Overlooking the Holt Pond Preserve, Five Fields Farm is located in the hills of South Bridgton, Maine. First planted by John Gyger in the 1920s, Tom and June Gyger have been running the orchard since the late 80s.
In 1995 they opened the retail farm stand, where they offer a selection of ready picked apples and pick your own.
The early apples are Paula Reds and Ginger Golds. Paula Reds are crisp like a McIntosh, with a tartness that will surely awaken your taste buds. By about September 12th, McIntosh will be available. Cortlands will be ready for picking in mid-September and McCouns at the end of the month.
"By Columbus Day weekend," June said, "the Red Delicious and Golden Delicious will be ready. We'll have cider by mid-September."
As of Labor Day weekend, you can pick your own or buy apples June and her crew have already picked. June said that you can even pick up drops if you wish. Soon you'll find squash and pumpkins at the stand.
The farm stand, located on Route 107 in South Bridgton, just before Bald Pate if you are coming from downtown Bridgton, is open from 9 a.m. to dusk seven days a week. You will also find apples from Five Fields Farm at Hannaford and Food City in Bridgton, as well as Tony's Foodland in Naples.
During the winter months, Five Fields Farm Cross Country Ski Center opens with 27 kilometers of groomed trails.
A couple of years ago Tom told me that South Bridgton has a micro-climate all its own, so when it snows in the White Mountains, you can expect snow here. The spectacular terrain of this area lends itself to skiing. Ski and snowshoe rentals are available.
When you stop by, make sure you take time to chat with June and Tom. And don't forget to pat OB, their cat. OB is short for Orange Boy.
"He's our stand cat. Our meeter and greeter," said June as OB stretched out on the cement floor, enjoying the afternoon sun.
FMI: 207.647.2425, www.fivefieldsfarmx-cski.com
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During the great sellers' market from 1998 to 2005, selection was below average to poor. Folks "from away" were disappointed with both the number and suitablity of lakefront properties on the market. Lakefront buyers were faced with inflated prices and poor selection.
Did they refuse to buy? NO! They saw what was available, picked the best of a mediocre lot and moved ahead.
During the height of the sellers market in the summer of 2004 there were four Long Lake lakefront homes on the market. FOUR! Keep in mind that Long Lake is 10 miles long and since there are 2 sides to the lake has over 20 miles of shoreline.
Today there are forty-four Long Lake properties on the market - eleven times as much inventory! Now, with so much to choose from one would think that buyers would find making a buying decision easier to make. But it hasn't.
This leads me to believe that having more properties to choose from actually makes the buying decision more difficult.
On summer evenings I occasionally stop by The Mosquito ice cream stand in Raymond on Route 302. It's a favorite of mine. They have about 40 flavors of ice cream. Every time I visit, there is someone standing in line agonizing about making a decision on which flavor to select. How much simpler our world was when most places carried only vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
Currently, lakefront prices are down and inventory is way up. Interest rates are still down. This is probably the greatest buyers' market in our lifetimes. Then why are so many lakefront buyers having such difficulty making a buying decision?
The fact is, most buyers know they are in the driver's seat. Some have told me they expect to take full advantage of this buyers' market. They fully expect to buy exactly what they want at a greatly reduced price. If they can't find it they'll keep looking.
Will some buyers live to regret not buying when so much was in their favor? Perhaps, but for now, indecision rules.
September 10, 1-5 p.m. Tasha Tudor High Tea, with presentations by Tudor scholars and tours of the museum, reservations recommended, $50/person, Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, 67 North High Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.2828, www.rufusportermuseum.org
September 10, 4 p.m. "The Legend of Lefty," a two-act comedy directed by Lynn Arizzi, Bethel Community Players, sponsored by the new Bethel Performing Arts Project and presented in cooperation with the Bethel Inn, $10/person, Bethel Inn Conference Center, Broad Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2175, www.bethelinn.com
September 10, 6:30 p.m. Jerry Mayfield from Sahaja Meditation, guided meditation, come away feeling stress free and relaxed, no charge, McLaughlin Gardens, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
September 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. "The Odd Couple," (female version) written by Neil Simon and directed by Jerry Walker, $15/adults, $12/students/seniors, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Sebago Lake Village. FMI: 207.642.3743, www.schoolhousearts.org
September 12, 9 a.m. Zumba Demo with Dina Aldrich, The Latin Dance Workout Class, The Ballroom, Block Building, Main Street, Harrison. FMI: 207.583.6964, www.theballroomharrison.com
September 12, 9-11 a.m. Tour the Clark Farm and Forest, enjoy a guided horse-drawn wagon ride or easy hike, light refreshments, rain date: Sept. 19, Clark Farm, 24 Swett Road, Windham. FMI: 207.892.5537, www.thewindhamlandtrust.org
September 12, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Duck Race and Community Yard Sale, sponsored by the Oxford Recreation Department, Duck Race at 2 p.m., $5/duck, Oxford Station House Community Center, King Street, Oxford. FMI: 207.539.4563, www.oxfordhillsvisitorcenter.com
September 12 & 13, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Sacred Spirits Intertribal Pow-Wow, Native American drumming, singing, flute playing, story telling and crafts, Sunrise Cove Road, Naples. FMI: 207.615.1110 or 207.749.2911, www.sacredspiritsdrum.webs.com
September 12, 5 p.m. End of Summer Chicken Cookout, includes half chicken, roll, drink, homemade potato salad, coleslaw and pie, eat in or take out, $10/person, to benefit Windham Land Trust, Friends Church, Gray Road (Route 202) across from the Public Safety Building, Windham. FMI: 207.892.5537, www.thewindhamlandtrust.org
September 12, 5-6:30 p.m. Traditional Baked Bean Suppah, includes beans, ham with raisin sauce, cole slaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, pickled beets, homemade relish, homemade apple pie and vanilla ice cream, $7/adults, $3/children under 10, Porter Grange Hall, First County Road, Porter. FMI: 207.625.8344
September 12, 7:30 p.m. "Tanzspiel," presented by ballet-mime Karen Montanaro, $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under, Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org
September 12, 8 p.m. -midnight, Waterford World's Fair Dance, music by Rockin' Road Runners, BYOB, $18/person, Waterford Fairgrounds, 36 Green Road, North Waterford. FMI: 207.583.4993, http://www.nwwf08.org/Page2.html
September 14 & 15, Auditions for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," written by Barbara Robinson and directed by Louis Philippe, actors and actresses ages 7 to adult are invited to read from the script, important forms available at Web site, Lake Region Community Theatre at Lake Region High School Auditorium, Route 302, Naples. FMI: 207.892.4324, www.lakeregioncommunitytheatre.org
September 16, 6:30 p.m. Square Dance Fun Nite, Swinging Bears Square Dance Club, John Thompson-caller, free, casual dress, Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine Street, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.7176, www.swingingbears.squaredanceme.us
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September 10, 6-9:30 p.m. Women's Night Only, dinner and entertainment by comedian Kelly MacFarland, $60, benefits the Food Pantry of York County, On the Marsh Bistro, 46 Western Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.967.2299, www.onthemarsh.com
September 11, 5-7 p.m. "Autumn Muse," group show, opening reception, Haley Art Gallery, 178 Haley Road, Kittery. FMI: 207.439.7612, www.haleygallery.com
September 11, 5-9 p.m. "Exercising Form," pottery by Ryan Stobel, Sanctuary Arts, 117 Bolt Hill Road, Eliot. FMI: 207.438.9826, www.sanctuaryarts.org
September 12, 9 a.m. 3rd Annual Lyme Disease Awareness Walk: Spotlight on Lyme, $10 registration, children-free, benefits the Lyme Disease Digital Library and the LymeBuddies Project, rain date: September 19, Wells Beach, Wells. FMI: 207.251.0658, www.lymediseaseawareness.com
September 12 & 13, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. 21st Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show, featuring 70 juried crafters, includes fiber, jewelry, folk art, clay, herbs, graphics and more, free admission, Wells Elementary School, Route 109, Wells. FMI: 207.646.5172, www.wellschamber.org
September 12 & 13, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. 22nd Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, nearly 100 juried artisans will exhibit and sell their creative and unique craftworks, $7/person, sponosred by the Landholm Trust, Landholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207.646.4521, www.laudholm.org or www.wellsreserve.org
September 12, noon, Capriccio Festival of Kites, all sorts of kites are welcome, instructions from a master kite flyer and kite building workshops for kids, sponsored by the Ogunquit Rotary and Ogunquit Performing Arts, Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.6170, www.ogunquitmaine.com/kite-festival.html
September 12, 8 p.m. Lori McKenna, nationally acclaimed singer/song writer, Jess Klein will open, Jonathan's Restaurant, 92 Bourne Road, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com/concerts.cfm
September 12, 8-11 p.m. Dance to the music of the 50s and 60s, D.J. Dick Fredette, $10/person, cash bar/free popcorn, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org
September 13, noon, Fall into Fashion, luncheon and fashion show to benefit the Columbiettes and the Classroom Chair Campaign, $10/person, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.883.1742, www.saintmax.com
September 16, 2:30 matinee, 8:00 evening show, "All Shook Up," inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, starring Sally Struthers, ticket prices vary, Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
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September 10, 5-7 p.m. "Ekphrasis," Opening Reception, an exhibition celebrating the interface of word and image, sponsored by the University of Maine Farmington Department of Sound, Performance and Visual Inquiry, free, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main Street, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.1062, www.farmington.edu
September 11 & 12, 9-4 Friday, 9-1 Saturday, Annual Lawn and Bake Sale, Livermore and Livermore Falls Historical Society and the Livermore Falls Women's Club, History House, Crash Road, Livermore. FMI:207.897.4695, www.franklincountymaine.org
September 11, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Fish Chowder Luncheon, includes chowder, biscuits, pickles and homemade desserts, $6/person, take out available, Congregational Church, corner of Bowdoin and Main Street, Winthrop. FMI: 207.337.2063, www.winthropmaine.org
September 11 & 12, 8 p.m. September 13, 4 p.m., September 16, 2 p.m., "What the Bellhop Saw," a farce by Bill Van Zandt & Jane Milmore, directed by Stephanie Irwin, Lakewood Theater and Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Road, Madison.
FMI: 207.474.7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org
September 12, 9-11 a.m. Doc & Mardie 4th Annual 5K road race, $10/person, Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.873.0684 x 203, www.alfondyouthcenter.org
September 12, 6:30 p.m. Contradance, family dance with sit-in band 6:30-7:30 p.m., snack potluck 7:30 p.m., Contra from 8-11 p.m., prices vary, Farmington Grange, Bridge Street (Route 43), West Farmington. FMI: 207.491.9928, www.starleft.org
September 13, 15th Annual Winthrop Sports Boosters Golf Tournament, Springbrook Golf Club, 141 US Highway 202, Leeds. FMI: 207.377.6230 or 207.377.2435
September 13, 12-5 p.m. 7th Annual Franco-American Family Festival, specialty food, antique car show, children's activities, Tourtiere Pie contest, live music and dance, free, Head of Falls, Front Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.680.4204, www.waterville-me.gov/events
September 13, 7 p.m. Stanley & Grimm, fiddler Nicole Engstrom and singer/guitarist Sean Brennan, a celebration of traditional music through old and new interpretations of jigs, reels and songs, sponsored by the New England Celtic Arts, $10/person, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive, South Carthage. FMI: 207.562.4445, www.NECelticArts.com
September 16, 7 p.m. Bruce Molskey, traditional music, sponsored by the New England Celtic Arts, $10/person, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive, South Carthage. FMI: 207.562.4445, www.NECelticArts.com
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