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Horse Drawn Wagon Rides and Farm Tour

written by

Sue King

posted on

August 9, 2019


HEY FRIENDS! ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY READY FOR AN ADVENTURE? COME ON OUT TO THE FARM TO HELP US CELEBRATE THE “GRAND OPENING” OF OUR HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES AND FARM TOURS.

As a host farm for Alberta Open Farm Days and Local Food Week we will be showcasing the opening of our newest farm experience on August 17th and 18th.  

 You already know us for our delicious grass-fed beef and lamb, forest raised pork, eggs from our pastured hens and free-range ducks, traditional sauerkraut and kombucha.  

We are excited to announce that we are now offering Horse Drawn Wagon Rides and Farm Tours. These tours give you opportunity to connect with your local food source. You will learn first-hand how the animals are raised and how they have worked together with us to create a regenerative, eco-friendly, family-friendly farm. Each tour is approximately 45 minutes long. This is the only weekend that the wagon rides will be free.  

When we return to the main farmyard you are invited to try a free sample of our on-farm produced traditionally fermented sauerkraut and our refreshing kombucha.  

Our in-the-making farm store will also be open where you will be able to purchase some freshly made sweet treats, kombucha and ice cream to enjoy as you relax around the firepit enjoying the tranquility of the farm and visiting with like minded folks. You can even bring your own hotdogs and marshmallows if you want to make an afternoon or evening of it. 

Don’t forget your cooler so you can stock up on our delicious grass-fed beef and lamb.  

HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDE SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 17th: 5:30, 6:30 and 8:00 pm 

Sunday, August 18th: 3:00, 4:30 and 6 pm 

For detailed directions give us a call at (780) 524-6501 or visit us at www.albertafarmdays.ca/farm/harmonys-way-family-farm/ 

 

REMEMBER THAT THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.  

Here are a few things you might want to bring with you:  

A good sun hat, sunscreen, rain gear, appropriate farm footwear (Flip flops are not recommended. Remember that you will be on a farm and that animals leave us gifts to increase the fertility of our land. These gifts are not all that pleasant to have squishing through your toes.), water bottle, and a friend. 

You are welcome to bring your pets, but they absolutely must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.  


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