About us
Woodside Station Boarding Stables is a 78 acre working farm in Millersburg, PA. It’s a family owned business which has withstood the tests of time. From the 1960’s to 1989, this property was known as Sycamore Meade Dairy Farm with prestigious, award winning Ayrshire cattle. In 1989, Earl Keefer, Sr sold his herd of dairy cattle, and a few year later, the dairy barn was converted into horse stalls as a boarding stable. There have been various managers over the years, both family and non-family, but the ownership of the farm has been of Keefer/Shetterly lineage for many years.
Steve & Rachel had a dream to own the farm while they were dating and into their early years of marriage. However, the dream was to keep maintaining the dairy herd. The facility needed too many upgrades, and so the dream was surrendered and walked away from for many years.
On May 15, 2013, papers were signed and Steve & Rachel became the owners of Woodside Station Boarding Stables. On January 1, 2022, the farm was incorporated under the name Sycamore Meade, LLC, and the farm is operated by a Board of Directors consisting of each of the family members and 2 representatives from the barn family.
Steve received a Bachelor of Arts in Dairy Science from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture in 1991. He was employed as herdsman in the beginning years of married life at dairy farms in Rising Sun, MD and Chambersburg, PA. In January 1999, Steve began a new career as an Area Director of Animal Nutrition for F.M. Browns, Sons, Inc. This job change brought the family back to the home area of Millersburg. Steve is still employed with this company. In his spare time when there is some to be found, he enjoys being with the family, hunting, doing fun projects, and watching videos about farming and history.
Rachel attended Allegheny Wesleyan College, Salem, OH as a major in the Missions department but chose to get married instead. Rachel has been a homemaker for the greatest majority of their marriage. As an empty nester, Rachel worked briefly as an office administrator for Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center, and more recently as a retail designer for Smucker Gardens. In her spare time, she enjoys being with the family, drinking coffee, birds, flowers, gardening, travel, and learning through taking courses on various topics.
Steve & Rachel married in 1991 and have 5 children.
Abigail and her husband, Lydon, live in Kentucky with their 2 children. Abigail is employed at Asbury Theological Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Kentucky. Abigail received a dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Equine Management from Asbury University and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Elisabeth moved to New Mexico in 2013 where she became administrator of Nizhoni Christian Academy, a ministry of Navajo Brethren In Christ Mission. She has served various roles at the mission, although the school has always been her main point of service. In 2021, she married Isaiah, and they continue to live in New Mexico with their dogs and cats.
Soon after completion of his automotive repair education at WyoTech, Ben moved to Idaho where he was employed as a construction worker. In 2019, he moved with his dog, Leila, to Washington state where he worked on a large farm as a mechanic and field hand for a few years. He is currently employed in agriculture aviation. Ben lives in the wide open farmland spaces of Washington with his dog, Butch.
Ethan studied Culinary Arts at Harrisburg Area Community College and transferred to Kutztown University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in December of 2020. Ethan is employed locally, and he is anticipating a move out of state in the near future. He lives closer to home with his dog, Koda.
Andrew is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served in two tours overseas as an active reservist. Andrew is self-employed and lives closer to home with his dog, Buddy.
The family is much larger through various relationships and friendships gained over the years. There is always room for one more around the table.
Hours
Monday – Sunday
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