Springvale Farm Walk
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OPEN FARM DAY
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The Bangor Daily News Special Section
Spinning and weaving demos. Farm store will be open. Yarns from our own alpacas spun at Maine fiber mills, and finished products such as socks, scarves, hat, gloves and mittens available for purchase. Refreshments available.
Prospect Hill Winery Richard & Anita Carle 318 Orrills Hill Rd., Lebanon Vineyard/Winery
OFD: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will lead vineyard tours and host wine tasting. Visitors can learn about growing cold hardy grapes and wine making from harvest to bottle, including equipment display.
Rivard Farm Jerry & Theresa Rivard 110 Blanchard Road, Springvale *Participating in the Springvale Farm Walk* PYO Blueberries and Raspberries, Highbush and Fresh Vegetables
OFD: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.-daily Family friendly PYO blueberries and raspberries; farm stand with fresh vegetables will be available for purchase. Berry juice and homemade treats.
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July 2015
Sea Hill Farm Alpacas Paula & Wendy Ickeringill/Turner 621 Haley Rd., Kittery Point Full-time farm selling champion and Bolivian huacaya alpacas in all colors for breeding/fiber companions, plus fiber products. See alpacas, mini-donkeys, Shetland sheep and ducks. Watch demos. Learn about alpacas and their luxurious fiber in our new barn, rain or shine. Shop the area’s largest selection of alpaca socks/ accessories, farm-grown fleece, roving, yarn and hand knit items.
The Noon Family Sheep Farm Jean Noon 78 Sunsets Road, Springvale *Participating in the Springvale Farm Walk*
Springvale Farm Walk 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sunday July 26, 2015 Join the Springvale Farm Walk and experience a microcosm of Maine agriculture. The self-guided walk features a concentration of farms found nowhere else in Maine. Farmers raise sheep, beef cattle, Christmas trees, mushrooms, vegetables, berries, apples and
Sheep Farm and Vegetables
hops. They also train racehorses, bottle hard cider
We are part of the Springvale Farm Walk to promote agriculture, recreation and local food.
long and leads walkers through farm fields, pastures,
and make maple syrup. The trail is about four miles orchards and woods. The path is well-marked and generally follows gentle terrain. There are a few rough spots, but certainly walkable by children. Shorter options are also available. Each farm along the way serves a complimentary refreshing drink. A few of the farms also sell produce and prepared food. Each farmer will stamp the back of your map. If you collect stamps from all farms, you’re entitled to a discount at any of the participating farms for the next year. This event is held rain or shine. Parking and a shuttle service is available, for more information visit www.sanfordtrails.org
OPEN FARM DAY
•
The Bangor Daily News Special Section
Spinning and weaving demos. Farm store will be open. Yarns from our own alpacas spun at Maine fiber mills, and finished products such as socks, scarves, hat, gloves and mittens available for purchase. Refreshments available.
Prospect Hill Winery Richard & Anita Carle 318 Orrills Hill Rd., Lebanon Vineyard/Winery
OFD: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will lead vineyard tours and host wine tasting. Visitors can learn about growing cold hardy grapes and wine making from harvest to bottle, including equipment display.
Rivard Farm Jerry & Theresa Rivard 110 Blanchard Road, Springvale *Participating in the Springvale Farm Walk* PYO Blueberries and Raspberries, Highbush and Fresh Vegetables
OFD: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.-daily Family friendly PYO blueberries and raspberries; farm stand with fresh vegetables will be available for purchase. Berry juice and homemade treats.
•
July 2015
Sea Hill Farm Alpacas Paula & Wendy Ickeringill/Turner 621 Haley Rd., Kittery Point Full-time farm selling champion and Bolivian huacaya alpacas in all colors for breeding/fiber companions, plus fiber products. See alpacas, mini-donkeys, Shetland sheep and ducks. Watch demos. Learn about alpacas and their luxurious fiber in our new barn, rain or shine. Shop the area’s largest selection of alpaca socks/ accessories, farm-grown fleece, roving, yarn and hand knit items.
The Noon Family Sheep Farm Jean Noon 78 Sunsets Road, Springvale *Participating in the Springvale Farm Walk*
Springvale Farm Walk 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sunday July 26, 2015 Join the Springvale Farm Walk and experience a microcosm of Maine agriculture. The self-guided walk features a concentration of farms found nowhere else in Maine. Farmers raise sheep, beef cattle, Christmas trees, mushrooms, vegetables, berries, apples and
Sheep Farm and Vegetables
hops. They also train racehorses, bottle hard cider
We are part of the Springvale Farm Walk to promote agriculture, recreation and local food.
long and leads walkers through farm fields, pastures,
and make maple syrup. The trail is about four miles orchards and woods. The path is well-marked and generally follows gentle terrain. There are a few rough spots, but certainly walkable by children. Shorter options are also available. Each farm along the way serves a complimentary refreshing drink. A few of the farms also sell produce and prepared food. Each farmer will stamp the back of your map. If you collect stamps from all farms, you’re entitled to a discount at any of the participating farms for the next year. This event is held rain or shine. Parking and a shuttle service is available, for more information visit www.sanfordtrails.org
