Rosedale Farms & Vineyards has again joined forces with the good folks and exceptional chefs at Max Restaurant Group to bring to you another season on Chef To Farm dinners. From June 14th through September 27th you can enjoy a four- to six-course feast crafted from Rosedale's farm-fresh ingredients – prepared by Chef Scott Miller and the Max's Chef-to-Farm team.

For the full 2013 schedule, and to make reservations, visit the Chef To Farm website.

Rosedale Farms & Vineyards will be opening on Friday, June 7th. It promises to be an exciting year at the farm, too. Look for a new and improved website and even our very own smartphone app! We can't wait to see everyone.

P.S. We've already started planting the corn.

Rosedale Farms & Vineyards is now selling Membership Plans for 2013. Summer Memberships are $329, which run for 10 weeks. All-Season Memberships are $549.00, and run for 18 weeks. You can purchase these plans directly from our Farm Membership page via PayPal. You can also visit the farm in Simsbury to purchase your plan directly, major credit cards accepted.

Both plans feature our fresh fruits & vegetables including strawberries, raspberries, snap & English peas, string & yellow beans, yellow & zucchini squash, cucumbers, a variety of tomatoes, peppers, beets, lettuce, and of course plenty of corn!

By becoming a Rosedale Farms & Vineyards Member you will be supporting your local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Buying locally grown food is a move towards sustainable living, requiring as little energy as possible to get the food from the farm to your kitchen table. It also helps to inject capital into local economies, and provides support to your own community.

Best of all, it doesn’t take long to appreciate just how much better farm-fresh food tastes!

Hartford Magazine's 10th Annual Reader's Poll for 2013 is out, and Rosedale Farms & Vineyards has been nominated in a few different categories. Of course, we'd love to have your vote! It only takes a few minutes to register. Upon voting, you'll be entered to win a gift certificate for dinner to either the Best New Restaurant or the Best Overall Restaurant! Two winners will be chosen at random in April. But hurry, the survey ends March 4th. To begin voting, click here.

You'll find us listed under:

• Food > Farm Stand
• Retail > Farmer's Market
• Entertainment > Farm-to-Table Dinner
• Entertainment > Winery

Thanks again to all of our wonderful customers. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer!

We hope everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving. Our brief hiatus is over, and we're back with adjusted holiday hours. You can visit the farm in Simsbury now through December 23rd on Fridays (2pm-5pm), Saturdays (10am-5pm), and Sundays (10am-5pm).

Have you picked out a Christmas Tree yet? Going on now, for a limited time, if you purchase a Summer or All-Season Rosedale Farms & Vineyards Farm Membership you'll receive a FREE Christmas Tree (valued at $50.00)! Membership Plans make a great gift! Presents and decorations not included.

But if you're still having a hard time deciding what to get your loved ones this holiday season we also have a beautiful collection of local artisan items available at the farm stand, as well as Our Wines, Gift Baskets, and Christmas Trees.

We look forward to seeing you this Holiday Season!

The farm is currently closed. Beginning November 30th we will re-open on Fridays (2pm-5pm), Saturdays (10am-5pm), and Sundays (10am-5pm) until December 23rd. We'll have a selection of various holiday items including wreaths, cider, wine, baked goods, and Christmas trees. Check back for more information.

Thanks to everyone for helping to make 2012 another successful season here at Rosedale Farms & Vineyards. We appreciate your continued support for your local farmers and locally grown produce!

2013 Membership Plans Still Available

There is still time to take advantage of discounted plans. Visit our Farm Membership page to purchase a plan via PayPal. Summer Memberships are $299 (normally $329.00), which run for 10 weeks. All-Season Memberships are $499 (normally $549.00), and run for 18 weeks. But hurry, these discounted plans are only available for a limited time.

Due to the impending severe weather from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy the farm will be closed Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th. Depending on the conditions following the storm we will determine when we will be open and post updates to our website and Facebook on Wednesday, October 31st.

Attention Members: ALL pick-ups will be on Wednesday if conditions are clear. Please reference the website for any updates.

We are open today, October 28th, for Wine Tastings and fresh produce. Stop by and stock up before the storm!

Be safe out there.

On Saturday, October 20th, two of Connecticut's most extraordinary chefs will be preparing a farm-to-table feast here at Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, as part of "vie for the kids" annual fundraising effort to help children who are battling cancer and other life threatening blood disorders at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. It will feature an extravagant menu using the finest meats and produce from local Connecticut farms. There will also be a 6K Run/Walk that Saturday morning through the beautiful woods of Ethel Walker School in Simsbury.

"Vie for the kids" was created by Paul Shapiro and Susan Anderson, owners of Vie, a Simsbury based national company that helps sales organizations compete at a higher level of excellence. The event is in its fifth year and has become one of the signature fundraisers for Connecticut Children's.

Last year, vie for the kids helped to raise more than $100,000 for Connecticut Children's.

For more information including purchasing tickets, donations, sponsorship, or to register for the 6K Run/Walk please visit vieforthekids.com.

We're honored to have been selected as this month's featured vineyard by CT Wine Trail, and to celebrate we're offering a special price of our Farmington River Red. Regularly sold at $19.99/bottle you can now pick up our award-winning wine for $16.99/bottle. This year’s Farmington River Red is 100% old vine California Petite Sirah, harvested specifically for us by the Lanza Family Vineyards in California’s Suisun Valley. Its sensuous earthy nose is followed by herb laced plum, wild berry and sage flavors with a hint of cedar and soft, round tannins. Enjoy the long, smoky finish.

Still thirsty? You can also purchase cases (12 bottles) of Lou's Red for $199, Famington River Red for $175, and Simsbury Celebration for $150 throughout October. For the complete tasting notes visit Our Wines.

Rosedale Farms & Vineyards is now offering discounted Membership Plans for 2013. These are limited to the first 100, so don't delay. Head over to our Farm Membership page to purchase a Summer plan or an All-Season plan at un-beet-able prices. You can also visit the farm in Simsbury to purchase your plan.

Summer Memberships are $299 (normally $329.00), which run for 10 weeks. All-Season Memberships are $499 (normally $549.00), and run for 18 weeks.

As the Fall season hits Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, there are many new additions to our farm activities! Come celebrate Fall at Rosedale's and enjoy freshly brewed coffee, sweet cider donuts, and some warm apple cider. Top it all off with a FREE hayride. Hayrides include a ride around the farm to our wonderful pumpkin patch where you, the kids, or the whole family can come pick your own pumpkins! Hayride's are available on weekends until 10/31/12. No reservation needed.

Don't forget to Get Lost in our best corn maze yet!