August Harvest: Wildflowers, Fresh Food & Fun
Hey friends,
August has rolled in with warm breezes, fields of color, and a farm stand bursting with fresh picks. This month, we’re putting the spotlight on our CSA program, Wildflower U-Pick Pop-Up, and the Farm Stand — three ways to enjoy the best of what Fay Flower Farm has to offer while supporting local, seasonal growing.
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🌼 August 24 – Wildflower U-Pick Pop-Up
📍 Fay Flower Farm | 10AM–3PM | Free Entry
The farm is already a sea of blooms for our Wildflower U-Pick. We were so excited to welcome people last week! Stroll the rows, cut your own bouquet straight from the field, and fill your home with the colors and scents of summer.
🎶 Live Music: Virgil’s Lantern
🛍 Vendors: Mike’s Country Kitchen, Dixon Farm, Heady to Toe, Fay Flower Farm
From fresh bread and mushrooms to handmade goods, it’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday — slow, beautiful, and community-driven.
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🥕 CSA Boxes – Fresh From Our Farm to Your Table
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) boxes are one of the best ways to enjoy seasonal eating — and to make sure you never miss out on the freshest picks.
Each box is packed with a rotating selection of what’s at peak flavor right now, including:
• Fresh Florals
• Crisp greens & herbs
• Hearty vegetables
• Mushrooms harvested by The Mush Stash
• Farm eggs
• Even a surprise 🌸
💡 Sneak Peek: Here’s what went into one of last week’s CSA deliveries:
• Fresh pesto
• Homemade strawberry jam
• Small seasonal bouquet
• Loads of fresh basil
• Cherry tomatoes & heirlooms
• Assorted peppers
• Crisp cucumbers
• Fresh-baked cookies
• A recipe card for kitchen inspiration
Sizes & Pricing:
🥬 Small Box – $15 (perfect for singles or couples)
🥬🥕 Large Box – $30 (great for families or serious veggie lovers)
Pickup & Delivery Schedule:
📍 Weekly Hannibal pickup – Rotating Tuesdays at the farm stand / Hannibal Farmers Market
📍 Rochester – Bi-weekly Thursdays
📍 Syracuse – Bi-weekly Sundays
📲 Text Gabi at 315-879-0776 to reserve your box. We recommend pre-ordering — boxes often sell out!
CSA boxes aren’t just convenient — they directly support our small farm and help keep local food growing strong.
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🥬 Farm Stand Fresh
The Fay Flower Farm Stand is open weekly and stocked with seasonal goodness. We restock every Friday.
Current Offerings:
Swiss chard & wild spinach
Pea + sunflower microgreens
Fresh basil, lemon balm, yarrow, bee balm
Bear’s head tooth, and various oyster mushrooms
Fresh baked bread (limited – come early!)
Farm-fresh eggs
Bagged ice & firewood
📍 Find us Tuesdays at the Hannibal Farmers Market.
📲 Follow @fayflowerfarm for real-time updates.
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🌞 Live the Lodge Life: Work, Stay & Grow in Upstate NY
Spend the rest of the season living, working, and growing in the heart of Upstate NY at The G Lodge and Fay Flower Farm.
We’re welcoming work-stay volunteers through October 31 to help with farm and garden work, event prep, property upkeep, and community projects.
What You Get:
• Campsite or potential tiny house accommodation
• Shared kitchen, bathrooms, showers, laundry, WiFi
• A front-row seat to our festivals, retreats, and farm life
📍 Hannibal, NY
🔗 Apply at gaugerestateofmind.com (Volunteer tab)
Spaces are limited — come for the soil, stay for the soul.
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🎶 August 15–17 – The Big G Jam at The G Lodge
A weekend of music, camping, and connection.
Featuring:
Eli Flynn + The Everymen • Dopamine Machine • PA Line • Public Water Supply • Head to the Roots • Mike Brown • Brian Lindsay Band • Papa Muse • Kelley’s Heroes • Herby Heines Band • Side Eye • Keaney • Amaryllis • Allison Burchell
🎟 Tickets: heydudeafterhours.com
Physical tickets also available from Darren or Chaz Santucci.
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🏠 3-Bedroom Apartment Available
We currently have a spacious 3-bedroom apartment available on-site — perfect for someone looking to live close to the farm, enjoy the community, and have access to everything happening at Gauger House and The G Lodge.
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Whether you’re filling a CSA box, cutting your own bouquet, shopping the farm stand, or dancing at The Big G Jam, we’re so grateful to share this season with you.
See you soon,
– The Fay Flower Farm, Gauger House & G Lodge Team
📍 42 Keller Rd, Hannibal, NY
📲 @fayflowerfarm
🌐 gaugerestateofmind.com
