As Indy’s first 'Agrihood' and wellness lifestyle community, Aberdeen's gated neighborhood blends agriculture with a host of health-minded amenities, including more than 2.5 miles of trails, woods, green space, stocked lakes, community gardens and monthly programmed activities, plus a working farm that supplies farm-fresh food and additional staples.
Located within this premier neighborhood in Bargersville, Aberdeen Farms is at the heart of the farm-to-table hamlet, calling residents and community alike to enjoy pastures with grazing horses, lowing cows, fresh-cut flowers, seasonal produce, an event barn and a farm market with locally grown produce, eggs from pasture-fed chickens, baked goods, milk, USDA-inspected meats, and hormone/drug-free beef raised on-site.
This intentionally planned and distinctive community is the vision brought to life of developer Mike Duke, founder and president of Duke Homes, Inc., and his wife and co-visionary, Marcia Duke. Through his dedication to mindful stewardship of the land born from being a seventh-generation family farmer living and farming in Johnson County, Mike and Duke Homes balance this stewardship while delivering an unparalleled living experience.
Mike says they extended Aberdeen's walking paths last summer and recently opened the Aberdeen Bark Park for resident dog owners.
"We also have new sports courts that've been installed in Aberdeen’s Lakeside Park, and we'll have the surfaces completed when the weather breaks this spring," he says.
A community playground soon will follow, he adds.
Dena Marks, Aberdeen marketing and events manager, says the market offers seasonal food products, such as berries, fruits, sweet corn, pumpkins, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, asparagus, beans, lettuce, kale and apples from local orchards. "Some of the products are grown or raised at Aberdeen, and others are sourced locally," she adds.
"We also offer butter, honey, honey sticks, jams, jellies, salsas, sunflower or olive oils, and teas," Dena states.
Aberdeen’s overall farm operation also provides learning opportunities through on-site educational activities that provide volunteers and residents the ability to participate in growing and harvesting some of the produce.
Dena says the event barn is a community hub, anchoring the farm in its place and welcoming all who come to shop, sit a spell on the covered porch to enjoy the views, or stop by to feed the chickens, cows and horses. Among other elements, she adds that the farm boasts pastures for farm animals, rows upon rows of sweet corn, a pumpkin patch, an orchard and numerous plots for fresh cutting flowers, herbs and produce.
An apothecary section at the market, Dena says, offers Aberdeen Farms' own line of products, including scented Dead Sea bath salts; whipped facial and body tallow; all natural hand soap, plus locally sourced handmade goat soaps and lotions.
"Additionally, our market offers candles, a small assortment of indoor plants and various wall and kitchen décor like tea towels and pictures," Dena states.
She says they are booking special events at the barn, and adding additional monthly activities/events that are open to the community at large.
Mike says a new section of the community is now open for reservations. Each home that Duke builds, both in Aberdeen and out, is known for combining timeless design and the highest quality craftsmanship. He adds that the design of each Duke Home there is like a fingerprint, as unique as the clients themselves.
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"Shop baked goods, handmade crafts, specialty foods and more, including fresh eggs, farm-raised beef and local pork, at the Aberdeen Farms Market, located in Bargersville, 5028 Abbeygate Blvd. (follow signage)."
"Aberdeen provides residents and guests with opportunities to connect with nature, neighbors, community philanthropic support and active lifestyle options."