Aug24
Field trip to Ayrshire Farm
We recently enjoyed a beautiful day at Ayrshire Farm in Loudon County. We love the mission of the farm and went for a visit to see their incredible operation up close. Our fearless tour guide, Susie Hass, treated us to a full farm tour where we got to see everything from the Shire horses in the barn to the Gloucester Old Spot hogs lazily enjoying a nap in the woods.
The Farm is a certified organic farm, specializing in rare and endangered breeds livestock and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Their product can be purchased wholesale as well as found at their store in town, The Home Farm Store and at their local tavern, Hunter’s Head Tavern.
Here are some highlights of our day!
Setting out in our mini-bus with coffee + breakfast snacks
Arriving at the Main House, built in 1912
Visiting the barn and learning about the care and training of the Shire horses
that compete regularly in carriage races
One of the Farm’s several beautifully restored carriages
Meeting the fabulous hogs!
Executive Chef Shannon Shaffer and Sales Executive Rob Mello
Organic Turkeys…..wonder if they know Thanksgiving is only 3 months away?
This says it all….
Fun collection of boots in the chicken house
Gorgeous collection of fresh produce at The Home Store
Kate Kennedy and Nikki Grant enjoying the sunshine
Back in the bus with Nick Watts. Where to next? Boxwood Winery just down the street!!
Look for highlights from our winery tour coming up next….many thanks to our fabulous
photographer for the day – Nikki Grant.
Posted Aug 24, 2011
