The Enduring Hearth

A Legacy Written in the Soil

Since 1791, seven generations of the Lewis family have stewarded this 700-acre farm in North Stonington, Connecticut — dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, and oxen, plus school and group farm tours. In 2015 we were named Connecticut Dairy Farm of the Year / Green Pasture Award winner.

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2015 CT DAIRY FARM OF THE YEAR
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GREEN PASTURES AWARD RECIPIENT
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7TH GENERATION STEWARDSHIP

The Timeline of Our Tenure

1791

The First Deed

Beriah Lewis purchased the original acreage, establishing a foundation that would survive revolutions, industrial shifts, and two centuries of change. It was more than a farm; it was a promise to the future.

1946

Modernization

Returning from service, the 5th generation introduced mechanized milking and expanded our dairy herd, ensuring the farm's viability in a rapidly changing economy.

2015

State Recognition

Named Connecticut Dairy Farm of the Year, a testament to our commitment to excellence, cleanliness, and community service.

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2026

The 9th Generation

As we look toward the 250th anniversary, we are implementing regenerative carbon sequestration practices and robotic milking technologies to ensure the land remains vibrant for the children already playing in these fields today.

Quiet Stewardship

We don't just farm for today. We farm for the next hundred years. Our sustainability initiatives are built into every acre of our pasture management and every roof of our barns.

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    Renewable Energy

    100% of our dairy operation is offset by on-site solar arrays.

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    Watershed Protection

    Strict nutrient management plans protect the local aquifers and streams.

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    Pasture Rotation

    Advanced grazing patterns that regenerate soil health naturally.

The Faces Behind the Name

Working side-by-side, three generations are currently active on the farm daily.

The Elders

Providing the institutional knowledge that only decades of seasons can provide.

The Stewards

The current 7th and 8th generations managing day-to-day operations and growth.

The Future

The 9th generation already learning the rhythm of the chores and the song of the land.