Double H Farms
Being southern is more than just a term, it’s a way of life; a story that for hundreds of
years has told of warm summer nights dotted with fireflies, sweet tea on grandma’s front
porch, and the beauty and richness of our Tennessee lands. The history of Tennessee farming
dates back to the late 1700’s when the practices of growing and harvesting were simple and
true. For a century we’ve upheld those practices and today we embody them.
Our relationship with our lands is greater and stronger than the roots we plant and
grow. And preservation has been at the center of almost everything we do. That’s why in
2012 we purchased our own farmland to honor our heritage and the traditions that have
shaped our past and present.
On 250 rolling acres in White Bluff, TN, just 45 minutes from our hotel, we’re proud
to raise our own herd of Red Poll cattle with the same simple farming techniques
that benefited our forefathers.
We’re proud to serve the best quality beef in the city, because we know what goes
into every cut. Each cow that lives on Double H Farms grazes at ease across grassy
knolls with the freedom to roam, feed or relax under a shade tree. We never use
unnatural processes and we always take care in what we do.
We’re not your modern foodies and we don’t say farm-to-table. It’s actually much more
simple than that. We’re southerners and we’re farmers, tried and true, and that’s
just our way of life.
Gardens at Glen Leven
For 107 years, we’ve believed in taking care of the lands we call home. This belief
is more than southern pride, it’s the foundation of our heritage and of our
partnership with the Land Trust for Tennessee. Since 2008, when our partnership with
The Land Trust began, The Hermitage has been able to directly support the
conservation of over 85,000 acres of land. These protected lands, made of
scenic trails, state parks and urban spaces, allow Tennesseans the opportunity
to bike, hike, fish, farm and play for generations to come.
On the Land Trust’s historic Glen Leven property, we’re proud to run an heirloom
period garden just 15 minutes from the hotel. The Hermitage Hotel has not only
helped to restore the property’s 1857 manor and heirloom farmland, but to create
educational agriculture programs for local schools. Today the garden is home to our
own Double H crops like kale, beets, carrots, turnips, corn, watermelon, thyme,
basil, and pumpkin, all of which are used for seasonal cuisine at Capitol Grille and
Oak Bar.
