Downeys Farm http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog A Family Farm for Family Fun! Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:37:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Save the date http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=287 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=287#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:37:06 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=287 Continue reading →]]> It is hard to believe that Easter (yes I said Easter!) is just over 1 month away.  My arms would tell you otherwise as I just finished lugging in heaps of candy to help the Easter bunny and his helpers fill baskets for the Easter Egg Scramble.

Despite the snow on the ground, Easter prep is in full swing here at the farm.  A topic of discussion when Easter is so early is the weather.  I know….I’m talking about weather again but I’m a farmer and it is in my genes!  Easterfest has seen snow, sleet, hail, rain, sunshine, -5 degrees to 17 degrees weather.  Whatever Mother Nature throws at us, the Easter Bunny and Downey staff are excited to celebrate with you and your family.

Mark the date on your calendar and plan to come out during the 5 day event:

March 23, 24, 29, 30, 31

]]> http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=287 0 Christmas Countdown http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=283 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=283#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:48:05 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=283 Continue reading →]]> With Christmas around the corner, everyone is checking their lists and checking them twice.  Here at Downey’s, we’ve got a list to help you get started, all that you can check off right here at the farm.

  • Order your fresh free range turkey
  • Choose your fresh picked Christmas Tree
  • Pick up a special ornament for 2012
  • Have Lunch with Santa
  • Order pies and cookies trays
  • Let Downey staff help you create the perfect gift basket
  • Pick up some Cranberry Wine
  • Fill stockings with handmade fudge

We look forward to seeing you at the farm and helping you check off your list!

]]> http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=283 0 Rock ‘N’ Ray Michaels to open Pumpkinfest! http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=274 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=274#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:33:18 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=274 Continue reading →]]> The Downey Family is excited to welome Rock ‘N’ Ray Michaels  from CKOC 1150 oldies to Downey’s Farm on September 29 from 10am-4pm to open Pumpkinfest.  What a fun addition to a fun weekend.  Come meet the Legend himself as he broadcasts LIVE from the farm.

]]> http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=274 0 Delicious Wedding Ideas http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=265 http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=265#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:07:55 +0000 Farmer Downey http://www.downeysfarm.com/blog/?p=265 Continue reading →]]> This morning I put the finishing touches on a bonbonniere for  a wedding next weekend.  The bride and groom ordered fudge favours – pumpkin and caramel apple fudge.  Love those fall flavours!

In just a few short days, it will be my 2nd anniversary.  Having just started making fudge, I decided to include maple fudge as our bonbonnieres for our wedding 2 years ago.  What a mouth watering hit!  There were guests stealing fudge from other tables lol

Having seen the success of these little gifts, we have gotten involved in several other wedding plans as well.  Homemade fudge and candy apples are a hit amoung guests.  Personalizing wine, whether it be bottles for the table or gifts to the guests, it makes a great momento (not to mention pretty neat seeing your name on a bottle!).  Wedding parties are often seen at the farm having their pictures taken in the pumpkin patch, on a wagon, and various places around the farm, and maybe  snacking on pumpkin donuts in the bakery :)

If you are interested in a creative and delicious way to add to your special day, contact us at the farm.  We would be delighted!

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