Red Moon Hollow is a family collaboration business and farm made up of Liza Sexson (garden manager, herbalist and general craft authority), and Andy Sexson (woodworking artisan & infrastructure manager). We live, work and create in the small town of Anderson just outside Indianapolis, IN.
Her Story: I started my first garden on my parents’ property in 2008. My mom said I was hooked as I soon I heard the first ping of the lid on a can of green beans. We grew tomatoes, peppers, green beans, potatoes and onions. Each year we got a littler bigger and more ambitious. We purchased our current property in 2019 and have reworked the land to include a 1/3 acre garden, hoophouse & greenhouse, space for chickens and have begun to reestablish native trees and plants. In 2024, I completed my coursework through the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine and have begun to add herbal allies and remedies to our offerings.
I come from a long line of women quilters and seamstresses, so naturally I grew up crafty. When I was young my mother started a small business making critters and pillows out of worn-out quilts. I started coming up with ideas for a business of my own and she let me sell my crocheted jewelry and rag balls alongside her creations. I've been crafting ever since. I tend to steer towards fabric crafts because the color choices and quality available now is amazing. I love to combine vintage fabrics with modern ones to create simple, beautiful pieces. I do step away from fabric at times and work with other mediums such as paper, wood and paint because what's life without a little variety.
His Story: I had never done any woodworking until Liza showed me a picture of some bookshelves and asked if I could make something similar. Twenty-five years later, I have made many of the pieces in our home, completely remodeled our small farm house and have even sold some smaller items to friends and family. One of things that draws me to woodworking is using hand tools. I have spent a lot of time putting together a collection of antique tools and given them a second chance to perform. Many of the hand planes I use were manufactured before WWI and are higher quality than most of the ones currently available. The objects I make are meant to be practical & functional and many of them will develop a patina through use that will bring a smile to your face and memories to reminisce about.
We truly are a family business. Our home is where our life happens. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us better.
-The Sexsons
