Cultivating Community in Bastrop: Sonya Cote Grows Storehouse & Eden East Farm

In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with chef and farmer Sonya Cote, owner of Storehouse and Eden East Farm. Sonya shares how moving from East Austin during the pandemic led her to Bastrop, where she built a true farm-to-table experience connecting land, food, and community. From hauling truckloads of topsoil to collaborating with world-class chefs, she talks about her art-inspired approach to cooking, the playful ghost stories tied to Storehouse’s historic building, and the joy of creating seasonal menus that celebrate Bastrop’s abundance.

Location: Bastrop TX
Guest: Sonya Cote
Topics: Farm-to-table dining, building Storehouse & Eden East Farm, creativity in food and art, community connection, and finding sanctuary in Bastrop
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