THE NO-STRESS PUMPKIN PATCH

October 24, 2007 by Nicole
Filed under: Around DC, Holidays

I’m into no-stress endeavors. I’m into Halloween. I’m into pumpkins…

So I’m delighted to tell you- I’m into Homestead Farm.

It’s a real, working farm with apples to pick, animals to look at, hayrides to take and plenty of pumpkins.

The best part is the location. It’s just out at the end of River Road, about 8 miles past Potomac Village.

Go anytime, look at farm animals and pick out a pumpkin. My son was especially psyched when the roosters answered his calls of ‘Cock a Doodle Do’ for about 5 minutes straight- back and forth. It was a great moment (why didn’t I have the camcorder?!).

It’s pretty laid back. Plus, they have a huge assortment of pumpkins and gourds for Halloween porch decorations.

And I want to give a shout out to new ‘Fairy Tale’ pumpkins. I saw them at Homestead Farm yesterday and then later in the day at a roadside stand on River Road down in Bethesda. They look like the pumpkin coach from Cinderella- wide and plump. They are a must-have for the porch, but no carving, please.

So check out Homestead Farm for a close-in, no-stress pumpkin patch outing. For details and hours go to www.Homestead-farm.net.

Happy Pumpkin Picking!