Our Story
a heart-led beginning
Mt. Pleasant Farms began as a heart-led vision, shaped by Kate Fehn’s lifelong connection to creativity, storytelling, and the land.
Before stepping fully into photography and creative direction, Kate spent years as an early childhood educator, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for meaningful experiences, connection, and thoughtfully designed environments. Those values continue to guide the farm today.
Growing up on her grandparents’ farm, she developed an early love for open space, gardens, and the understated beauty of rural life. Watching the seasons change and learning to care for the land with intention instilled a deep respect for nature and a belief that meaningful moments are often rooted in place.
Mt. Pleasant Farms was created from that belief.
Kate envisioned a space that honors the land’s past while gently shaping its future. A place where preservation and beauty coexist, and where history meets modern storytelling. Every detail reflects intentional design, thoughtful creative direction, and a reverence for both heritage and experience.
As a photographer and lifelong creative, she set out to cultivate a setting that feels open, welcoming, and quietly inspiring. A place to arrive, exhale, and explore creativity in its many forms.
Under her vision, the land continues to evolve into an ever-changing creative landscape. Gardens, gathering spaces, and curated environments invite visitors to slow down, connect, and experience the property with intention.
Mt. Pleasant Farms is thoughtfully shared with creatives and storytellers who value beauty, legacy, and meaningful connection.
Rooted in History
Originally built in 1724 as the Shreve Homestead, the property — now known as Mt. Pleasant Farms — stands more than 300 years old, a quiet testament to generations of land, labor, and care.
Set in Columbus, New Jersey, Mt. Pleasant Farms remains deeply rooted in that legacy. Long before it became a place of gathering and creativity, the land was a working agricultural farm shaped by those who lived here and tended it with intention. That enduring stewardship continues to guide how the grounds are preserved, respected, and thoughtfully shared today.
Thoughtfully reimagined rather than reinvented, the farm reflects a quiet balance between past and present. Manicured gardens, open pastures, and refined rustic details honor its agricultural beginnings while allowing its historic character to evolve gracefully. Each element has been intentionally considered, creating a setting where heritage and modern elegance exist in effortless harmony.
Artistry & Atmosphere
Designed for portrait sessions, editorials, and brand work, the grounds offer a quiet, thoughtfully maintained setting where creativity unfolds with intention.
Select sessions may be enhanced with curated animal access, styled to feel organic, refined, and timeless.
In-house photography is available through Kate Helen Photography, offering an editorial approach that aligns seamlessly with the property’s aesthetic. Availability-limited enhancements may also include bespoke luxury picnic installations through Pleasant Picnics.
The experience is defined by artistry, discretion, and quiet luxury.
