One of my favorite things about living in New England are the farms. There are so MANY around here. Every road trip, you will see at least one farm stand on the roadside. I love that! I didn’t see too much of that in the area that I grew up in Upstate New York. I learned more about the importance of farming once I started living here. I appreciate them so much more for the ability to provide us with fresh food!

Whittle’s Willow Spring Farm in Mystic, Connecticut quickly became my favorite farm stand in the area. They have the BEST sweet corn during summer time. I literally go there weekly just for the corn! They also sell many other veggies, eggs, honey and more. I also love their peaches and tomatoes. So delicious! The farm stand is always plentiful and has great prices.

*BEST corn ever (the cornfield is where the pumpkin patch will be in the Fall).*

During the fall (my most favorite season!), Whittle’s is the place to be. They have apple picking with plenty of trees for you to pick from. I found it very difficult to find an apple orchard that is dog friendly. Luckily I am able to bring my pup with me to Whittle’s Willow Spring Farm. Please do respect the farm, keep your pets leashed and pick up after them. The apple picking usually starts in September. The apples are always so juicy!

I go to Whittle’s Willow Spring Farm every October for pumpkins too! They have a gigantic pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins. Last fall, they had white and mint green pumpkins! They were really cool so I purchased a few of those. I love putting pumpkins on the front steps of my home. Again, I am able to bring my pup with me for pumpkin picking. I love getting annual family photos in the pumpkin patch. In their farm stand, they sell gourds, sugar pumpkins, Indian corns, etc.

There are farm animals in the pen next to the farm stand - roosters, chickens and pigs. It’s fun to visit them! This summer the mama pig just had a few babies, it’s been fun to visit the piglets!

The farm is currently operating under the fifth generation of the family, the farm has been around for a long time. Every time I visit the farm stand, they are friendly and knowledgeable. They answer any questions I may have or give tips on how to use the produces (like what’s the best way to cook corn, etc). During apple and pumpkin picking seasons, they put up decors and tractors for folks to enjoy and take photos with. Their customer service is always top notch!

*Fall 2015 - my pup had enough of my kisses!*

*Fall 2018 - the pup is too busy looking for the perfect pumpkin!*

This blog is not sponsored. All opinions in this blog are my own.