Walden Farm

The Welch family farm is over 20 acres and over 100 years old, with generations having worked, lived, played, and grown up there. Instead of selling to developers, the family is dedicating the space to live on, grow, and flourish as a gathering place for families and special events, building a beautiful structure from wood harvested right on the property. They aim to provide a space for families and the community to come together and serve as an aspiring education center. The farm has a beautiful pavilion, accessible bathrooms, giant blueberry bushes, grapes, and blackberries, ready to welcome guests of all ages. The farm was founded by the Welch family, with Ryan Welch being born and raised on Signal Mountain, continuing the family's legacy on the farm. Andrea Zoppo, aka Ms. Ladybug, is an award-winning educator, performer, and author, and her husband Ryan Welch, are involved in running the farm and its activities, including camps using farm-grown berries for treats. The farm's mission is to provide a space for families and the community to come together, and they strive to create a unique event venue and aspiring education center. The farm is located atop Walden's Ridge, a 25-minute drive from Chattanooga or Dunlap. The farm is dedicated to living on, growing, and flourishing as a gathering place for families and special events, with a focus on preserving the land rather than selling it to developers. The farm has a beautiful pavilion, accessible bathrooms, giant blueberry bushes, grapes, and blackberries, and is inviting and ready to welcome guests of all ages. The farm also hosts various public events, including concerts, retreats, and workshops, and offers venue rentals for weddings, family birthdays, corporate functions, and private celebrations. The farm also hosts a Nature Crafts & Treats Camp for ages 5-11, where participants use farm-grown berries to create delicious treats. The farm also hosts a Forest School and offers private events. The farm is also ho