Our Story

Stony Hollow Farm is a family-owned farmstead in Kingston, New York, born out of a deep love for animals, children, and the natural world. Our journey began when Miss Juliet, a passionate educator and farmer, left her role as a Farm & Garden Teacher at the Waldorf-inspired Primrose Hill School in Rhinebeck in 2020. Inspired by a vision to create a nurturing and immersive learning space, she transformed her family farm into a vibrant educational environment where children could connect with nature, animals, and each other in meaningful ways.

With the farm already flourishing with gardens and a diverse family of animals—including alpacas, goats, chickens, ducks, quails, turkeys, rabbits, pigs, dogs, and cats—Miss Juliet and her team set out to create a space that fosters both intellectual growth and emotional well-being. With expertise in farming, homesteading, science, early education, and the arts, our dedicated educators built a program that serves as a sanctuary for learning and community-building.

At Stony Hollow, we believe that through nurturing our fundamental human need for connection and love, we can reclaim a more sustainable, joyful, and balanced way of living. Our mission is to cultivate a community that thrives on harmony, cooperation, and mutual support—where laughter, kindness, and a deep reverence for the earth lead the way.

Since launching our farm and nature programs in October 2020, we have come to understand that our farm’s most valuable crops are LOVE, JOY, and CONNECTION. Stony Hollow Farm has become a place where learning and farming nourish both body and soul.

Our Philosophy

Our farm, garden, and forest programs offer children a unique, hands-on learning environment that fosters responsibility, compassion, and a deep connection to nature. Our beloved farmstead and the surrounding Bluestone Wild Forest serve as both a classroom and a playground, allowing children to explore their interests, develop their creativity, and experience a true sense of community.

We recognize that each child learns at their own pace and in their own perfect way. Through engaging experiences in animal care, gardening, cooking, building, fiber arts, and homesteading, we encourage children to develop practical skills while deepening their appreciation for the rhythms of the natural world. Our outdoor-focused approach inspires curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love for learning.

Our core values guide everything we do: