Creekstone Highlands

Creekstone Highlands is located 20 minutes East of Columbus, Ohio, near Alexandria. Jim and I (Colleen) grew up on farms and have been married for over 58 years! On our fifth-generation family farm, we currently farm 600 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay in addition to our Highland herd. We have two amazing daughters, Amy and Tiffany. Our hard-working grandson Ethen works on the farm.

 For over 30 years, we had a farrow to finish hog operation and feeder cattle. We bought our first Highland heifers from Cashman's in Delaware, Ohio, in 2000. Over the next two years, we acquired three more heifers and our first bull, Ben, in Michigan.

 Ben was a gentle giant with an extensive horn spread. If you ever visit our farm, you can see Ben's horns proudly displayed in our party barn. If we were brushing another cow, he would walk up to us, and with the tip of his horn, he would gently tap us on the arm. This was his way of saying, "Brush me," and of course, we did.

 Over the years, we have increased our herd to 25 cows, registering and selling the heifers and an occasional bull. We raised the steers for freezer beef. Currently, we have nine cows and are increasing the herd again. We have had three Highland bulls over the years, and we have always been able to keep the bulls with the cows, even when they are calving.

 We have registered most of our cattle with AHCA and attended many annual gatherings. Over the years, we have made friendships with many other Highland breeders. Becoming involved with AHCA and MWHCA is a great way to meet other Highland breeders.