Chanticleer Acres

About the Farm

Chanticleer Acres is a historic Litchfield farm reawakened with care, vision, and deep respect for the land’s roots. Nestled atop a natural drumlin and originally built around 1840 by local figure Charles D. Wheeler, the farm stands on the ancestral land of the Mohican people. Since the 1990s, filmmaker and farmer Harvey Hubbell V has led its restoration—reviving degraded soils, repairing long-forgotten infrastructure, and guiding its rebirth through permaculture and regenerative agriculture.

Today, Chanticleer Acres thrives as a vibrant, community-centered farm offering nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, culinary mushrooms, honey, and pasture-raised eggs. With a deep commitment to GMO-free, soy-free, and chemical-free growing practices, the farm embodies transparency and trust—inviting people to know where and how their food is grown. Though not certified organic, its practices align closely with organic and regenerative principles, honoring soil, ecosystem, and eater alike.

More than a place to buy food, Chanticleer Acres is a living classroom—hosting workshops, welcoming farm visits, and cultivating connection through education. The farm stand is always open, stocked with fresh produce, flowers, and eggs, creating a welcoming space for locals to drop by any time. With a growing food forest and a clear vision for sustainable community impact, Chanticleer Acres continues to knit together past and future—one harvest at a time.