Holly Berry Farm

Married in 1991, Robin and Donna Burns dreamed of having a Tennessee farm. Robin's gift for building and design and Donna's love for animals and growing things pushed them to search for land where they could build their dream. In 1996, Hollyberry Farm was established. Tractors, hay bailers, trucks and heavy equipment filled Robin's toy chest as a child. Playing in the dirt and visiting his grandparent's farm in South Carolina fueled his vision of one day living on a farm. Today those toys and their life-sized replicas fill our barn. Donna grew up on a farm. As a little girl, Donna's mom took her to visit friends who kept bees. She became mesmerized by the honeybees. It boggled her mind to realize that each hive was home to over 50,000 bees and that it took one bee a lifetime to make a tablespoon of honey. The elderly beekeeper sent her home with a jar of honey. The memory of hot "cat-head" (a Southern delicacy) biscuits and smooth golden honey still creates memories of bright Saturday mornings, sunshine, and the good life! She vowed that one day she would keep bees too! Almost Immediately after establishing Hollyberry Farm, four honeybee colonies were installed on the farm. Robin has grown the apiary to over 75 hives and has become a dedicated and knowledgeable beekeeper. Blessed to call Hollyberry Farm home, Robin and Donna call farm life the best life!