Community Corner

Down on the Farm: News from Gale Woods

Reservations due today for Saturday's "Winter Sunrise on the Farm."

Reserve your Butcher Bundle of Love Today

In keeping with this month’s theme of "love," Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista is offering a prime bundle of butchers’ cuts.

The cost for this Butcher Bundle is $225 and consists of the following: two whole chickens, one smoked ham, two packages of ground lamb, two packages of ground beef, two packages of unseasoned ground pork, one lamb shoulder roast, one summer sausage, one pork roast, one lamb shank, one beef soup bone, one package of fresh pork hocks, two packages of lamb steaks, one package of sirloin steak, one package of ribeye steak, two packages of bone-in pork chops, one package of ham pork patties, one package of 100 percent lamb sticks, two packages of bacon and two packages of beef stew meat.

Find out what's happening in Lake Minnetonkawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Purchasing these cuts separately, would cost approximately $254. By purchasing a Gale Woods Farm Butcher Bundle saves $29.

Gale Woods Farm also has a nice selection of individual cuts of pork, lamb, beef and whole frozen chickens. The farm's visitor center and store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Find out what's happening in Lake Minnetonkawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Limited shares are available, and those interested in a purchase can call 763-694-2001. Shares will be ready for pick up mid-February. 

See more information on what's available at the Farm Store.

Upcoming Programs

Winter Sunrise on the FarmSaturday, Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Get up and at 'em on a cold winter's morning. Help with farm chores, collect eggs and cook them up for your own breakfast. Grind corn for muffins and enjoy bacon raised on the farm. Then take a hike or snowshoe, try sledding and explore the farm in winter. Price: $12/ages 13+; $6/ages 2-12. 

Reservations required by Feb. 1 at 5 PM

Valentine’s Sleigh Rides: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Feast on a romantic, sustainably-raised dinner followed by a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a wheeled carriage ride (if the snow drought continues) through the pastures with your sweetheart. Relax and enjoy a delicious dessert and hot beverages while cuddling by the fire, meet our animals, and try some snowshoeing too! $50. Ages: 16+

Reservations required by Feb. 3

Note: In case of little to no snow, educators will tweak the programs accordingly and fun-filled activities will still be offered.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Lake Minnetonka