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Goshen Open Farm Tour 2025

July 26th & 27th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

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 13 Farms - 2 Days - 1 Town

"Experience the Bounty of The County"

A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOUR

RAIN OR SHINE

 Visit one or all of the farms at your own pace.

This Goshen Grown tour highlights the unique and diverse farms that call Goshen home. Come learn, explore and experience this special agricultural community!

The tour is presented by The Friends of Goshen Agriculture, LLC to benefit The Goshen Agriculture Council, which works to preserve, protect, and promote the agricultural way of life in our community. 

 

Click here to download the Tour Map​

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Meet the Farms and Farmers

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Four Winds Farm

A new generation is growing at Four Winds Farm! With a focus on soil health and species biodiversity, they don't use chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Swing by their farm stand to meet the family and pick up some fresh produce. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Four Winds Farm

Located at the intersection of Old Middle Street and Four Winds Road, 1 mile South of the fair grounds.

fourwindsfarmct@gmail.com

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    Forgue-Tyre Farm

    A small hobby farm, home to a happy trio of Nigerian dwarf goats, a sweet mini donkey, clucking chickens, two loyal dogs, and a lush vegetable garden that keeps the McIntyre family grounded in the seasons. Their primary focus is lavender, which they cultivate with care and use to create simple, handmade products such as soy candles, linen sprays, and scented sachets.

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    Forgue-Tyre Farm

    179 West Street, Goshen, CT

    darcie.a.mcintyre@gmail.com

        Butterfly

         Goshen Green Garden & Monarch Sanctuary

        This 100% organic community garden includes the "Garden of Feedin" which has provided local organizations between 750-1,000 lbs of vegetables annually to be distributed to those in need. It also includes 100 & 200 sq. ft. plots available for families to grow their own produce, not restricted go Goshen residents. Two pollinator pathways provide nutrition and habitat for our pollinating insects and birds.

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        Goshen Green Garden

        Old Middle Road (Route 63) Across from the South End of the Goshen Fair Grounds.

        judiarm14@gmail.com

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            Goshen Farmers Market

            The Goshen Farmers Market has provided the northwest CT area with local fresh produce and crafts for over 20 years. You can find the Goshen Farmers Market at Scoville Park, in the heart of Goshen, right next to the town hall - Saturdays from July until late October. We bring together local, sustainably-minded vendors to offer the best to the Goshen community. 

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            Goshen Farmers Market

            42 North Street, Goshen, CT

            860-248-1082

            goshenfarmersmarket.com

            goshenfarmersmarket.ct@gmail.com

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              Ivy Mountain Goat Farm

              Dairy goats. Walk out into the field with the goats and learn about their nutritious milk. Herd shares available for milk and cheese.

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              Ivy Mountain Goat Farm

              203 Ivy Mtn. Road, Goshen, CT

              914-525-9590

              Marytracy7@gmail.com

                  Swarm of Bees

                  Mike's Beehives LLC

                  A full-service, hands-on beekeeping supplier and educator specializing in custom-wood hives, live bee packages, protective gear, supplemental supplies, and on-site services like classes, inspections, and honey extraction.

                  Enjoy observing a working hive and join Ed for a discussion about beekeeping and honey production.

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                  Mike's Beehives, LLC

                  80 Holmes Road, Goshen, CT

                  860-605-0023

                  mikesbeehivesllc.com

                  ebahr1@live.com

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                    Northern Farm & Flowers

                    Established in 2022, a family-owned and operated farm focusing on farm-fresh eggs, seasonally pastured poultry, and forest-raised pork. Open year-round, the provisions market offers locally sourced meats, produce, and other local goods. Shop the greenhouse from Spring through Fall for flowers, vegetables, and herb plants. The seasonal you-pick cutting garden features PYO tulips in Spring and a wide variety of summer flowers from July through October. Fresh bouquets are available throughout the summer.

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                    Northern Farm & Flowers

                    59 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT

                    860-307-0965

                    northernctfarm.com

                    info@northernctfarm.com

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                      Old Barn Farm

                      Voted best Blueberry Farm in Connecticut by Yankee Magazine. 

                      A family owned and operated blueberry farm with plans to ensure this opportunity to the next generation. Old Barn Farm is committed to making efficient use of resources, maintain excellent land stewardship practices, and to produce high quality blueberries for our customers. They value rural life and are committed to keeping our rural community vital. Their 100 acre farm is cultivated as a pick-your-own blueberry farm. Five thousand bushes in 19 varieties have been planted on over 10 acres. 

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                      Old Barn Farm

                      300 Bartholomew Hill Rd, Goshen, CT

                      860-491-0017

                      oldbarnfarmct.com

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                          Stone Hollow Farm

                          Established in 2022, this family-run homestead—with all four children actively involved—has cultivated a thriving haven where nature, family, and sustainable practices harmoniously coexist. They raise goats, chickens, and pigs that rotate through pastures and wooded acres. The family takes pride in offering a diverse range of high-quality products, including savory pork, handcrafted goat milk soap, and farm-fresh eggs. As the seasons change, so does their bounty—summer brings a vibrant mix of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, while winter features evergreen boughs that add a natural touch to holiday decor.

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                          Stone Hollow Farm

                          180 Shearshop Rd, Goshen, CT

                          203-232-2715

                          stonehollowfarmct.com
                          stonehollowfarmct@gmail.com

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                            Sunset Meadow Vineyard

                            Welcome to Connecticut’s Largest Producing Vineyard! Their family owned and operated vineyard and winery has opened to the public in 2008. Sunset Meadow Vineyard welcomes you to walk their vineyards and see the fruit of their labor. Tastings and wine sales are available in our winery with over 28 estate-grown wines to try. Sit and relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the Litchfield Hills. With over 170 acres, they are proud to be sustainably farmed and produce world class wines with no chemicals or preservatives.

                            Vineyard Tours

                            Saturday 2 & 4 pm

                            Sunday 3 pm

                             

                            Everyone who is participating in the Goshen Open Farm Tour gets a complimentary tasting.

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                            Sunset Meadow Vineyards

                            599 Old Middle Street (Route 63), Goshen, CT

                            860-201-4654

                            sunsetmeadowvineyards.com

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                              The Riding Center

                              Bonnie Giannotti, owner and instructor for The Riding Center has many years of experience in training horses and teaching people the art of riding; specializing in the sport of Combined Training, and successfully competing up to the preliminary level. Bonnie started and ran a riding school at Yale University for 8 years, teaching beginners to advanced riders. She helps riders build confidence, even for recreational enjoyment. 

                              Demonstrations:

                              Saturday & Sunday

                              12-4pm - pony rides & get your picture taken on a horse

                              Saturday

                              11am - observe a group riding lessons

                              Sunday

                              11am - lecture on different horse breeds

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                              The Riding Center

                              21 Ives Road, Goshen, CT

                              203-731-9875

                              theridingcenter106@gmail.com

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                                Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates

                                A farm family with a passion for dairy cows, producing fresh whole cream-line milk and creating signature artisanal chocolates. Enjoy viewing an Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery display.

                                Our Demonstrations:

                                Saturday
                                🐄 Milking Demonstration – 1:00pm
                                🍫 Chocolate Talk **NEW Location** Courtyard garden behind the stable – 1:30pm
                                Sunday
                                🪵 Wood Milling Demonstration – 1:00pm

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                                Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates

                                280 Town Hill Road, Goshen, CT

                                860-309-2545

                                milkhousechocolates.net

                                tcfarmllc@optimum.net

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                                  West Street Farm

                                  West Street Farm has been farmed for over 20 years. Roughly 1/2 acre is devoted to sustainably-grown vegetables and fruit while 2-3 acres supply their bees with forage crops from native Goldenrod to planted Buckwheat, Borage, White Clover and Alsike Clover.
                                  Over the span of 20+ years, they have planted 561 different varieties of vegetables; each variety documented as to source, success, yield and quality. Each year at least 100 different varieties are grown. Emphasis is placed upon quality of produce with the attached sustainable approach to its
                                  cultivation. All of the basic natural planting methods from rotation of crops to noting soil temperatures is practiced
                                  allowing for the best success with the least amount of energy used. Their farming footprint is kept small by doing
                                  much of the work by hand.

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                                  West Street Farm

                                  103 West St, Goshen, CT

                                  laurszpak@att.net

                                      Places in Goshen to Enjoy Lunch

                                      AJ's Steak & Pizza

                                      Open: Saturday 11:30am-9:30pm & Sunday 11:30am-9pm

                                       Dine-in | Take-out

                                      171 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT 06756

                                      Goshen Pizza

                                      Open: Saturday 11am-10pm & Sunday 12pm-9pm

                                      Dine-in | Take-out | Delivery

                                      59 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT 06756

                                      The Milk and Honey Grill

                                      Open: Saturday 6am-12pm & Sunday 6:30am-12pm

                                      Dine-in | Take-out

                                      59 Torrington Rd, Goshen, CT 06756

                                      Nodine's Smokehouse Gourmet Store

                                      Open: Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm

                                       Take-out

                                      39 North St, Goshen, CT 06756

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                                      THE GOSHEN AGRICULTURE COUNCIL

                                      GOSHEN, CONNECTICUT

                                      "The Land of Milk and Honey"

                                      goshenctagriculture@gmail.com

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