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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1989-03-08, Page 47Farm Edition °$9 ® Page SA FA arra f fern d 1 sure from page 1A dingto'nan and "1 always plant a garden and freeze my vegetables, pickle beets, corn cobs and make jam." Joan's wild grape jam is one of the favourites with guests. River Pheasant Farrn - a member of the Ontario Vacation Farm Association - offer - Farm vanation offer affercl ° _Tr mg bed and breakfast, farm vacations, hunting or a combination thereof. If you would like further information write to R 7. Lucknow, or phone 519-529-7855. A complete list of Ontario Vacation Farms is available by writing to R. 2, Alma, Ontario, NOB 1AO. Top, the welcoming sign to Dierolfs' vacation farm and game farm. Inset, a pheasant at- tempting flight. Left, a view of the buildings and runs on the farm. (Pati Livingston photos ) The trip down south is the first item removed from the list once the charge card bills arrive in the mail after Christmas season. But don't despair, there is at least one economical alternative the whole family will enjoy — a farm vacation. There are 95 farms located Wrought the province of Ontario offering weekend and week long holiday packages for children, adults and families that won't break the family's budget. "In many ways winter holidays offer more activities to guests", says Sharon Grose, executive director to the Ontario Vacation Farm Association. "Families can hike, ski, skate, toboggan and depen- ding on the farm they have selected to visit go for an old fashioned sleigh ride or snowmobile." After a day in that fresh country air you can join the farm family around the kit- chen table for a home cooked meal, or curl up in front of a fire place or cookstove. One of the attractive aspects is the price, ,bed and breakfast stay for a double room range from $35 to $60 a night, per couple, or join the farm family for a week, for about $200 per person (including breakfast, dinner and supper) . Why not slip away for a relaxing holiday with the family. While winter is fast leav- ing and it may be too late for March break, give consideration to the summer holidays. To obtain a free directory of Ontario Vacation Farms for winter or summer holidays send a self-addressed legal sized envelope (affix a 60 0 stamp) to: Ontario Vacation Farm, R. 2, Alma, Ontario, NOM IAO. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM FARM CHEMICALS W LIN M JQ.. F UN GU" Il Two economy and small bale choices! New 335 and 375 for bales up to 51 -inch diameter ... up to 750 and 1000 pounds M ' creased productivity and reliability with new 435 and 535! Bales up to 72 -inch diameter ...up to 1500 and 2000 pounds • Stop in and check the features today! from 11.5000•0 )1111IL JOHN DEERE LEADERSHIP AT WQRK R.R. 4 1OJWIWalkerton. TRAcIOR (519) $$14231 umommo Toll Free 1-800-265-3883 titbit c,, JOHN DEERE