⛰ Hill-Top Farm

The Hill-Top Farm is a mining-focused farm layout in Stardew Valley. It includes a special quarry-like area where ore and geode nodes spawn daily, making it useful for gathering stone, copper, iron, and even late-game resources. While the map has less tillable land than the Standard Farm, it provides unique access to mining materials without leaving the farm.

📐 Layout

• Farm divided into uneven sections by cliffs and rivers.
• Quarry area spawns ore and geode nodes once the player reaches Mining Level 1.
• Contains a small river and pond for fishing and Crab Pots.
• Tillable land: about 1,648 tiles.

🌟 Features

• Mining area spawns copper, iron, coal nodes, and geodes — later, gold and iridium can appear.
• Natural cliffs and rivers give the farm a rugged aesthetic.
• Provides both farming space and renewable mining resources.
• Small fishing pond offers freshwater catches.

✅ Advantages

• Exclusive quarry area with renewable mining nodes.
• Good balance of farming, mining, and fishing activities.
• Convenient for upgrading tools and crafting equipment without constant trips to the Mines.
• Unique, varied terrain layout.

⚠ Drawbacks

• Less open farmland compared to Standard Farm.
• Uneven terrain makes planning large fields and sprinkler grids difficult.
• Mining area spawns monsters at night, adding some risk.

💡 Strategy

• Use the mining area as a steady source of stone and ores for upgrades and crafting.
• Dedicate farming land to high-value crops to make up for reduced space.
• Prepare for monsters that may spawn at night in the quarry section.
• Combine mining income with artisan goods for a strong balance of resources and profit.