the farm

ABOUT THE FARM

Just minutes from downtown Bardstown, The Farm is a peaceful retreat on 140 acres of rolling hills. Enjoy a private 11-acre lake, perfect for fishing, swimming, or paddleboarding. From morning coffee on the patio to sunset walks through open fields, it’s a place to retreat, create, and celebrate—with all the comforts of home.

beneath the kentucky sky

WHAT YOU WILL FIND

for quiet mornings and lazy afternoons

with guided paths for walking and reflection

for gathering area under the stars

ideal for relaxing, exploring, and creative gatherings

explore bardstown & beyond

A PERFECT BLEND OF TRADITION AND SMALL-TOWN WARMTH

ABOUT THE FARM

Bardstown, Kentucky—often called “The Most Beautiful Small Town in America”—is full of history, charm, and hospitality. Best known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, it offers much more to explore:

Cobblestone streets and 18th-century architecture
Quaint shops and local restaurants
Vintage rides on the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
Festivals and events celebrating Kentucky culture .

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Walk historic Old Louisville or enjoy riverfront attractions

GETTING HERE IS EASY

Just 45 minutes from Louisville International Airport (SDF)
Easy drive from St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Nashville

WHERE STORIES LIVE

The Farm has been in the Saltsman family since 1970, where four sisters were raised before making homes in places like Manhattan, Austin, Chicago, Bowling Green, Connecticut, and St. Louis. This place has always been more than land. The name lives on in the Saltsman Sisters, now dreaming up ways to welcome others here.

Guests can enjoy long walks through the fields, evenings around the bonfire, and mornings by the lake with coffee in hand. The house holds stories, but the land holds possibility.

the sisters behind the farm

THE SALTSMAN SISTERS

We are four sisters who grew up loving this land and each other. Each of us brings a different strength—hospitality, creativity, planning, connection—but what we share is a love for welcoming others.

The Farm reflects our family’s values. It’s rooted in kindness, openness, and the belief that slowing down is a gift. We’re building something special here. You’re invited.

NANCY SHEED

HOLLAND SALTSMAN

ASHLEY PARKER

JACQUE SALTSMAN

THE STAY SPACE

The house is the heart of The Farm. Built in the 1970s and lovingly kept, it’s where generations have gathered, rested, and reconnected. With wide windows facing the lake and a porch made for storytelling, it feels both familiar and full of possibility. Even as we focus on the land, this space holds room for shared meals, evening conversations, and quiet mornings with coffee.