Life with a Free-Range Flock in the Hills of Hinesburg

Most backyard chickens are kept in coops or enclosed runs to protect them from predators. And for good reason—losing hens to foxes or owls is a painful reality. But over last 5 years, I’ve been raising a free-range flock on a rocky mountainside in Hinesburg, Vermont. People often chuckle when I tell them this. “You won’t have them long,” they say. But here’s the twist…

Melissa Humphries

At Lunaria Estate, I am reviving the time-honored tradition of the Still Room—a sacred space where herbal wisdom meets modern well-being with luxury in mind. We believe true wellness is intentional, hands-on and deeply personal. There is no one -size-fits all to healing or wellbeing. It is a journey that needs constant revision and editing to be the healthiest version of oneself.

Lunaria Estate is a private residence that provides an in person platform for people who want to see what it takes for me to incorporate the following into my home: a Still Room/ blending room and a grow room for personal use. The herbs and flowers are grown at BB Lane Gardens, where tours can be arranged.

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