421 Hicks Hollow Road · Trenton, Georgia · Sand Mountain Foothills

Old Salem
Farm

Rescued animals, ancient land, and three
extraordinary geodesic Zomes await you.

Rescue Farm Geodesic Zomes Private Venue Weddings & Events Trenton, GA
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Built from
bare land up

Old Salem Farm didn't start as a destination. It started as a piece of raw Georgia earth on Hicks Hollow Road in Trenton — and a decision by Heather and Ryan Hanzelik to build something meaningful on it.

Over the years, what began as land became home: to rescued horses, donkeys, and pigs — and the offspring they've raised here — who now roam the property freely; to a stage where live music filled the hollow; to a 2,300 sq. ft. venue where the community gathered for events, celebrations, and autumn frights. Now, with three geodesic Zomes rising from the property, Old Salem Farm is opening its gates to travelers from near and far.

The name honors the history of this corner of Dade County. The mission is simple: give animals a life they deserve, give guests an experience they'll never forget, and give this land the purpose it was always meant to have.

Read the full history of this land → The Land Remembers: Those Who Came Before

As Seen In · Dade County Sentinel "Music, Animals, and Community Come Together at Hicks Hollow Farm" — the story of how Old Salem Farm began, in the words of the local community.
3 Geodesic Zomes
2,300 Sq. Ft. Venue
Est. 2017 Trenton, Georgia
100% Rescue Animals
Seasonal Event

Haunted Hollow Farm

Old Salem Farm transformed into one of the region's most talked-about Halloween experiences in 2019 with HauntedHollowFarm, a haunted trail through the woods on the back of the property. Heather and Ryan plan to bring the trail back from the dead soon.

How We Got Here

  • Started with raw land on Hicks Hollow Road — no structures, no animals, no plan except to build something worth building
  • Rescued the first animals from situations of neglect — horses, donkeys, and pigs who now roam the property freely alongside their offspring
  • Built the venue from the ground up: stage, dance floor, kitchen, restrooms — then opened it to the community for events and live music
  • Launched Haunted Hollow Farm, a seasonal Halloween experience that became a Dade County tradition
  • Began construction on three geodesic Zomes — the next chapter for Old Salem Farm as a short-term rental destination

Milestones

2017
Began working the land on Hicks Hollow Road
2018
First animals arrive — horses, donkeys, pigs
2019
Venue completed; live music events and community gatherings begin
2023
Featured in the Dade County Sentinel
2025
Rebranded as Old Salem Farm, LLC; Zome construction begins
2026
Zomes open to guests — Old Salem Farm launches as a destination

The Zomes
A New Kind of Stay

A Zome is not a cabin. It's not a dome tent. It's an architecturally engineered geodesic structure — a faceted, gem-like form clad in fiber cement panels that rises from the earth like a cut stone dropped in a forest clearing.

Each Zome at Old Salem Farm features a floor-to-ceiling diamond-format glass entry, sweeping polycarbonate skylight panels that bring the canopy inside, and a precision-insulated interior of magnesium oxide paneling — warm, bright, and completely silent.

~22 ft
Outer Diameter
300 sq ft
Interior Space
King Bed
Every Zome
Fire-Rated
Insulation Core
Zome v8 Studio · Old Salem Farm 22 FT DIAMETER · 13 FT HEIGHT

Architectural rendering · Zome v8 Studio form

Built to Last · Premium Materials Throughout

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Fire-Rated Polyurethane Foam Core
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Fiber Cement Exterior Panels
MgO Interior Paneling
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UV Polycarbonate Skylights
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All-Weather Engineered Shell
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300 Sq Ft Interior Space

Three Structures.
One Unforgettable Farm.

Each Zome is its own world — the same stunning architecture, individually furnished and positioned across the property for privacy and views.

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Zome No. I
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A 300 sq. ft. geodesic retreat with a king bed, private bath with soaking tub and shower, and sweeping valley views. Venue access included for billiards, TV, music, and events.

King Bed Soaking Tub Valley View Venue Access AC / Heat
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Zome No. II
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A 300 sq. ft. geodesic retreat with a king bed, private bath with soaking tub and shower, and sweeping valley views. Venue access included for billiards, TV, music, and events.

King Bed Soaking Tub Valley View Venue Access AC / Heat
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Zome No. III
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A 300 sq. ft. geodesic retreat with a king bed, private bath with soaking tub and shower, a dramatic overhead skylight, and a forest edge setting. Venue access included for billiards, TV, music, and events.

King Bed Soaking Tub Skylight Forest View Venue Access AC / Heat

Reserve All Three Zomes

Full-property exclusivity for family reunions, multi-family retreats, and destination weekends.

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Engineered for Comfort.
Designed to Astonish.

The Zome experience begins the moment you step through the diamond-glass entry.

Panoramic Skylight System

A large diamond-format polycarbonate skylight panel spans the upper face of each Zome — scratch-proof, UV-filtered, and angled to frame the sky, the stars, and the treeline depending on the time of day.

Private Bath with Soaking Tub

Each Zome includes a full private bathroom with soaking tub, shower, sink, and toilet — everything you need for a comfortable, self-contained stay on the farm.

MgO Interior Panels

The interior shell is finished in smooth magnesium oxide paneling — naturally fire-resistant, mold-resistant, and engineered to create the clean white geometric interior that defines the Zome aesthetic.

Full Venue Access Included

Every Zome stay includes access to the main venue — featuring billiards, TV, music, and event space. Gather with your group or simply enjoy the amenities at your own pace.

A space built for
gathering

Our 2,300 square foot enclosed venue sits at the heart of the property — a blank canvas for weddings, celebrations, church retreats, and corporate gatherings that demand something more than a banquet hall.

It has everything you need and nothing you don't: a proper stage, a dance floor, a full working kitchen, private restrooms, and the farm itself as the backdrop. Step outside and you're surrounded by pasture, animals, and Georgia sky.

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2,300 sq ft
Total Interior Space
Stage + PA
Sound System Included
Full Kitchen
Catering-Ready
M / F
Private Restrooms
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Gathering
Half-Day Package
4-hour exclusive access. Tables and chairs included. Ideal for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, church events, and small gatherings.
$800 / half day
Wedding
Weekend Buyout
Friday–Sunday exclusive property access. Full venue, all three Zomes for guests, rehearsal dinner night, ceremony and reception. Completely yours.
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Meet the Animals

Old Salem Farm began as a rescue farm — and that's still at the heart of everything we do. Our horses, donkeys, and pigs were rescued from neglect, and the animals born here since are the offspring of those rescues. All of them are loved, all of them roam freely, and all of them have a way of making guests feel right at home at the fence line.

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The Horses

Rescued from neglect, our horses now roam Old Salem's pastures free and unbothered — alongside foals born right here on the farm. Gentle, curious, and always ready for an audience at the fence at sunrise.

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The Donkeys

Loud, affectionate, and wildly entertaining — our donkeys are among the farm's most beloved residents. Children especially find them irresistible.

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The Pigs

Intelligent, social, and surprisingly sweet. Our pigs were rescued from difficult situations, and the ones born here since have never known anything but a good life. Always a highlight for guests who've never been nose-to-snout with one through a wooden fence.

Find Old Salem Farm

We're tucked into the foothills of Sand Mountain in Dade County, Georgia — just off Hicks Hollow Road in Trenton. The drive in is part of the experience.

Address
421 Hicks Hollow Road
Trenton, Georgia 30752
From Chattanooga, TN
Approx. 35 minutes south via US-11 and GA-136
From Atlanta, GA
Approx. 1 hr 45 min north via I-75 and GA-136
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