planting project. Today roughly half of the 70 acres of forest land consists of mature stands of white pine and scotch pine that provide year-round cover for a variety of wild life. The remainder of the forest land was timbered in the late 1990s. The dense hardwood re-growth (poplar, maple, oak, and ash) adds to the wildlife cover and food sources supporting deer, turkey, dove, grouse, pheasant, rabbit, and others.
The pond, and five acres of marsh, attract heron, migrating ducks, geese, and an occasional kingfisher; they all try their luck at catching blue-gill, bass and catfish.
Partners in forage and soil improvement; the herd of Black Angus-cross beeves and flock of Romney and Suffolk sheep, move through the pastures busily harvesting their next meal. Calving starts in late February to early March. Lambing starts in late March to early April. These two annual events add excitement to the spring months, and is always a favorite reason for our lodging guests to get out and watch the happenings. Jeff and Karen try and keep their USDA processed grass-fed and grass finished beef and lamb available for sale to their lodging guests. Try some while you're on the farm, or bring a cooler and take some home. As Jeff is moved to say... "it's awesome!"
Jeff keeps your access to the pasture perimeter, meadows, marshes and forest open with a regular mowing. Bring some walking shoes or boots and enjoy the sites and sounds of JK Farm. Karen works hard to see that your accommodations are among the finest. With your next visit, please take a moment to make a note in the guest book. Your thoughts about your stay, and your suggestions, are very important to the Grahams.
About the "J"
The "J" at JK Farm is Jeff Graham. Jeff, a third generation farmer, has spent a lot of time in the city too, which is probably why he so treasures the privacy of JK Farm. When you visit, you'll get to just stop, unwind and appreciate the surroundings. Jeff jokes about guests who had been driving for hours; they arrived harried and worn out, only to be totally refreshed a half hour later - no doubt because of JK Farm's deep serenity.
About the "K"
The "K" at JK Farm is Karen Graham. She's had the pleasure to work at a top international hotelier for twenty-five years. Karen expects that when you are traveling you're as discerning as she is. At JK Farm you'll experience gracious service, in a fresh, relaxing, and reasonably priced environment.
