Our Story

We are celebrating SEVEN years in business!

In 2018, Sarah Ratley was finally ready to turn years of farm dreams into reality. Combining her love for art and animals into a profession she could be passionate about, The Painted Farmer was born.

What started as a homesteading hobby has grown into a thriving agritourism business and micro venue that has hosted hundreds of events and thousands of visitors.

The fall of 2025 will bring a much awaited addition to the farm with the opening of our new outdoor preschool program, The Well Natured Child.

We invite you to enjoy a boutique farm experience at our countryside farmette, located in Fremont, NC.