Ashford Farmers' Market

Our Farmers


BIRCH HILL FARM Bebbington Road Ashford, CT	For over sixty years, the Piecyk family has been farming at the top of Birch Hill near the corner of Bebbington and Slade Roads in Ashford, Connecticut. At Birch Hill Farm, Peter and Jean have been making syrups for over fifteen years. We started with maple syrup--today, our sugar shack produces over forty gallons each winter. We tap an average of forty trees per year, and have cultivated our forest to favor our beautiful sugar maples. In the last few years, we've branched out. Taking advantage of our fertile raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry crops, we produce a variety of syrups perfect for topping pancakes or waffles--even ice cream! We also make jams and jellies. Our latest hit has been a bumper crop of Triple Crown blackberries. We also grow a variety of sweet corn which we bring to the market "picked fresh". Stop by our stand at the Ashford Farmers' Market for our syrups, jams, jellies, berries, and corn, or contact us at birchhill@sbcglobal.net.

BIRD SONG FARM Abigail Fenn & Bruce Kittredge 5 Old Canterbury Rd. Hampton, CT 06247	Bird Song Farm of Hampton, Connecticut was established in 1998 by Abigail Fenn and Bruce Kittredge. A diverse mix of seasonal vegetables and herbs along with honey and 100% beeswax candles are produced on the farm. We only sell what we grow, fresh, local and natural. Visit our farm stand on Saturday mornings from 9am - noon.

CRANBERRY HILL FARM 158 Nagy Road Ashford, CT 06278	Cranberry Hill Farm is named for the wild cranberry bog that occupies a portion of the farm. Although we do not harvest the cranberries, we encourage their growth to serve as a food source for the ducks that migrate through our area every fall. Our small farm is a diverse grouping of habitats from open hayfield to wooded forest, from riparian to early successional. We are committed to farming in a sustainable manner and feel responsible for stewarding this land for the time we are here. In 2005 we were named a "Heritage Farm" by the (now defunct) New England Heritage Breeds Conservancy due to our interest in raising heritage breeds of livestock and heirloom varieties of vegetables and flowers

ENLIGHTENED HEALERS	Enlightened Healers is a local business that offers services and products for your health and spirits. Gary and Linda Smith have been in business for two years. Gary is a licensed Massage Therapist in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He offers an integration of deep tissue, sports and acupressure massage. Gary focuses on you and your needs, not the clock. He has an office in Willimantic and in his home here in Ashford on Lake Chaffee. At the Ashford Farmers Market he offers chair massage. What a great way to start your Sunday mornings! Linda is certified with the Australian Bush Flower Essence Company both as a practitioner and teacher, a Reiki practitioner/Master level and herbalist. At the Market you will find a wide variety of all natural herbal products. Anything from glycerin soap, moisturizers, salves, tinctures, herbal teas, bug repellent, room fresheners and so much more. Everything can be made to your specifications. There are no dyes or preservatives. And all are reasonably priced. You can contact Gary & Linda at gsmith527@sbcglobal.net and by phone 860-208-3465 (for Gary) or 860-208-6352 (for Linda).

Evamanda 860-487-3553	Local Ashford artist selling hand painted wall and floor murals

FULL MOON FARM Rob Miller 130 Station Rd Hampton, CT 06247	Full Moon Farm has been selling a wide array of certified organic vegetables for many seasons including greens, beets, kohlrabi, garlic, potatoes and summer and winter squashes. Visit their farm stand on Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm.

GARDEN FRESH VEGGIES Scott DaRos & Kim Beyor 79 Secker Rd Willington, CT 860-455-3554	Garden Fresh Veggies offers a variety of local summer vegetables such as radishes, green beans and squashes. This is their fifth year of operation.

HORSE LISTENERS ORCHARD Matt Couzens	The orchard has been operating for 40 years on 153 acres. Matthew Couzens is making some positive changes already including the name, from Crooke Orchards to Horse Listeners Orchard, which is a reminder to his enjoyment of horses. The orchard is widely known for the over 25 varieties of apples, including the Miracle Mac. In addition to apples, there are many varieties of peaches, blueberries, nectarines, pumpkins and asian pears. For more information, visit their website at www.horselistenersorchard.com

La Brioche French Bakery Colette Berube 36 Ward Street Vernon, CT 06066 (860) 896-0750	French Bread with no additives, sugar, milk or fat, or eggs. Made from King Arthur Flour. Also croissant, French rolls, brioche, pies and cakes. Special orders accepted. Bakery open Wed-Sun summer and Tues-Sun during rest of year. In addition to bread, a variety of French pastries sold at market.

OUR COMPANIONS DOMESTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY 860-242-9999	We are an animal welfare group dedicated to ending pet homelessness and euthanasia of healthy animals. We are a non- profit group working to build a sanctuary on 43 acres of land in Ashford where animals will be rescued from high kill shelters, rehabilitated and adopted into loving homes. At present, we offer adoption, training and sterilization services. We will have a table set up every Sunday and would love to have you stop by to visit with an adoptable animal and help yourself to a free cookie for your dog. Our Companions has teamed up with PetSmart Charities and North Veterinary Clinic to offer free spay/neuter and vaccination to all feral and free roaming cats in Ashford. Read more about us at our website www.ourcompanions.org

PFALZGRAF PFARM Carl & Evelyn Pfalzgraf 65 Ashford Center Road Ashford, CT 06278 860-429-0144	Tomatoes and select vegetables grown with natural soil enhancements and organic pesticides. Sold at farmersmarkets.

SUPINA FAMILY FARM STAND 260 Ference Road Exit 72 Rt. 89 Ashford, CT 06278 (860) 324-9587	Nestled in the quiet corner of Connecticut the Supina Family Farm Stand provides the highest quality vegetables to our customers by growing unique fresh vegetables that are healthy and pleasing to the palate. We are and continue to be environmentally responsible. Our small rustic gift barn features local honey, syrup, jams, eggs and hand crafted items. Call ahead for hours. By appointment or chance only

Valley Farms, LLC Chris and Farrah 500 Mansfield Avenue Mansfield,CT 06250	Valley Farms is a locally owned and family operated farm selling quality natural beef containing no growth hormone implants and no antibiotics. Email farrah@valleyfarms.com or call 860-625-8813. Visit the website www.Valleyfarmsllc.com for more info.