Bloom Farm
Bloom Farm, a regenerative chestnut farm in Oley Valley, Pennsylvania is rooted in the belief that food is medicine. This visual essay pairs vintage and regenerative fashion with people connected to the land, exploring how clothing, place, and craft intertwine.
The farm serves as a platform for mission-aligned brands to activate in an immersive, values-driven setting, and its historic farmhouse hosts private stays, corporate retreats, and special events.
Photography LIV HAMILTON
Creative Director, Producer & Stylist LIZZY WHOLLEY
Wardrobe Assistant GIAU NGUYEN
Models RAVYANSHI MEHTA & ALICE YAMAGISHI
Alice wears Toast shirt, vintage Levi’s shorts, boots and bandana..
Ravyanshi Mehta
Volunteer at Bloom Farm & Model
Ravyanshi first came to Bloom Farm during the inaugural volunteer day. During that week 1,600 chestnut trees were planted. Since then she has offered her time to Bloom Farm in service of image making. Ravyanshi is a full time model and studying actor based in New York City and is originally from Mumbai, India.
Ravyanshi wears Citizens of Humanity x Moda Operandi x Bloom overalls, vintage sweatshirt, Hunter boots and her own jewelry.
Ravyanshi wears a vintage Amano sweater, vintage Chanel skirt and vintage boots from Kowboyz, Santa Fe. Alice wears a vintage Bonner sweater, vintage Chanel skirt.
Ted Stokes
Farmer & Consultant for Bloom Farm
Ted settled in the Oley Valley because he believes it has the best farmland, soil and community. Ted owns multiple farms in the valley and generously shares his learned knowledge of the land. Ted is also a father, grandfather and a pillar in the Quaker community.
Ted wears Citizens of Humanity jacket and his own shirt, pants and banjo.
Alice Yamagishi
Model
Alice is a model and creative spirit who generously volunteered her time to be part of Bloom Farm’s visual storytelling. With her natural grace and super 8 in hand, Alice brought her elegance and creative eye to the farm, helping us capture the connection between people and the land that defines life at the farm.
Alice wears a vintage sweater, trench, photographers own John Varvatos belt and Hunter boots.
Alice wears her own tank top.
Brian Nana-Sinkam
Director of Product, Bloom Farm
Brian is seen at right inspecting a young chestnut tree in one of four chestnut fields on Bloom Farm. Brian leads product development and strategy for Third Place, Bloom Farm’s holding company. Brian is the brother of Bloom Farm’s Founding Partner, Sam Nana-Sinkam. These trees will be in this land for generations to come.
Brian wears a Finisterre jacket, Jungmaven t-shirt, his own pants, gloves and hat.
Ravyanshi wears a vintage Amano sweater, vintage Chanel skirt and vintage boots from Kowboyz, Santa Fe. Alice wears a vintage Bonner sweater, vintage Chanel skirt and Frye boots.
Val Bertoia
Artist
Val is a sculptor and designer, best known for continuing the legacy of his father, the renowned artist Harry Bertoia. Val works from his family’s studio 25 minutes from Bloom Farm in Bally, Pennsylvania. Val creates sound sculptures and kinetic works that explore movement, resonance, and the relationship between art, nature and healing. His pieces carry forward the Bertoia tradition of merging craftsmanship, sound and sculpture into sensory experiences. Val frequently says that he still has his father’s spirit within him.
Sound sculpture made by Val, behind. Val wears a Vintage J.Crew jacket and his own shirt and pants.
Ravyanshi wears a vintage t-shirt, Oley Valley windbreaker, Bloom Farm hat, beekeeping suit and her own jewelry.
Alice wears a Toast shirt, vintage Levi’s shorts, boots from Kowboyz, Santa Fe and bandana.
Andy Travaglia
Grandmother, Social Entrepreneur
Andy is the mother of Sara Bloom, the namesake of Bloom Farm. Andy is the daughter of artists and embodies creativity, generosity and grounded elegance. Of all her roles, she holds grandmother as her most meaningful title, a reflection of her deep care for nurturing the next generation.
Andy wears a Citizens of Humanity x Moda Operandi x Bloom henley, Citizens of Humanity jeans, vintage bandana, her own belt, jewelry and glasses.
Fredy Valdez
Landscape Manager
Fredy leads the team responsible for transforming the land with artistry. From the walkways to the restored stone walls, Fredy’s craftsmanship brings both beauty and function to every corner of the farm. Under his guidance the landscape continues to evolve into a regenerative system.
Fredy wears a Finisterre jacket and his own t-shirt, jeans, hat and sunglasses.
Elizabeth Sabol-Jones
Chief-of-Staff, Bloom Farm
Elizabeth is the Chief of Staff at Bloom Farm where she focuses on strengthening the internal systems that support the farm’s growth and daily rhythm. With a thoughtful and systems-oriented approach, Elizabeth works to align the behind-the-scenes operations with the natural cycles of the land ensuring that the organization functions as seamlessly and regeneratively as the farm itself.
Elizabeth wears a vintage sweatshirt, David Yurman chain and vintage Thunderbird from Nathalie Home, and her own vintage skirt and Hunter boots.
Bryan Hogan
General Manager of Bloom Farm, Wellness Lead & Artist
Bryan bridges the physical and spiritual elements of the farm. With eight years of study in meditation and yoga, he brings a mindful presence to his work and community. His curiosity about roots, both botanical and human, drives his exploration of how regenerative agriculture can inspire parallel practices of regeneration in the body and mind.
Bryan wears a Citizens of Humanity jacket, vintage crewneck, jeans and his own boots.
Alice wears a vintage t-shirt and skirt. Ravyanshi wears Citizens of Humanity x Moda Operandi x Bloom overalls and vintage race shirt.
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A visual essay that pairs vintage and regenerative fashion brands with the people who hold a connection to Bloom Farm, a regenerative chestnut farm in Oley Valley, PA.