The Farms at Villula

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The Farms at Villula

The Farms at Villula is a family-owned diverse portion of land that will grow to serve the community with fresh unique produce, experiences, and entertainment.

The Farms is a part of the original property settled by Thomas Rose Anderson, with his wife and three small children, in the early 1830's. Thomas Anderson was the grandson of Revolutionary hero General Ross Anderson, for whom the city and county of Anderson in South Carolina were named. Mr. Anderson build their estate in about 1836. The home was built 2 stories with the ground floor consisting of

6 rooms. Two rooms were actually wings which were only accessible from the outside and not from the main section of the house. Upstairs consisted of four large rooms, a hall, and a large palladium window opened on to a small porch. The house originally being an exact duplicate of the Anderson home in South Carolina. Because there was no railroad in the area at the time, the Andersons made their trip to Alabama strictly by carriage and multiple wagons.
“The Pines” was changed to a one story structure shortly after the American Civil War. It is said that during the war, a large barrel of gun powder was stored upstairs for anticipated needs which never came about. Sometime after the war ended, the forgotten barrel of explosives tragically ignited. The house was so badly damaged that it was thought necessary to remove the top floor. In later years it is said the owners doubted their wisdom in doing so. The main ground level of 4 rooms still stand to this day and is in residence by the Jones family. The community of Villula was established in the mid 1800's as a stage coach stop. As stated on the Villula Historic Marker; "Of special note is "The Bird's Nest," constructed by Colonel Lyman Martin about 1858. This historic house was operated for many years by Mrs. Helen Jeorg and was known far and wide as Villula Tea Gardens [in the mid 1900's]. Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Friends of Villula" According to an article from the Ledger-Enquirer, written by John Gagley in 1978, Mrs. Jeorg "... recalled, she served meals and chatted with the likes of Amelia Earhart, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Gens. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and George Patton."

05/29/2022

Spring babies are growing fast!

05/12/2022

Baby duck time!

05/08/2022

We stopped by and visited Minerva at boyfriend camp. She introduced us to her favorite boyfriend, Angus.

04/26/2022

Minerva, our family milk cow, seems pretty excited to attend “boyfriend camp” for a little while. We will miss you Minnie!

04/15/2022

Looks like someone is preparing her nest for some new Easter bunnies!

04/07/2022

Spring is in the air!

03/19/2022

Two more baby goats have been born!

03/18/2022

It’s been a busy baby week on the farm! 3 baby goats and 25 total chicks thus far!

03/07/2022

Lovely weather for the ducks! Our newly adopted goose seems to have taken on role as step-father to our ducks.

03/04/2022

Getting some good goat cuddles today ❤️

01/28/2022

Running to the weekend like…

11/26/2021

Fred the donkey was acting out with the pregnant does so we sadly listed him for sale. Someone came to look at him and decided he was too chonky for his paddock but knew of a woman recently widowed who needed to thin her herd. Today we picked up this little lady and her baby boy for some equine company for him. I now pronounce you a “whole ass family!” Be well!

Address

1040 Greenburt Road
Villula, AL
36875

Telephone

+13344087275

Website

http://villula.org/

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