The Heart of Our Approach

steven marion
3 days ago
3 min read

🐓 August 2025 🐓

Hey Growers,

There are lots of exciting developments happening at Farm in Broome this month. If you’re new here — welcome. I’m building a working farm, retreat space, and healing landscape on nearly 100 acres in the Western Catskills.

At its heart, this project is about honoring life, love, and legacy through the land. What started as a personal journey through grief has grown into something much bigger — a vision for community, creativity, and connection.

To bring that vision to life, I’ve rooted Farm in Broome around three core pillars. Keep reading to learn what they are and how they’re taking shape.

As always, thank you for being part of this journey.

- Steven

The Heart of Our Approach

Farm & Land Stewardship

I'm cultivating a diverse and sustainable working farm with fresh produce, chickens, bees, and rotational livestock. This includes a greenhouse, gardens, an orchard, and opportunities for hands-on learning. There will be a focus on ecological practices that support the long-term health of the soil and the surrounding community.

I'll also be partnering with local farmers, makers, and craftspeople to create a truly regional experience. Whether it’s fresh eggs, handmade soaps, or a bouquet of just-picked flowers, you’ll have everything you need when you arrive. All of it will be sourced with intention from nearby. These collaborations strengthen our local economy and celebrate the talent, care, and creativity of our neighbors.

Stay, Experience & Storytelling

Guests will stay in thoughtfully designed accommodations ranging from glamping tents to a modern container home. Each space offers a deep connection to nature without sacrificing comfort.

The lineup of modern accommodations includes tiny houses, stylish A-frames, tree houses, dome tents, and shipping containers. All are created with purpose, comfort, and attention to design detail.

Wellness is also woven into the experience. Cold plunges and a wood-fired sauna tucked into the forest offer quiet moments of release and renewal. With fire pits, forest trails, stargazing decks, and communal spaces, every visit is personal, peaceful, and unforgettable.

The farm will eventually host small-scale events, including micro weddings, artist retreats, and seasonal wellness weekends. Each experience is grounded in the rhythm of the land

and the stories we carry.

Root & Restore

This will be the nonprofit branch dedicated to healing, community, and education. Root & Restore at Farm in Broome will offer grief and wellness retreats, seasonal farm-based learning, and mission-driven programs for people navigating life transitions.

I'm especially committed to supporting veterans, caregivers, and individuals facing loss or post-traumatic stress. Farm in Broome will offer quiet spaces to rest, reconnect, and rebuild.

I'll partner with local schools, artists, and organizations to provide accessible experiences focused on growing food, living sustainably, and reconnecting with the land.

People will also be able to honor loved ones through memorial trees, benches, and birdhouses. Each will be paired with a QR code that shares their story and keeps their memory alive.

Where Are We Now

The land is secured, and the initial infrastructure is underway. I'm building the container home, preparing for the first accommodations and community events, and inviting early supporters to grow alongside us.

I'm now putting together a team and spending time and energy on building a community online. We are sharing the story of Farm in Broome across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and an upcoming YouTube series.

Follow along by following us @FarminBroome on all social platforms.

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

What's Next...

🏕️ Our First CampersWe’re welcoming a few close friends and supporters for our first unofficial overnight stays — think classic camping style under the stars, with a few Farm in Broome touches.

🐐 Goats & Sheep Are Coming HomeWe’re expanding the farm family! A small herd of goats and sheep will be arriving soon to help with land management, regenerative grazing, and, of course, to steal your heart.