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Find a sense of space at The Benson Place plus sustainably grown, low bush Wild Blueberries and other farm products. 182 Flagg Hill Road in Heath MA |
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Hello! This year’s crop is smaller than average, but we will still be open for you to pre-order and pick your own sustainably grown low bush blueberries. We look forward to seeing you!! Please consider tightening the belt a little on the quantity of fruit you purchase so that as many folks as possible can get some berries. We plan to start with PYO on Saturday, July 24 and to fill pre-orders starting on Monday, July 26. See Products and PYO for more info.
Our Ninth Annual Wild Blueberry Jubilee on Saturday, August 7 from 2-8PM. Expect good music, food, art activities for kids, and companionship. We hope to have PYO (in small quantities) available throughout that day. At 3PM the folks from Stockbridge Herb Farm will present a Cooking Demonstration. Learn how to make Lavendar-Blueberry Soup, Salsa, and Puffs. At 4PM Janet Gerry will offer a guided tour of the site of artist Robert Strong Woodward's Pasture House, from which he painted beautiful landscapes. Throughout the afternoon Janet will sign copies of her book "Artist Against All Odds", an inspiring story of Woodward’s life. For more info on Woodward events during this 125th anniversary of his birth, and to enjoy great art, visit www.robertstrongwoodward.com. Throughout the harvest and into August, you can see historical posters of Woodward’s days in Heath and purchase Woodward plus unique blueberry related products.
We have worked this year with Franklin Land Trust (FLT) and the Commonwealth of MA to place an Agriculture Preservation Restriction and trail easement on this property. These covenants will allow for farming and passive recreation to be ensured here for years to come. THANKS to all who have already supported our efforts on behalf of the farm’s future! Some additional financial support is needed to support FLT and volunteer efforts. You can check with us when you come for fruit or send tax deductible gifts referencing "The Benson Place" to the Franklin Land Trust, Box 450, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. And please consider buying a raffle ticket for a "Forever Farmland" fly fishing rod made by loyal farm customer Dave Turner.
 Beech Tree by Robert Strong Woodward |
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