The Wellness Farm
is located in Southern York County, Shrewsbury Township, 4 miles
West of Stewartstown. PA 17363.
PA Sweet Potato Festival is held the last Saturday in September every year. The 2011
festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2011. Come dig your own! For
more information (click here)
Friends of Sweetpotatoes
- this organization is
solely
devoted to increasing world
consumption of sweetpotatoes. (still under construction; to be released in the near future)
Pick-Your-Own-Crops!
Ripening dates - Depending on weather conditions
Blueberries
-- 10 varieties, including the huge Chandler type:
Ripen in late June to late July
Red
Raspberries
-- 5 varieties:
Some in June/July, most mid-August till frost
Black Raspberries -- Jewel variety (awesome!); Mid to late June
Asparagus
-- All during May thru June 10th
Sweetpotatoes --
At the SP Festival - last Saturday in September
Blackberries – Most varieties are ready in late July and into early August
Blackberry/Red Raspberry Crosses: These are new! Tayberry; Loch Ness; Olillieberry
The Wellness Farm Pool, Inc.
is a private swimming pool for
community members and families. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Certified Red Cross lifeguards. Swim Lessons. Water Aerobics.
Alpaca -- We
have just started a young herd and hope to learn to sheer and spin in the near
future. Alpaca fleece is available. See the Photo
Gallery.
Honey Bees – Honey bee hives were
started (again!) in the Spring of 2011. We look forward to learning about these
remarkable creatures. They have already done wonderful pollination of the small
fruits.
The Wellness Educational Center, Inc.
-- a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) health and
wellness educational center for the community. We are currently exploring grants
for green energy and rural health promotion. New programs will begin in 2012.
CONTACT: Jack
or Bev Osman email:
josman@zoominternet.net (717) 993-3081
The
Wellness Farm, Inc.
is the umbrella
website for many activities.