Over Thanksgiving break, I headed back to Northeast Ohio to spend time with my family. After a week of activities and eating, we spent our Saturday afternoon visiting Stone Garden Farm & Village in Richfield. Having never been, I had no idea what to expect. Upon arriving, after a scenic, 25 minute drive, we were greeted by a black cat and many chickens. Unlike chickens kept in a fenced in area or pen, they were able to roam where they wished. They seemed to like us, especially after feeding them some chicken feed, and followed us around where we walked. The owners had relocated historic buildings that were going to be torn down and collected different historical artifacts within, such as a post office and school that were open and ready to be explored. Their general store featured seasonal products and gifts, as well as sold live Christmas trees. While we did not buy a tree, we purchased some homemade soaps and jam. With further exploration, we found cows, goats and more cats within a barn full of antique farm equipment and buggies. While the gardens were empty after their harvest, it was an amazing experience to see a family almost fully living off of their land. It would be a treat to go back during the other seasons throughout the year to see the seasonal products they make or buy pumpkins to carve. After the visit, I felt relaxed after being with the animals and in nature. I would highly suggest visiting this farm when in the area! Here are pictures from my visit:
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