Meet the Makers: The Women Behind Thistle Farms’ Handcrafted Products

At Thistle Farms, every product tells a story of overcoming, healing, and new beginnings thanks to the meaningful employment it provides. Behind each candle or lotion is a woman who has journeyed t...

Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2026 Wrap Up: The Work Continues Beyond January

Awareness is only the first step. Education and support at every level is how we can make sure no one heals alone.

Guest Blog: Becca's Reflection for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

There is love as we learn we both come wounded and want to be heard.

You're Invited: Walk With Her - Thistle Farms 2026 Global Conference

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in Nashville, Tennessee, for the Thistle Farms 2026 Global Conference — a time to gather, learn, and celebrate the growing movement for women’s freedom arou...

Rest Essential Oil: A Ritual for Slowing Down

In a world that rarely pauses, rest can feel like a luxury. At Thistle Farms, we believe it’s something far more essential. Rest is the foundation of healing, reflection, and renewal. And it’s at t...

Facebook Security Alert Updates

Thistle Farms, The Cafe & Shop at Thistle Farms, and Becca Stevens Facebook Pages Compromised

Op-Ed: A Community Call to End Human Trafficking

Thistle Farms CEO Tasha Kennard shares in this opinion piece that our message this month is simple and unwavering: No one heals alone.

Guest Blog: How We Overcome the Rap Sheet

Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to healing can be a piece of paper.

Reach Back, Give Back to Women Survivors this GivingTuesday

At Thistle Farms, we see the start of the holiday season as an invitation to shift the focus from the rush of consumption to the rhythms of community: how we gather, how we give thanks, and how we ...

Thistle Farms' #GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit

This GivingTuesday, join us by reaching back and giving back to women survivors of trafficking, exploitation, and addiction. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, we invite you to help us reach our goal of...

Meet the Makers: Kazi

Every ornament in our Holiday Shared Trade Collection begins with a story, and this one starts with Kazi. Adventure-seeking and justice-driven, Kazi empowers economically marginalized communities t...

Thistle Farms Expands Leadership Team with New Board Officers and Finance Lead

Strategic appointments strengthen mission-driven growth and deepen support for women survivors.

A Story in Every Cup

At Thistle Farms, radical hospitality is how healing begins. As one of our core values, it's a daily practice we hold close to our hearts. Radical hospitality means that every story has a place at ...

Meet the Makers: Himalayan Naari

High in the Indian Himalayas, a collective of women is keeping centuries-old knitting and weaving traditions alive while creating a stronger future for their families. This is Himalayan Naari, a wo...

Meet the Makers: Sustainable Threads

Rooted in India, Sustainable Threads partners with disadvantaged artisans including survivors of domestic violence, individuals living with physical disabilities, and socially marginalized tribal c...

An Afternoon of Hope, Grit, and Grace: Book Signing with Joy Reyes of New Hope Girls

Joy Reyes, the founder of New Hope Girls, is celebrating the release of her memoir, I am Joy, A Journey of Hope, Grit, Grace in Nashville with Thistle Farms.

The Remnant Project: Sewing Stories of Survival and Hope

The Remnant Project invites us to wrap ourselves in stories of healing to draw the courage we need to help change the story for the next generation.

Meet the Makers: Vi Bella

Vi Bella means “beautiful life,” and that’s exactly what this artisan collective is creating in Haiti. More than 60 artisans are a part of the community, finding stability, skills, and confidence t...

Meet the Makers: New Hope Girls

It started in a home in the Dominican Republic donated by a woman with six months of her savings. It has now grown into a sanctuary that heals and employs women survivors of exploitation. New Hope ...

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