18 Jul 2021

College road trip lessons.

Agritourism, Family Business, Seasonal Business
College tours are so similar, some parents play college tour bingo as the tour guide reads from a litany of standard phrases. Hey gang, I guess I expected a little more from universities recruiting kids whose families might pay, through an endowment, scholarships, grants, loans, and hard-earned cash tens of thousands per year, per student. No, I will not be naming any schools because names are not relevant when the oversights were universal. You are welcome to share how your alma mater was better than this, but I doubt your arguments will be based on much more than the amount of…
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16 Jul 2021

Sentry Peaches are ready, come & get’em + Jade Nectarines

Agritourism, Family Business, Maple Lawn Farms, Seasonal Business
Great News: Peaches are HERE! "Sentry" peaches, a delicious, semi-freestone peach on on the trees and ready to pick for the weekend. We also have Jade & Eastern Glo Nectarines and Blueberries - Make an efficient trip and get ALL THREE! Sentry are SEMI-CLING, so they come free from the pit when ripe, but are not technically 'freestone" peaches - but they sure are tasty! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Sunflower Festival: Aug 6-8, 13-15,20-22 Maize Quest: Opening Saturday Sept 4, 2021! Maple Lawn Farms Peach Season…
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06 Jul 2021

Yikes. Sunflower Tickets are about to increase – July 10th

Agritourism, Maize Quest Corn Maze & Fun Park, Seasonal Business
We are planting like crazy with over 50 varieties to create more vistas like these than ever. 2021 Sunflower Ticketing is LIVE! Hello from the farm! Short message today: Sunflower Festival Tickets are about to increase as we get closer and closer to the festival! The response has been fantastic already, and we want you to have a great time on the day and time you want. Timed ticketing is in effect to ensure you have plenty of space for those incredible sunflower-y Instagram pics. Call your friends, call your date, and for heaven sake, call your mom to choose your date and time…
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01 Jul 2021

The farmer & the opera.

Agritourism, Family Business, Seasonal Business
Pies and more are BACK in the bakery. Blueberry Patch Is Open! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Maize Quest: Opening Saturday Sept 4, 2021! The farmer & the opera. Annie pictured here with clarinet and her conductor, from the NYC Metropolitan Opera.After play Hanzel & Gretel, the opera LIVE. Hey gang, Oddly enough, I took a trip to Florida to attend the opera. It might seem a bit out of place for a visit preceded by watering lavender, digging ditches, and driving tractors, but one…
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24 Jun 2021

More than just picking

Agritourism, Family Business, Maple Lawn Farms, Seasonal Business
Blueberry Patch Is Open! Farm & Winery Open Hours Pick-Your-Own: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Farm Market: Mon-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Bakery: Fri-Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Winery: Sat 12PM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM Maize Quest: Opening Saturday Sept 4, 2021! Pick a whole bunch because freezing is EASY! Place the blueberries on a tray, single layer and freeze, THEN after frozen individually, put them in ziploc bags. Ready for a trip to the farm? Hey gang, YES! The farm is OPEN for blueberry picking and we are excited to welcome you back. As I was prepping for the week, I realized how many messages I'd received over the…
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18 Jun 2021

Monday June 21st kicks off Blueberry Picking & Lavender Plants

Agritourism, Family Business, Maple Lawn Farms, Seasonal Business
We have missed you so much! THIS MONDAY the farm, farm market, and blueberry patch open at 8AM for pick-your-own + you may purchase our extra lavender plants - Read more below... 2021 Kicks off with Blueberries & Lavender Plants?! Hello from the farm! Blueberries are here and the crop looks great! Your family NEEDS a trip to the farm because: Fresh outdoor air.Delicious blueberries, and yes, you can sample a few in the patch...Treats, like ice cream (Starting next Friday) & blueberry lemonade slushies (Starting Monday)Order from the bakery with Dee when you arrive, we'll have your items fresh baked when you return…
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11 Jun 2021

What’s new at the 2021 Sunflower Festival at Maple Lawn Farms

Agritourism, Family Business, Maple Lawn Farms, Seasonal Business
We are planting like crazy with over 50 varieties to create more vistas like these than ever. 2021 Sunflower Ticketing is LIVE! Hello from the farm! What a difference a year makes! We are planning to be open for the sunflower festival in 2021 starting Aug 6th and we have LOTS in store for you!See you soon in the fields, So, the plan for YOUR festival experience: NEW 1-acre of recently planted lavender will make a minor appearance as it grows into a July festival of its own in 2022.NEW varieties: Jenny ordered 51 varieties, many are multi-branching meaning you get a dozen…
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08 Jun 2021

NextGen Recruiting Online + Power Curve Pricing

Agritourism, Employee Management, Maize Quest Corn Maze & Fun Park, Seasonal Business
Hiring is tricky business, especially in this economy, so why not make it easier on you and easier for good people to apply? Hey gang, You might be thinking - "I'm in the thick of things and can't possibly soak up another idea!" I totally get it, but if you don't think about these to crucial items, you'll be working harder for less all season long. Plus, this might be my last webinar for awhile - eventually, even Maize Quest has to do some outdoor work to get open :-) You have to work on #1 - recruiting employees, and you have to…
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04 Jun 2021

The 2021 Sunflower Festival Tickets are LIVE as we plant the field with 51 varieties of joy.

Agritourism, Family Business, Maize Quest Corn Maze & Fun Park, Seasonal Business
The Flowers Are Coming Aug 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 ONLY. We are planting like crazy to create more vistas like these than ever. 2021 Sunflower Ticketing is LIVE! Hello from the farm! I know, I know, I say it a LOT, but a HUGE Thank You goes out to our staff working so hard to plant lavender, sunflowers, corn mazes & more! The plan for the 2021 Sunflower Festival is listed below. I hope you'll join us for Sunflowers and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy this beautiful crop in the countryside THIS AUGUST. 2021's ENTIRE FESTIVAL SOLD OUT - Please don't miss the…
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31 May 2021

Strawberries, Dairy, & Blueberries – Gratitude on this day.

Agritourism, Family Business, Seasonal Business
I thought this floral American Flag was cool as we are planting flowers like crazy this week:-) Thoughts from the farm on Memorial Day . Hey Friends, Though I didn't serve in the military, though, like so many of us, have family members who did. Today, as my most significant problems are wrapped up in figuring out when to plant sunflowers, how to prepare for blueberry season, and which opportunities my kids might enjoy as they grow into functioning members of society, I am filled with personal gratitude for all those who served and are currently serving this great country. Politics is not the subject…
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