tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26337798713054997382024-03-13T17:31:58.780-04:00Potash Creek FarmsDan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-66495609113261196112022-11-15T19:06:00.001-05:002022-11-15T19:17:25.516-05:00<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>We have a new website! Please click on the following link to be redirected: <a href="http://www.potashcreekfarms.ca">www.potashcreekfarms.ca</a></span></span></p><p><br /></p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-42651813903917047192021-12-13T17:42:00.001-05:002021-12-13T17:42:38.432-05:00Open Hours and Tree Availability for Remaining 2021 SeasonWe have decided that we will not open next weekend on Dec. 18 and 19th due to low stock. HOWEVER, we do have a decent amount of pre-cut balsam firs left at heights of 6 to 8 feet and we want to offer them for quick sale. We have placed a rack at the front of our property. Feel free to stop in any day between 9 am and 5 pm to pick out a tree. All remaining trees are $50 each and that includes the HST. We ask that you pay in cash with the correct change. There is a cash box for you to deposit payment or someone might greet you outside. I also have 2 beautiful wreaths left. Please reach out with a message if you are interested in a wreath and we will work out an arrangement for pick up. Thank you all so much for a great year! We are happy we have had trees through the majority of the selling season. We look forward to seeing you all next year and we will have plenty of trees in 2022!Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-70878679002443163812021-12-10T10:52:00.001-05:002021-12-10T10:52:36.826-05:00Pop Up Opening Friday, Dec. 10, 2021!Pop up opening today, Friday Dec. 10 from 12 pm to 4 pm! We heard there will be some unpleasant weather tomorrow so I will open up the farm for those that want to get out and get a great pre-cut Balsam fir tree and beat the weather. Today won't be our regular experience as we won't be starting the fire or serving our regular hot drinks. We are offering this opportunity to pick up a tree and browse our Cozy Shack gift store. We will still be open this Saturday and Sunday during our regular posted hours with all the experience you have come to known us for. We will be open as long as we still have pre-cut trees available and we will make an announcement when our tree stock gets low. Keep an eye on social media for updates as we cannot manage phone calls when we are fully operating. If you missed the other posts, the you-cut area is closed for the season.Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-35645050079567359832021-12-04T20:51:00.000-05:002021-12-04T20:51:51.030-05:00We Still Have Plenty of Great Trees! But the Cut-Your-Own Fields are Closed For This Year.It was bound to happen with so many people excited to cut their own tree down, that we will be closing our cut your own field as of Dec. 5th. However, we are still open and have an excellent selection of fresh balsam fir pre-cuts in the 6 to 8 foot range. We have several large ones in the 12 to 20 foot range as well! Make the trip to Potash Creek Farms and enjoy our special place with complimentary hot chocolate or hot apple cider, great farm products and gifts, as well a great selection of tree stands! Thank you all for a great season so far and we hope to see you soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wQOA0KXMfEg/YawaqP2NVnI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/6z97Cy57Jl4mp6f8U-HwCZHZGICOnjl5QCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/262976475_3038349926382877_7312915093092347086_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wQOA0KXMfEg/YawaqP2NVnI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/6z97Cy57Jl4mp6f8U-HwCZHZGICOnjl5QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/262976475_3038349926382877_7312915093092347086_n.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h54Anh-RwfI/YawaqAfMg8I/AAAAAAAAA-U/gSQdDfmN14oS3Y3EVtgsmWJhyZLZnO5mgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/263031749_3038350193049517_2770162283864284020_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h54Anh-RwfI/YawaqAfMg8I/AAAAAAAAA-U/gSQdDfmN14oS3Y3EVtgsmWJhyZLZnO5mgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/263031749_3038350193049517_2770162283864284020_n.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-mN2MS07Ck/Yawaqgbye0I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/X1BIt3SyAx4GzDqcZrj4CsaNm0oGrhM5QCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/263554853_3038349989716204_5778209482606781794_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n-mN2MS07Ck/Yawaqgbye0I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/X1BIt3SyAx4GzDqcZrj4CsaNm0oGrhM5QCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/263554853_3038349989716204_5778209482606781794_n.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LWEuioAFBYM/Yawaq28EmcI/AAAAAAAAA-c/r86RrTHlHkojIMRDri0osFmvg4mp3xcnACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/263621787_3038349893049547_5771016764557796659_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="947" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LWEuioAFBYM/Yawaq28EmcI/AAAAAAAAA-c/r86RrTHlHkojIMRDri0osFmvg4mp3xcnACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/263621787_3038349893049547_5771016764557796659_n.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQTiOQ1RWoQ/YawaqzxX8uI/AAAAAAAAA-g/Ltd7tpRoHEUlMxxSyHTP6TUqNB8inB7UACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/263842997_3038350133049523_2963160912609118493_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQTiOQ1RWoQ/YawaqzxX8uI/AAAAAAAAA-g/Ltd7tpRoHEUlMxxSyHTP6TUqNB8inB7UACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/263842997_3038350133049523_2963160912609118493_n.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDMkssV6Nio/YawarLEhDJI/AAAAAAAAA-k/0jB169HXWTc1gVCBXXNogJIIJmeBRDIMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/264292856_3038350083049528_1050071744931541767_n.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="947" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDMkssV6Nio/YawarLEhDJI/AAAAAAAAA-k/0jB169HXWTc1gVCBXXNogJIIJmeBRDIMgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/264292856_3038350083049528_1050071744931541767_n.jpg"/></a></div>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-60529899136043507132021-11-20T08:28:00.001-05:002021-11-22T08:20:08.116-05:002021 Christmas Tree Season and COVID-19 Policies<p>The Christmas season is upon us! We are opening in just a
few more weeks and we are excited to host you at our farm! We are looking
forward to seeing many familiar faces as well as new ones! We will be operating
a bit differently this year due to COVID-19, however we are making every effort
for a safe and enjoyable experience for you to get a local fresh Christmas tree
from Potash Creek Farms!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our business hours for 2021 have been updated on all of our
online and social media resources. Please view the “2021 Hours and Prices” tab
for further details.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here is an overview of how we plan to operate:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Visitors will be greeted at our entrance where
they will be given instructions on where to park or directed to the express lane pickup area if you ordered online.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->We will be limiting how many cars can enter the
farm to match our parking capacity. If we reach our limit, we ask that you wait
patiently until an available space opens. For safety
reasons we ask that you avoid parking on the road.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Our cut-your-own fields and pre-cut areas will
be open as long as quantities last.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Our indoor “Cozy Shack” warm up area and gift
store will be open for payment and gift shopping. We will not be offering
seating areas.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->We will still be offering our famous
complimentary hot chocolate and mulled apple cider drinks! We will be serving
these through a “take out” style window for you to enjoy outside or take on the
ride home.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Our outdoor campfire area will be operating as
weather permits. We will have appropriately spaced seating for you to enjoy.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> We have saws available for you to borrow, or you can bring your own. No gas power saws allowed.</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background: red; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%; mso-highlight: red;">COVID-19 Policies</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Please practice and maintain a 2 meter physical
distance in all indoor and outdoor settings. Wear a mask when this distance
cannot be maintained.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Masks are mandatory to enter the Cozy Shack and
make your purchase payment or to gift shop.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Please sanitize when arriving and departing. We
will have a sanitizing station inside the Cozy Shack when entering for shopping
and payment.<o:p></o:p></p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-65373346520667246022021-10-25T20:40:00.002-04:002021-10-25T20:40:52.611-04:002021 Season<p> We will be opening for the 2021 Christmas tree season on November 27th! We will be offering cut your own trees from out fields as well as pre-cut balsam firs ranging from 6 to 12 feet. We will be offering our complimentary hot cocoa and hot mulled apple cider, as well as shopping in our gift store. Please check back for updates on our hours and pricing pages. Also, be sure to look us up and follow us on Facebook to get all the latest details. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the farm this year! Please note that Covid protocols will be in place. More details on this will be announced soon.</p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-53942070765914675072020-12-06T12:26:00.005-05:002020-12-06T12:26:54.865-05:00We Are Sold Out of Trees for the Season!<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are sold out of trees! Thank you to all and Merry Christmas from Potash Creek Farms. Hope to see you next year! We can still offer wreaths and greenery, so if you are looking for these items, please message us online or call us and leave a message.</span></p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-59116635848611681142020-12-05T17:02:00.003-05:002020-12-05T17:02:48.389-05:00Another Very Busy Day At Potash Creek Farms!<p> We had an incredibly busy day today! We have less than 20 pre-cut balsam firs left. We will be open at 10am tomorrow until they are gone. The Cozy Shack is still well stocked of all your favorite treats, including: baked goods and candy, local honey and maple syrup and sweet and salty popcorn! We also have our fresh hand made wreaths and quite a few greens left to really spruce up your Christmas home decor. Hope to see you tomorrow, but the trees won't last long!</p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-50980351171507261512020-12-04T09:24:00.001-05:002020-12-04T09:24:09.823-05:00It's Been a Very Busy 2020 Season!<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We had an incredibly busy and successful first weekend! Thank you to all for coming to our farm and sharing your tradition with us! Visits to our farm were unprecedented and we unfortunately have had to make the decision to close our cut-your-own field. However, we have a great supply of fresh pre-cut balsam firs to last a while. Our farm will be operating in the most normal and safe way as possible and we look forward to your visit. Hot cocoa, apple cider, gifts, campfire and fresh air await you! Pre-ordering your tree and other gift items and treats, for fast and safe pickup is still an option. Alternatively, come on in and select your tree or browse our shop!</span></p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-25255680529763077282020-11-12T23:05:00.002-05:002020-11-13T19:42:05.359-05:00Shop Online! Pre-Order and Pickup<p>You can still come to the farm and cut your own tree and pick up some great items in our Cozy Shack store. However, we are now offering pre-order for pickup as an option! We want to offer this option if you don't feel safe, are immune compromised or just need to pick up a tree and go. Follow the link below to shop online. You can pickup at the farm during our regularly schedule open times!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://potashcreekfarms.square.site" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7hhEMMIzAnQ/X64F0_5ts5I/AAAAAAAAAzs/0ABUQlI-WCseKLeC1H4Y336wIoSaFCXSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/shop%2Bnow_pcf.png" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-48209802093474114382020-10-29T22:53:00.000-04:002020-10-29T22:53:05.470-04:002020 Christmas Tree Season<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Christmas season is upon us! We are opening in just a
few more weeks and we are excited to host you at our farm! We are looking
forward to seeing many familiar faces as well as new ones! We will be operating
a bit differently this year due to COVID-19, however we are making every effort
for a safe and enjoyable experience for you to get a local fresh Christmas tree
from Potash Creek Farms!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our business hours for 2020 have been updated on all of our
online and social media resources. Please view the “2020 Hours and Prices” tab
for further details.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is an overview of how we plan to operate:</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s50/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -24px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">Visitors will be greeted at our entrance where
they will be given instructions on where to park as well as a quick review of
our policies.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s50/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -24px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;">We will be limiting how many cars can enter the
farm to match our parking capacity. If we reach our limit, we ask that you wait
patiently in our new queuing area until an available space opens up. For safety
reasons we ask that you please avoid parking on the road.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s50/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -24px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;">Our cut-your-own fields and pre-cut areas will
be open as long as quantities last.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s50/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -24px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;">Our indoor “Cozy Shack” warm up area and gift
store will be open with limited patron capacity. We will not be offering
seating areas. The Cozy Shack will offer gift shopping and check out services.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s50/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: -24px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ZxQUBiCoQ8/X5t6xBTa8mI/AAAAAAAAAv4/hKVvAKRXccEpVCntiZvOMvWbQ9FZGVj9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/christmas_bells_2_sm.png" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; text-indent: -18pt;">We will still be offering our famous
complimentary hot chocolate and mulled apple cider drinks! We will be serving
these through a “take out” style window for you to enjoy outside or take on the
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<br />Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-58231888132595164292017-11-02T20:20:00.002-04:002017-11-02T20:20:28.536-04:00Just for Those Who Need a Big Tree<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Are you looking for a taller than average tree? We now offer extra tall Balsam Fir trees! We will still stock lots of them in the 6 - 8 foot range but now you can pre-order that hard to find tall one in the 9 - 13 foot range. Order now and pickup at the farm when we open for the season.</span><br />
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<br />Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-25633551778820243312016-12-09T12:50:00.000-05:002016-12-09T13:30:32.714-05:00It's beautiful on the farm this morning with the freshly fallen snow. The apple cider and hot chocolate are ready to go! These beautiful fresh trees just arrived and are ready for the perfect family to take them home.<br />
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people coming to visit us has doubled just within the first two weeks! We are
so grateful to be sharing in your family’s tradition however with so many
people coming, we have had to make some important decisions. This weekend
December 10 and 11<sup>th</sup>, 2016 we will be closing one of our main fields
for cut your own trees. We will keep our Scotch pine field open for those who
are seeking one, but currently, only a few remain. As for our “wild” section we
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to those looking for trees greater than 10 feet. For this weekend, we
will be bringing in more fresh pre-cut balsam and fraser firs to keep up with
the demand for trees this year. These trees will be in the 7 – 9 foot range,
sourced locally and cut fresh, with pricing at $6 per foot. We will be closing
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Creek Farms for their Christmas tree tradition. All the happy faces and such
genuine compliments is what makes it so joyful to bring you the best experience.
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Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-684365169149086372016-11-29T12:18:00.001-05:002016-11-29T12:18:27.056-05:00We Sell Spruce Boughs Too!We sell spruce bows in tied bundles. We offer two sizes, our "Jum-boughs" which are bunches of 3 - 4 feet length, as well as our standard size which are 16 inch lengths. Bundles contain 10 - 12 pieces. Great for adding bulk greenery to planters, outdoor porch railings or make swag's to hang from porch posts or fence posts.<br />
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Call to confirm quantities or we will harvest your order.Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-36305405264301398282016-11-25T21:02:00.000-05:002016-11-25T21:02:00.467-05:00Opening Weekend!Can't believe we are already at opening day for the 2016 season! We are really excited to see all the returning families and the new ones that find us!<br />
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See you all soon and safe travels!Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-57171913566698499442016-11-19T13:39:00.000-05:002016-11-19T13:39:06.405-05:00Tree Draw Winner - Congratulations Pam!We want to congratulate Pam Johnstone on winning the 2016 Christmas tree draw!<br />
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Don't forget to enter the draw for your chance to win your 2017 Christmas tree - free ballet with purchase of tree.Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-9557545228014307002016-11-01T22:10:00.003-04:002016-11-01T22:10:57.022-04:002016 Season Preparation is Underway - Opening dates and hours are postedPreparations are well underway for our 2016 season. This will be our 9th year selling trees!<br />
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See you soonDan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633779871305499738.post-30111620274352489262015-12-17T22:00:00.001-05:002015-12-17T22:00:38.271-05:00Fresh Load of Balsam FirsWe just had a fresh load of Balsam Firs come in today! They were just cut today so it doesn't get much fresher than that. They are in the 6 - 9 foot range. Some really nice ones!Dan Vanderzwethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926547049752831381noreply@blogger.com0