We could only be talking about our Fearrington House Coffee blend! Max Kast, our wine and beverage director, describes it as a “mild coffee with a chocolate and earthy aroma." It's just the right combination to hook customers, including many Fearrington residents who faithfully start their day with a cup of it.

Many folks don’t know that our coffee is roasted on-site, by our coffee roaster we’ve dubbed Melina. Originally from Greece, she sits quietly in the corner of the Goat’s main public space, roasting away at midnights under the care of Jorge, who then works next door at the Inn.

This unique blend of El Salvadoran, Guatemalan and Sumatran was created initially for patrons of The Fearrington House Restaurant in the 1980s. It’s been served ever since, including at The Fearrington Granary and at The Belted Goat deli, where it’s also sold by the bag.

Last week we introduced a new label for coffee bags at the Goat. It’s a bit more irreverent, with more design, less text and a stronger distinction between regular and “de-calf” versions. But the coffee blend remains the same; we didn’t change a thing there. We hope you'll try it out, or share it with someone who wants a special taste of Fearrington! 

They’re finally here! A long-awaited customer favorite, these light-weight glass bubbles and floaters will add a fresh, vibrant look to any table top design. Cozy up with the floating tea light holders or add a stem from your garden favorites as the flowers bloom throughout the year. Use as a centerpiece in a vase or punch bowl or fill a sink to create a festive, relaxing atmosphere. But hurry in, they’ll go fast!
 

One of the most admired and remarked-upon features of the late winter gardens at Fearrington is the astounding collection of hellebores or Lenten roses (helleborus x hybridus) to be found in the dry rock garden near the sign to Fearrington House Restaurant. Starting from a collection of just 12 plants - vegetatively propagated from the famous strain grown by Ashwood Nurseries in England - our plants have multiplied over the past dozen years to become a veritable carpet of bloom. Usually beginning their show near the end of February and continuing well into May, this year's mild conditions have brought them into full bloom at the very start of February. More...