330 Cold Soil Road Trenton Farmer’s Market Princeton, NJ 08540 • (609) 924-2310 Spruce Street www.TerhuneOrchards.com (609) 695-7855 email [email protected] FALL 2018

Apple Days Harvest Festivals: So You Want To Be A Farmer Seven Weekends of Fall Family Fun by Pam & Gary Mount or over 40 seasons, Terhune Orchards and many more ways for children to interact ARY Hold on to your hats! It’s a has held festivals to celebrate our with nature here on the farm. Our Adventure Terhune first. After 40 years of abundant apple harvest. Over the Barn is decorated differently each year and tells Terhune Orchards News, this is the years as our family continues to grow, we also the story of life on a farm. This year’s theme is first ever combined Pan and Gary article. But have planted new varieties of apples. Our enthu - “All About Corn.” Be sure to stop by the barn - really, we could only write this one together siasm for everything apples contin - yard to visit the animals. Kids can because it’s our story. ues to grow bigger and stronger! take a pony ride or have their Over the years our popular faces painted, too. Apple Day event grew into a full Pam’s Food Tent has new weekend and has evolved into a full seasonal delights to the lunch season of Apple Days Harvest menu. Indulge in fresh pork Festivals through the end of sandwiches, hot dogs, BBQ October. Join chicken, vegetari - us on any or all an chili, hearty of these week - soups and other ends, from traditional fare. September 15 Treat yourself to a through taste of our very October 28 to own apples in experience the cider donuts, pies, joy of fall on our farm. apple cider, and Mount Family early years c 1981. Celebrate our abundant apple much more. harvest during these seven fall week - The winery tasting room is PAM Gary and I are often asked, how we ends. A full day of fun on the farm open for a place to pause and came by the idea of owning and running a awaits the entire family. Enjoy the overlook the farm while sipping and vegetable farm. It’s a long story, but if you, view of trees laden with red, golden a glass of our award winning red, too, have wondered, here goes. The story starts and green apples during wagon ride white and fruit-based wines. A right here in Princeton. around our preserved farmland. Explore our seasonal favorite, Apple Wine, is made with our I lived just off Terhune Road in Princeton fabulous mazes created with corn stalks and hay own apple cider. with my family. Gary grew up in West Windsor bales. Enjoy live music each day played by some Stop in front of the farm store where the dis - on his family farm on Route 1 which was sold in of the area’s best local talent. play of colorful mums, pumpkins and apples are the early 60’s. We started dating when I was a Inhale the aroma of fragrant apple pies waft - perfect to pause to take a family photo and senior in high school and he a freshman at ing in from our bakery. Warm up with a cup of choose fall decorations for your home. . I went off to Ohio for col - our freshly pressed apple cider and famous Apple Days Harvest Festivals are 10 a.m. to lege. Three days after I graduated in 1967, we donuts. Pumpkin picking and apple picking are 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Sept. 15-Oct. were married and three months later we joined always a favorite past time here at the farm. 28. Admission on festival days is $8, ages 3 and the newly-formed Peace Corps and took off to Children’s activities include scavenger up. Parking and access to the farm store and Micronesia, which we knew nothing about hunts, rubber duck races, pumpkin painting winery is free. except it covered most of the Pacific Ocean. After training on Truk Island and staying for a while on Yap Island, we settled on Satawal, a very small island, 1 mile by ½ a mile, in the western Caroline Islands, 3 degrees above the Pick Your Own Apples September – November equator. We spent three enchanting, challeng - pple season officially begins at ing and rewarding years with the 400 islanders Terhune Orchards on Labor Day living there. weekend with the opening of our Satawal is known for the fantastic master Pick Your Own apple orchard on Van Kirk navigators who sail the open ocean in hand- Road. Open every day in September and made outrigger canoe using legends passed October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permit - down from father to son. Stars, waves, currents ting. all tell them the story of the where the canoe is All of our trees are dwarf varieties which in the vast ocean of blue. make them the perfect height to pick from for Once we learned the local language, we were children and adults. On weekends, enjoy a totally engaged in the life of the island. I taught wagon ride to the picking areas. Empire –juicy, perfect for applesauce, pies, the children English and other subjects and Throughout the season you can pick: desserts helped organize lessons for the three local teach - Gala –starts the season, crisp and sweet Fuji –very sweet, crisp, fresh eating, long storage ers. The head teacher had the equivalent of a Early Fuji –eat this sweet, crisp apple right out life third-grade education under the Japanese occu - of hand (continued on page 2) (continued on page 2) So You Want to Be a Farmer (continued from page 1) pation prior to World War II. So there was a lot Half of the people who met us thought we store open every day and all year round. Our to organize. It was exciting and rewarding. were two crazy young people who would go out children grew out of the apple boxes they played of business in short order. The other half were in as babies and as our family grew, so did the GARY I became an agricultural agent wonderfully encouraging and believed we would families that came to the store and Terhune —providing assistance in coconut production. I somehow make it all work. Thank goodness for Orchards. Now we have three and sometimes had grown up on a farm, but was not a them! four generations of families visiting and enjoy - farmer(yet). I had wanted to go to agricultural We read a lot, asked a lot of questions, went ing all the activities that memories are made of school—Cornell, Penn State, Rutgers—and to all the agricultural conferences, and joined all on our farm join my father on his farm. However, when he the agricultural groups. Since we really did not found out that I could get into Princeton, the know what we were doing we tried all kinds of GARY Our friends find it curious that we matter was settled. I had to go there and if I creative ideas. Most of them worked! Our son thrive on being visited by thousands of people wanted to farm, I “could always pick that up Mark joined the family in 1978. each year. They don’t know the back story, later.” Fortunately for the Satawalese, I had In the 1980s we were able to buy another which is that Pam thought we should create a 27-acre farm on Van Kirk Road for planting a commune! Unfortunately for her dreams, I modern pick your own apple orchard. wanted to be “boss”. Not to be denied, Pam invited the whole community (sometimes I GARY I somehow like to take on new think it is the whole world) to the farm. It has ideas. Things I haven’t done before and many been great. Our story does not end with bring - time ideas that not too many others have tried ing the public to the farm. either. Sometime it works out—happily more Yes, we like growing things on our farm and often than not. The new orchard was an exam - selling them to people who want them. I don’t ple. A high-density apple orchard was not plant - think I would be as happy providing a service— ed in our area. The 12,000 trees that I planted producing something tangible is very satisfying. on the 26 acres were more than my father had But there is more to say about our love of farm - had on his entire 250 acres! Challenges of ing. Forty-three years ago, we did not realize we financing, irrigation, tree support, purchasing were joining a very lucky group—farmers. For compatible equipment for the narrow rows—I example, generally farmers live on their farms— loved it all. A lot of the solutions had to be so great—and much of the time, farming is a “home-grown” or researched from what was husband and wife cooperative enterprise—this done in orchards far away. was so important to us after working together our first three married years on joint projects in PAM At first not that many people wanted the Peace Corps. to pick their own so we picked the apples and Finally, there are the farm children. I am so Mount Grandkids. sold them in the farm store. grateful to have had a job where I got to see my some farming knowledge. I brought in new, bet - One of the big challenges was how to get children grow—to be with my family every day. ter varieties of coconuts and helped replant half people to come out to the farm! Most people We spend our time at Terhune working every of the island’s groves (this must have worked out were used to shopping at the supermarket. Since day of the week, but when it comes to an event well because the islanders later replanted the we didn’t have the resources to use paid adver - in our children’s (now grandchildren’s) lives we other half.) I supervised the building of a tising, we started having festivals and events are able to be there. We can find the time to go. 20,000-gallon water catchment (still in use inviting the public to join us on our farm. It was Many thanks to our friends and customers who today, 50 years later and also expanded by the fun! And it still is, too! Soon we had our own support us and this farm. islanders) and I helped build dryers to facilitate the sale of the island’s only cash crop, the coconut. It amuses me that I was doing so much of Family Celebrations, Private and the same type of work that I have done for the past 43 years here at Terhune. Corporate Events at Terhune Orchards ake your event memorable by having full range of catering and packages PAM In 1970 we left the Peace Corps and it on our farm. We can help you plan are available to suit your needs. travelled home slowly, visiting much of the a unique bridal shower, baby shower For more information on creating a one-of- world from the Pacific eastward. Returning to or any kind of family celebration. Fundraising a-kind event for your group, email tmount@ the Princeton area, we tried to settle in. Our first events featuring private wine tastings can benefit terhuneorchards.com or call 609-924-2310. daughter Reuwai was born in 1972. By 1975 we nonprofits and civic groups. were restless. Large corporations and small businesses will enjoy gathering staff together to connect, engage It so happened on the end of the driveway Pick Your Own at 330 Cold Soil Road there was a sign saying, and learn. A farm event filled with fresh air, “For sale by owner.” We began talking to the apple picking and a little outdoor adventure is a (continued from page 1) owners of Terhune’s. They never imagined that refreshing way to reward employees. Boost Golden Delicious –sweet, pies, baking, freezing their small farm would be sold to people who morale, cultivate a team spirit and foster effec - Granny Smith –tart, all-purpose wanted to farm and we did not realize that no tive communication with a team-building visit Jonathan –crisp, mildly tart, great for pie one had bought farmland for farming in Mercer to our unique venue. McIntosh –aromatic, cooks quickly, easy to peel County for 20 years. Development was the The customizable event spaces at Terhune Macoun –very crunchy, fresh eating, salads and name of the game. Orchards are suitable for large or small groups sauces But we really wanted to try re-creating the looking for the perfect spot to work and play. A Red Delicious –sweet, juicy, low acidity same sense of community we had found at Stayman Winesap –Our most popular apple, Satawal. Starting with the original 55 acres of flavorful, tart, keeps well huge apple trees, run down barns and house, no Crimson Crisp –soon to be our most equipment, no irrigation and no help. I was also favorite –crisp and so tasty pregnant with our second daughter, Tannwen. Once the apples on Van Kirk Road orchard No problem! Once we convinced banks to loan are picked, the fun fall activity of apple picking us enough money we finally completed the pur - continues on the home farm on Cold Soil Road. chase in March 1975. Now we were off and A variety of our apples are available year round running. in the farm store. Call the farm store at 609- The farm had enjoyed a small, local follow - 924-2310 to find out which varieties are avail - ing August to September having set up an old able on the day you plan to visit. Pick your own barn to sell apples, peaches and cider. apples are sold by the pound. Crisp Whites and Lush Reds from Think Terhune for Terhune Orchards and Winery Thanksgiving eptember and October are busy Our Apple Wine, made with our own apple urround your Thanksgiving months here in the and cider, pairs perfectly with pork, chicken and turkey with a cornucopia of side winery. The vines are heavy with cheese plates. dishes and desserts made from grapes ready to harvest. When you visit our big Get into the holiday spirit on the Fri, Sat vegetables and fruit grown right here at Terhune wine barn, take a peek through the large obser - and Sun. after Thanksgiving during the Garden Orchards. Choose from an array of colorful vation windows to watch the wine making State Wine Growers Association Holiday Wine squashes—acorn, blue hubbard, delicata, but - process. After hand harvesting, the grapes are Trail Weekend, Nov 23, 24, 25, from 12-5 p.m. washed and de-stemmed before being pressed. Enjoy a cup of hot mulled wine and sample our Next the juice moves to the large stainless steel red, white and fruit wines. Start your holiday fermentation tanks and closely monitored for shopping by placing orders for our unique selec - tion of gift baskets overflowing with Terhune Orchards fruit, baked goods, and wine. Relax with friends in our outdoor winery courtyard with a glass of wine in front of a crack - ling fire. The winery tasting room is located in our historic 150-year-old barn. It is open Friday through Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Our bottles of wines are available every day in the farm store, at the Trenton Farmers Market on Fridays and ternut and of course, pumpkins. Our Yukon Saturdays and online at terhuneorchards.com. Gold potatoes make the world’s best mashed potatoes. Choose from kale, broccoli, spinach, several months to a year or more. Finally they collard greens, lettuces and brussel sprouts for are bottled and labeled. green sides and salads. We also have cauliflower, Our estate-grown grapes produce red and Plan a Fall carrots and fresh herbs. white wines that have won numerous awards Visit the recipe page of our website for the since we opened the winery in 2010. We make family favorites we serve around the farmhouse Farm Tour table at Thanksgiving. Treat your family to our 14 wines that will please every palate. Come sample our wines by the glass or in a tasting Turkey Stuffing Supreme with Apples and utumn is a wonderful time for stu - Sausage, Butternut Squash & Apple Soup, and flight. dent groups to visit our outdoor For red wine enthusiasts, we offer “Barn brussels sprouts with Apple Cider and Bacon. classroom—a working family farm Our freshly-pressed apple cider and wines Red,” a and Cabernet on preserved farmland. Our knowledgeable tour Sauvignon blend with cherry and strawberry are the perfect drinks for a locally-sourced guides tailor each tour to group age and interest. Thanksgiving feast. Both are always available in aromas. Our “Rooster Red” is semi-sweet and Fall tours focus on our favorite crop—apples! similar to a light port. We also have several vari - the farm store. We also ship them if you’d like We explore our orchard and learn about how to share a taste of Terhune Orchards with loved eties of white, too. is a medium, dry apple trees grow. Then we visit the pumpkin wine with citrus notes. The “Farmhouse White” ones around the country. is a dry table wine that features hints of pear. Don’t forget dessert! We have over 20 vari - eties of pies including your holiday favorites- pumpkin, apple and pecan. We also make apple Pumpkins, Pumpkins, crisps, fruit breads, cookies and brownies from scratch. Preorder your Thanksgiving pies and Pumpkins! crisps from Nov. 1-21 or stop in the store to ind the perfect jack o’ lantern pump - choose from the display. Not sure which pies to kin in our pick-your-own pumpkin order? Come in for a complimentary taste dur - patch or choose one from the huge ing our Pie Sampling Weekend, Nov. 10 & 11 fall display in our farmyard. We have pumpkins from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in all sizes! During Apple Days Harvest Festivals visit the paint your own pumpkin decorating area for free (with the purchase of a pumpkin) use of kid friendly, washable paints to decorate patch to learn about the differences between your pumpkin before bringing it home. In the these two important fall crops. Tours also visit Pie Fundraiser farm store, we have cheese pumpkins that are our Discovery Barn, an educational meeting perfect for making your own pies and plenty of place with murals and hands-on exhibits which Our pies are a unique fundraising oppor - freshly baked fall treats such as pumpkin breads enhance and enrich our educational tours. tunity at the holidays. We bake them, you sell and pies. Tours are available by appointment. Add them–for a tasty profit that benefits your pumpkin or apple picking to your tour for more school groups, churches, charities and clubs. fall fun. Call 609-924-2310 to schedule a visit. Visit our Pie Sampling Weekend on Nov. 10 and 11 to select from over 20 varieties of pies for your fundraiser. Pie Flavors: Apple, Apple Cranberry, Apple Streusel, Apple Walnut, Blueberry, Coconut Custard, Cherry, Lemon Blueberry, Mince, Peach, Pecan, Peach Melba, Pumpkin, Strawberry Rhubarb, Sweet Potato, Very Berry Sugar-free pies: Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach Fruit Crisps: Apple Crisp, Apple Cranberry Crisp, Apple Blueberry Crisp Order a minimum of 25 pies and receive a discount. Call 609-924-2310 or email [email protected] for details. Calendar of Events – Fall 2018 Apple Days Harvest Festivals Music Schedule Sept. 1 Pick Your Own Apple Season Oct. 13- Apple Days Harvest Festivals, Sept 15 begins 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daisy Jug Band Sept. 7 Sunset Sips & Sounds, Oct. 20- Apple Days Harvest Festivals, Sept 16 Laundrymen, 5-8 p.m. 21 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Borderline Sept. 11 Read & Pick: Chickens, Oct. 27- Apple Days Harvest Festivals, Sept 22 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 28 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Swingin’ Dixie Sept. 15 Apple Days Harvest Festivals, Nov. 1-21 Order your Thanksgiving pies & & 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m. crisps Sept 23 Jimmie Lee Ramblers Sept. 22 Apple Days Harvest Festivals, Nov. 10- Pie Sampling Weekend, Sept 29 Mountain Heritage & 23 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 11 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept 30 Raritan Valley Ramblers Sept. 25 Read & Pick: Tractors, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20- Farm store open late until 7 p.m. Oct 6 Heavy Traffic Blue Grass Band & 11 a.m. 21 for Thanksgiving shopping Oct 7 Stonybrook Bluegrass Sept. 29 Apple Days Harvest Festivals, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day, store open Oct 8 Jay Smarr & 30 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct 13 tom reock and friends Oct. 2 Read & Pick: Pumpkins, Nov. 23- Holiday Wine Trail Weekend, Oct 14 Stone Hearth 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. 25 10a.m.-5 p.m. Oct 20 Growing Old Disgracefully Oct. 6, 7, Columbus Day Weekend Apple Oct 21 Albo & 8 Days Harvest Festivals, More details on all events at Oct 27 Magnolia Street String Band 10 a.m.-5 p.m. terhuneorchards.com Oct 28 Back Door Band

Farm Store, Barn Yard & Farm Trail: Apple Days Harvest Days Fun Open to the public daily all year Winery and Tasting Room: Open Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Private and Corporate events: By appointment, year round School and Group Tours: By appointment, April through October Barnyard Birthday Parties: By appointment, April through October Two Terhune Locations: Main Farm (farm store, winery, festivals, barnyard) on 330 Cold Soil Road Pick Your Own Apple Orchard on 13 Van Kirk Road Find us at the Farmers Markets Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St., Lawrenceville, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza, Thursdays through Nov 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. West Windsor Farmers Market, 99 Clarksville Rd., Saturdays through Sept 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pick-Your-Own Schedule April— Asparagus May —Strawberries June —Sweet Cherries, Sour Cherries, Blueberries July —Blueberries, Blackberries, Flowers August —Blackberries, Flowers September & October —Apples, Pumpkins, Flowers Call the Farm Store 609-924-2310 for info on the availability of specific varieties Share a Taste of Terhune with Our Gift Boxes and Baskets hare the local flavors you love by delicious options that make it easy to treat fam - sending a holiday gift box or bas - ily, friends and corporate clients across the ket from Terhune Orchards. We country or right here in town. start with crisp, flavorful apples grown in our View our gift basket and box selection in Find Terhune own orchard and add our most popular baked our online store at www.shop.terhune goods, wines from our vineyard and other orchards.com . Place your orders online, in the Orchards Online delectable gourmet foods. We have dozens of farm store or call (609) 924-2310. Get our latest news online at terhuneorchards.com

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