I’m sitting on the couch, ceiling fan stirring a soft breeze overhead, Richard is sitting in his favorite chair….me? Well, I am blogging from my phone! !!

Will Kaska Family Farm ever be the same?

Garden Golf at Kaska Family Farm RULES!!

It’s 66 degrees today and sunny.  It feels like March or April around the farm today.  Our little chickens have ventured out a little farther than their usual turf; just content to be out in the sun.  Even though it’s very early in the year, it might interest many of you to know that this is when we dream about the coming maze season.  We dream BIG.  We dream about silly signs, new flowers and plants and how to safely bunny-proof them!  We dream about a beautiful, tall, green maze with just the right amount of “hard” to keep you stumped and yet enough “easy” to keep it fun and light.  We dream about screams and laughter as you are being chased by deranged, chainsaw wielding maniacs.  We dream of bright yellow school buses filled to the brim with excited children. 

We order seeds for pumpkins and flowers, we plow the earth to soak up the winter rains.  We paint, we mow, we pick rocks.  We sketch and draw.  We talk about new, fun activities to add to the event.  We talk about safety.  We sample new foods to serve in the Cafe’.  We talk about staffing and paperwork.  We take classes, and notes and visit other farms.  We research and contemplate and we pray.  Alot.

As you can see, you and your family are never very far from our thoughts all year ’round.  It is with you in mind that maze season has become the most cherished of all tasks on our farm and within our family.   We’ve hung the pictures you send us on the wall, along with the Thank You cards, letters and drawings.  We proudly display the Christmas cards and birth announcements you send.  Our hearts swell, and we are so touched at your thoughtfulness.  We consider all who visit the farm as family, and we are looking forward to our “get together” this fall.

In the months to come; please check back to see what we’re up to.  We absolutely love to hear from you and love it when you mention the changes you notice!  We have a lot of work to do — fall will be here before you know it!

Corn Monster at Kaska Family Farm

 OPEN SATURDAY NIGHTS ONLY

from September 19 thru October 31, 2009

Due to the recent heavy rains, we will open open the farm for our 2009 season on Saturday, September 26th!!

I wonder what this mysterious, clutching, nine-foot tall creature could be up to?  Where did he come from?  When did he slip into the corn field?  Is he in search of something or someone to snack on…..hmmm……I wonder? 

We’re still keeping the haunted trail family friendly, but you might want to think twice about taking in the very little kiddos this year…..unless you enjoy peeling them off of you at the end of the trail!   Our recommendation is still the same; children 10yrs old and younger must be with an adult to enter.

We thought you might enjoy seeing just how crazy we really are about this whole maze stuff!  Nobody in their right mind would work straight through these sticky, still, hot July days;  cutting, painting, mowing, planting!  It’s just crazy!  To tell you the truth, we are crazy about our little farm and all of you great folks who come out to visit and keep in touch throughout the year.   We love what we do and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Poor thing! Unsightly, but necessary for our makeover!

Power washing paint off of the Cow Train

10 of these, times 2! Long weekend....

Each cow’s face had to be handpainted, both sides for each of the ten cows. This picture is a rare peek at my (Toni) work area….there are permanent markers in the top drawer; our kids, staff, and others leave messages and doodle art all over the surface!  I love this old desk….good times, good times.

Cow Train Makeover 2009