Double L Market is a year-round indoor farm stand offering a selection of local organic produce, humanely raised beef and chicken, fish seafood, locally-sourced, organic produce and more. Double L Market also offers gift baskets and performs professional catering services for parties and other special events.
Located near the highway, train station, small homes and apartments, The All-American Valley General Store offers local and organic produce, such as butter, cheese, honey and eggs, as well as farm-fresh breads, pies and pastries that are exclusively available on the weekends. In addition, the store is fitted with a cafe open on the weekends that features salads, soups, coffees, teas and other beverages and foods. The All-American Valley General Store is owned by Kimberly Dulka, who has lived in Seymour for four generations. Her wish is for the store to be a focal point for the community, a place for live music, knitting and gardening lessons, among other activities.
The Farm Institute, located in Katama, is a teaching farm specializing in educating children and adults about the principles of farming. The farm operates a summer camp for children, after-school programs and work/teaching days, and also hosts occasional lectures and classes that cover all aspects of farming, from livestock maintenance to harvesting procedures. The farm also operates seasonal CSA programs through which patrons can purchase meat. It has its own grass-fed lamb and beef as well as pasturized pork and chicken available for puchase year round at the farm.
The Rowayton Community Center is used by several different civic groups and other organizations. It has rooms available for rent; open fields where events often take place; and a seasonal farmers market, which sells vegetables, plants and baked goods. The Rowayton Public Library is also here. It has 25,000 books and 70 periodicals. Special events and activities for children and adults are hosted occasionally.
Whittle's Willow Spring Farm is a staple of the Mystic community. It is open seasonally. During the summer the small market is packed with people buying fresh fruits and vegetables. In the fall the farm is just as packed with people picking up pumpkins and families picking apples. It can be hard to find a parking space in the small parking lot near the market on Noank Ledyard Road.
The Waltham Fields Community Farm is located at the University of Mass Field Station on Beaver Street near the intersection of Waverely Oaks Road. It began operations in 1995. It is a nonprofit organization that help educate the public on the benefits of community farming and buying of locally grown foods.
The farm efforts benefit a variety of organizations, including local hunger relief and food access programs. It also participates in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This programs allows local residents to buy "shares" of upcoming harvests in advance at discounted prices. Please visit the Web site for more information.
The Waltham Fields Community Farm is supported by many local businesses and organization. It encourages community involvement through volunteer service on either a group or individual basis.
Thomas Sherwood first farmed this pretty property in 1713. In 2010, 17 uninterrupted generations later, Thomas Sherwood still farms one of the oldest farms in the country continuously farmed by the same family. The Sherwood family grows over 90 vegetables and sells their own produce, plus honey, artisanal flax seed bread, apples, blueberries, strawberries and other fruits from elsewhere in the state year-round. Cage-free chickens produce eggs for sale. You can watch the bees make honey in an observational display case inside the recycled barn. The working farm is open for tours and special events are scheduled throughout the year.
You gotta go to Gotta's Farm! It has apples, pumpkins, strawberries, flowers, farm made salad dressings (Vidalia Onion with Dijon honey, Balsamic Vinegar etc), jellies, jams, farm made granola, pickled beets, dilled garlic and Christmas trees! Each season brings something new.
It has a bakery making fresh breads (banana nut, pumpkin, peach melba, orange cranberry nut and more) and assorted pies like apple, dutch apple, pecan, peach, pumpkin, chocolate cream, preachberry, strawberry rhubard, apple carmel nut, lemon meringue and much more. Full size pie too much for you? Try a mini pie!
Gotta's Farm has a pick-your-own apple orchard in the fall, and a pick-your-own strawberry field in the spring. This farm also produces its own fresh farm honey.
This produce farm is the last such farm you'll see before hitting the big city. It's a family operation that will close down after Christmas until spring. When it's open, you'll find the fresh product direct from South Jersey farms and orchards. It's a great place to get a taste of country and fresh food.
A 85 unit migrant center that is open seasonally from April-October for 6 months. Houses around 340 migrants every season who work in the farms and fields. Requirements must be met for families to live at the camp. This is a housing opportunity for seasonal migrant workers who live more then 50 miles away. Units have 2-4 bedrooms to house families, and farm worker families must provide proof of legal and migrant status and proof of income from agriculture. The same owner owns two other camps in the area.
This beautiful lush farm sits on acres upon acres of land. The friendly, educated staff can answer all your questions about the products offered. At this location you can pick strawberries, apples, blueberries, pumpkins and blackberries. You can pet and feed the farm animals, including miniature donkeys, rabbits, chickens and pigs. This a wonderful place for children and adults alike, and its family environment is sure to please. The farm operates on a cash-only basis.
Grey Barn Farm is an organic farm and food shop. The location is certified organic and has a wide range of options, including beef, pork, milk and eggs. Call for details on pricing or for information on hours.
Herb's Country Store, Owned by Herb Plotnick and run by three generations, has been in operating in Montville for over 40 years.
Eighty-two year old Herb runs the store with a jovial attitude and a warm smile. Serving the community with flavors of the season, this quaint general store is filled with flowers, pumkins, produce, gift items and Herb's brand name jellies and jams.
With a selection of Herb's T-shirts, customers can have a memento of this New England roadside attraction.
In addition to the store, Herb's also has a small diner serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
Pier 13 is an outdoor event space and food/drink area. There is a wide variety of craft food carts and a beer truck on the pier, and live music events are held at irregular intervals. Membership at the Pier 13 Boating Club is available, with access to club mixers, Boating Club kayaks and a complimentary boating lesson.
Established in 2005, Deerfield Farm is a small, 60-acre dairy farm dedicated to environmental sustainability, producing milk that is bottled and made into yogurt, chocolate milk, cream and cheese on-site. The farm's products are available on-site, at local shops and at farmers' markets.
The Bergan family has run this business with great pride for over 33 years. Currently open only during the Christmas season, there are plans to open during the fall for autumn festivities. You'll enjoy the peaceful feeling of Christmas spirit even as you drive through the welcoming gates. The store has every ornament imagineable and there are trains running overhead, which is a treat for everyone. Peaceful Hill sells wreaths, ornaments, garland and more. The real attraction here are the beautiful Christmas trees in abundance to cut down. This is such a family treat, one you will look forward to coming back for year after year.
Every Sunday, the nonprofit Mar Vista Farmers' Market hosts local California farmers while turning the intersection of Venice and Grand View into a block party. A rotating cast of local disc jockeys provides the entertainment as everybody shops, roams and eats. The market also hosts six festivals throughout the year.
In addition to offering a wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce and flowers, Mar Vista Farmers' Market has foods of various local ethnic restaurants available. Vendors also include local artists and craftspeople. Kids can participate in a free crafts workshop. Dog walkers and sitters are available.