Monday, June 23, 2014

Get Up & Go! Time To Pick The Sweet Strawberries


Corcoran Management is pleased to introduce a new blog feature called Get Up & Go! Every Thursday, our team will provide you with an insider’s guide to a local destination or event that’s an hour or less drive from your apartment home. We’ll share everything from a great place to have fun with the family to the best beaches to one-of-a-kind ‘secrets’ that make living in Massachusetts so much fun!
As always, please share your feedback with us on Facebook and Twitter, or by emailing the property management office!

When the sun is shining in late June and you’re looking for a fun experience without spending a fortune, Massachusetts offers a unique seasonal pastime – pick your own strawberries. Not only is this a great way to get out and enjoy the great weather without a long drive but, if you have $3 in your pocket, you’re all set for an inexpensive day – and fresh fruit that will turn your kitchen into a pantry of goodness!

While there are several pick-your-own farms on the North Shore, it’s hard to beat a 20-minute drive to Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon, where strawberry fields are forever, or at least through early July. And for $3 a pint, it’s easy to bring home enough strawberries to fill 10 shortcakes!

Brothers Jim and Bob Ward opened the farm in 1982 and, using their mother’s tried and true family recipes for cookies, muffins, breads, and pies, have developed a reputation as one of the freshest local purveyors of farm fare anywhere in New England. Ward’s Farm, which sells all of its products and goods on the premises, is known for a range of freshly picked fruits and vegetables, including peaches and melons, collard greens and rainbow chard and seasonal treats. Guests flock to Ward’s for some of the best pick-your-own around, including blueberries and pumpkins.



Ward’s blends the traditional with the modern, with the farm store offering gourmet sandwiches and delicious treats at its smoothie bar. Favorites include a balsamic roasted portabella mushroom panini and the Bananarama smoothie, made with bananas, coffee, coffee beans, and chocolate soft serve ice cream. 



Families will love some of the other activities as well, including the $2 dollar hayride and the petting zoo, filled with goats, chickens, cows, and rabbits. There’s even a miniature horse for kids to ride!


Ward’s Berry Farm is open every day at 9 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. on weekdays and 6 p.m. on weekends. Click here for directions.

No comments:

Post a Comment