The goats, alpacas, and chickens at Silk Fields have long been an enormous draw for farm visitors, adding to the joy and vitality of LexFarm. Silk Fields, located at 7 Farm Road directly behind LexFarm, is a 2.5-acre privately owned property. Through the ongoing generosity of Silk Fields, the animals have also been an important part of our education programming. What you may not know is that the owner is now exploring development options for the site. As the future of this property and the animals takes shape, we know many in our community will want to stay informed.
We will be publishing regular updates to this page as we get them.
If you want to hear about more ways to help, please fill out this form:
11/4/2025 Update
We have recently learned that the Town of Lexington has submitted an application to the Lexington Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to purchase the Silk Fields property. The CPC will review the application at a public meeting in the coming weeks, and public comments are welcome both in advance and during the meeting.
Although any potential purchase by the Town would likely proceed only if the property cannot be developed by a private party, we strongly encourage community members, especially Lexington residents, to share their support for this possibility by emailing the Committee at [email protected].
In your message, please describe how you or your family engage with Silk Fields—whether through visits, classes, or other experiences—and the impact the land and animals have had on you.
Your voice truly makes a difference. The last time we asked community members to reach out to the Town, the board opened the meeting by reading aloud many of the heartfelt messages they received.
Your voice matters—please take a moment to speak up for Silk Fields!
10/28/2025 Update
We have been encouraged by the outpouring of support for the Silk Fields animals and the way Silk Fields Farm has enriched the experiences of our LexFarm community.
We have learned that the development company engaged by the Silk Field owners has a limited time to evaluate whether to proceed with the purchase and development of the property. However, no development can proceed without approval from the town of Lexington – including the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Community members will have important opportunities to make their voices heard at upcoming public meetings.
Stay tuned for details on how to participate!
10/07/2025 Update
The owner of Silk Fields, the property behind LexFarm housing the goats, alpacas, and chickens, has been exploring development options for the land. Over the past few weeks LexFarm has been exploring various options available to maintain continuity for the animals. At this time we don’t have a clear path forward, but LexFarm is already planning a future capital campaign. If you believe you have some expertise and time to lend a hand in this effort, please reach out to us at [email protected].
To receive updates about our upcoming campaign, please sign up for the Silk Fields interest list at the top of this page.
09/16/2025 Update
Many in our community know and love the goats, alpacas, and chickens at Silk Fields, located at 7 Farm Road, directly behind LexFarm. What you may not know is that this 2.5-acre property is privately owned, and the owner is now exploring development options for the site.
These animals have been a joyful draw for visitors and an important part of our education programs. We are deeply grateful to the Silk Fields owners, who have been wonderful neighbors and partners. So, LexFarm continues to work with them toward the best possible outcome — for them, for the farm, and for the community.
We know many of you will want to stay informed as the future of this property unfolds.
Questions, comments, or concerns? Please email us at [email protected].
