Henderson Winery Expanding Bed & Breakfast Offerings

Farmer and Frenchman winery plans to add six new guest units in the next 18 months.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:06am

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Farmer and Frenchman, a local winery in Henderson, Kentucky, is moving forward with plans to expand its bed and breakfast operations by adding six new guest units. The owners say the current three-unit bed and breakfast is consistently booked up, prompting the need for more accommodations. After resolving some zoning issues, the winery received approval to move ahead with the expansion project.

Why it matters

The expansion will allow the winery to meet growing demand for its bed and breakfast services and accommodate more visitors to the area. As a local business, the winery's growth also contributes to the broader economic development of Henderson.

The details

The new six-unit expansion will be built side-by-side across from the winery's current three bed and breakfast units. The owners say the new rooms will offer maximum privacy with individual patios. They hope to break ground soon and have the additional rooms available for rent within the next 18 months.

  • The owners originally announced the expansion plans late last year.
  • The expansion project was previously delayed due to zoning issues.
  • On Monday, the Board of Zoning and Adjustments approved the winery's application for the expansion.

The players

Farmer and Frenchman

A local winery in Henderson, Kentucky that is expanding its bed and breakfast operations.

Katy Mussat

Co-owner of Farmer and Frenchman winery.

Hubert Mussat

Co-owner of Farmer and Frenchman winery.

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What they’re saying

“So the ordinance is now that a small farm winery can have up to nine farm stay overnight units.”

— Katy Mussat, Co-owner, Farmer & Frenchman

“Starting to this little tree is going to be the first room. As you see there's this nice slope, so if even the room gonna be next to each other, they're not going to be on the same level. And we are going to show that there is going to be maximum of privacy with a little patio in the front.”

— Hubert Mussat, Co-owner, Farmer & Frenchman

What’s next

The owners say they're hoping to break ground on the expansion project soon and have the six new rooms open for rent within the next 18 months.

The takeaway

The Farmer and Frenchman winery's bed and breakfast expansion demonstrates the growing demand for unique, local accommodations in the Henderson area. As a family-owned business, the winery's continued investment in its operations contributes to the economic vitality of the community.