Community Spotlight: Hidden Hill Farms
A place where farm life becomes something you can truly experience
Tucked into the rolling countryside of Auburn, Kansas, Hidden Hill Farms isn’t just a farm—it’s an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and step into a version of life that feels a little more grounded.
Hidden Hill Farms began as a long-held dream—one that took over two decades to fully realize. After years of teaching, raising a family, and navigating financial setbacks, RJ and Angela finally found their 80-acre property and turned it into something deeply personal: a working farm rooted in perseverance, faith, and love for the land.
Today, that dream has evolved into a thriving agritourism destination where visitors don’t just observe farm life—they participate in it.
A Farm Stay That Feels Like Home
At the heart of Hidden Hill Farms is their farm stay experience—a fully renovated farmhouse set on 80 acres of open land, designed for connection.
The space is built for gatherings—family reunions, retreats, or simply a weekend escape from the noise. With multiple bedrooms, a stocked kitchen, and thoughtful amenities, it blends comfort with the quiet beauty of rural life. But what makes it special isn’t just the house—it’s what happens outside of it.
Guests can walk the land, sit under towering cottonwoods, gather around the fire pit, and experience something increasingly rare: stillness.
More Than a Stay—A Hands-On Farm Experience
Hidden Hill Farms leans fully into what makes farm life meaningful: participation.
Visitors have the opportunity to:
- Feed chickens and collect eggs
- Meet cattle and explore grazing pastures
- Learn where their food actually comes from
- Experience real, working farm rhythms up close
It’s the kind of experience that sticks—especially for families and kids who may have never stepped onto a farm before.
A Space for Gathering and Celebration
Beyond overnight stays, the farm doubles as a venue for events—weddings, retreats, workshops, and private gatherings.
The setting does a lot of the work for you: wide-open views, rustic charm, and a sense of calm that you just don’t get in traditional venues.
Whether it’s a quiet weekend retreat or a full celebration, the environment naturally brings people closer together.
Built on Food, Land, and Community
While the experience side of Hidden Hill Farms draws people in, it’s still very much a working farm.
They raise:
- Grass-fed beef
- Pasture-raised poultry
- Farm-fresh eggs
- Seasonal produce
- Honey from on-site hives
Everything is produced with a focus on quality, transparency, and connection to the land.
Why It Matters
Hidden Hill Farms represents something bigger than a weekend getaway.
It’s a reminder that:
- Food has a story
- Land has value beyond production
- And community can be built around shared, tangible experiences
In a world that’s increasingly digital and disconnected, places like this feel… grounding.
Q&A with Angela
What are you most passionate about and what makes your farm unique?
I am most passionate about growing high quality food for my community and provide a space on my farm where all are welcome to come and enjoy and learn about how food is grown.
What challenge have you overcome or goals you do you have this year?
A challenge is working around the windy Kansas weather and temperature swings! My goals this year include exploring new produce offerings that partner well with my current beef and chicken market and diversifying direct to consumer delivery pathways.
What advice would you give other farmers?
My advice, particularly to beginning farmers: Network with other farmers as much as you can. The wisdom of their experience will give you much more than just information. Farming is somewhat like baseball. Even if you only hit the ball 50% of the time, that still pretty good. Pay attention to your break even point and return on investment before you sink money into a project. Make sure you can financially handle it. Find a good way to keep track of your expenses and revenue.
How you use FarmKeep in your daily routine?
I was so happy to find out about FarmKeep. It’s the best app I have ever found to help me track livestock, produce, eggs etc. no more paper on a clipboard out in the wind, I can add information on my phone right at the moment I need to.
My favorite feature tho is financial, it’s great to be able to track expenses and revenue immediately so I have a clear picture of how my farm is financially doing. No more sitting for hours adding receipts at tax time for schedule F. It can generate a report. I love it!
