History meets novelty at Selwood Farm. Originally settled in 1834, the Alpine farm is rooted in rich Southern heritage. Today the hunting preserve is a hub for sporting enthusiasts and a popular destination for events.
But the journey hasn’t been without its challenges.
In 1984, when Selwood Farm was licensed as a quail hunting preserve, its connection to its customers was a modest 2-person party line. It was a sign of the times, reflecting the simplicity of rural Alabama living.
From sporting clay, often described as “golf with a shotgun,” to nonprofit fundraisers, events at Selwood Farm have made it a destination for outdoors enthusiasts. But its rural charm came at a cost. Poor-quality internet service limited its potential, restricting the farm to unreliable phone company-supported hot spots and satellite or dish internet.
“There’s just not hardly anything available out here, not much that is really good anyway, and that’s what we needed — a really good internet connection — with what all is taking place here at Selwood Farm now,” longtime owner Dell Hill says.
“Increasingly, business and communication are done via the internet. To provide the best service and value to our customers, it behooves us to have good wireless service.”
For Hill, the breakthrough came with the arrival of Coosa Valley Technologies. Fast fiber internet isn’t just a premium convenience, it’s Selwood Farm’s gateway to today’s technology and the customers who use it — making reservations smoother, enhancing operations and offering guests the modern amenities they expect.
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“Coosa Valley Tech has been a good vendor for us, and we’re glad they’re doing what they’re doing,” Hill says.
“We’re very pleased with the hard-wired, fiber internet connection — the speeds have improved appreciably — and that is what’s here now.”
Embracing advanced fiber internet makes Selwood Farm a more convenient and accessible venue without sacrificing its authentic charm. From clay shooting to three different types of lodging, conference rooms, pavilions and even a boarding kennel for large-breed dogs, the business’s offerings are expansive.
Attractions like helice, a fast-paced simulated live bird game, keep Selwood Farm at the forefront of the sporting experience. And now, those offerings are boosted by Coosa Valley Tech’s fiber network.
“Our guests want access to the internet, to do presentations and conduct business, as an example,” Hills says. “If you want to function in today’s market, you’ve got to have access to high-speed internet, and it needs to handle a lot of volume. Coosa Valley Tech has that.”
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Thousands of guests come to Selwood Farm each year. They come for the thrill of the hunt, the joy of community, and the charm of Southern hospitality. And now, supported by Coosa Valley Tech, Selwood is a place where the past and present meet in perfect harmony.
It’s a story that echoes the timeless values of Alabama’s countryside, embracing progress without forsaking tradition, and looking forward to a future filled with potential.