Working Farms You Can Visit

Mettowee Mill Nursery

Wander through the 16-acre nursery of flowering, fruiting and evergreen trees and shrubs. Greenhouses filled with herbs, annuals and tropical plants. Extensive perennial area and selection. A garden center with unusual and fun gift ideas. Check out the life-size jungle, topiaries or feed the trout in the pond. Attend a special event or workshop. The holiday greens, trees and garden center will get anyone in the spirit.

Merck Forest & Farmland Ctr.

Merck Forest and Farmland Center strives to ensure a commitment to stewardship through education. Land conservation is demonstrated through implementing a 20-year forest management plan, and the operation of a small, diverse organic farm. Open year-round for hiking, camping by reservation and various public programs.

Smokey House Center

Located in the Taconics of Southern Rutland County, Smokey House is a year-round youthwork program where area students work in guided crews to raise and market organic produce, Christmas Trees, maple syrup, natural charcoal, beef cattle, sheep, and pigs. Come visit and enjoy a hike. Please call ahead to schedule your visit.

Mettowee Valley Farms

The Mettowee Valley Farms, all members of the Agri-Mark Cooperative, owners of Cabot, welcome you to one of the most beautiful areas of Vermont, the Pawlet Valley. Located between two mountain ridges, the Valley can claim impressive scenery, picturesque dairy farms, and plenty of local culture in the small town of Pawlet. Family farms make up a large part of the Mettowee Valley, some of which have been in the same family for generations. All of the farms are managed with special care for the rich, beautiful land that creates the beauty of the valley. These dairy farms are all located within two miles of Pawlet village, on Route 30, and Rupert Mountain Road. Each of the Mettowee Valley Farms welcomes visitors; however, they ask that you call ahead for directions and an appointment since there are certain times of the year when field and crop work may cause time constraints

This and That Farm

From their flock of covered sheep, George and Donna Herrick produce award winning fleeces, batts, rovings and mill spin yarns. This and That Farm also offers custom processing and carding of wool or wool blends into roving or batts and sells locker and punch hooking supplies.

Tinmouth Channel Farm

An outstanding selection of Certified Organic annual and perennial herbs (the only herb farm in Vermont featured in Taylor's Guide to Specialty Nurseries). Greenhouse and gardens are open late April through October. Tinmouth Channel Farm is on 28 acres surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Tinmouth.

Redemption Farm

A small secluded hill farm catering to the needs of vacationing families on a year-round basis, Sheep, Maple Syrup, and blueberries in season are available. A completely renovated nicely appointed 1779 five-bedroom colonial available for the week.

Burnham Hollow Orchards

There is no better way to experience fall in Vermont than picking your own apples in our hillside orchard. Barn store and farm are open Labor Day weekend through October. We have weekend hayrides, cider and doughnuts and baked goods. The store is filled with Vermont products, pre-picked apples and cider.

Fair Haven Farmers Market

The Fair Haven Farmers' Market runs from the third Friday of June through the first Friday of September from 9 am to 2 pm. Location is in Middle downtown Fair Haven's beautiful park on the green. Plenty of vendors with a variety of fresh vegetables canned jams, jellies, pickles and numerous hand-made crafts.

Book Brothers, Inc.

Diversified Dairy Farm with lumber business, and sawing of all kinds of native lumber. We also produce Maple Syrup.

Wood Family Sugar House

A modern sugarhouse and gift shop full of old Vermont charm. Enjoy boiling, candy making demonstrations and lots of free samples. Tour our gift shop filled withVermont crafts, novelties, gift basket and all kinds of maple products. Shipping available. Visit our website at HYPERLINK http://www.vermontel.com/~wsugar.

Rattlesnake Ridge Crafters

Located near Lake Champlain and Bald Mountain, which has been designated a rattlesnake reserve. Rattlesnake Ridge Products can be found in several local stores and on Saturdays at the Rutland County Farmers Market. Please call before coming or for a free catalogue.