WELCOME TO 3 STORY FARM
Let’s Grow together
Who we are
At 3 Story Farm, we’re beginning our third chapter and building a legacy, one tree at a time.
Meet Robyn and Deidre. They like to think of themselves as the cool aunts.
They used to have respectable jobs in corporate and non-profit organizations. But in 2010, they took a leap.
With no business experience and zero days in commercial kitchens, they opened a tiny chocolate shop in the village of Marine on St. Croix, Minn. And mostly through moxie, St. Croix Chocolate Company grew into the state’s premier chocolate destination, and Robyn became an internationally awarded chocolatier.
Most people might call that a lifetime achievement. These gals call it chapter two.
After 15 years, they have now handed their chef hats to another chocolatier, and turned their curiosity toward the land. This is their third story.
At 3 Story Farm, Robyn and Deidre are exploring agroforestry: growing trees as crops. And by exploring, they mean they are in deep. The farm, due to be planted in Spring 2026, will have 300 chestnut trees, 300 elderberry bushes, and 300 black currant plants.
Robyn and Deidre invite you to grab a (metaphorical) shovel and join them on their journey.
3 Story Farm is part offbeat experiment, part love letter to trees, and part invitation for all of us to learn something new, just because we can.
What we grow
Plants that taste really good, and are good partners in our changing ecosystem
Chestnuts
What can you do with chestnuts? A better question is what can’t you do? Chestnuts can be eaten raw or roasted out of hand as snacks, roasted with fall and winter dishes, turned into a spread to slather on toast, candied, and milled into gluten-free flour for use in pasta, for starters. Learn more >
Elderberries
What can you do with elderberries? Robyn’s mom used to make jelly from the berries, which she picked wild. We plan to carry on the family tradition, but elderberries can be used in almost any way other fruits can be used: in wine, in breads, added to smoothies, made into pancake syrup, you name it. Learn more >
Black Currants
Black currants make a lovely liqueur and are gaining popularity in craft spirits and beers. The tart berries are perfect for jellies, cordials, and baked goods like scones, muffins, and cheesecakes. They also make a nice chutney to accompany lamb, beef, or game. Learn more >
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