UNCOVERING WELLINGTON COUNTY: PFISTERER FARM

UNCOVERING WELLINGTON COUNTY

PFISTERER FARM

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KENILWORTH When first-generation farmers Jess and Ryan Pfisterer decided to create an Airbnb glamping experience nestled in the woods on their one hundred-acre farm (located just outside Damascus ON), they weren’t sure how it would be received. It didn’t take long to find out. ‘Before we’d even opened for overnight guests,’ Jess relates, ‘blogTO published a piece on the place. Within days, we were booked for almost the entire season.’

It’s no surprise. Replete with emperor bell tent that sleeps six, solar generator, fire pit, bbq and more (including a real queen bed), Pfisterer Farm’s glamping experience isn’t one you’ll soon forget. Think about it: farm tours included, trails and lakes nearby, and the picturesque towns of Arthur and Grand Valley just down the way. Not up for an overnight stay? Then why not sign up for Pfisterer’s Chicken CSA (which includes a monthly box of pasture-raised chicken, from the farm to your table) or shop their online farm store for free-range eggs, grass-fed beef and pork, and seasonal products too. Like so many other remarkable farms and food businesses that dot Guelph and Wellington County, Pfisterer Farm is a partner of Taste Real – a County of Wellington program that promotes local food and facilitates valuable connections among food businesses, consumers, and farmers alike. Farmers like Jess and Ryan Pfisterer – folks whose enterprise brings beauty (and bounty) to our lives. Learn more at pfistererfarm.com and

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Farmers ’ Market Trail

PASSPORT

Your guide to exploring Wellington County Farmers’ Markets

www.tastereal.ca Go on a local food adventure and explore Guelph and Wellington County’s vibrant farmers’ markets this summer. Each market showcases the unique tastes and flavours of its community and offers visitors a gateway to explore beautiful towns and rural destinations.

Pick up your FARMERS’ MARKET TRAIL PASSPPORT and collect stickers each time you visit a market for a chance to win one of seven market prize packs.

Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market | afma.ca

Saturdays | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm May 29 – October 30 23 Brock Road South, Aberfoyle

Elora Farmers’ Market | elorafarmersmarket.ca

Saturdays | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm May 22 – October 30 127 East Mill Street, Elora (at Bissel Park)

Erin Farmers’ Market | erinfarmersmarket.ca

Fridays | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 25 – September 24 109 Main Street, Erin at McMillan Park

Guelph Farmers’ Market | guelph.ca/farmersmarket

Saturdays | 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Year round Gordon Street at Waterloo Avenue, Guelph

Mapleton Farmers’ Market |mapleton.ca

Third Wednesday of the month | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 16 – September 15 11 Main Street West, Drayton (at Drayton Municipal Parking Lot)

FARMERS’ MARKET BOXES

Get a curated selection of farmers’ markets goodies delivered to your doorstep this summer and fall. A different Wellington County or Guelph Market is featured every two weeks. For more info and to order your box(es) see tastereal.ca

Minto Farmers’ Market | mintofarmersmarket.ca

Saturdays | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm June 5 - September 25 164 William Street, Palmerston (at Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum)

Rockwood Farmers’ Market therockwoodfarmersmarket.ca

Wednesdays | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm June 9 - October 6 120 Rockmosa Drive, Rockwood (behind Rockmosa Community Centre)

Wellington North Farmers’ Market | simplyexplore.ca

Saturdays | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm June 19 - September 25 320 King Street East, Mount Forest (at Victory Community Centre)

TASTE REAL LOCAL FOOD MAP

Pick up a copy of the newest Guelph-Wellington Local Food Map and explore local food this summer. Find participating locations at

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