Farms + Barns w/side of Cornbread

HapBe Valley Equine & Wellness Farm: Being Over Doing, Horses as Mirrors, and Healing Retreats with Jennifer Shayne visits HapBe Valley Equine & WellnessFarm to talk with Jennifer about building a 20-acre farm centered on “being over doing” with her husband, Jason. Jennifer shares how a Costa Rica equine-facilitated experiential learning retreat at age 50 gave her life clarity and inspired...

In a “reverse podcast” episode of Barns and Farms with a Side of Cornbread, Shayne Hollifield is interviewed by longtime friend and branding/social media expert, Kristin Sargent. Shayne shares her background before real estate—court reporting, food service, and family life—and how those experiences taught her to read people, manage reactions, and build relationships. She describes years of “surviv...

Porch Sitting with Stephanie of Spice Holler Farms: No-Till Soil, Peppers, and a Life Beyond the Bakery   Host Shayne Hollifield chats on the porch with Stephanie of Spice Holler Farms in Barnardsville about how gardening with her dad shaped her work ethic and love of land. Stephanie describes a varied path through animal science, environmental design, photography, and opening Sugar Bakery after a...

Shayne Hollifield sits down with Chris Dunbar, owner of Big Ivy Beef in Barnardsville, North Carolina to discuss how he preserved local farmland and built a regenerative beef operation while keeping family at the center of the business. They cover cattle breeds and finishing methods, animal welfare and sustainable practices, the local butcher shop and farmers market sales, and upcoming farm-to-tab...

Host Shayne Hollifield interviews Susan "Susie" Welch about her journey from the Marine Corps Lioness Teams to somatic equine healing. The episode explores combat experiences, motherhood, trauma held in the body, and how Mustangs Zion and Zephira helped Susie— and other veterans—rebuild trust, find rootedness, and create a veteran program focused on land stewardship and community. Personal stories...

Shayne Hollifield visits Blue Heaven in Key West where owner Richard shares the restaurant’s storied history, famous visitors, and family recipes. The episode highlights Hemingway-era lore, live-music memories with Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney, and beloved dishes like cast-iron cornbread, banana bread, and the legendary key lime pie.   Learn more about Blue Heaven or just head on down to Key We...

In this soul-stirring episode of Barns + Farms w/ Side of Cornbread, Shayne Hollifield welcomes Pete Dillingham of Harmony Mountain Equine, a lifelong horseman whose deep connection with animals—and people—is shaped by the philosophy of Natural Horsemanship. Titled “Harmony Over Force,” the conversation explores Pete’s transition from traditional horse training methods to an intuitive, trust-based...

In this soulful episode of Barns + Farms w/side of Cornbread, we’re pulling up chairs, pouring sweet tea, and diving into a conversation that celebrates real women, real grit, and a whole lot of grace. We’re joined by powerhouse voices from Thrive WNC Women’s Entrepreneur Network—Amy Steele and Sarah Stokes—alongside special guest Meg Montgomery, a whole-animal butcher at Foothills Butchery in Bla...

🎙️ Episode 5: The Legacy and Evolution of Packa’s Place – A Story of Family, Farming, and Community In this episode, we return to Horse Shoe, NC to Packa’s Place, where the 6th-generation of a remarkable farming family continues to honor their roots while embracing the future. Named after their grandmother, Packa, this farm carries a legacy of innovation and connection—starting with the unique her...

Cornbread. It's more than just a comfort food. It's a history, and for many of us, a it’s even more. It’s a feeling, a nostalgia, and a connection to our past.  Today, we're diving deep into what cornbread means to different people—from nostalgia and family traditions to the flavors that define a region. We'll hear from the Noble & Company Real Estate Team about their personal connections to c...

🎙️ Episode #3: Rising Through the Storm with Christopher Catino & Chef Eric Morris of Hell or High Water In this episode of Farms + Barns w/side of Cornbread, we dive deep into the story behind Hell or High Water, Black Mountain’s culinary gem located in the historic Icehouse building. Our special guests, Christopher Catino (Director Of Operations) and Chef Eric Morris, take us on a journey th...

Hey y’all! Welcome back toBarns + Farms w/ a Side of Cornbread! This week, hostShayne Hollifield sits down withHaley from Olive Branch Cattle Company in Marion, NC, to talk about something that goes way beyond farming—it’s about heart, resilience, and the power of community.  WhenHurricane Helene came through, farmers across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina faced devastating losse...

"In the blink of an eye, something completely unexpected can occur that will alter the future in unpredictable ways. On a late spring evening in 1992, Manny Lawrence was having dinner with his close friends Don and Elizabeth Filpot, who were keenly interested in Arabian horses. Not being a horseman himself, Manny was amused to hear his friends discussing their excitement over their plans to attend...