May 17, 2012

Renninger’s Farm

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Located just off of the main drag in Royersford, Montgomery County, Renninger’s Farm is a family owned and operated farm that sells mostly their own homegrown produce. The store is located right beside the house — a small shelter chock full of fresh, locally grown produce, flowers and seasonal decor.  They sell also eggs from [...]

Prout’s Jollyview Farm

I found out about Prout’s Jollyview Farm in Oley, Berks County, from a friend who lives up that way.  When I heard about their strawberry festival, I decided to drive up.  This farm is waaaaaay off the beaten path.  The drive is gorgeous, just farm after farm.  Unfortunately I got there just as they were [...]

Highland Orchards

It’s been years since I’ve been to Highland Orchards in West Chester, Chester County, but I remember fondly their apple cider donuts.  They’ve continued to grow over the years (the orchard, not the donuts) and today they have a large farm store as well as a farm and an orchard. From their site: With over [...]

Linvilla Orchards

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For years our family has visited Linvilla Orchards in Media, Delaware County, in the fall for their apple picking and cider donuts.  This is a spacious property with lots to see and do.  You can definitely bring the family along and plan to spend a few hours.  Depending on the time of year, they have [...]

Milky Way Farm and Chester Springs Creamery

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I’d heard good things about Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs, so one day we stopped in to the Chester Springs Creamery for their moolicious ice cream.  Inside it is spacious and clean and decorated in warm wood tones.  There was a children’s birthday party going on while we were there, and there was plenty [...]

Farmer’s Daughter

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Farmer’s Daughter is located in Spring City, Chester County.  I’ve been frequenting the Farmer’s Daughter for over four years, as it’s right down the road from my home.  I love that I’m supporting a family owned business, and I love even more that much of their produce is homegrown.  It’s not organic, but most of [...]