William Barden and Sage Tanguay are Bath County natives who left the county to study at university and develop professionally through different work experiences that they are grateful for, but eventually cultivated a dream to return one day. Endless Holler Farm is a dream come true.

The name, Endless Holler Farm, reflects the significance of place and their regenerative approach to agriculture. It is named for the endless windy road that brings you to the farm and that many are familiar with trying to reach Douthat State Park or Interstate 64. Located halfway, the drive to and from the farm is seemingly endless in either direction. Discovered in historical writings by Sage and William, “Endless” is theorized to be a less common English translation of “Allegheny” referring to the endless mountains where the farm is nestled. The ouroboros farm logo represents their honoring of “the eternal cycles of life and death that are a part of farming and existing on this planet.” 

William, a sixth-generation steward of the land, discovered his passion for agriculture while gardening with his father. After studying history and completing a fellowship with Allegheny Mountain Institute, he gained experience on farms across Virginia and West Virginia, including organizations focused on food access and local food systems. Sage built a career in radio, audio production, and arts administration before returning home as Executive Director of The Bear, Bath Educational Arts Resource.