The TOHG Hub group (and a few friends) enjoyed a tour of the Wright Locke Farm (WLF) in Winchester. WLF educator Lauren Winterer led the tour. The farm has been in existence since 1638. Founded by John Wright, it passed to Josiah Locke, the Hamilton family and in 2007 the town of Winchester purchased the farm. It was then acquired by the Wright Locke farm Land Trust in 2015.
The WLF Conservancy has created a certified organic hub for sustainable agriculture and active learning, they run a year round pre school and offer a variety of educational programs. Their online farm stand - Farms to Go - farmstand@wlfarm.org - provides seasonal produce and local fare.
During the tour we learned about the farm’s history and the educational programs for all ages. We toured the greenhouse, farm fields, Farm to Go, the Miyawaki forest, and the 1827 barn, and met the goats and chickens.
The new All Seasons barn hosts events throughout the year, family farm dinners concerts, weddings and private parties.
Some of us enjoyed lunch at Tatti’s in Arlington after the tour.
Kathleen C
