Join Greenease and From the Farmer for a tour of David and Linda’s Lay’s Farm – Linda’s Mercantile!Linda’s Mercantile, now in its 6th year, grows fresh produce and fruits. They are also home to five greenhouses they use to get a jump start on tomatoes and growing greens. Onsite is also an apple cider distillery, and their onsite market gives consumers access to home made pasta sauces and apples sauces using the farm’s own produce!
At it’s simplest, From the Farmer is a service that brings the farmers market to consumers’ front door. We source fruits and veggies from local, family farms and deliver them directly to our customers in insulated baskets. Delivery occurs overnight, so that when you wake up your produce is waiting for you (we like to think of ourselves as the veggie milkman). Unlike a traditional CSA, we operate all year long; there’s no cost to join, no obligation to receive a delivery, and orders are customizable, too. It’s an awesome way to eat seasonal, super fresh, local produce, without giving up total control of your refrigerator! We also offer fresh local bread, and coming soon– local eggs!Join us on Saturday, June 14 for a farm tour & lunch. The farm is approximately 1 1/2 hours from DC. We will be leaving DC (Dupont Circle) at 9am, and returning that evening by 5:00/5:30pm. The tour includes:
- Roundtrip Transportation (Pick Up in Washington, DC – Dupont Circle)
- Tour of Linda’s Mercantile farm and greenhouses
- Tour of Winchester Ciderworks Distillary & Cider Tasting*
- Lunch and beverages
- A thank you gift from Greenease, From the Farmer and Linda’s Mercantile
*You must be 21 to attend the cider tasting component of the program. Purchase tickets here.
About the Chef:Chef Amy Hakola is originally from Alabama and the mother of 2 very active boys. Amy attended the Opryland Hotel Culinary Institute in Nashville, TN working in all aspects of foodservice at the hotel. After her apprenticeship, Amy became a private chef which then led to a catering career. Along with her catering partner, Amy created a Savory Cheesecake line offered in various stores across the country including Neiman Marcus, Whole Foods and Zabars. After moving to Winchester Amy started Wild Flour Kitchens offering in-home cooking classes. Most recently Amy has teamed up with Linda’s Mercantile to offer take and bake entrees utilizing all that the farm has to offer.Sponsored by Greenease & From the FarmerWith Special Thanks to Farmer David Lay from Linda’s Mercantile & Chef Amy!
