Spring is coming

A sure sign the winter is coming to an end - the birth of lambs. So far we have had 2 sets of twins and a single born to our ewes and there are more to come.
All babies are doing fine and holding their own in the flock.

Horse Crazy
It has all started with our son's girlfriends. They themselves would have nothing to do with horses, even been given the chance to have one. Their girlfriends are different. They love them.
So guess who arrived in our barns today-two Arabians. They are a mom/daughter team called at this time Monet and Lily. I have been assured that they are of lovely temperament. My son concurs as he feels he risked his life helping to load them for transport home.
He still has a healthy dose of fear (slowly turning to respect) for the animals.
Oh what they do for love.

Lily and Monet will star in our birthday party program called Crazy for Horses. We are currently developing a comprehensive birthday party program for our Greenbank farm that will allow people to enjoy our farm while celebrating their child's birthday. Be on the look out - more details to follow.

This winter has been a busy one with conferences and workshops attended in the USA and Ontario. I and 3 of my staff just completed one on birthday parties, we're saturated with amazing ideas. It is an exciting time to set forth on a new venture and we're looking forward to presenting it to you.

Yikes! 10 days till Christmas Eve

The season just flies by. I hope all of you are enjoying the coming of Christmas and not too stressed with all the preparations.
Our tree sales have been going well, we still have some beauties - Fraser Fir, Balsam and Scotch Pine.

There is still time to order your turkey. I am very limited on small ones but have some in the 18lb plus range. This can all change because they are still all living and weights are only certain once they are dressed and ready for dinner. Give me a range of 4 lbs in order to have one that will fit your needs.

We're still baking. The Christmas cookie trays are very enticing and yummy. They make great hostess gifts, take them to an office party, or just enjoy at home for dessert. Place your pie orders for the 24th so you won't be dissappointed. We close at 4 pm Christmas eve and reopen the first weekend in May. I try not to overbake because I get to eat whats left.

Our turkey pies are ready and we'll have our chicken pies done by this Friday. They're delicious and make for an easy meal.

This may be the last blog before Christmas. I'm already booking our workshops and conferences we want to attend this winter. I'll try and keep you posted on what will be new for next season.

We wish you all a very merry Christmas with all the joy the season can bring. Stay safe this winter and we'll see you in the spring.

MMMM The tastes and smells of Christmas

Shortbread cookies, mince tarts and pies, the smell of a Christmas tree; oh the traditions of Christmas.

It's one of our favorite times of the year.

Our farm and market is now open daily until Christmas eve day.

We still have apples, carrots, squash and other Ontario produce available, we're baking our pies, and there is a beautiful selection of fresh cut Fraser fir, Balsam and Scotch Pine Christmas trees to choose from - anywhere from 3 ft to approx. 12 ft.

Fresh, Free Range, Grain Fed Turkeys
are available by special order. They'll be ready for pickup December 23rd and 24th. Get your order in early so you won't be disappointed.

Kawartha Dairy eggnog is in. We think it's the best you'll ever taste. Place your orders for eggnog and pies for the 24th as I try to sell out. This way you won't be disappointed.

DECEMBER HOURS

Beginning Dec 6th
Mon to Wed 9:00 till 7:30
Thurs to Sun 9:00 till 6pm

Dec 20th to Dec 23rd 9:00 till 6:00

We are closing for the season Friday Dec 24th at 4:00pm and will reopen the first weekend in May.

Christmas Trees are here

We've got some beautiful trees now and more are coming on Saturday. Frasers, Balsam and Pine so far. The smell is amazing. We'll be starting to look like Christmas soon. Cedar roping will be available as of Friday November 19th.


Our Last batch of Roasting Chickens are in
the market. We'll put them in the freezer as of Saturday the 20th. Supplies are very limited so come ASAP. We're open in November Thursday to Sunday 9 till 5.


Farm'n Fun
The animals are still here welcoming visitors. It is starting to get cool so dress warmly - our playgrounds are open.

Christmas baking
will be available approximately December 1st. We don't like to crowd out the American Thanksgiving. Mince pies, tarts and cookie trays are something sweet to make your holidays a treat.

Order your Christmas Turkey now
Christmas comes fast and it seems to take so long to get everyone organized. Start planning dinner now so you won't be panicking last minute.

Stock up on Squash
Our crop of squash is looking great and we have great prices. Time to stock up. We've still got a nice selection of Ontario produce. Check out our market for end of season specials.

Celebrate the Coming of Christmas with us.

Enjoy the peacefulness of November

Our farm and market is open Thursday to Sunday in November from 9 till 5 (except the 7th when they close the road till 1pm).

We still have a good selection of apples including Spy's for baking and other produce in our market along with apple cider, pies, preserves and more.

Christmas Turkeys
We are now taking orders for fresh, free range, grain fed turkeys for Christmas. You can never be too prepared.

LAST CALL FOR ENCHANTED FOREST
Our wagon rides and Enchanted Forest will be closing down for the season Sunday November 7th. Come out and enjoy a quiet walk in the woods. Our farm animals and play areas will still be here till the end of November and into December, depending on the weather.

KENNEDY ROAD CLOSED SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7TH FROM 8AM TILL 1
Don't be disappointed. Come after 1 pm to visit the farm as the road is closed till then for a fundraising marathon.

Halloween is coming soon!!!

10 days till Halloween!!!! Our Harvest Festival is on for the next two weekends so come and enjoy. Bundle up when they're calling for city temperatures below 15 degrees as we are close to 5 degrees cooler here at the farm.
Pony rides are here October Sundays from 11:00 till 3:00 as long as the weather permits. They will not be here if it is raining.

SPY APPLES ARE HERE!!!
Calling all bakers. We now have spy apples available - by the pound, 1/2 peck 1/2 bushel and bushel. We have them for a limited time only, once our bin of spy apples is gone, it's gone.

Looking forward to the Coming of Christmas
Our farm and market is open until December 24th. Enjoy Christmas baking, fresh cut Christmas trees and fresh Christmas turkeys.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. The weather couldn't have been better.
Time to change our focus to PUMPKINS!

Our harvest festival is now in full swing each weekend in October with a lot of fun activities. We've worked hard this summer to bring in new activities for you to enjoy and they've been well received. Our pedal karts are always in use, Billy Goat Mountain, our new slide has received rave reviews and the wagon train brings lots of smiles to people's faces - it's great for the toddlers.

Check out our website for complete details on our festival.

Honey Crisp apples are on special until October 15th for $1.49lb or as long as supplies last. A good chance to try them - they're very juicy with a sweet hint of watermelon flavour.

We hope to have mutsu apples available this week. They are great for eating and baking.

Don't forget that our farm is open until December 24th. We also have fresh turkeys available for Christmas.

Enjoy the fall, it's been beautiful so far.