About us

Stone Soup Garden is a small-scale vegetable (and flowers!) farm located just west of Laurel, Montana striving to cultivate healthy soil, food, and community. 

Our Story

Patrick

Thanks to his mom, Patrick has been gardening since he was a little kid. At that age he saw the garden as a chore more than a pleasure. It wasn't until he left for college that Patrick realized the dietary value that garden provided. Whether it was fresh veggies in the summer or pickled beets and canned salsas in the winter, the garden provided nutrition and a connection with the natural world. 

Patrick studied and received a degree in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems from Montana State University. He has spent much of the last 15 years working with farms and composting businesses.

In the spring of 2021, Stone Soup took root on a beautiful piece of prairie just west of Laurel, MT. With the help of many friends and family, Patrick's dream of owning and operating a farm were brought to life. 

Claire

Aside from sunny memories of snap peas and rhubarb from a childhood backyard garden and a spring break spent WWOOF-ing on a vineyard in Canada, Claire's farming experience primarily started a few years ago when Patrick broke ground on Stone Soup. She brings the 'computer side' to the farm, with her post-college work including seven years in fundraising and event management for nonprofits across Montana, along with early literacy education, outdoor education and natural resources field work. Hosting volunteer days and events at the farm really brings to life the joy, community, and skill-building of the farm and she hopes to see you here for one of those days soon!

Toad

Toad is an American Staffordshire Terrier, which is a fancy way to say pitbull. He hates farm work and loves running running with dog friends and playing tug-o-war. Toad is an expert cuddler, chief deer chaser, and a scaredy cat diplomat. 

Why "Stone Soup"?

Much like the old parable, Stone Soup Garden believes in sharing food as a way to build community.  Our farm's greatest goal is to create community, whether that's on our farm, or anywhere our vegetables travel. We look forward to feeding you!