When visiting Wightman Farms, I was immediately reminded of the way fall felt as a child. There is something about the change in seasons that makes you nostalgic, and both the farm and its accompanying general store seem to capture the feeling of a simpler time. Fresh fruits and vegetables are for sale, spilling from wooden crates, and seasonal flowers bloom in hanging planters and pots. The buildings are a classic farmhouse red, and the signage looks perfectly rustic. Scarecrows abound, and pumpkins are nestled between bales of hay. The entire experience encourages you to reach back through time and to return to the simple things.
This feeling of timelessness could come from the fact that Wightman Farms has been run by family for several generations. Currently run by the head farmer, Adam, the farm has been kept in the family, and helped by close friends.
Wightman Farms was founded in 1922, when Albert Wightman and his wife bought the land that would become the farm seen today. After planting fruit trees and vegetables, Albert sold his harvest in nearby towns.On their website it’s said that even today, customers that have been visiting for years remember how things started out: fruits and veggies sold beneath a mulberry tree.
The farm itself boasts apple picking, hay rides, and a cider mill-- classic fall activities perfect for a day with loved ones this Thanksgiving season. A highlight for kids and families alike might be their apple cider donuts, which are made fresh, with the process visible to the public. Pies of every flavor are for sale as well, along with other breads, cakes, and candies, satisfying even the most particular of sweet tooths.
Wightman’s also offers the chance to make your Thanksgiving shopping a one-stop experience. Not only are there desserts, but there are fresh cuts of meat for sale, as well as holiday staples like potatoes, yams, and green beans. If you’re in the mood for a home-grown holiday, look no further than Wightman’s Farms this fall.
www.wightmanfarms.com