White Picket Farm
Hartshorn and her husband , Jeff , were both raised in homes where farm-to-table was a way of life . Together , they grew gardens of their own on their farm in Elizabeth , WV , which flourished and left an abundance of produce that they sold on Facebook . After 15 years of trying , Hartshorn successfully convinced her husband to convert part of their land to a flower farm and then purchase adjacent property to meet the demand .
Today , they make jams and syrups from berries raised on the farm and tap trees for maple syrup . They also offer peony jelly and lilac jelly made from flowers they harvest and spices made from herbs dried from the garden . White Picket Farm offers in-house sourdough bread , seasonal bakery items and holiday confections as well .
An assortment of non-food items are also available , including in-house , small-batch candles with 100 % soy wax featuring seasonal scents and a calendula and lavender salve . White Picket Farm supports small artisans by carrying hand-made wooden breadboards , bread saws and cheese cutters . They also offer olive oil and balsamic oil imported from four small farms in Italy .
Customers enjoy the farm ’ s pick-your-own flower experience , as well as events hosted year-round , including classes for creating dried florals , floral designs , wax items , woodland arrangements and sourdough — a popular offering . Hartshorn plans to pilot a Flowers After Hours event this fall . Small , intimate gatherings of six to eight people can also be hosted at the farm .
“ White Picket Farm is an agritourism destination that nourishes more than just your body — it feeds your spirit and creativity ,” Hartshorn says . “ Our tagline is ‘ Rooted in Love ,’ and we , indeed , are . Everything we do is rooted in our love for nature , beauty and the value of creating a space that elevates the importance of home .” •
We understand the importance of growing your business .
One area of expertise we offer is Commercial Lending . For all your Commercial Financial growth needs , Poca Valley has established a team of experienced Commercial Lenders to help you grow .
Tony Marks ’ focus is on building and maintaining mutually beneficial loan and deposit relationships for Poca Valley with its customers in the Kanawha Valley . Tony started his career in banking as an examiner with the West Virginia Department of Banking ( WVDFI ). Starting his journey in 1991 , with his experience as an internal auditor , commercial credit
Tony Marks , Vice President , and Commercial Lender
analyst , and loan review lead , Tony built his strong foundation as a Commercial Lender .
Since then , Tony has experienced all facets of bank management . As a strong advocate for the banking industry , Mr . Marks was West Virginia ’ s representative to the American Bankers Association ’ s Membership Committee . A native of Charleston and proud graduate of West Virginia University , Mr . Marks ’ banking experience has been derived in environments committed to community involvement , strong credit values , and economic development
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Tony joined Poca Valley in May of 2019 . He truly represents Poca Valley ’ s belief that Relationships Matter . For all of your Commercial lending needs in the Kanawha Valley , please contact Tony at 304-984-9287 .
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