The Hutch

The Hutch Historic farmhouse on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The farm at that time was part of the western frontier of Virginia. This farm was truly on the frontier.

THE HISTORY: As the hand-hewn beech logs were laid into place to form the original walls of The Hutch, the American Revolutionary war was raging, Benedict Arnold was planning his famous act of treason, and Daniel Boone had just escaped capture by Chief Blackfish and the Shawnee, about 80 miles east of here. The original house was finished in 1780, eight years before the US Constitution was ratifie

d, and nine years before George Washington was inaugurated as our first president. Our home was built nearly three decades before Abraham Lincoln was born, just 30 miles or so from here. It had been standing 83 years when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation. On at least one occasion, the home was visited by a group of Native Americans who were likely traveling along the Beech Fork River. They were given food and moved along peacefully. Through prohibition and beyond, the farmland was home to moonshine stills, some of which were operated by our Grandfather, Olie Hutchins, as he worked to pay off the farm mortgage. The “dinner bell” that hung atop a pole outside the kitchen was used to warn those at the still when a stranger – potentially a revenuer - came down the hill. This same bell is now displayed near the front patio. THE LOCATION: We are proud to share this unique home with our visitors. We are centrally located for key sites on the Bourbon Trail:

• 2.2 miles from Willett Distillery
• 2.9 miles from Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
• 17.5 miles from Maker’s Mark Distillery
• 4.6 miles from Barton’s Distillery
• 19 miles from Jim Beam Distillery

We are also a short drive (4.7 miles) from Bardstown, named by Rand McNally in 2012 as The Most Beautiful Small Town in America. Its streets are lined with shops, restaurants, bourbon-themed bars, and the Oscar Getz Museum of Whisky History. Louisville can be reached in just under an hour, and Lexington in just over an hour. Whether you are interested in the history of bourbon, the history of frontier settlement, or the history of the Catholic Church, you will find pathways to the past not far from Hutchins Lane. THE FAMILY: At least 30 babies were brought into the world from within the thick walls of this home. Our grandmother, Bernadette Hutchins, rode by horseback to deliver many more children into families throughout this area. The farm fed generations of Ballard, Greenwell, and Hutchins families. It was the center of gatherings throughout our childhoods, with fried chicken dinners drawing together the children and grandchildren - and eventually great grandchildren - of Olie and Bernadette. THE FEATURES: Today, the farm is owned by 8th generation descendants, the children of Sonny and June Hutchins - Catherine, Frank, John, Connie & Laura. They, along with their spouses, manage the farm and The Hutch. The newly remodeled house has three bedrooms; one with a King bed, one with a Queen, and another with two Queens. There is also a sofa with a pull-out bed. There are two bathrooms, both with showers. There is a fully functional kitchen with an adjoining sunroom. Outside, there is all the peaceful beauty of a working Kentucky farm, highlighted by a sitting area overlooking a pond and the Beech Fork River valley. THE HUTCH!

Plan your holiday season getaway to beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky, and stay with us at The Hutch! Enjoy the decorations...
05/11/2024

Plan your holiday season getaway to beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky, and stay with us at The Hutch! Enjoy the decorations while shopping downtown, explore one of the many distilleries for unique gift ideas, then finish your day by the firepit. See you soon!

Come stay at The Hutch for this exciting new event in Bardstown! https://visitbardstown.com/christmas-carnival-in-the-pa...
22/10/2024

Come stay at The Hutch for this exciting new event in Bardstown!

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Join us December 7th & 8th! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2024 Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism Announces the Christmas Carnival at My Old Kentucky Home Bardstown, KY – Bardstown/Nelson County Tourism is delighted to announce a new event – Christmas Carnival at My Old Kentucky Home State Park...

We love happy guests💚
22/10/2024

We love happy guests💚

Availability October 10th-13th! Fall is the perfect time to visit the Hutch. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of our farm wh...
02/10/2024

Availability October 10th-13th! Fall is the perfect time to visit the Hutch. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of our farm while sipping a drink by the fire pit. And a bonus, The Bardstown Arts & Crafts Festival will be taking place!

Evenings at Hutchins Family Farm…
17/09/2024

Evenings at Hutchins Family Farm…

Your perfect fall getaway awaits! Reserve your stay and enjoy the beauty and solitude of The Hutch. Modern amenities, h...
27/08/2024

Your perfect fall getaway awaits!

Reserve your stay and enjoy the beauty and solitude of The Hutch. Modern amenities, historical elements, and beautiful scenery located in the heart of bourbon country.

Availability for The Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Located just five miles from the festival!!
21/08/2024

Availability for The Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Located just five miles from the festival!!

The Hutch - Where you can enjoy the beautiful fall colors of Kentucky or a quiet holiday getaway in the countryside. Re...
30/07/2024

The Hutch - Where you can enjoy the beautiful fall colors of Kentucky or a quiet holiday getaway in the countryside. Reserve your stay today!

Availability for The Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Due to a recent cancellation, you can now book The Hutch for your festiv...
23/07/2024

Availability for The Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Due to a recent cancellation, you can now book The Hutch for your festival stay!

Summer evenings with front porch views...
08/07/2024

Summer evenings with front porch views...

11/06/2024

WOW - A beautiful mural for our beautiful town!! Happy National Bourbon Week from The Bourbon Capital of the World!

Wonderful guests this past weekend, so happy they enjoyed their stay!
20/05/2024

Wonderful guests this past weekend, so happy they enjoyed their stay!

06/05/2024

"Beautiful property! Tons of space, peaceful surroundings and so many little extras that made the home a wonderful place to stay."

-Review from our guests this weekend!

The Courier Journal did a wonderful story on our beloved Hutch!
02/01/2024

The Courier Journal did a wonderful story on our beloved Hutch!

How the Hutchins family in Bardstown turned their 8th-generation log cabin into "The Hutch," one of the Louisville area's most unique Airbnbs.

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