Photography by Matthew Williams
Molly and Eric Glasgow turned their homesteading dream into a reality with their two children. After buying property on Martha’s Vineyard in 2008, they built a house, resurrected a defunct dairy farm, went to cheesemaking school, and started selling their organic tomatoes at a farm stand. Come with us on a tour of Grey Barn Farm.
A French drain system directs water away from the building's foundation.
A drip irrigation system efficiently waters the herb garden.
Cosmos thrive in a hot, sunny spot.
The Glasgows sell fruit grown on the trees at Grey Barn orchard.
A wire support system trains fruit trees.
A low, stacked stone wall surrounds the main house.
About 300 chickens live on the farm.
The chickens are free to roam through the pastures and woods.
The flock's breeds include Araucanas, New Hapshire Reds, Buff Orpingtons, and Barred Rocks.
Everything produced on the farm is organic.
Cows graze freely on the farm.