Since taking title to the Dvoor Farm in 1999, Hunterdon Land Trust (HLT) has worked toward fulfilling the property’s potential as a community resource. This historic treasure, with its iconic barns and late 18th-century farmhouse, became the organization’s headquarters in late 2010.
Now HLT is writing a new chapter in the Dvoor Farm’s story. In the summer of 2024, Phase I of a multi-phase project to transform the Farm’s historic Bank Barn into a state-of-the-art event space was completed, which included the barn exterior envelope and structural repairs to strengthen the building for public use. In the coming months, Phase II of the barn rehabilitation will begin. It includes site utilities and installation of bathrooms, an elevator, and a kitchen in the barn. When completed, this phase will make it possible for more people to connect with the property through its historic resources and will also promote awareness of the benefits of the preservation of the natural landscapes that enhance the quality of life in our region. Residents and visitors will be able to attend educational forums and hold activities such as weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays at this year-round community asset. If funding allows, Phase III will commence later in 2026 and will include site improvements such as a new entrance, improved parking area, sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping with an expected completion in early 2027. When complete, the Bank Barn complex will be able to accommodate 250 to 300 guests, making it one of the largest indoor venues in the area. This project will not only provide economic benefits to area businesses by enhancing the Dvoor Farm as a regional destination but also will provide a stable source of revenue for HLT to support the costs of protecting the historic and natural resources of the property and providing long-term financial support for HLT’s conservation mission.
The economic benefit in Hunterdon County will be significant, as many more visitors from outside the area are expected who will need lodging, dining, and other services from local businesses. And these economic benefits come without the costs of increased development, through the rehabilitation of an existing landmark property.
Catherine Suttle, Executive Director of HLT says, “As we prepare to launch Phase II, we are seeking donations from the general public to help us raise the last dollars we need. We’ve come such a long way since Dvoor Farm was preserved by a group of concerned citizens, governmental organizations, local businesses, and nonprofits in 1999. We need your help now to transform the Dvoor Farm into a community resource reimagined for the 21st century. We are so grateful for the progress we’ve made in this large undertaking and for the confidence, support, and funding it has garnered from New Jersey Historic Trust, Hunterdon County, Raritan Township, the River Branch Foundation, and many individuals.”
As HLT enters the final stages of fundraising for the $8.5 million project, having raised $6.9 million to date, final dollars from the general public will help fund the completion of the project.
Dvoor Farm Barn Tours, free and open to the public, are scheduled on Sunday, October 26, 2025 and Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 10 am-12:30 pm during the Hunterdon Community Farmers Market, held on Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ.
To support the project, please visit www.hunterdonlandtrust.org/dvoor-farm-rehabilitation/ or contact Heather Mulvey, Director of Development, at heather@hunterdonlandtrust.org.
About Hunterdon Land Trust
Hunterdon Land Trust is a non-profit organization that has preserved more than 12,000 acres of open space and farmland throughout the Hunterdon County region since its founding in 1996. To learn more and get involved, visit www.hunterdonlandtrust.org.
A Wine and Art at the Farm fundraiser was held in June 2025.
Guests enjoy a catered dinner at a fundraising event at Dvoor Farm.
