Hermitage Farm

Easter Egg Hunt at Hermitage Farm
2023-04-08 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Barn8, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Saturday April 8th we will be hosting our annual easter egg hunt for kids of all ages. With snacks, sandwiches and cocktails available from Barn8, and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, this is the perfect Easter event for the whole family. Tickets for the egg hunts are $10 per child, and all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Oldham County– there will even be a few cute friends available for adoption!
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To make the egg hunt fair for all ages, we will have a designated area for children 5 and under. We require that children under the age of 5 are accompanied by an adult at all times. Our egg hunt takes place in one of our open paddocks. We advise that children are dressed in outdoor attire, not your Sunday best.
Immediately after the egg hunt, we will have tables where children can empty their eggs in exchange for a special treat! We kindly ask that eggs are left for next year’s hunt to minimize plastic waste.

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Kentucky Humanities Celebration Dinner
2022-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Barn8 Hayloft, 10500 W US HIGHWAY 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the Kentucky Humanities 50th anniversary. Dinner will be held in the Hayloft above Barn8 Restaurant, with a special performance by The McLain Family band at the end of the evening.
6PM Cocktails
7PM Dinner
8PM McLain Family Band Performance
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More about The McClain Family band:
Recipients of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award, the McLain Family Band has become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music.
Since 1968, the McLain Family Band has performed in 64 countries and all 50 states. They have appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center and the Grand Ole Opry.

Whiskey Files with Mark and Sherri Carter
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Barn 6, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
We are excited to announce another husband and wife duo as the hosts of our next ‘The Whiskey Files’ event! Mark and Sherri Carter of Old Carter Whiskey Co. come from a background in wine production (via Carter Cellars), but a few years back they discovered a passion for whiskey distillation and the state of Kentucky. Old Carter Whiskey Co. became their labor of love, and it now produces Straight Ryes, Bourbons, and American Whiskeys throughout the state of Kentucky. Not only do they create the blends themselves, but Mark and Sherri also select single barrels for their program, design their labels, and operate their distillery with a very hands-on approach. Join us in sampling some of their bourbon selects and hear about their unique journey in the establishment of Old Carter Whiskey Co. Tickets on sale now!

The 2022 Kentucky Classic
2022-06-03 10:00 - 2022-06-05 16:00 | Hermitage Farm, 10500 W U.S. Hwy 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Join us for a beautiful weekend with family and friends on the historic grounds of Hermitage Farm in Goshen, Kentucky. Tickets for the Kentucky Class grant you access to all three days of the competition!
Saturday, June 4th offers an exciting day with plenty of endurance competitions, food and beverage tents, VIP area, and more. Enjoy food and bourbon selections from Barn8 and others.
Bring your lawn chair and watch the action. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Whiskey Files with Kaveh Zamanian
2022-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn 6, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Our guest speaker for May’s ‘The Whiskey Files’ event will be none other than founder and CEO of Rabbit Hole Distillery—Kaveh Zamanian. Leading one of the most rapidly growing distilleries in the whiskey industry, Zamanian’s story is one of bold risks and rewarding payoff for his singular, inspiring endeavors. Despite entering the highly competitive field of American whiskey as recently as 2012, with his dedication to developing his own recipes and designing his own distillery, Zamanian has built a brand that stands out from the rest thanks to his proprietary techniques and courage to challenge the status quo. Register now and join us on May 11th to hear Zamanian recount his whiskey adventures and sample some of his hand-picked Rabbit Hole selects!
A dinner reservation is not included with this ticket. If you would like to dine at Barn8 Restaurant, we strongly advise making a reservation at 5:00PM-5:30PM or at 8:30PM or later.
Please check in at our Welcome Center to be escorted to our Barn6 Speakeasy for the event!

Hermitage Farm Tomato Plant Sale
2022-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Barn8, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Heads up, gardeners! We have over 40 varieties of tomato plants going on sale later this month. Stop by Barn8 Restaurant from 10 to 2 on Saturday April 30th to pick out your selection!

Earth Day Dinner with Wendell Berry
2022-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Barn8 Hayloft, 10500 W US HIGHWAY 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Hermitage Farm is honored to host writer, farmer, and native Kentuckian Wendell Berry as the guest of honor at our Earth Day event. Berry has published works of poetry, fiction, and essays, and has devoted his life to small farmers and their communities. Berry is a widely respected voice for an economy and culture that will support good land use in Kentucky and beyond.
We look forward to hearing him read a selection of his work and speak on the importance of agriculture to our society. In addition to this reading, the event will include a cocktail hour, dinner catered by Barn8 Restaurant, and a book signing with both Berry and his wife, Tanya, whose book of photography depicts Kentucky farmers at work. Join us April 22nd to reflect on the key role nature and agriculture plays in our community, as guided by Wendell Berry.
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Fundraiser for The Berry Center

Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Barn8, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Join us for Hermitage Farm’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday April 16th we will be hosting a number of egg hunts for kids of all ages, while families can enjoy a selection of box lunches and pastries. With springtime cocktails available from our mobile bar, an exclusive Hermitage pop-up shop, and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, this is the perfect Easter event for the whole family. Tickets for the egg hunts are $10 per child, and all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Oldham County– there will even be a few cute friends available for adoption!
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Whiskey Files: Peggy Noe Stevens
2022-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Barn 6, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Our next guest speaker for The Whiskey Files is another member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame. Peggy Noe Stevens has worked in hospitality and the bourbon industry for over 30 years, during which time she became the world’s first female Master Bourbon Taster. Just over 10 years ago she created the Bourbon Women Association, and she worked as an originator for the development of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. In addition to serving as a spirit’s judge for the American Distilling Institute, Stevens has authored multiple books on personal branding and beverage pairing, the latest of which, titled Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?, she’ll be signing at the event. So join us April 13 to sip some bourbon and hear Stevens share about her experience in making a difference for women in the bourbon industry.

Sunday Supper Series: Chef Deb Paquette
2022-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Barn8, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
We are excited to announce the return of our Sunday Supper series, continuing this spring on March 27th. Our first guest of the year in this flavor-filled event is trailblazing chef Deb Paquette, who has been a staple of Nashville’s food scene for over thirty years. With an ambitious palette and tenacious personality, Paquette has contributed significantly to the dining community of the Music City, most recently with her two restaurants, Etch and etc. Whether drawing a local crowd or destination diners, both restaurants have proven to be a vibrant asset to Nashville’s culinary landscape.
With a broad background in travel and a penchant for globally-inspired dishes, we are excited to share in the Latin-inspired cuisine Paquette plans to bring to our own southern dining experience. The evening will begin at 6p.m. in our stunning greenhouse. Tickets are inclusive of drink pairings, dinner, and gratuity. Seating is limited. To make a reservation, visit hermitagefarm.com.
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Whiskey Files: Steve and Donna Nally
2022-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Barn 6, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
The Whiskey Files is our latest event series—bringing in distillery professionals to share their secrets and stories, as well as some of their favorite bourbon selections. On March 9th we will welcome our next guest speakers, Steve and Donna Nally, whose years of experience in the whiskey trade have given them a rich and varied history, including a place in the Bourbon Hall of Fame—currently the only living husband-and-wife couple with that honor.

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Steve Nally began his career at Maker’s Mark, where he spent more than three decades before going on to lay the foundation for Wyoming Whiskey, the state’s first licensed distillery. Nally now serves as Master Distiller at The Bardstown Bourbon Company, in which time its capacity has quadrupled, and he remains the face of their brand as it continues to expand across the nation. We can’t wait to hear what kind of trade tips and tales this whiskey power-couple has to share with us, and we hope you’ll join us for another of these relaxed and cozy interviews. Each guest will have the chance to sample select whiskeys chosen by the Nallys themselves! Come kick back, sip some bourbon, and share in stories seeped in the rich history of America’s whiskey trade, right here at Hermitage Farm.

The Whiskey Files: Corky Taylor
2022-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Barn 6, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Here at Hermitage Farm, where bourbon is a key part of our Kentucky heritage and culture, we are excited to announce the launch of our latest event series: The Whiskey Files. These events will be unique, discussion-based sittings with guest speakers from all across the whiskey industry of America. Each of our speakers will share their stories and personal experiences from working in the whiskey trade, as well as lead conversations about its continued growth and innovation.
The first of these industry professionals to host The Whiskey Files will be fourth-generation entrepreneur Corky Taylor, the sole proprietor of Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Mr. Taylor revived this deep-rooted distillery after it lay shuttered for nearly a century and is dedicated to producing nothing but the finest rye and bourbon. His passion for the distilling craft is matched only by a passion for his family, which under his leadership is sure to continue guiding Peerless to success. We look forward to hearing Mr. Taylor’s story and valuable knowledge of the whiskey craft—and invite you to join us in the first of many cozy and conversational interviews. Come kick back, sip some bourbon, and share in stories steeped in the rich history of America’s whiskey trade, right here at Hermitage Farm.

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Hermitage Farm Halloween Brunch Market
2021-10-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Barn8, 10500 W Us Highway 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Come out and celebrate the holiday with us as we host our annual Halloween Brunch Market on October 31st!
Horse Tours + Pumpkin Painting + Live Music + Local Vendors
Mobile Bar + Bourbon Tastings

Sunday Supper Series with Tyler McNabb
2021-05-23 06:00 - 20:00 | Hermitage Farm, 10500 W U.S. Hwy 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
The next installment of the Sunday Supper Series is going to have a creative twist. On May 23rd, Chef Tyler McNabb will be curating each course based on an artwork from the private collection of Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown. That’s not all! A dinner of this caliber will need an equally beautiful venue, so we are moving this supper to our historic Main House! This will be a feast for all of the senses, and we cannot wait to see what works of art Tyler creates.
Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a
four-course dinner with drink pairings.

A native son son of the Bluegrass state, Tyler McNabb is Culinary Director of the Ouita Michel Family of Restaurants and Executive Chef of Holly Hill Inn Events. Tyler focuses much of his energy and talents on Holly Hill Inn, flagship restaurant of James Beard nominated chef and restauranteur, Ouita Michel. The ever changing menus at Holly Hill Inn reflect the bounty of Kentucky farm, legendary Bluegrass hospitality and Tyler’s unique perspective on Kentucky dining. In addition to working almost exclusively with Kentucky Proud growers, Chef Tyler often collaborates with Kentucky poets, artists, and artisans to curate an unparalleled dining experience. “Each and every meal at Holly Hill Inn is an event.”

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Seating for this event will be arranged with social distancing and Covid guidelines in mind. We encourage people to get vaccinated before attending our Sunday Supper Series for the health and safety of our staff and patrons. Current vaccine information can be found HERE

Sunday Supper Series with Sam Fore
2021-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Barn8 Hayloft, 10500 W US HIGHWAY 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
We are so excited to host Chef Sam Fore for the upcoming dinner in our Sunday Supper Series. On April 18th, Sam will be doing what she does best— reinterpreting traditional Sri Lankan dishes with an imaginative southern twist! Be prepared for a bold and exciting dining experience as the flavors of the tropics meet the sensibility of the south.
Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a
four-course dinner with drink pairings.
Samantha Fore is a first-generation Sri Lankan-American chef from Lexington, Kentucky. She started her pop up restaurant in 2016, after traditional Sri Lankan brunches in her home outgrew her dining room. Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites menus include chef Sam‘s spin on Southern classics and riffs on her mother’s time-tested recipes. Tuk Tuk is one of the few representations of Sri Lankan cuisine in the United States and reflects Sam’s Sri Lankan upbringing in the American South. Her work has been featured in multiple national publications (including the cover of Food & Wine magazine) and she can be seen on PBS’s Somewhere South. She was named one of Plate Magazine’s 2018 Chefs to Watch and was selected as one of Southern Living’s 2020 Cooks of the Year.
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Hermitage Farm Easter Egg Hunt
2021-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Hermitage Farm, 10500 W U.S. Hwy 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
We invite you to join us for a socially distanced Easter Egg Hunt! Tickets are available for children 12 and under. Adults observing the hunt do not need to purchase tickets.
Please bring your own basket! Check in starts at 10am and the Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 10:30am.
Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds will donated to help those effected by the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Click here for more information.

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Sara Bradley Monday Encore
2021-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Barn8 Hayloft, 10500 W US HIGHWAY 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
We are excited to announce that due to popular demand, Sara Bradley will be hosting an encore supper on Monday March 22nd! This is your last and final chance to grab tickets to this event, we hope you will be one of the lucky few to join us.

On March 22nd, Sara will be crafting her dishes with the upcoming holiday of Passover as her inspiration (though this will not be a Kosher dinner). Be prepared for elegant Jewish cuisine with a refined Southern twist.
Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a
four-course dinner with wine pairings.
Chef/proprietor Sara Bradley of freight house in Paducah, Kentucky has christened her cuisine “traditional Southern with a modern twist.” Her innovative, but grounded culinary approach has earned her a loyal and enthusiastic clientele. She’s a huge fan of the Bluegrass state, and every meal she serves has the goal of providing the most unique dining experience in western Kentucky. Her mission is to provide fresh, local and seasonal ingredients by partnering with farmers throughout the region, most within a day’s drive. Chef Bradley was invited to compete on season 16 of the
hit TV series Top Chef: Kentucky and was runner up after battling it out with other talented chefs from across the country. She took advantage of each episode to showcase Kentucky ingredients, her southern culinary heritage and wicked sense of humor.

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Barn8 Restaurant Now Offering Prepared Meals
2020-04-02 - 2020-06-01 | Hermitage Farm, 10500 W U.S. Hwy 42, Goshen, KY, 40026, United States
Starting on April 2, Barn8 is offering a variety of carefully crafted pre-made meals, farm-fresh grocery produce & meats, alongside bourbons, wines, and spirits, through curbside pickup at the farm. Offerings will vary each day, please check back for daily for creative and delicious new options. Available Wednesday through Sunday. Order between 11am and 3pm, delivery or pick up between 4pm and 6pm.
