Historic Kirkland Farm: A Destination Venue

As part of a trend of New York City artists and writers who moved to Bucks County and purchased large farms for escape, leisure, entertainment, and gentleman farming, Kirkland Farm was purchased in1938 by the playwright, Jack Kirkland (father to the famous ballerina, Gelsey Kirkland) and soon became a gathering place for stars of the American Theater. Owned since 1999 by Robin and Marty Staff, Kirkland Farm has continued this legacy for 23 years, offering the vast community of New York City dance makers, performers, and visual artists the opportunity to come to stay at the Guest House to create and develop work in the properties two renovated barn studios.

In 2010, the farm became home to the annual non-profit Art of Preservation Farm to Table fundraiser, celebrating Bucks County’s local artists and the importance of the preservation and sustainability of the areas sprawling landscapes. Following the passing of Marty Staff, his wife of 46 years, Robin, with more than 21 years of managing the guest artist program as well as the annual fundraiser from 2010 to 2019, has decided to continue the legacy of the farm, they both loved so much, as a rustic retreat and magical setting to be shared by all.

We are thrilled to welcome you to enjoy your special event at Historic Kirkland Farm!




LIFE Magazine
February 3, 1947
"Life Goes on an Actor's Weekend to Kirkland Farm", with Richard Simon, Patricia Neal, Donald Murphy, Susan Douglas, Thomas Beck, Patricia Kirkland, Bethel Leslie, and Jack Kirkland, playwright of Tobacco Road.