The common denominator between Beach Plum Farm and Asbury Park is that there is no off season. Beach Plum Farm stands out in overdeveloped Southern New Jersey. The scenic and idyllic Beach Plum Farm is an authentic working farm, which spans 62 acres of coastal fields and forest, shrouded by cedar and spruce trees in West Cape May. It's hard to believe that the forested area around the farm is less than two miles from the beach.
There's no place quite like Beach Plum Farm. (https://www.caperesorts.com/beach-plum-farm). Hats off to Curtis Bashaw who bought the land in 2007 and more than 100 types of vegetables, fruits and herbs are grown there in the fields and greenhouses.
Chickens roam the land and guests can feed these birds and collect eggs. Pigs can be found wandering the farm and beehives are part of the farm's ecosystem.
“Beach Plum Farm is a one of a kind at the Jersey Shore, rooted in agriculture and our surrounding landscape,” Beach Plum Farm Director of Agriculture Christina Albert said. “Whether through farm stays, seasonal dining, or educational and hands-on programming, guests can engage with the environment in meaningful ways. What makes it all work is the care for the land, the dedication of our team, and a collective belief in doing things with intention and purpose.”
Beach Plum is a great place to get away and relax.
Not only is it a soothing oasis , it's a terrific destination for those who enjoy the culinary arts in a laidback setting.
There is a harvest menu for each season. During a recent dinner, the evening started with a Farmhouse salad with watermelon vinaigrette. That was followed by orchard wood-grilled eggplant with romesco, burrata, pistachio and basil oil. Grilled chicken kebabs with cucumber, yogurt and fine herbs followed. Those are wonderful preludes to the main course, a delicious Roasted Heritage Pork with garden herb chimichurri, black lentils and smoked bacon.
The featured attraction is complemented by grilled broccolini and garlic confit and creme chantilly & Blackberries.
It's served family style inside a barn. The locale during the summer is under the stars.
But there is no need to wait for the summer for the Beach Plum experience. If anyone is looking for a spring experience, Beach Plum Farm offers "Rooted: Gardening." Work and learn alongside the aforementioned Albert about how to plant a garden through different seasons, seeds and soils.
While in Cape May, take some time to go birding to experience waterfowl, sea ducks and raptors. Cape May Point State park is a terrific destination for birding. The trail system allows guests to walk through a pretty mosaic of woodland, ponds, marsh and beach. The birding in Cape May attracts folks from around the world.
The Sandpiper (https://www.caperesorts.com/sandpiper) is a terrific place to stay if you would like to relax in a one or two bedroom condo, be close to the beach and check out the birds. The Sandpiper offers special birding packages, which include binoculars for guests.
Beach Plum Farm is a one of a kind at the Jersey Shore, rooted in agriculture and our surrounding landscape.