Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spend less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of our current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
👨🌾 still figuring out holiday gifts?
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Reader, We were out shoveling the parking lot with the kids while mugs of real hot chocolate, chai lattes made with whole milk, and cappuccinos Reuben insists are “perfection” (he learned in Sicily) waited inside. Between sips, the kids wandered the store—feasting their eyes on new artisan pieces and tasting infused honeys as they debated what to buy for a special friend. It was one of those moments that reminded me why we love this season so much. That’s the feeling behind our Holiday Sip & Shop this Friday night. It’s a cozy, welcoming evening designed to take the pressure out of holiday shopping—no wandering junk-filled aisles, no guessing, just thoughtful gifts and real help when you want it. Here’s what you can expect: The store is filled with carefully curated gifts—both food and artisan-made—that are a joy to browse. From Italian holiday treats and panettone to local honey, gift baskets, handmade cards, decor, and floral arrangements, it truly is a feast for the eyes. If gift shopping has felt overwhelming or uninspiring this year, this night was made for you. 📅 Friday, Dec 19 | 4–8 PM Come sip, wander, and let us take care of the rest. We'll keep farming for you! Wray, Reuben and Tessa DeMaster P.S. Add it to your calendar now—with a reminder—so you can just show up and enjoy it. |
Tessa DeMaster
Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spend less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of our current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
Hi there, Reader, When was the last time you slowed down long enough to taste where your food comes from? Saturdays’s forecast is perfect—crisp air, sunshine, and the smell of pizza baking in our brick oven. 🍕☀️And for one more day only, we’re opening the gates and firing up the oven. Join us this Saturday, October 18, from 12–5 PM for the Lehigh County Open Gate Farm Tour at Willow Haven Farm in New Tripoli. You’ll walk through the same fields that grew your vegetables this season, meet the...
Reader, Every day Farmer Reuben meets someone new who’s just discovering our General Store. They come in for sourdough, a hot lunch, or a fresh pastry — and their eyes light up when they realize they’ve finally found a place that doesn’t compromise on clean, local food. That moment matters. Because Willow Haven General Store isn’t meant to be just another shop. We’re building a place where families can eat without second-guessing labels… where neighbors gather around coffee and conversation…...
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