Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Farm Receives A " Top Ten'' Spot From Travelocityhttp://wiscassetnewspaper.maine.com/2005-04-07/morris_farm.html Apr 07, 2005 " Serving Alna, Dresden, Edgecomb, Westport, Wiscasset and Woolwich " Vol. 36-No. 14 Farm Receives A " Top Ten'' Spot From Travelocity Ben Long The votes are in! Farm Education Center has been recognized as one of the top ten local favorites for Maine in Travelocity's 2005 " Local Secrets, Big Finds " poll. More than 30,000 nominations poured in from Travelocity members around North America, challenging Travelocity's editorial team to search for the best of the best local finds in each state. A comprehensive list of unique places worth seeking out, Local Secrets, Big Finds is packed with treasures that no other guidebook boasts. This online collection will send you straight to the heart of your destination, revealing those hidden gems across the country that are often overlooked by tourists but are the very places where the locals often go. Ranging from ostrich racing to alligator eating, a raptor rehab to a disappearing lake, these places celebrate North America in its rugged beauty and its quiet sunsets, in fabulous food and fun festivals. Some can be found in your very own backyard. " This massive project is one of the most valuable tools for travelers in search of authentic local flavor or even something off the beaten path, " said Amy Ziff, Travelocity editor-at-large, " This list is by travelers for travelers. Every winner should be extremely proud to have been named. " Ziff notes that both locals and visitors can use the list to find the wonders near where you live or go in search of unique places when you find yourself on the road. More Details on Travelocity's 2005 Local Secrets, Big Finds After querying millions of Travelocity members to find out about the favorite quintessential finds in their area, Travelocity's editorial team culled down more than 30,000 customer responses to unearth the best local spots in each state and is now sharing the list of Local Secrets, Big Finds with vacationers across the country. A total of 510 spots, that is 10 picks for every state, plus Washington, D.C., were compiled from around the United States. An additional 68 spots were chosen in Canada. About The Farm Come join us in 2005 as The Farm Trust celebrates its Tenth Anniversary! We are a small-scale, diversified working farm and education center, located on Hwy. 27 in Wiscasset, Maine, right next door to the Wiscasset Primary School. Our not-for-profit organization works to promote the values of sustainable agriculture and stewardship of the earth through education, demonstration and community involvement. Our certified organic 50 acres support a small dairy, apple orchard, a half-acre of pick-your-own raspberries, a demonstration garden, a small pastured poultry operation, and three dozen laying hens. The remaining 10 acres of our land are wooded and feature a yurt, available for camping, a pond, waterfall and an interpretive trail that connects to paths that wind through an adjacent forest. The farm hosts a variety of educational programs and events for both children and adults, school field trips, vacation camps for 6 -11 year olds and is open to the public dawn to dusk daily. Come by and take a walk through our forest, visit the animals, take advantage of our self-guided tour and stop at our self-serve farm store to try our organic raw milk, eggs, meat and produce. We also have open milking demonstrations every evening at 4 PM, in season. For more information about The Farm, our programs and upcoming events visit our web site at: www.morrisfarm.org or call (207) 882-4080. About Travelocity Travelocity's industry-leading technology and straight-talking, honest information help travelers take more rewarding and affordable trips. With millions of registered users and booking $4.9 billion of travel in 2004, Travelocity negotiates thousands of low-priced deals with the world's most reputable travel providers - top airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, and other destination attractions and services. Additionally, Travelocity offers deeply-discounted rates for weekend getaways and dynamic packages through its " Last Minute Deals and TotalTrip " shopping engines, and provides customer serve support over the phone 24 hours a day. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also operates Travelocity Business for corporate customers, powers international travel Web sites in eight languages, and has been recognized for its consumer advocacy and global leadership in online travel. More information about Travelocity is available at www.travelocity.com. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation (NYSE:TSG), a world leader in travel commerce. More information about Sabre Holdings is available at www.sabre-holdings. com. editor@... Wiscasset Newspaper P.O. Box 429, Wiscasset, ME 04578 Tel: 207.882.6355 MaineStreet http://wiscassetnewspaper.maine.com/2005-04-07/morris_farm.html rev 2005-04-08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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