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SOLD OUT!

September 20, 2009 - 10:18am | by Saxon Brown

After the last post (today at 2:30), we head down to the fest, to check out the situation. I had left the booth last night (Saturday)around 8 pm, and supplies were dwindling. B and I headed off to dinner in beautiful Serralunga at the base of the castle/fortress/garrison.

But I digress.

Leaving at 8 pm, I knew there were still 3 more hours of sales, so anything could happen on a Saturday night- I estimated upon leaving about 8-10 cases of Red Hawk left, 8 cases of Coupole and 2.5 wheels of Pleasant Ridge Reserve. Having done the late shift the night before (Friday), I knew that sales would continue until late, so I really wanted to go back to check on the state of affairs when we returned to Bra, but all was sealed off when we returned.

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Back to Finish Where I Started

September 14, 2009 - 10:11pm | by Wil

Had to leave the farm, photograph the Estrella family for the current issue and check in with my life in California.
Returned for the big finale. The first farmers market for Mystery Bay Farm was a huge success. What do we consider a huge success? Well, how about SELLING OUT, BABY! All the hard work by Rachael, Scott and all the people who contributed to this special day can not be fully appreciated in a short blog post. When friends and family come together for one purpose, to help a dream to come true, only one thing can happen, Smiles.

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