Homeplace Working Farm

Homeplace Working Farm This is the official page for the Homeplace Working Farm at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
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Sunday, June 21st from 11:00AM to 12:00PM:Y'all remember the little lambs we had you vote to name? Well Braaadley, Loll...
06/20/2026

Sunday, June 21st from 11:00AM to 12:00PM:

Y'all remember the little lambs we had you vote to name?

Well Braaadley, Lollipop, and Rebaaa are still doing great!
They have a new friend named Dolly that we know you'd love to meet. Come on out for a visit!

This Saturday: To***co in the Black Patch! Come learn how to***co is grown, and how dark to***co is different!
06/20/2026

This Saturday:
To***co in the Black Patch! Come learn how to***co is grown, and how dark to***co is different!

This Saturday from 1:00-2:00PMDo you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love too. They en...
06/15/2026

This Saturday from 1:00-2:00PM

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love too. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn how they help out on the farm.

This Sunday, June 14th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm:Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's f...
06/08/2026

This Sunday, June 14th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm:
Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we’ll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.

This Sunday, June 14th, 10:00am-12:00pmWatch how to turn a tangle of threads into lasting works of practical art. Bed co...
06/08/2026

This Sunday, June 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Watch how to turn a tangle of threads into lasting works of practical art. Bed coverlets, clothing, sacks, even wagon covers were created on the loom. Weavers skillfully created unique patterns and pieces, some handed down for generations while many were used until they couldn’t anymore.

It’s summer, the days are long, hot and humid. How did people in the 1850’s stay cool and still manage to accomplish th...
06/08/2026

It’s summer, the days are long, hot and humid. How did people in the 1850’s stay cool and still manage to accomplish their daily farm tasks? Come out and learn about how farm life revolved around simple tricks and methods of cooling off so farmers could avoid over heating in the hot summer sun. Sample some lemon aid or Switchel. The 19th century form of sports drink to re-hydrate during long hot days in the sunshine.

This Saturday, June 13th:Come try your hand at some of the games they played in the 1850s!10:00am-4:00pm
06/08/2026

This Saturday, June 13th:
Come try your hand at some of the games they played in the 1850s!
10:00am-4:00pm

This Sunday, June 7th at the Homeplace:The mule just can't turn tight enough to get every corner of the field. Those lim...
06/01/2026

This Sunday, June 7th at the Homeplace:

The mule just can't turn tight enough to get every corner of the field. Those liminal spaces aren't sitting idle. They're growing all kinds of native wild plants- some of which are great to have around! Come find out why they're called Fairy Corners from 10-11:30am.

Duck, Duck, Chicken?! Our farm birds sure are important to life in the 1850s. Why don't y'all come out from 11:30am to 12pm and meet the force that kept protein on the table even in the leanest times!

This Saturday, June 6th at the Homeplace:Come meet the sheep, and see what we do with their wool! From 10-11am, our fibe...
06/01/2026

This Saturday, June 6th at the Homeplace:

Come meet the sheep, and see what we do with their wool!
From 10-11am, our fiber arts crew will show a special demonstration of their skills. Then from 2:30-3pm you'll get a chance to spoil the critters responsible for all that fiber we're knitting!

06/01/2026

Enjoy this peaceful moment at our 1850s live stream.

You'll notice the creek beds on the farm are fairly dry- right up until it storms!

Address

4512 The Trace
Dover, TN
37058

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+19312326457

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