History of Abernathy Farm
Abernathy Farm its self is a historic property located in Southern Gaston County. The original farm house was built in 1888, by Lawson Henderson Stowe (of the Belmont Stowe family). The Abernathy family purchased the original remaining farm land and homestead in the early 1960’s.
At the time of purchase, the house hadn’t yet been converted to use running water and still used the original hand dug well. When the well was last capped in 2025 the water level was 23 feet from ground level. The Abernathy family has tried to keep as many of the historical features as possible. Some of the house’s most notable features are its curved staircase and high ceilings. Its built as a vernacular farm house and is situated and designed to where the windows and doors catch the cross breezes to help keep the home a comfortable temperature. The doors and windows line up and you can completely look through the house from one end to the other. It was originally heated with 6 fire places and the house boasts 3 chimneys. The two flanking chimneys are made out of hand made bricks and the rear chimney is made from cut limestone. It’s been a labor of love maintaining such a historic home and property.
Saddle Up for Fun with Lisa!
Lisa Abernathy is the current farm manager and head instructor. She has been running Abernathy Farm on her own since 2007. She is known for her bubbly personality and fun loving attitude. She focuses on a love and partnership with our equine friends, discovering what your goals are for riding, and comradery with fellow horse lovers of all ages and skills.
Lisa started riding at 4 years old and had her first horse by 6. Some of her fondest memories are feeding and grooming her horse everyday before school. She was a member of a local 4-H club growing up and credits that with much of her horse knowledge. Everything else she learned hands on. She has been caring for her own and other peoples horses at Abernathy Farm since 2001. She is adamant that horses aren’t just about a love for animals. Having your own farm requires a vast knowledge of just about everything, plumbing, electrical, heavy equipment, medical care, diet, fitness, etc. She started off her adult career in York and Gaston County schools for 9 years until she was able to make the farm a self sustaining business. She continues her love of teaching with a different curriculum now.
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