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  • DAR Dedication Honoring Revolutionary War Patriots | VA250 Tribute to Hoge & Howe Families
    • 6/28/25

    DAR Dedication Honoring Revolutionary War Patriots | VA250 Tribute to Hoge & Howe Families

    Join Belle Hampton History for a moving VA250 commemoration as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) dedicate a plaque in honor of Revolutionary War Patriots James Mayo Hoge, Joseph Howe, and Daniel Howe in Pulaski County, Virginia.

  • The Lady of Belle Hampton | A Ghost Story from Virginia’s Past
    • 5/8/25

    The Lady of Belle Hampton | A Ghost Story from Virginia’s Past

    In this poignant excerpt from "The Lady of Belle Hampton," Sue Hammet Tyler—wife of Governor James Hoge Tyler—returns as a ghost to reflect on the legacy of Belle Hampton Farm. She recounts how love, war, and generational devotion shaped the estate from its founding in 1767 through centuries of family stewardship. Through her voice, the spirit of Belle Hampton lives on.

  • Family Time That Matters | Richmond VA Weekend with Purpose
    • 3/24/25

    Family Time That Matters | Richmond VA Weekend with Purpose

    In this episode, we take you on a meaningful weekend in Richmond, Virginia. We intentionally focused on creating family bonds through shared experiences, connection to history, and celebration of legacy—values at the heart of both family and business.

  • Finding Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting a Meaningful Life
    3/2/25

    Finding Your Purpose: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting a Meaningful Life

    Discover your true purpose and create a fulfilling life! This video provides a step-by-step process to formulate your personal purpose statement, identify core values and passions, and set long-term goals. Gain inspiration from figures like Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs while engaging in self-discovery exercises for clarity and direction. This video empowers you to unlock your potential and live intentionally.

  • Art with Purpose: Mosaic Tiles That Inspire
    • 1/2/25

    Art with Purpose: Mosaic Tiles That Inspire

    Celebrate the beauty of connection and creativity with Art with Purpose. Featuring stunning mosaic tiles like Nature's Symphony and Steps to Brilliance, these artworks are part of the Mural Mosaic Global Roots Project, a global celebration of unity and legacy. Explore inspiring activities for your family with Belle Hampton Consulting and create moments that matter.

  • Celebrating Excellence: Family Council First Annual Awards
    • 1/2/25

    Celebrating Excellence: Family Council First Annual Awards

    Join us for an unforgettable moment as we honor the remarkable achievements of our family members at the Family Council First Annual Awards! This year's awards celebrate the creativity, perseverance, and brilliance that define our family legacy.

  • Escape to the Farm: Discover Your Family Purpose and Legacy
    • 12/17/24

    Escape to the Farm: Discover Your Family Purpose and Legacy

    Discover your family purpose and legacy with Belle Hampton Consulting. Through strategic meetings and purpose-driven plans, we help you build a lasting family legacy. Join us to navigate growth, planning, and connection. Transform your family’s future today! Want to learn more? We're here to help with individual goals and meaningful family meetings.

  • Honoring Revolutionary Heroes and Preserving American History
    • 10/31/24

    Honoring Revolutionary Heroes and Preserving American History

    Join us at the DAR Fundraiser to celebrate American history and honor Revolutionary War heroes. Discover inspiring stories of Major Joseph Howe, Daniel Howe, and James Mayo Hoge, explore key battles, and learn how preserving our heritage shapes the future.

  • Sleeping In The Valley | The Legacy of the Hoge Family
    • 10/29/24

    Sleeping In The Valley | The Legacy of the Hoge Family

    Explore the rich legacy of the Hoge family in Sleeping In The Valley, a captivating presentation by Madeline Hoge. This video takes viewers on an intimate journey through generations of family history, stretching back to the 1800s and culminating in the memorable events of today.

  • Cutest Chicken Coop Project
    • 4/7/24

    Cutest Chicken Coop Project

    Introducing our newest addition to the Chapel Coop collection! This charming chicken coop is both adorable and functional, nestled in the picturesque Belle Hampton Farm. Step inside and be greeted by the happy sounds of our feathered friends. Get ready to be enchanted as we take you on a journey through the construction of this endearing coop!

  • Gov. James Hoge Tyler Memorial Bell Tower
    • 4/7/24

    Gov. James Hoge Tyler Memorial Bell Tower

    The bell was stored for twenty years and then was gifted to Belle-Hampton Farm from Radford Presbyterian Church. After finding just the right spot, the proprietors, ancestors of the governor, raised the bell again.

  • Photographic Thoughts on This and That
    • 3/14/24

    Photographic Thoughts on This and That

    A Collection of Uplifting Nature Photography With Words of Wisdom to Inspire. Soothing, reassuring poetry enhanced by pictures.

  • Belle-Hampton Farm
    • 12/17/23

    Belle-Hampton Farm

    The Story of Belle-Hampton - While searching for his lost brother who fought in the French-Indian War, James Mayo Hoge instead found his true love, Elizabeth Howe, and together they built a home on land they called Hayfield (now Belle-Hampton) in 1767. James Mayo Hoge fought courageously in the Revolutionary War along with his father-in-law, Joseph Howe and brother-in-law, Daniel Howe who lived next door on Sunnyside.

  • Sleeping in the Valley
    • 12/17/23

    Sleeping in the Valley

    Prominent Virginia families sleep eternally in a cemetery overlooking Sunnyside, their ancestral home. A peaceful resting place, nestled among the familiar hills they loved so much. Their joys and tears during their time on earth, forgotten as the decades moved on.

  • Thoughts on This and That
    • 12/17/23

    Thoughts on This and That

    A collection of uplifting nature photography with words of wisdom to inspire your thoughts on This and That.

    Are you celebrating a significant milestone or just needing some positive words to start your day? Reflect on the artistry of nature, along with quotes to make you ponder - an excellent gift for graduation, birthday, and to brighten someone's day. Or sympathy to someone experiencing grief, depression or self-doubt. Soothing, reassuring poetry enhanced my pictures.

  • Robert Hoge Autobiography: A Renaissance Man
    • 12/17/23

    Robert Hoge Autobiography: A Renaissance Man

    Leonardo da Vinci - a painter, sculptor, engineer, scientist, inventor and writer - has been enshrined by posterity as the archetypal "renaissance man." Robert Hatcher Hoge, the son of a Baptist minister, was born in Jackson, GA, in the early years of the 20th century. Hoge was also a painter, sculptor, engineer, scientist, inventor and writer and more. His friends considered him a modern renaissance man.

  • Belle Hampton Happenings - October 2023
    • 12/17/23

    Belle Hampton Happenings - October 2023

    Our family has been thriving on our beloved farm, Belle Hampton, where we've been cultivating both our prized Wagyu and cherished memories. Over the past months, we've seen significant developments in our family life and the farm. Keep up to date with all of our updates

  • A Journey Through Time at Belle Hampton Farm
    • 12/17/23

    A Journey Through Time at Belle Hampton Farm

    Welcome to a mesmerizing journey through time! Nestled among rolling hills and surrounded by a canvas of nature's beauty, we invite you to embark on a captivating aerial exploration of Belle Hampton Farm. As the sun casts its golden hues upon this remarkable piece of history, our drone's lens will reveal the secrets and stories etched into every weathered beam and ancient brick.

  • Family Governance
    • 12/17/23

    Family Governance

    Building a Strong Family Business Governance: Uniting for Long-Term Success. Welcome to our family business governance video. Today, we invite you to explore the heart of our organization, where generations have come together to create a legacy of success, innovation, and unity.

  • Family Strategic Plan - Our Story
    • 12/17/23

    Family Strategic Plan - Our Story

    Now our list from 2015 did not seem to matter anymore. My husband no longer was interested in playing golf at the top 100 golf courses in the world. I no longer wanted to pursue top real estate agent status in my office. We seriously re-evaluated where we would want to live as well as how we would go about living. Do you want to know how to find your purpose?

  • Finding Your Purpose - Our Story
    • 12/17/23

    Finding Your Purpose - Our Story

    They thought they had a good life until they found their purpose.

  • Our Story
    12/17/23

    Our Story

    They had the perfect life, but after some unexpected events in 2015, they re-examined where and how they would experience the next chapter.

  • Belle Hampton Delivery
    • 12/17/23

    Belle Hampton Delivery

    Black Dog Salvage designed and built many things on our farm. The latest project was a swing to go on our historic black walnut tree. Mike Whiteside personally delivered it and gave a quick vlog of the visit.

  • Shuffle Back Pond Update
    • 12/17/23

    Shuffle Back Pond Update

    Follow our updates on our new 2-acre pond, Shuffle Back. Named after our two creeks, Shuffle Branch and Back Creek. The pond is located between the two creeks at the back of our property. February 2023

  • Shuffle Back Pond Update
    • 12/17/23

    Shuffle Back Pond Update

    See our pond update at Belle Hampton Farm. We are currently filling it and will keep you posted on progress-August-2023

  • Sleeping in the Valley
    • 12/17/23

    Sleeping in the Valley

    Prominent Virginia families sleep eternally in a cemetery overlooking Sunnyside, their ancestral home. A peaceful resting place, nestled among the familiar hills they loved so much. Their joys and tears during their time on earth, forgotten as the decades moved on. Their life stories are now uncovered to be remembered for future generations.