Amethyst Farm
About
An increasingly horse- and solar-powered, historic, diversified, family farm on APR land in the center of Amherst. We offer CSA vegetable shares, horse-drawn wagon/sleigh rides, horseback riding lessons and boarding, Nigerian dwarf goats, alpaca fiber, and farm stays.
What We Grow
Breeding Stock
Goats (dairy)Fiber
FleecesHerbs
Basil, Cilantro, MintVegetables
Asian Greens, Asparagus, Beets, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Edamame, Eggplant, Fiddleheads, Garlic (cured), Green Beans, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions (cured), Parsnips, Peas (snap), Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rutabagas, Salad Greens, Scallions/Green Onions, Spinach, Summer Squash, Sunchokes, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tat Soi, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Tomatoes (cherry), Turnips, Winter Squash, ZucchiniFamily Fun
Events and celebrations
Year-round by appointment
Horse-drawn wagon or sleigh rides for families, parties and wedding.
http://amethystfarm.org/draft-horses/hayrides–sleighrides.html
Farm camp
Summer and school breaks.
Horseback riding camp.
http://amethystfarm.org/amp-equine/contact-form.html
Farm stays
Year-round, by appointment.
Historic 1850 Farmhouse, one mile from the center of Amherst on a sustainable working family farm. Have a romantic weekend in our master suite, or bring the whole gang and use up to 5 beds in 4 bedrooms, sleeps 9 guests.
Reservations through Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2984361
Hay rides
Year-round, by appointment.
http://amethystfarm.org/draft-horses/hayrides–sleighrides.html
Horse-drawn wagon and sleighrides through fields and forest at the farm. Bonfire & hot coco available in winter.
Community Supported Agriculture
Summer, Fall, Winter
Thursday pickup:
132 Pelham Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
Call: (774) 279-1042
E-mail: manyhandsfarmcorps@gmail.com
CSA Manager(s): Ryan Karb
Monday, Thursday, & Saturday. $500/share.
Click here for more info.
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