Bold’s People To Watch in 2023
Keep an eye on Bromlyn Fitzgerald (left) and Christie Holloway (right) in 2023!
Bromlyn Fitzgerald
Queen Bee
The Bees Knees mobile coffee shop is constantly buzzing around Bellefonte. As the first mobile coffee shop in Central Pennsylvania, Bees Knees has become a local staple thanks to the hard work of Bromlyn Fitzgerald and her team.
However, Bromlyn’s nomination as a “Bellefonter” to watch didn’t just come from Bees Knees’ nice, warm coffee, or yummy baked goods. Bromlyn’s approach to her business, and to her employee’s well-being has earned her a lot of admiration, and a lot of gratitude.
As the leader of a team of five, Bromlyn takes an attitude of kindness and understanding with her hive. She preaches patience– not just patience with others, but patience with oneself. It’s with that approach that Bromlyn is excited to continue building her drone Bee colony in 2023!
Christie Holloway
“Retired” engineer turned first-generation farmer.
Christie, her husband and two littles, are the proud owners and operators of Rooted Farmstead, an overly social flower farm located in Bellefonte, less than 5 minutes from downtown. There, they responsibly grow thousands of blooms each season. Built on the goal to create an approachable agricultural destination including a boutique garden market, fresh cut flowers, pick-your-own experiences and other open air events, truly inspire our local community.
2022 was all about learning and experimentation, both with their land and small business ownership. With that experience, and relationships built with customers, they will be integrating even more into their farm this coming year.
In 2023 they will continue to offer the unique, on-farm experiences including Pick-Your-Own Flowers, Workshops and seasonal vendor markets. This fall, they’re planting over five thousand tulip bulbs for spring 2023 harvest and two hundred peony plants that will bloom in late spring/early summer. New for 2023, they’re excited to begin offering their farm for on-site private events and expanding custom floral design offerings for weddings, corporate events and other special events.
Save the dates:
Spring Market - Saturday May 13, 2023
Summer Market - Saturday July 22, 2023
Fall Market - Saturday September 30, 2023
