Art on the Farm

Designing, developing, and maintaining a regenerative farm on a former cattle ranch is a creative and passionate endeavor for everyone involved.  We celebrate artistic vision of all kinds through two art installations onsite.

Syzygy

Syzygy captures the essence of celestial alignment and the personal metamorphosis of its creator.  At its heart lies a mosaic butterfly, representing the promise of rebirth amidst transformation. As viewers reflect upon their own evolution in the mirrored surface, Syzygy serves as a cosmic clock, marking the passage of celestial cycles and offering perspective on our place within the universe and the transformative power of alignment and hope.

I made Syzygy to honor a time of deep, personal change in my life, where I felt like I was emerging from a cocoon with new wings. I hope this sculpture can serve as a mirror to the cycles of growth, transformation and rebirth that will unfold at Hope Full Farm for years to come.

- Leah Shirley

Hill Country Star

Hill Country Star pays homage to the tradition of the barn star in Dutch Pennsylvania and one of the leading barn star painters of the 20th century, Milton P. Hill.  Originating as protective symbols on barns, these stars were created to ward off evil and bring good luck to the farmer and land.

First painted in 1902, the Hill Star, conceived by Hill at age 15, features an elaborate 8-point star with concentric circles in a color gradient. Inspired by this legacy, the Hope Full Farm team created the Hill Country Star consisting of a yellow and white 8-point star on a blue background, encircled by white and yellow rings, and serves as a compass for the farm's journey. Blue symbolizes water for abundant crops, while yellow embodies gratitude for sunshine and goodwill. White represents positive energy, fostering prosperity for Hope Full Farm.