A little history of Terrapin Hill Farm...
Terrapin Hill Farm has been the home of many endeavors since the Cashels occupied its lands. Once a site for training horses, later on it was a leader in the state for producing organic farm products including produce, plants, pastured poultry, and pastured heritage breed hogs.
Then, what started out as a small group of friends picking around the campfire in the 1990's, eventually evolved into one of the premier music festivals in the country. Ever since the first large event in 2001, the festivals have featured a wide spectrum of musical styles - by local, national, and even international acts - spread out over 4 days on 2 or 3 stages. Terrapin Hill Farm is located in the heart of Kentucky's bluegrass region, and bluegrass music was often the primary genre found at the festivals, with some funk, reggae, folk, and jam bands thrown in to keep it interesting.
The first weekend festival at the farm was in the fall, and was aptly named "Harvest Festival", celebrating the agrarian nature of Kentucky. "Turtle Days" festivals were added later on over the 4th of July weekend, and they evolved into the Family Reunion, which occurred various dates around late June/early July. The name reflects the tight bond of festival goers who enjoyed this smaller event filled with great local and regional talent.
Due to the popularity of these events, and the fact that people just couldn't wait until June to get to Terrapin, the Cabin Fever Reliever was added in 2013. It grew to become the biggest festival of the year because by April everyone is aching to get back outside, go camping, enjoy a bonfire, and listen to great music with their friends.
Halloween, a favorite holiday of the year and a great reason to throw a party, soon became known for Snuggleween, a low-key festival that featured the Rumpke Mountain Boys from Cincinnati. They selected the lineup, and performed 2-3 sets plus a "Snugglejam", often with over a dozen musicians onstage grooving together.
Music has filled the air for over 20 years at Terrapin, and in that time thousands of people have laughed and danced on the land. Parents brought their kids, and those kids grew up and brought their kids. Some folks found the love of their lives at the farm, and asked if they could have their marriage celebration on the land they loved so much. So began a new role for the farm as a wedding venue, providing a beautiful, relaxed setting for couples to celebrate their love.
A key part of every event are the bonfires that keep everyone warm on cool nights and provide a focal point for people to meet up with old friends or make new ones. Pete has taken the campfire to new heights, creating what we call "fire art" – awe-inspiring structures, usually involving hollow tree trunks, that you won't see anywhere else. It kind of brings everything full circle, what started around a campfire with friends continues to this day... creating community and enjoying nature at its finest.
Visit the Farm Website for info on renting the venue for weddings, other private events, or campouts with friends.
Then, what started out as a small group of friends picking around the campfire in the 1990's, eventually evolved into one of the premier music festivals in the country. Ever since the first large event in 2001, the festivals have featured a wide spectrum of musical styles - by local, national, and even international acts - spread out over 4 days on 2 or 3 stages. Terrapin Hill Farm is located in the heart of Kentucky's bluegrass region, and bluegrass music was often the primary genre found at the festivals, with some funk, reggae, folk, and jam bands thrown in to keep it interesting.
The first weekend festival at the farm was in the fall, and was aptly named "Harvest Festival", celebrating the agrarian nature of Kentucky. "Turtle Days" festivals were added later on over the 4th of July weekend, and they evolved into the Family Reunion, which occurred various dates around late June/early July. The name reflects the tight bond of festival goers who enjoyed this smaller event filled with great local and regional talent.
Due to the popularity of these events, and the fact that people just couldn't wait until June to get to Terrapin, the Cabin Fever Reliever was added in 2013. It grew to become the biggest festival of the year because by April everyone is aching to get back outside, go camping, enjoy a bonfire, and listen to great music with their friends.
Halloween, a favorite holiday of the year and a great reason to throw a party, soon became known for Snuggleween, a low-key festival that featured the Rumpke Mountain Boys from Cincinnati. They selected the lineup, and performed 2-3 sets plus a "Snugglejam", often with over a dozen musicians onstage grooving together.
Music has filled the air for over 20 years at Terrapin, and in that time thousands of people have laughed and danced on the land. Parents brought their kids, and those kids grew up and brought their kids. Some folks found the love of their lives at the farm, and asked if they could have their marriage celebration on the land they loved so much. So began a new role for the farm as a wedding venue, providing a beautiful, relaxed setting for couples to celebrate their love.
A key part of every event are the bonfires that keep everyone warm on cool nights and provide a focal point for people to meet up with old friends or make new ones. Pete has taken the campfire to new heights, creating what we call "fire art" – awe-inspiring structures, usually involving hollow tree trunks, that you won't see anywhere else. It kind of brings everything full circle, what started around a campfire with friends continues to this day... creating community and enjoying nature at its finest.
Visit the Farm Website for info on renting the venue for weddings, other private events, or campouts with friends.