Black Pearl Farms

10/10/2026

It’s not particularly glamorous, and a lot happens behind the scenes, but getting a farm ready for guests is a little different than getting the house ready.

Extra mowing 🚜
Key organization
Baking 🍪
More signage
Buttoning up a few areas and finishing projects that have been sitting on the list 👏
Changing over guest accommodations
Stocking the Farm Shop, including a basket of my favorite farm and animal-themed books for our smaller guests to borrow 📚
And a whole lot of “while we’re here, we might as well…”

All while part of me is eyeing the flower bulbs 🪻 I’ve been longing to plant for spring. They’ll have to wait a little longer to be tucked into the soil. 🪏

There are a hundred little things most people will never notice—and that’s kind of the point. We’ve been checking them off one at a time, making sure the farm is ready for a busy weekend.

And when the gates opened and the guests settled in, a friend reminded me to pause and take it all in. 💛

Incredibly grateful to everyone who lent a hand, and to those whose idea of visiting with me lately has been chatting while we pull weeds or tackle farm tasks together.

Looking forward to making even more memories today… raindrops and all. 💙

10/02/2026

A little milestone for the Farm Shop. 💚

Black Pearl Farms is now a Certified Roadside Market through the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.

This morning, Agritourism Program Director Jackie Moore stopped by with our new signs—and made it official! We also gave her a tour, sharing some of our favorite trails, campsites, accommodations, and how we envision the farm growing.

This past winter, it was a cement slab, some walls, a small office, and a metal roof. Today, it’s become the sweetest little Farm Shop.

So much of it was built by Mike, with a little help from some good friends along the way John Bloom . From laying the tile in the bathrooms to building out the shop itself, it’s been one of those projects that so much heart has gone into ❤️. And on the other side of the building, we’ve updated and modernized our bathrooms and outdoor showers for our camping guests.

Inside the shop you’ll find:

🍞 Fresh sourdough
🥚 Eggs from our hens
🌿 Home and body products made with lavender we grow and distill
🍯 Edisto Gold Honey, from hives that thrive here on the farm
🫙 Jams from Southern Keep
🫒 Olive Oil from Toms Creek Family Farms
🌻 Seasonal produce and flowers from our raised beds
🐾 Dog treats made by our daughter
🎨 A selection of products from local artisans, including Hidden Gems Workshop

And we’re adding forest- and pasture-raised heritage pork products from Lee Poultry and Hog Farm, another local favorite.

It feels pretty special to see our little shop transform into a place to share the things we grow, make, bake, and gather here on the farm, while also curating and highlighting some of our local favorites.

We’re so thankful to South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and Jackie for supporting small farms through programs like Certified Roadside Market, SC Farm Camping, and SC Farm Hikes. And now, we are officially part of all three South Carolina Agritourism

We hope to welcome you to the Farm Shop soon. 💚

09/29/2026

Our girl had her first market this past weekend. 💛

She’s been baking dog treats for the Farm Shop, and this weekend she took them on the road for her very first market.

She set up her table, talked to customers about the simple, wholesome ingredients she uses, sold her treats, and did an amazing job.

There was a little baking, a little business, a little math, a lot of smiling… and probably more confidence gained than she even realized.

We’re pretty proud of her. 🥰

09/25/2026

If you ask us, Fall is one of the best times to camp in the South.

There’s something special about our Canvas Cabins at this time of year—cozy evenings, crisp mornings, and a little more time to slow down.

Evenings made for lingering around the fire. Trails that are easier to wander. The river still warm enough to swim, paddle, and explore. A wood-fired sauna to unplug and restore. A Farm Shop for fresh eggs, bread, firewood, and lavender products.

No summer heat. No winter chill. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to stay awhile.

Fall at Black Pearl Farms is here.

09/09/2026

An afternoon well spent… and a fountain upgrade for the pond. 🩵

I love a project like this—one where the kids are involved. They helped gather the tools 🧰, assemble and fabricate some of the parts, and our daughter found a nut in the pine tree pasture to serve as a makeshift drain plug for the boat. 🛶😆 Problem solving at its best!

Another little project, another family effort, and another corner of the farm we’re enjoying a little more. 🥰

A lot of learning happens this way—hands-on, a little messy (farm laundry 🧺 …oh, I will miss this evidence of childhood someday), figuring things out, making adjustments, working together, and seeing an idea become something real.

There’s always something new to learn here—one project, one lesson at a time.

-Meg

09/06/2026

09/02/2026

If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably noticed a few Jeeps, some new trail work, and a little more activity out in the woods lately.

This fall, we’ll be welcoming Overland South to Black Pearl Farms for a weekend of exploring, camping ⛺️, and making new memories.

We’re excited to see a new side of the farm come to life—and even more excited to share it with them.

09/02/2026

A new home. New trails. A whole new adventure waiting for us.

Overland South Fall 2026 tickets are on sale.

Come experience Black Pearl Farms with us October 8-11.

You don’t want to miss this one.

Overland South
Presented by Hendrick INEOS Charleston

08/30/2026

A little preview of what’s coming this fall… 👀🚙

Mike and I were out on our trails this evening (the quad has become our version of a Sunday drive 😆) when we ran into some fellow adventurers checking out the property 👀

We were actually headed to the guest house to take some measurements for a project we’ve been dreaming up…

There’s a lot happening around here. 💛

08/25/2026

The perfect kind of busy 🏕️☀️🌿🎣