12/02/2025
Springhill Harvest - Fresh From the Farm, Blessed By The Son
Graceville has a new destination for fresh, local goodness with the opening of Springhill Harvest, owned and operated by Jason and Dawn Hatcher. The farmers-market-style store sits at 4536 Highway 273 in Graceville, right at the crossing of Hwy. 273 and Hwy. 169, offering residents and travelers an easy and welcoming stop for seasonal produce and homemade goods.
Springhill Harvest features an impressive variety of items sourced from both the Hatchers’ farm and a network of trusted local growers. Visitors will find in-season produce, fresh meat from Sowega Meat, local eggs, cornmeal and grits from Arrant Farms, farm-fresh milk from Shade-e-lane, hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, jams, jellies, pickled products, local honey, flowers, and handmade gift items crafted by local community members. The store even includes a selection of toy tractors and Hot Wheels for collectors and children.
“We grow our own produce, but what we don’t grow, we partner with other local farmers,” Dawn explained. “We believe in helping each other out.” Offerings now include freshly shelled peas, green peanuts, watermelons, and more as the seasons change.
Springhill Harvest is currently open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at 850-573-0595.
For the Hatchers, the store represents both a new chapter and a natural continuation of their roots. Jason, a fifth-generation farmer, has worked the land his entire life. “The love of farming has always flowed through his veins,” Dawn said. She recently retired after 26 years of teaching, a career she says allowed her to interact with countless precious children. “Now I get to interact with so many from all over the world,” she added with a smile, noting the steady flow of travelers who pass their location.
When asked why they chose this particular site for the store, the answer came easily: “We already owned this land and felt that it would be a great location for our locals as well as travelers.”The Hatchers do plan to host a grand opening event and hope to hold one in the spring of 2026, depending on how their schedule and business growth align. They also have ideas for future expansions but say they are letting God guide their steps. “We do have some ideas in the works,” Dawn shared, “but we will see if that is what God intends for us.”
More than anything, the Hatchers want Springhill Harvest to be a place where customers feel at home. “We want everyone to know that when you stop by, you leave as a friend,” Dawn said. “We want anyone that enters to feel welcome and important.”
The Hatchers say their family has played a major role in supporting the new venture. Their daughter, Breanna, is a licensed physical therapy assistant at Southeast Health and recently married. Their son, Brock, is attending college in Tifton, Georgia, working toward his crop production degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
As Springhill Harvest moves forward, the Hatchers hope to continue serving the community with the freshest products possible and a genuine love for people. “We just want everyone to know that we love being able to be here and provide service to them,” Dawn said.
With its deep agricultural roots and heartfelt mission, Springhill Harvest is poised to become a beloved staple of the Graceville community—where good food, friendly faces, and hometown values come together under one roof.
