Farm-to-Table Lifestyle Curator
Welcome to The Farmstead—
I’m Kristin, founder of Chicken Librarian, where I bring together hospitality, storytelling, and traditional skills by collaborating with land-based businesses to design immersive, elevated spaces and events that bring their stories, heritage, and culture to life.
A former Library Director and founder of Chicken Librarian, LLC, I spent decades honing expertise in rural living, seasonal skills, and immersive farm-to-table gatherings. Those experiences, along with two decades hosting guests at a Catskills fly-fishing resort, shape the work I do today—creating environments and experiences rooted in storytelling, connection, and intentional living.
Rooted in my Southern Appalachian heritage and the family land I now steward in East Tennessee, my work invites people to slow down, engage deeply, and reconnect with the rhythms of food, place, and community.
Where to Find Me
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Hey Bear Cafe Pop Up
May 25 5-9PM
Join me at Hey Bear Cafe on May 25 from 5–9 PM as the Yarn & Sundries Mobile Antique Van makes its very first stop in Knoxville. I’ll be bringing a curated collection of antiques, vintage finds, and unique treasures—come shop, browse, and say hello!
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Country Living Fair
October 2-4
It’s back y’all! THE Country Living Fair is returning to the Dutchess Country Fair Grounds in Rhinebeck, NY, and I will be there peddling my wares. More details soon.
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Covey Collective: A Women’s Field to Fork Gathering
October 22-24
A Women’s Hunting Retreat at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve. Details coming soon.
The Farmstead Offerings
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Experience Curation
Crafting immersive farm-to-table experiences that reflect the character of the land and bring people together through food, culture, and place.
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Editorial Work
Documenting land-based lives through editorial work that captures the people, practices, and places shaping food, culture, and community.
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Yarn & Sundries Antiques
Yarn & Sundries is a traveling collection of thoughtfully sourced antiques, textiles, and everyday goods with a story to tell. Housed in a mobile setup, the shop brings a carefully curated mix of old and useful pieces directly to festivals, markets, and gatherings across the region.