CSA begins on Tuesday, June 7th!
Crop Talk: June 7 ~ Week 1
We are so honored to have been named the Best CSA  and Farm Destination in Loudoun 3 years running via the Best of Loudoun Times Mirror Poll.  We are  thrilled you have joined us for the 2016 season and after months of preparation, we're excited to begin delivering CSA shares tomorrow on June 7th!  We have wrapped one of our delivery vans so you can recognize our delivery drivers a bit more easily... we are working on an apple design as well.   

First week boxes include this year's hottest vehicular distinction: the new "Who's Your Farmer?" magnet!  This year's version is John Deere Green tractor.  We hope you will enjoy letting folks know Who's Your Farmer!

We have posted our Delivery Schedule on our Blog so you can reference that more easily anytime.  Feel free to email us with any questions about deliveries or pick ups via CSA@GreatCountryFarms.com
The CSA Season Begins on June 7th!
June 7-12 CSA Shares Include:

1 pint of pesticide free strawberries
1 bag fresh Kale
1 bundle Spring Onions
1 Bundle Asparagus
1 bag lettuce
1 basil herb plant
1 Tractor Magnet

Help keep your share fresh!  We suggest a cooler for deliveries or bringing one to the farm if you plan to stay to pick and play.  Click here for tips on receiving your delivery or picking up your share at the farm.
Bonus Pick Your Own
June 7-June 12th:
2 Quarts of Strawberries/ Share
Wagon Rides to Pick 9:15 -5pm

This is most likely the last week for  pick your own Strawberries, so do your best to make it out to pick your bonus share of these sweet treats.  You have 1 week to pick your bonus (Tues 6/7 thru Mon. 6/13).  If you plan to come on a weekend...do come early incase we are crowded and get picked out of strawberries. Please note that bonus amounts do not carry over from week to week and are while supplies last.  

A Wagon Ride will take you out to pick so you are in the right place and we know who is picking.  We run these starting at 9:15 sharp and every 20-30 minutes in the mornings when we are busier.  Starting at 1pm  the ride goes out at the top of the hour at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. 

Year-to- Date Bonus Value:  $42.00
What is the YTD Bonus Value...each week we total up the market value of the bonus pick your own items.  The value to date includes 3 weeks of strawberry picking and spinach back in April.

Vacation Requests

One of the key features of our CSA is that you may request  we hold your share if you are on vacation and then receive a make up share.  To request a vacation hold, simply login to your account and click the link to enter a vacation request.   

Please make your vacation requests by Sunday of the week you would like us to hold your share so we have time to process your request.

If you have any trouble,  feel free to email your request  to CSA@greatcountryfarms.com.

Summer Hours at The Roosteraunt 

We are pleased to announce new hours and a new menu at our Roosteraunt concession stand this season.   We will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11am to 3pm offering non-GMO Flatbreads and hand-dipped Trickling Springs Ice cream.  

This Week's Roosteraunt Special:  Strawberry Basil Flat bread with Balsamic Reduction
"7 Days without Wine makes one Weak!" 
Bluemont Vineyard is now Open Daily from 11am-6pm.  We are opening on Tuesdays in response to our Member's requests!   We are also offering 3 of our flagship wines to go in the Farm Market this season for your convenience.  Members receive 10% off craft beverage at our sister properties. 

Food Truck Fridays continue from 5-8pm this Friday featuring  Bacon ‘n Eds Food Truck.
Bluemont Vineyard Wine Dinner Series: 951 Estate Merlot Vertical

Bluemont Vineyard invites you to elevate your wine experience with an exquisite evening enjoying fine cuisine and wine pairings at The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard.
 
Experience the masterful skill of award-winning Chef, Joan Wolford, of  Savoir Fare Limited as she joins the Bluemont Winemaking Team to create an evening of farm to glass wine and food pairings.

Friday, June 17th, 2016
6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Hors d’oeuvres & Merlot Tasting
7:00P.M. – Dinner
$130/guest.  Wine Club Members receive a 15% Ticket Discount
Great Country Farms | 540-554-2073 | CSA@GreatCountryFarms.com | www.GreatCountryFarms.com