Our farm sits on land that has been cultivated since the 1800s – originally owned by the Messenger family, it holds generations of local agricultural history. The farm gets its name from a great white oak that once stood on this land, donated in the 1950s to help rebuild the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church– the same steeple where Paul Revere hung two lanterns to signal the British approach: “One if by land and two if by sea.”  

For the past three years, our family of five has been working together to keep this historic farm alive by growing fresh, organic vegetables and sharing them with our neighbors and community.

The truth is, farming on this small scale is incredibly hard – even with all the passion in the world. Selling vegetables alone isn’t enough to sustain the farm long-term. But we’re not ready to give up – not on the land, not on the history, and not on the community we love.

That’s why we’re hoping to build a barn.

But not just any barn.

We envision a space that can serve many purposes:

• A gathering space for community events – farmers markets, workshops, and other gatherings that bring people together and support local businesses
• A beautiful venue for weddings and small celebrations – supporting the farm while giving people a place to make lasting memories
• A functional space for much-needed farm storage to protect our farm equipment and freshly harvested crops

To make this vision a reality, we need approval from the town– and to get that, we need to show strong community support.

If you support our family’s efforts in preserving this farm and creating a space for our community to gather and grow, please sign below!

Your signature means more than you know- to our family, to this farm, and to the future we’re working so hard to build.  

With heartfelt thanks,
White Oak Acres