Groundswell’s Good Afternoon

Enjoy fabulous food and family fun on the farm while benefiting Groundswell’s new farmer training programs!

Do something different! Treat yourself to a fun and delicious afternoon on one of the most fascinating and innovative farms in the Finger Lakes. Good Life Farm in Interlaken is one of Groundswell’s Partner Farms. Working with draft horses, Melissa Madden and Garrett Miller grow organic apples, peaches, asparagus, ginger, veggies, turkeys, and beef. Their latest project is the fabulous new Finger Lakes Cider House, a state of the art cider brewing facility shared with four other local cider makers.

Bring friends and family! Take a horse-drawn tour the organic orchards and greenhouses. Check out the grazing turkeys and beef cattle. Upstairs in the Cidery, enjoy a flight of distinctive ciders crafted by local farm-based cider makers, and try pairing them with an array of local farmstead cheeses, hand-crafted charcuterie, artisanal breads and spreads. Then explore the actual workings of the cidery below, learn how fine ciders are made, and get the latest on the cider renaissance that’s happening now in the Finger Lakes.

Enjoy extra bonuses from our business partners!

Farm-to-Table Raffle. Don’t miss the raffle! It’s your chance to snag some great local farm products, garden gadgets, kitchen tools and lots of other goodies while benefiting the Groundswell Center’s new farmer training programs. You can purchase raffle tickets at the event itself or by calling us at 607-319-5095.

Special Deals for Locavores. Your ticket includes sweet offers from three of our local business partners! After our event – or any time – head on down to Bandwagon Brewpub in Ithaca for a 10% discount on dinner and brews. Visit Cayuga Lake Creamery in Interlaken for a discount on their handcrafted gourmet ice creams. Take a tour of Lively Run Dairy and get discounts on local artisanal cheeses. Pick up your coupons at our event, and use them any time.