Yesterday evening I took a drive out into the country to visit a very modern model of sustainable/organic living. This beautiful, serene place is called Green Bridge Farm.
Michael (owner/founder) & Django (farm resident & Michael's shadow)
A short, 30 minute commute from downtown Savannah can get you to this peaceful farm. That is, if you don’t choose to go anytime close to 5 o’clock (traffic!!!!) like I did.
Michael Maddox is the owner/founder/organic farmer of Green Bridge … and has been for the past 15 years. The land has been in his family since the early 1700′s.
He designed all the orchards and garden areas as a model homestead for local food production. Michael designed his beautiful house that sits across from the main community garden area. Most of the wood used in construction for his house was grown in Effingham County and was milled in Chatham County. You will have to see his house to believe how amazing it is and how it fits perfectly into the landscape of the land. I felt like I was in the mountains when I stepped inside!
Another neat feature for all the kids that visit the farm is a big trampoline! Cayden had to test it out…
Wheeeeeeeeeee! Great exercise!
The chickens are also a big hit with the kids and adults alike. Who doesn’t just LOVE a farm fresh egg with a bright orange yolk in the middle?
Sandoors (a resident & master builder of the chicken coops) with a resident chicken
Check out these amazing chicken coops that were built from reclaimed wood left over from the construction of Michael’s house.
The main reason for this trip was to scope out the location for Slow Food Savannah’s first “farm dinner.” Details will be posted soon. Slow Food Savannah is excited about developing a seasonal menu from the bounty of the Green Bridge farm.
Here is a sneak peak into what’s popping up on this organic farm.
fresh lettuces, looking vibrant & delicious
tiny pears...looking great!
just harvested....baby sweet onions
Muscadine grape vines
Japanese eggplant
Django (farm resident) posing by the muscadines
If you are interested in learning more about this sustainable living community, check out their website and blog here.
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Great article Cat!! I need a farm just like this one… some chickens… and of course a trampoline!
What a nice little escape, right on the outskirts of Savannah! This is definitely now on my list, of local places to visit!
Cat,
I just saw this. Thanks a lot for spreading the word! I’ll see you this coming Saturday!