our Farm
on the path of regeneration
Our Mission & Values
Our mission is to center our business, community and land around the guiding principles of regenerative farming. Simply put, back to nature's way.
We envision a thriving market garden providing fresh food for guests, local markets, and food banks. Onsite regenerative citrus research will continue, and we aim to become a regional hub for regenerative farming and tourism, building partnerships with local regenerative entrepreneurs.
2025 & beyond
This year marked the launch of our market garden vision, with the plan of enhancing food production for our guests and local community. We partnered with local farmers to graze broiler chickens and rabbits onsite, integrating Wonderfield with the local food network. Nigerian Dwarf goats joined the farm, bringing new opportunities for milk and livestock sales.
2024
We invested in a skilled team to manage our gardens and groves, aiming to increase our capacity for nutrient-dense food production. An outdoor food processing area was outfitted to support our community’s access to fresh produce.
2023
To further enrich our soil, we introduced a mobile chicken tractor and electric fencing for rotational grazing, adding layer chickens to our regenerative livestock system.
2022
With a large planting push, we expanded our food forests and agroforestry areas, interplanting a diverse mix of species to support ecosystem resilience.
2021
See how the garden evolved
Our soils became a focal point for renewal. We transformed a sloped, sandy area into a thriving demonstration garden, showing the power of regenerative practices in action.
2020
Partnering with the Greendreams team, we developed our first permaculture plan, marking a key step in designing a regenerative future. This same year, we also started rehabilitating our citrus groves, planting over 300 diverse citrus trees within our food forest, and hosted the Florida Permaculture Convergence, gathering like-minded individuals for inspiration and knowledge-sharing. We then implemented regenerative cattle management, aligning our livestock practices with soil health.
2019
Wonderfield began its regenerative journey by introducing cattle to the land, establishing a cow-calf operation to launch sustainable grazing practices. We also began harvesting and selling the heritage citrus onsite.
2018
Our PAST, fuels THE FUTURE
Once a flourishing commercial orange grove known as Banes Grove, this land was nurtured by Howard Sr. and Leone Banes, who faced the challenges of traditional farming—from extreme weather to pests. Their son, Howard, and later his son, Brian, continued the family legacy, but after the untimely passing of both his parents and then Brian, Howard left the grove, too heartbroken to stay. For over a decade, the land lay fallow until Howard found the right buyer: his friend Mark Hubbard. Persuaded by Howard's vision, Mark purchased the property, and, alongside his daughter Tara and countless dedicated hands, began a journey to restore and reimagine it. The goal is not merely sustainability but true regeneration. Together, the Hubbard family honors the Banes’ legacy while leading the land into a vibrant new chapter of stewardship
From Banes Grove to Wonderfield
A nod to our legacy
