New Magnolia Homestead

05/07/2026

Mother’s Day is coming, and around here, we don’t take moms lightly. 💕

At New Magnolia Homestead, we know mothers are the steady hands, the soft place to land, the ones who carry more than most people ever see… and somehow still keep pouring love into everyone around them.

So this week, we want to help you love on the moms, grandmothers, foster moms, bonus moms, and mother-figures who mean so much.

🌸 Mother’s Day Special 🌸
Buy 2, Get 1 FREE
on all Magnolia Bloom body products

PLUS — every purchase comes with a free gift while supplies last!

This is a perfect time to put together a sweet, thoughtful, handmade gift from the farm — body butter, scrubs, tallow balms, and more.

📅 Deal is good from today (Thursday, May 7th) through Saturday, May 9th.

* Thursday & Friday- 3:00-6:00
* Saturday- 12:00-5:00
* Sunday- CLOSED IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY

Come see us at the farm and grab something beautiful for the women who have loved, sacrificed, prayed, held families together, and made life feel like home.

📍 New Magnolia Homestead
1887 Buffalo Run
Thaxton, VA 24174

Faith. FAMILY. Farm.

05/06/2026

Yall, if you have ever been curious….Talk to us about foster care.

Ok so maybe is not for you right now…but, If you’ve thought about it, prayed about it, wondered about it, or felt that little tug but thought…

“I’m nervous.”
“What if I get attached?”
“What if it’s too hard?”

We get it.

But if you think you’re nervous about foster care… just imagine the kids who need your care.

They’re the ones walking into a home they don’t know, with people they don’t know, carrying stories and fears most adults would struggle to carry.

And yes…you will probably get attached.

Because you’re human.

And what better way for a child who might not experience TRUE love ever again to know what it truly looks like?

Over the years, our home has welcomed kids from all kinds of backgrounds…Black, Native American, White, different races, different stories, and even different disorders and needs.

Families don’t have to match to be built on love. ❤️

Our two sons are half Native American and half Korean, and one of the most beautiful parts of adoption has been bringing pieces of their culture into our family traditions. Like roast duck at Christmas….do all of us like it…nope…But it’s now apart of our family tradition…we didn’t just adopt them…they “adopted” us as well.

That’s what real love does.

It doesn’t erase a child’s story.
It makes room for it.

If foster care has been on your heart, talk to us.

We’re not experts, and the good Lord knows we’re not perfect. But we’ll tell you the truth…the hard parts, the ugly parts…the truly dark and sinister parts that make you want to just give up….the heartbreakingly rewarding parts…the beautiful parts, and why these kids…AND parents…are worth it.

Faith. FAMILY. Farm.

05/05/2026

Y’all… IT’S HERE!!!! 🥛🌿

We are SO excited to finally havePasture to Pitcher A2 Raw Milk Herdshare available for pick up right here at the Homestead Shop!

This has been one of the most requested things we’ve had people ask about, (aside from meat) and now the fridge is stocked, the signs are up, and the milk is officially flowing. 🙌

A few important things:

🥛 This is A2 raw milk
🌿 From pasture-raised cows
🫙 Bottled in glass
✅ Tested. Tasted. Trusted.
📍 Available for convenient local pick up
🚫 Not sold retail — herdshare members only

Why herdshare?
In Virginia, raw milk can’t be sold directly. Instead, families join a herdshare, which means you own a portion of the herd and receive your weekly milk through that membership.

If you’ve been wanting real, local, fresh-from-the-farm milk without chasing it all over the place… this is your sign. 👀

👉 Ready to join or learn more?

https://www.melvinsfarm2fork.com/pasture-to-pitcher-raw-milk-herdshare

You can also stop by the farm shop and scan the QR code on the fridge/sign to get started.

And yes — if you’re interested in trying a SAMPLE, reach out and we’ll see what we can do! OR JUST STOP BY THE FARM SHOP…

…yall…really…you should just stop by the farm shop…

We’re honestly just so excited to help bring this to our community. Local food matters. Knowing your farmer matters. Feeding your family well matters.

Come grab your groceries, check out the shop, and see what’s new at the farm. OH AND see the “sneak peek” of our new meat freezer 😉

📍 New Magnolia Homestead
1887 Buffalo Run
Thaxton, VA 24174

Faith. FAMILY. Farm.

05/02/2026

We’re in two places today! 🌿☀️

We’ll be at the Bedford Farmers Market this morning, so if you’re out and about, come see us there!

Then this afternoon, we’ll be open here on the farm from 12–5 PM at New Magnolia Homestead.

So whether you catch us in Bedford or stop by the farm later, we’d love to see y’all!

📍 On the farm:
1887 Buffalo Run, Thaxton, VA 24174

See y’all soon!

05/01/2026

Things are getting busy over here at New Magnolia Homestead… and we are HERE for it. 🐣🥚

Check out our new quail/chicken egg hatch setup! We’ve got incubators going, baby chicks developing, and lots happening behind the scenes. Down at the barn, the brood pens are going in too, so things are really starting to come together.

And that’s not all… 👀
We currently have a small covey of Jumbo Whites, but we’re also getting ready to start Jumbo Ginger Pearl quail — and y’all… they are gorgeous.

One thing we’re especially excited about is seeing this grow through American Heritage Quail Company, the venture Caedon started. Watching his idea keep taking shape and come to life makes all of this even more special.

Between the hatch setup, brood pens, chicks incubating, and new quail breeds coming in, it feels like there is something exciting happening around every corner right now.

Lots happening… and we’re just getting started. 💛
Who else loves hatch season?! 🐥

Faith. Family. Farm.

05/01/2026

There is just something about seeing the sheep turned back out on fresh green pasture. 💚🐑

After the long winter, watching them spread out across the field, happily grazing and soaking up the sunshine is one of the best feelings. And then add in all the babies bouncing around out there too… it’s almost too much cuteness for one pasture. 🥹

They are SO happy — fresh grass, open space, warm weather, and little lambs everywhere. This is the kind of farm moment that makes all the hard work worth it.

Honestly… happy sheep on green pasture with babies at their side is about as good as it gets. 🤍

If you’ve been needing a little peace today, here it is.

Faith. Family. Farm.

05/01/2026

Smudge update 🐑🤍

Y’all… Smudge is about a month old now and look at this spoiled little lamb living her best life. 😂

For those who don’t know, Smudge is blind — but don’t tell her that, because she is doing absolutely amazing. She has learned her little world, she knows the voices that love her, and she has fully accepted that being wrapped in a blanket like a tiny farm burrito is exactly the lifestyle she deserves.

She’s sweet, stubborn, cozy, and just about as precious as they come.

Sometimes the smallest animals on the farm end up teaching the biggest lessons. Smudge reminds us that different doesn’t mean broken, and needing a little extra care doesn’t make a life any less beautiful.

We’re so proud of our little Smudge girl. 🤍

Faith. Family. Farm.

04/30/2026

Mother’s Day is coming up fast! 🌸

Come grab something sweet, thoughtful, and handmade for the moms, grandmas, wives, bonus moms, and mother-figures in your life.

For Mother’s Day, all Magnolia Bloom body products are Buy 2, Get 1 FREE — plus you’ll receive a free gift with purchase while supplies last!

Our Magnolia Bloom line is made right here at New Magnolia Homestead and includes body butters, whipped tallow balms, sugar scrubs, and more. It’s a beautiful way to give something local, useful, and a little extra special. 💕

Store Hours:
Thursday & Friday: 3:00–6:00
Saturday: 12:00–5:00
Sunday: 2:00–5:00

Offer valid from 4/30/26 to 5/9/26.

Faith. FAMILY. Farm.
New Magnolia Homestead 🌿

04/28/2026

Check out the link to sign up!!!!

✨ Now Open: Sign-ups for the New Magnolia Homestead drop in Thaxton!

A new raw milk pickup location closer to Bedford is officially here. If you’ve been waiting for a more convenient drop option, now’s the time to claim your spot.

Pick-up begins May 7th.

Sign up now! https://csa.farmigo.com/join/pasturetopitcher/herdshare

04/28/2026

🔥 RESERVATIONS ARE LIVE!!! 🔥

Bedford/Thaxton friends… the wait is over.

🥛 Raw milk pick-up is officially coming to New Magnolia Homestead!

We’re excited to be the new local drop location for Pasture to Pitcher, making it easier for families around Bedford, Thaxton, Roanoke, and Lynchburg to get connected.

📍 Pick-up location: New Magnolia Homestead
🗓️ First pick-up begins: May 7th
✅ Spots are open now — but they won’t stay open forever.

Reserve your herd share here:

https://csa.farmigo.com/join/pasturetopitcher/herdshare

Tag a friend who’s been waiting for a closer raw milk pick-up! 🐄✨