Stone Barns

Several weeks ago I visited a non-profit farm in New York called Stone Barns with my dad and friend Allison. This place is just picture-perfect, in every way. They have all the animals grazing in fields, and everything from beehives to pigs of all sizes. Although they still do produce meat on the farm, there is no doubt in my mind that these animals live a great live until their day comes. This photo on the right is of a very angry bull which was isolated from all the other cows across the road, probably for a good reason. Just listening to this bull grunting made me prtty terrified. Stone Barns has daily educational programs in which you can go and gather eggs on the farm or lend a hand in the vegetable field! They also sell potted herbs and veggies so you can take them home to your own gardens and grow produce.

Stone Barns is all about showing people that they can create their own healthy, sustainable food. I had a great time here, the place is just gorgeous and it was such a beautiful sunny day. We even met a horse rider along one of the trails that lives on the land and just rides and trains horses for a living. And she's living in paradise. What a life. So I advise anyone and everyone to check out this farm, or even browse their website. It's about 25 miles north of Manhattan in Westchester County.

They have a nice, reasonably priced cafe where you can try all sorts of delicious treats all made right on the farm. So when I start mapping out HRT for New York, you can guarantee that this gem will make the list!