Family Traditions

Life on the Farm

Family traditions. One of the most rewarding parts of our fall harvest is seeing families and kids and grandkids come back year after year growing up with Maple Lawn Farms as their "trip to the country"; their "Fall tradition."

The photo above was sent to us by the Bell Family that got together to pick apples at the farm, spend time together, and (hopefully) get to relax a bit in the fresh country air.

Traditions are important. They've done lots of studies showing the correlation of families that eat dinner together and positive adolescent behavior. I think you could make the leap to say that the same connection exists between a family taking time from hectic schedules, essentially creating or blocking family time, and the same positive benefits. This family prioritized family time over a thousand other things they could be doing.

How cool is that? Do you think that leaves an impression on the kids?

We're here for you. If you need to get your family away from the rush of everyday life, we're here for you. The farm is as quiet, peaceful, and relaxing as you need it to be. If you want action and adventure, come do the mazes at the Fun Park. You can make it exactly the day you need.

No matter which options you choose, you are making a powerful statement to your family: "We value our family time and are willing to block out specific time to be together."

Nobody's perfect. I have to admit that, as son of two hard-working parents, it's hard for me to carve out this kind of time. As a small business start-up back in the late-90's, I would often sleep on a couch in the office to keep working more and more hours; to get just one more thing done.

Luckily for me, I married a great woman, Janine. She has been a balancing force in my life, making it OK for me to carve out that family time - making sure I don't miss our children growing up; making sure I'm present and accessible for them.

Seize the day. I know this has been my theme for the season, but take it to heart. If you get the chance and the weather's good like it will be this weekend. Carve out that time. Tell your family that the world can wait. Start a family tradition of your own.

We're here for you.

Talk to you next week,
Farmer Hugh

PS Pumpkin picking in the Pumpkin Patch starts this weekend. See the GIANT Pumpkin Express wagon here.