Destinations: Kelder’s Farm, Kerhonkson

  |  March 27, 2014

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Remember the picture of the giant garden gnome on Monday’s Kerhonkson post? His name is Gnome Chomsky, and he lives at Kelder’s Farm. Once upon a time, Gnome Chomsky was the tallest garden gnome in the world until other, larger gnomes came along and unseated him from his Guinness Book of World Records glory. And yet, he still continues to stand, holding his constant, silent but pleasantly-cheerful vigil over Kerhonkson’s well-known u-pick farm/family favorite destination in Ulster County.

April 26th marks opening day at Kelder’s Farm, which means that visitors and school groups will once again swarm the farm to bounce on the giant trampoline, play mini-golf, say hello to the animals in the petting zoo, milk a cow or two, and pick some farm-grown fruits and veggies. The fun continues through September and October with corn mazes and fall activities, with the season ending at the end of October. Kelder’s Farm, which has been operating since 1836, should be on any visitor’s must-visit list, especially if you need kid-friendly stuff to do. Oh, and adults, take note: The April 26th opening day at the farm also includes a community yard sale from 10am-4pm. If Gnome Chomsky could talk, he’d be telling you to bring the kids and some cash. Instead, we’ll just have to trust his never-changing serene smile and permanently-rosy cheeks as confirmation.

Kelder’s Farm is at 5575 Route 209, Kerhonkson (GMAP).

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