Rare Bird Team
“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.”
-Andy Warhol
Like the nature that we are, we remain adaptable to the life force that tugs and pulls our heart and soul strings forward. We listen and feel where we are called to put our energy and skills to use. We are learning and adapting every single day and we are all so grateful for this opportunity to work together on this land and with our community.
Mitchell Davis
Co-Owner, Business Development Director
Mitchell leads us all in financial sustainability and moving the tiny details forward through organization and attention. He has dedicated his career to media entrepreneurship, books, publishing, libraries and archives. Mitchell is our leader in business development, organization, planning and finances. He keeps us all organized and on track, grows the food to feed our farm family and is our most dedicated weed whipper. Mitchell also keeps himself busy with his new startup company Million Memory Project, his band 54 Bicycles and being a true soccer/football fanatic supporting Tottenham Hotspur.
Farrah Hoffmire
Co-Owner, Executive Director
With a background as an artist, yoga teacher and the founding director of Giddy Goat Cheese and HEART Inclusive Arts Community for adults with special needs, Farrah now stands as the Executive Director of Rare Bird Cultural Arts. Farrah is a dedicated writer and loves walking in the woods with the dogs. She engages in various creative community projects and inclusive theater camps. Farrah's profound passion lies in uniting individuals to cultivate a creative and collaborative community.
Ben Gibbins
Co-Owner, Operations Maintenance Manager
Ben has spent his career in building, welding, fabrication, manufacturing, and engineering. He utilizes all his experiences and skills on the farm. If anything is broken, Ben can fix it. He oversees the farm facilities and equipment maintenance. We could not do it without Ben’s daily focus and steady work.
Edwin Self
Co-Owner, Contractor, Farm & Forestry Planning Manager
Edwin is a lover of life, people, animals and land. He is a well-rounded human with skills and knowledge going back to his childhood and college studies at Warren Wilson with a degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Agriculture. Edwin is our lead builder and farm + forestry planner. He guides us in all things regenerative, sustainable and off-the-grid.