Repurpose Our Silo?

There is a very nice silo on the ‘55’ farm.  It is not being used, except by a few pigeons; nor will it ever be used as a silo by us. Silos were used mainly by dairy farmers to store silage (chopped, green feed).  We are not dairy farmers.  We are grass-fed cattle farmers.  We rarely feed our cattle directly with purchased hay, and never with stored silage; they feed themselves, year round, on the grass and other growing forage in the pastures. 

 

The next best thing to an empty silo…is to repurpose the silo.
 

 

Becky decided that the silo would make a fabulous and very unique farm office.  Stepping into a silo to conduct farm business would be entertaining as well as functional.  I could see myself spending a lot of time in that office, just enjoying the circumstance.  

 

The three of us made a quick trip to the Fort Lewis Lodge in Bath County, Virginia to see their repurposed silo.  Their silo is used as guest quarters for the Lodge.  Since the Lodge is closed December through March, the owners were amiable to our pre-arranged visit.

 

John, owner of Fort Lewis Lodge, showed us the design for his silo renovation and gave us plenty of useful information.  After all, he has already been through the process.

 

We have a lot to consider if we are going to proceed with such a plan.  Of course, money for such a project is the biggest determining factor for not proceeding. But,…

 

Dreams do come true!

 

Note: The Fort Lewis Lodge facility is magnificent.   I have never had the opportunity to stay at the Lodge, but I did have the opportunity to partake in one of their evening buffets - such a wide variety; fresh, flavorful and plenty of choices to satisfy anyone’s preference.  The silo is only one of several accommodations available. Put some R & R on your 2013 agenda with a stay at the Fort Lewis Lodge.

Check out their website for more information at fortlewislodge.com.