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 spends 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 her 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.
👨🌾 It's Time to Shop + "My Kids Almost Surprised Me!"
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Hi Reader, "You tricked me!" I accused my scheming husband, Farmer Reuben. After an intense week on the farm, I was glad it was over. A quiet, evening with Reuben at a local pizza place was all I was expecting. But then this happened! You'll have to read the rest of the story on the blog... Reader, I also recommend planning your nourishing meals around these in season, organic foods. Farmer Reuben says the local farms have more variety this week and it's always fun to cook with something new. Weekly Highlights: Clean, Nourishing Meal Ideas🥔 Mashed Rutabagas with Garlic Butter – A lower-carb, nutrient-dense alternative to mashed potatoes with a sweet, earthy twist. Online shopping is open Now! Friday at 3 PM!🛒 Stock your kitchen with clean, organic ingredients to create deeply nourishing meals that support your health all winter long. 🌿✨
Farm News and EventsAnimal vs. Plant-Based Diets: What’s Best for Your Health? 🥩🥦📅 Saturday, February 8, 11 AM Are you wondering which diet truly supports your health? Whether you're a meat lover, a plant-based eater, or somewhere in between, this free Farmer Talk will give you clarity! Join us as we break down the real nutritional differences between animal-based and plant-based diets. Learn how food choices impact digestion, energy levels, and long-term health—so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family. Come with your questions and curiosity! See you there. Farm to Table Dinner - Feb. 12We’re excited to invite you to a special event hosted by Roll With It Catering, Willow Haven Farm, and Chef Jenny Bertram: 🌿 Farm-to-Table Dinner Experience a mouthwatering 5-course meal crafted with the freshest farm ingredients, lovingly prepared by Chef Jenny Bertram of Roll With It Catering. This exclusive evening is a true celebration of local produce, community, and the unique flavors of Willow Haven Farm’s bounty. It's the perfect chance to connect with friends, family, and fellow farm members while savoring a memorable dining experience in the warm, inviting atmosphere of our new General Store. Click the link for menu and more info. NOTE: if you paid for the January dinner, which was cancelled due to illness, your tickets were refunded. To attend this event, follow the link to buy tickets. Seats are limited, so don’t wait—reserve your spot today! [RSVP NOW] We'll keep farming for you! Reuben and Tessa DeMaster P.S. Reader, Check out Tessa's story and recipes here!
Online shopping is Open Now! Friday at 3 PM!🛒 Stock your kitchen with clean, organic ingredients to create deeply nourishing meals that support your health all winter long. 🌿✨
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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 spends 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 her 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…...
Hello Reader, Yes we did! [skip to Homestead Conference info here] Our friends' self-designed yurt was on a farm in the mountains of New Hampshire in 2000! As we stepped out of our car in mid-April with Baby Annika, we gingerly stepped around melting snow and frigid mud on our way to the canvas yurt that would warm us. In the yurt - Annika, 6 months Both young couples (the Gagnons and the DeMasters) started out married life with principals and ideals that we wanted to implement in our lives....