It has been a long, quiet time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit and the Mountain Garden Club had to cancel all of our events and activities for the remainder of 2020 and beginning months of 2021. Imagine how happy everyone was that the vaccines had finally come about and that we are now able to come back to getting back to projects, programs and events.

The Thompson House Eatery in Jackson just built 3 new greenhouses in the fall of last year. They are focused on creating a sustainable farm to table experience with fresh produce, a brand new farmstand (to go into effect this summer) and even added bee hives to the property.

The Mountain Garden Club was honored to be invited for a private tour and presentation of the greenhouses, the farm and the plans for the farm at THE. Jeff and Kate explained what is currently in process with the farm and the renovation of the barn which will become a year round farmstand complete with produce and protein. We had the opportunty to meet and hear from their full time farmer Jen, who explained how each greenhouse works for each kind of crop. We also saw the logs that Jeff is growing mushrooms on while we visited the farm area.

It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone was thrilled to be out in the sunshine and seeing their friends again.

To find out more about the Thompson House Eatery, their history, the farm and the restaurant - click here to go to their website.