"BAYFIELD BLUES" IN A STORE NEAR YOU?
"Bayfield Blues" fresh blueberries are on the counters at the Willy Street Coops in Madison, WI and the Linden Hills Coop in Minneapolis. The Seward Coop in Minneapolis and the River Market Community Coop in Stillwater, MN are stocking our 10# bulk boxes of fresh blueberries. In our own backyard, IGA in Washburn, WI stocks "Bayfield Blues" in their produce section. We love it when you can visit the farm--but when you can't, you just might find us in the neighborhood.
"Bayfield Blues" fresh blueberries are on the counters at the Willy Street Coops in Madison, WI and the Linden Hills Coop in Minneapolis. The Seward Coop in Minneapolis and the River Market Community Coop in Stillwater, MN are stocking our 10# bulk boxes of fresh blueberries. In our own backyard, IGA in Washburn, WI stocks "Bayfield Blues" in their produce section. We love it when you can visit the farm--but when you can't, you just might find us in the neighborhood.
MAPLE SYRUP SEASON: A SURE SIGN OF SPRING!
Following the coldest winter at Bayfield in more than 25 years, the snow is finally beginning to thaw. As the sun moves higher in the sky each day, the sweet sap of our maple trees begins to rise, and the first harvest of a new farming season at HIGHLAND VALLEY FARM is upon us. The production of Maple Syrup is a "rite of spring" for our family and our syrup partners. A reunion of friends, coffee and pancakes in the camp kitchen, the hard but rewarding work of gathering sap on snow shoes, the smells of wood smoke and boiling syrup, and long days tending the evaporator --while soaking up the first warm rays of Spring!
Maple syrup, in a variety of jar sizes under our attractive new label, is now available for purchase at the farm. As our sales room is not staffed at this time of year, call ahead to be sure a family member will be available to greet you.
Following the coldest winter at Bayfield in more than 25 years, the snow is finally beginning to thaw. As the sun moves higher in the sky each day, the sweet sap of our maple trees begins to rise, and the first harvest of a new farming season at HIGHLAND VALLEY FARM is upon us. The production of Maple Syrup is a "rite of spring" for our family and our syrup partners. A reunion of friends, coffee and pancakes in the camp kitchen, the hard but rewarding work of gathering sap on snow shoes, the smells of wood smoke and boiling syrup, and long days tending the evaporator --while soaking up the first warm rays of Spring!
Maple syrup, in a variety of jar sizes under our attractive new label, is now available for purchase at the farm. As our sales room is not staffed at this time of year, call ahead to be sure a family member will be available to greet you.
FROZEN BLUEBERRIES STILL AVAILABLE
If your winter supply of healthy blueberries in your freezer is running low, we offer an economical 10# blueberry bulk-box at $38/box. These are top-grade, #1 berries, frozen loose and flowable for easy use throughout the off-season months. Scoop a cup of frozen berries from the box for your favorite recipe or to eat as a frozen snack, reseal the plastic liner, and return the pack to the freezer for later use. It's that easy! 10# frozen blueberry bulk boxes are available for as long as supplies last. Reserve yours today by calling the farm at 715-779-5446. You may want to pick up several!
If your winter supply of healthy blueberries in your freezer is running low, we offer an economical 10# blueberry bulk-box at $38/box. These are top-grade, #1 berries, frozen loose and flowable for easy use throughout the off-season months. Scoop a cup of frozen berries from the box for your favorite recipe or to eat as a frozen snack, reseal the plastic liner, and return the pack to the freezer for later use. It's that easy! 10# frozen blueberry bulk boxes are available for as long as supplies last. Reserve yours today by calling the farm at 715-779-5446. You may want to pick up several!
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As another bountiful year comes to a close we reflect on the growing season just past and look forward with anticipation to the season to come. As a family we have been richly blessed--and you--our friends, neighbors, and loyal customers are among the greatest of those blessings.
Thank you for your visits to the farm this past year. For us this is such a special place. We enjoy so much being able to share Highland Valley with all of you. We hope that you had a memorable experience, that you felt well served, and that you enjoyed the products of our farm. Our hopes for you and your family are health, peace, and joy during this Christmas season and in the coming year. We look forward to greeting you again in 2014.
The Dale Family: Rick, Janet, Jon, Chris, and Magdalen
As another bountiful year comes to a close we reflect on the growing season just past and look forward with anticipation to the season to come. As a family we have been richly blessed--and you--our friends, neighbors, and loyal customers are among the greatest of those blessings.
Thank you for your visits to the farm this past year. For us this is such a special place. We enjoy so much being able to share Highland Valley with all of you. We hope that you had a memorable experience, that you felt well served, and that you enjoyed the products of our farm. Our hopes for you and your family are health, peace, and joy during this Christmas season and in the coming year. We look forward to greeting you again in 2014.
The Dale Family: Rick, Janet, Jon, Chris, and Magdalen
SUMMER BERRY HARVEST POSITIONS
We are currently hiring people to help us with the berry harvest again this summer. The work is seasonal, four to six days a week, for five to six weeks during late July and through the month of August. Most positions require a balance of picking berries alternating with sorting and packing berries. A couple of "customer service" positions are also available for our retail operations. Pay is above minimum wage. College students with an interest in local and sustainable food production are preferred. Older high school students and others may also apply. Contact MAGDALEN at [email protected] for more information and application.
We are currently hiring people to help us with the berry harvest again this summer. The work is seasonal, four to six days a week, for five to six weeks during late July and through the month of August. Most positions require a balance of picking berries alternating with sorting and packing berries. A couple of "customer service" positions are also available for our retail operations. Pay is above minimum wage. College students with an interest in local and sustainable food production are preferred. Older high school students and others may also apply. Contact MAGDALEN at [email protected] for more information and application.
PICK-YOUR-OWN BERRIES AT HIGHLAND VALLEY FARM
Summer is here and berry picking season is under way. Raspberry picking began on Saturday, July 26 and will continue for about four weeks. Raspberries are limited this year. We advise checking this site for conditions and come early in the day when we open to get on. We plan to be be open for raspberry picking at least three days per week.
Blueberry picking started on Saturday, August 2. Blueberries are plentiful this season--you will not have any trouble getting on when we are open. Our late spring makes for a later start than most of the state, however berry crops favor cooler weather with lots of moisture--that's why important berry production regions are usually near large bodies of water in cooler temperate climates--like Bayfield on Lake Superior. The berries this year are large, sweet, and plentiful!
Not only do berries taste good, they are good for you--packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants. Best of all, Berry picking is healthy fun--a great way to spend a day with friends and family. Our fields are clean, safe, green, and inviting. There will always be ice water, clean toilets, close parking and shaded picnic facilities. Our pleasant, well trained staff provides friendly, helpful customer service. Ready picked blueberries are always available in season at our on-farm store.
OPEN for picking Tues.-Sat. from 8:30am-4:00pm, Sundays from Noon-4:00pm, and closed on Mondays.*
*These hours may vary due to weather and field conditions. Updates are posted to our website and telephone answering service daily.
Summer is here and berry picking season is under way. Raspberry picking began on Saturday, July 26 and will continue for about four weeks. Raspberries are limited this year. We advise checking this site for conditions and come early in the day when we open to get on. We plan to be be open for raspberry picking at least three days per week.
Blueberry picking started on Saturday, August 2. Blueberries are plentiful this season--you will not have any trouble getting on when we are open. Our late spring makes for a later start than most of the state, however berry crops favor cooler weather with lots of moisture--that's why important berry production regions are usually near large bodies of water in cooler temperate climates--like Bayfield on Lake Superior. The berries this year are large, sweet, and plentiful!
Not only do berries taste good, they are good for you--packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants. Best of all, Berry picking is healthy fun--a great way to spend a day with friends and family. Our fields are clean, safe, green, and inviting. There will always be ice water, clean toilets, close parking and shaded picnic facilities. Our pleasant, well trained staff provides friendly, helpful customer service. Ready picked blueberries are always available in season at our on-farm store.
OPEN for picking Tues.-Sat. from 8:30am-4:00pm, Sundays from Noon-4:00pm, and closed on Mondays.*
*These hours may vary due to weather and field conditions. Updates are posted to our website and telephone answering service daily.
- Blueberries usually available through early-September. $2.75/pound for pick-your-own. $3.50/pint or $38/10-pound box for ready-picked.
- Raspberries usually available through late-August. $3.50/pound for pick-your-own.
- Black Currants usually available for a few weeks in August. $3.50/pound for pick-your-own.
- Red/Pink/White Currants usually available for a limited time in August. $3.50/pound for pick-your-own. $3.50/half pint or $6.75/pound for 5 pounds or more ready-picked.
- Please remember to bring cash or your checkbook, as we are unable to accept credit cards.
- Containers provided.
- Supervised children are welcome. Please teach your children to pick into a container and feast on the berries after you've paid for them.
- For sanitation and safety, we prefer that you leave your pets at home. If a pet does accompany you when you visit us, it must be kept in the car while on the field, or attended on a leash outside of our fenced picking area.
- Driving directions: click here
BLUEBERRY WHEAT BEER... NEARLY SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON
Beautifully packaged in specialty 750ml champagne bottles, this beer still tastes as fresh as the first of the season. We're down to the last couple cases so get yours before they're gone. Light and refreshing Highlander Blueberry Wheat Beer is crafted by our friends across the bay at South Shore Brewery in Ashland, WI. Unlike many fruit beers on the market today, this one is NOT sweet! Yet, it's the fruit that gives this drink it's body. That's because a full 2 pounds of Highland Valley Farm blueberries goes into every gallon of this tasty brew. Extra carbonation provides a generous head with a distinct blueberry nose... a beer drinking experience like none other.
Beautifully packaged in specialty 750ml champagne bottles, this beer still tastes as fresh as the first of the season. We're down to the last couple cases so get yours before they're gone. Light and refreshing Highlander Blueberry Wheat Beer is crafted by our friends across the bay at South Shore Brewery in Ashland, WI. Unlike many fruit beers on the market today, this one is NOT sweet! Yet, it's the fruit that gives this drink it's body. That's because a full 2 pounds of Highland Valley Farm blueberries goes into every gallon of this tasty brew. Extra carbonation provides a generous head with a distinct blueberry nose... a beer drinking experience like none other.
