IT'S that time of year again - school, sports programs and music lessons are wrapping up for the year and we are heading into summer break. In my household, we have been out of school for one week now. To be honest I always have mixed emotions about these transition times.
On the one hand, I am so looking forward to spending more time with my kids, having less pressure to be places at certain times and enjoying a “slacker pace” (or maybe more accurately, a “different pace”). But on the other hand, the change in routine can be a little jolting for all of us! The kids are used to having their days mapped out in the classroom setting and can sometimes feel a little lost.
I am used to having a good six hours of only one child at home when I can get some stuff done. And we are all used to the rhythm that comes with having a full schedule. To alleviate chaos we are going to focus on spending a lot of time outdoors! We are also going to implement a summer chore-chart with daily responsibilities for everyone. Hopefully this will add a semblance of rhythm to our days.
In much the same way, we are in a transition period at the farm. In the fields, the crews are coming off the break-neck pace of spring prep and planting. June and July are spent thinning the tree fruits and battling weeds, which can start to feel never-ending and monotonous despite being incredibly important. But this monotony comes with some relief as well, as everyone can take a break and shift into “auto-pilot” for a while before the urgency of harvest begins.
On the opposite end, the retail space is ramping up for summer traffic! The quiet May-days are over and we are gearing up for many of you to come and enjoy our farm throughout the summer months. In light of this transition there are a few changes to draw your attention to. We are now open seven days a week! This will continue for the remainder of the season (until October 31st), so choose any day to come on down.
The Produce Area - "The Davison Fruit Company" is now open preparing for arrival of more and more produce in the coming weeks. Our tractor tours will be running everyday as well, starting on June 28th. These are such a fun way to see the farm in greater detail.
We hope to see you this summer as you navigate whatever this transition time brings to you and your family.
Happy Summer,
Rachel, for the Family
Orchard Tour
Runs Daily
Starting on
June 28th
Come and celebrate with us!
Family Photos Monday July 1st from 12 to 3 P.M.
No registration required; first come, first serve.
All photos will be posted on our Facebook page for you to download from there.
No-bake Cheesecake
The perfect summer dessert that everyone will love - perfect for an appetizer party or a special dinner, easy and no baking required!
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