No chemicals, no antibiotics, no cruelty...ever!

From our family farm to your table with love

Amy Bergey and Gary Koen raise goats, pigs, chickens, cows, and dogs at Gan Eden Farms in Live Oak, Florida, where ghost peppers and herbs also grow.

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Visit Gan Eden Farms

Educational farm tours are available by appointment through Airbnb Experiences.

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Welcome to our family farm, where farm-fresh products, animal encounters, rural stays, and time together on the land are all part of the Gan Eden Farms experience.

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A day at the farm

Experience farm life in Live Oak

Visit for an educational tour, arrange a tea party, animal encounter, birthday gathering, picnic, or photography session, and stay overnight through Harvest Host and Hip Camper.

  • Farm tours by appointment through Airbnb Experiences
  • Outdoor and screened-in porch event options
  • Overnight stays for Harvest Host and Hip Camper members
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Gan Eden Farms is a family farm in Live Oak, Florida, where goats, pigs, chickens, cows, and dogs share the land alongside gardens of ghost peppers and herbs. The farm's own story is simple and direct: farm-fresh products, animal encounters, rural stays, and time together on the land are all part of the Gan Eden Farms experience. Visitors are welcomed to tour the property, meet the animals, and see how food is grown and cared for from pasture to table.

The farm emphasizes being good stewards of the land and the animals in its care. Raising heritage breeds without routine antibiotics or chemicals is central to how Gan Eden Farms operates, and that philosophy carries through to the meat, eggs, and produce offered at markets and shipped directly to customers' doors. Healthier soil, healthier animals, and fresher food are the results the farm works toward season after season.

Educational farm tours run by appointment, with experiences booked through Airbnb Experiences so that visitors can request an entire farm visit for their group. A guided tour takes guests around the pastures, barns, and gardens, where children and adults alike can learn where food comes from and how it is grown. Tours are described as fun, educational, and genuinely memorable for anyone curious about small-scale farming and animal husbandry.

Beyond daytime visits, Gan Eden Farms also offers rural stays, including overnight accommodations and camper options, so guests can slow down and enjoy the quiet of the property. Evenings under clear skies, sunsets over open fields, and the sounds of farm life make these stays a natural extension of the visit. Guests are asked to note a few simple plans, such as bringing firewood, and to confirm details like generator use and RV accommodations when booking.

Farm-fresh products are the heart of the offering, with seasonal vegetables, herbs, pastured meats, eggs, and house-made goods such as apple cider vinegar available. Recipes and cooking ideas inspired by the harvest help customers get the most from what they bring home, while information about markets and current availability keeps shoppers informed about what is ready that week. Orders can be shipped directly to your door or arranged for pickup.

The Gan Eden Farms story also includes gatherings and celebrations: parties and photography are hosted on the farm, making it a fitting backdrop for birthdays, family reunions, and picture sessions surrounded by open land and friendly animals. Guest comfort and safety are taken seriously, with attention to sanitation, hand washing, mask-wearing, and social distance during busy seasons, ensuring that every visit remains a welcoming, unhurried, and deeply connected experience.

From the farm and garden

Explore our artisan products, favorite recipes, and the markets where visitors can find us.

Artisan products

Infused vinegar & jelly

Our products include Herb or Pepper Infused Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and Ghost Pepper Jelly.

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Cook with the harvest

Farm-inspired recipes

Try Chili Garlic Vinegar Chicken, vinegar-brined ribs, grilled potato salad, grilled vegetables, and Spicy Grilled Watermelon.

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Saturday market

Alachua County Farmers Market

Find us Saturdays from 8am–12:30pm at 5920 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32653.

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Our story

The city mouse dreams of the country

Amy Bergey and Gary Koen met in 2010 and shared a dream of leaving city life for a farm. After searching for a year and a half, they settled on land in Live Oak, Florida, in 2011.

Their farm is conveniently located near Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Valdosta, Lake City, and Gainesville.

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What visitors can experience

Choose a visit, a market morning, or a special gathering at the farm.

Farm tours

Learn about life on the farm during an educational tour arranged by appointment through Airbnb Experiences.

Parties & photography

Plan tea parties, animal encounter parties, birthdays, picnics, and photography sessions, with a commercial kitchen available.

Overnight stays

The farm offers overnight stays for Harvest Host and Hip Camper members.

Come say hello

Visit Gan Eden Farms

12073 193rd Road
Live Oak, FL 32060

Contact the Farm

Contact Us

Questions, reviews, or plans for a tour or party? Reach Amy and Gary.

Phone: (386) 776-1111
Email: info@ganedenfarms.com

Request an event or photography session