"Is it Saturday?!" My kids jump into bed, excited as can be at the possibility of driving down the road and picking up some freshly baked English muffins for breakfast.
"It's Saturday," I laugh, snuggling them closer. "But it's only seven in the morning. We still have to wait a couple hours." They groan because, of course, waiting is the hardest part, and it's even harder when you're waiting on something so delicious. These "bread shed" mornings are truly special. I don't have to bake. I can trust the ingredients coming out of local kitchens. And I get to support my neighbors. There's so many farmstands around the valley and the people working them are committed to feeding and providing for their community. As a tribute to their hard work, I'd like to highlight a couple of these pop-ups in my area. As always, check Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date operating hours and locations.
Smith Camp Specialties
Located at Johns Lakeshore Drive
Open every day from dawn to dusk
Baked goods, pickled veggies, granola, and simmer pots
Wildflour + Feathers Farmstand
Located at 1353 Hard Rock Road, Somers
Open Saturdays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sourdough, farm fresh eggs, and lavender goods
Wild Tails Sourdough
Located on the corner of 6th Street East and 2nd Avenue East in Kalispell
Open and restocked on Thursdays
Classic loaves, herb loaves, and browned butter chocolate chip cookies
The Red Shed
Located at 785 Somers Road, Somers
Open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily
Fresh produce, flower bouquets, jams, and occasionally pie!
Stoner Creek Apothecary
Located at 1260 Blacktail Road, Lakeside
Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sourdough baked goods, raw milk, raw honey, eggs, tea, candles, fresh flowers
Hillside Farmstand
Located at 383 Ranch Road, Bigfork
Open 24/7
Antiques, home decor, baked goods, granola, handmade textiles and candles, books, flowers, and wood