** ANNOUNCING SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR $40
(For cyclists wishing to register on the day of the event, there will be same-day registration available, but we are asking for an additional $15 to make the fee $40 instead of the early registration fee of $25. Order your registration today!)
Hi all,
Wow, its been a busy few weeks. Temperatures are starting to cool down, the rain has picked up, and its starting to feel like fall here in the Western Maine Mountains and foothills. We hope that you are starting to settle in and feel connected to the sounds, smells, and tastes associated with fall, such as crisp apples from local orchards such as Morrison Hill Orchard and The Lone Antler in Farmington and Wilton, Maine (for more information on these orchards, look down to the bottom of this post).
These two wonderful orchards opened their doors to participants and cyclists on last year’s ride. However, we have changed some of our route locations for this year to the 3 options shown below:
Route Selections for TDF 2011
Don’t miss the 2011 Tour! Gather your friends or team cyclists together and take a look at the routes. Register here: link and remember, the first 30 registrants get free TDF 2011 shirt! (We really want to thank our 2011 Tour Sponsors: Bean & Smith Real Estate, Reboot Computer Repair, The Homestead Bakery & Restaurant. )
A reminder that online registration for the 2011 TDF closes at midnight, next Friday, 9/30. In case you are just learning about the tour, go visit our about page found here: link
***Also, we are thrilled to have received several donated gift certificates from Farmington area businesses that will be raffled off at the tour reception, to be held at the end of the day on Saturday, October 1. Music will be provided by the Burnt Beard Band!
Information on the two local apple orchards, that we are surely missing on this year’s tour:
Lone Antler Farm – Lone Antler Farm is owned by the Hodsdon family. Many years ago the farm sold apples. With the changing times, we have diversified and now sell alpacas, alpaca fleece, hand-spun yarn, piglets, all natural pork, and eggs from our free range chickens. For more information about the farm, please call or email the Hodsdon family.
58 Morrison Hill Road, Wilton, ME
207-578-1035
jacksonrm@yahoo.com
Morrison Hill Orchards – Our 10-acre, 600-tree orchard consists of over 20 apple varieties and is part of an 80-acre western Maine farm with a 150-year history. Quality and variety at a fair price. Apples in August-Oct. Raspberries in July. Pumpkins and squash in October. For more information about the farm, please call or email Jeanne and Jerry Simpson.
272 Morrison Hill Road, Farmington, ME
207-778-4945
simxxl@tdstelme.net
More information on the farms that we’ll be stopping at this year:
Marble Family Farms – Nestled in the beautiful hills of western Maine, Marble Family Farms is producing vegetables, flowers, hay and free-range chicken eggs. Richard and Weslene Marble along with their son and daughter-in-law Andy and Sarah Marble run the farm. In 2008 Richard & Wes invested in a commercial kitchen where Weslene and Sarah now bake for local Farmers’ Markets and local stores using 100% whole wheat flour. Contact Richard, Weslene, Sarah and Andy Marble.
853 Holley Rd, Farmington, ME
207-799-4858
marblefamilyfarms@hotmail.com
www.marblefamilyfarms.com
Votervale Farm – After several years of living “away”, we returned to our roots by purchasing the family farm. Our primary focus is to provide a great foundation for our children by helping them connect with family, community, their natural surroundings, and the food that they eat. Our secondary mission, is to produce fresh, naturally-raised, local meats, vegetables, and preserves. It is our belief that we, as a society, have become too disconnected from the food that we consume. Contact Darren and Angel Allen.
783 River Road, Avon, ME
207-491-0227
info@votervalefarm.com
www.votervalefarm.com
Island Farm – We are a family operated farm raising grass fed beef, organic hay, naturally raised pork, lamb and chicken and 3 acres of organically grown vegetables. Also offering seedlings and fiddleheads in season. Short farm tours available. Contact Ellen and Jim James.
15 Farm Rd, Avon, ME
207-639-5044
islandfarm@tds.net
Second Chance Farm and Longfellow’s Creamery – At Longfellow’s Creamery and Second Chance Farm we produce and sell the finest quality grass-fed, organic beef, veal, pork and dairy products for the healthy enjoyment by our family, neighbors and customers. We are dedicated to being your local source for quality food. Contact Kathy and Liam Trodden.
20 Maple Lane, Avon, Maine
207-639-2074
info@longfellowscreamery.com
www.longfellowscreamery.com
Mountain Village Inn Bed & Breakfast:
Six bedroom Victorian farmhouse bed and breakfast with beautiful grounds that include 40 laying hens for organic eggs, culinary flours, herbs, and greens. They also make a variety of homemade granolas. The inn is in close proximity to all the lovely foliage areas adjacent to the town of Kingfield, such as the Sugarloaf Ski Area & Golf Course, Flagstaff Lake, Maine Huts and Trails, The Black Fly Loop, Bigelow Mtn Range, the Appalachian Trail, as well as many wonderful Kingfield Art Gallerys, businesses, restaurants and boutiques. The owner, Lisa Standish makes an amazing breakfast and is super-friendly! Also, all the rooms have a private bathroom and some of the rooms have their own hot tub.
Phone: 207-265-2030 www.mountainvillageinn.com
The White Elephant Strong
Family run country store that sells locally grown seasonal produce as well as locally raised beef and lamb from surrounding farms. They offer indoor dining as well as outside patio seating. Owner Karen Thorndike serves the public products made from only the freshest local ingredients.
Phone: (207) 684-3615 Web Reviews
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