Farm News

At Robin Hood Farm, the Martin’s have sought to create more than a historic residence. Drawing upon a lifetime spent in diplomacy, energy policy, and international affairs, they have gradually transformed the Revolutionary-era estate into a place of memory, hospitality, and civic dialogue. Central to this vision is the Cherry Tree Garden, where distinguished Americans, Japanese, and Europeans are honored through commemorative stones placed among groves of flowering trees. The

Dany’s Farm was recently pleased to accept a proposal to be the site of the US-Japan Energy Institute. The Institute was formed in 2024 to house the US and Japanese nuclear energy archives. It was founded by William F. Martin and Naomi Hirose.

May 21, 2024 - William and Paule had the honor of presenting the history of cherry blossoms at Dany's Robin Hood Farm to Dr. Mari Nakahara, a senior member of the Library of Congress and a cherry blossoms specialist. During the presentation, Dr. Nakahara shared her knowledge on Japanese Cherry Blossoms and the effort to receive 200 more trees from Japan, which were gifted by Prime Minister Kishida President Biden last month.