DUTCHESS COUNTY FARM FRESH LINK
SUMMER FAMILY FARM DAYS*
Saturdays: June 16, 23, 30
Sundays: June 17, 24, July 1
Experience fresh-from-the-farm goodness with the whole family! Grab the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Shuttle at the Poughkeepsie Train Station for stops at Plankenhorn Dairy Farm and Secor Farms (for pick-your-own produce and vegetables) in the picturesque Hudson Valley.
Plankenhorn Farm is opening its barn doors and inviting you in for a behind-the-scenes peek into the life of a dairy farmer. Discover how milk gets from the farm to your table, making a few bovine buddies along the way. And no visit to the farm is complete without sampling some premium-quality, Hudson Valley Fresh milk (www.hudsonvalleyfresh.com). Next it’s time for hand-picked strawberries at Secor Farms (www.secorstrawberries.com). Pick your own fruit or visit the farm stand for an assortment of seasonal goodies, including local jams, jellies, maple syrup and honey.
Between visits you’ll have the opportunity to explore the charming village of Millbrook (www.millbrooknyonline.com). Known for its rolling hills and horse farms, Millbrook is also home to many eateries, gift shops and antique stores.
This special discount package is available beginning June 1, 2007 by calling Metro-North Railroad at 1-800-METRO-INFO (in NYC call 212-532-4900) or by visiting the
Metro-North website
.
The Dutchess County Farm Fresh Shuttle will stay with you all day, transporting you to the various locations and bringing you back to the train station for the return trip home. Reservations for the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle are required in advance by calling 1-800-445-3131 and selecting "0" for an operator. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Once you've made your reservation, purchase your rail and shuttle ticket at Metro-North’s ticket office in Grand Central Terminal or any Metro-North station with a ticket office, at all full-service ticket machines (except Wassaic Station), or online through
WebTicket.
Some activities may require an additional fee.
* Dutchess County Tourism has the right to substitute a farm or related itinerary stop to ensure the quality of the overall program and the individual getaway experience.
