We wrapped up the summer with a little family vacation to upstate New York. First stop, the farm!
I’d come across this little farm in a few mommy blogs I read called Hull’O Farms up in the Catskills. It’s been in the Hull family for generations and about 20 years ago they transitioned from dairy farming to agri-tourism as the cost of milk continued to decline. Today Hull O’ Farms is a place for families to take a break from city life, experience farm living and simply slow down. I’m so happy I listened to the mommy blogs because I’m fairly certain everyone in my family built some really special memories those two days!
First up, pet the kittens, say hi to the bunnies and play on the tire swings for as long as we possibly can! Note: Andrew was OBSESSED with the tire swing. Teddy, not so much….
After a lovely family style meal cooked by Miss Sherry, we toasted marshmallows and sang songs around the campfire. The next morning, chores!
The boys helped feed the pigs, cows, chickens, cats and rabbits.
Next up, milk the cows and collect the chicken eggs!
Where’s Teddy during all of this? He’s waiting to the side, super skeptical of everything, questioning whether the animals will ‘eat me’ but mostly turned off burn the smell. He’s was happy most times to sit on the bench and wait for the chores to be done. Smart boy!
After a hearty farm breakfast, Farmer Frank hitched up the tractor and took us for a ride. It really was gorgeous countryside!
After the tractor ride, we went fishing in Farmer Frank’s pond. As any experienced fisherman would tell know, you need the right bait. First step, find the worms!
After naps we bought some better bait and tried our hat at fishing again. More success!
It wasn’t fancy or exotic. But I will certainly cherish our sweet farm family memories for years to come!
