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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Holiday shoppers can find one-of-a-kind gifts, special events and country fun at farm destinations in 12 central Kentucky counties.
The Central Kentucky Agritourism Association invites guests to stop by member farms to shop for locally produced holiday gifts and enjoy free holiday open farm events. Visitors may stay overnight at a Kentucky Farm Stay or buy bed and breakfast farm stay gift certificates. Guests who stop at five member farms will receive a Tour Reward Card good for a free Kentucky Proud gift.
Among the CKAA holiday events and highlights:
* 1851 Historic Maple Hill Manor in Springfield will host an annual holiday open house, Christmas tea and alpaca fashion show Dec. 2 from 1-7 p.m. EST. The Kentucky Proud member offers garments and gifts made of alpaca fibers. For more information, call (859) 336-3075 or go to www.maplehillmanor.com.
* Visitors to Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg can enjoy a simpler, Shaker-style Christmas on Dec. 2. The Pleasant Hill Singers and solo musicians will perform. Craft stores will offer a 10 percent discount. For more information, call 1-800-734-5611, ext. 242, or go to www.shakervillageky.org.
* Botland Food Cooperative near Bardstown has Kentucky Proud gift baskets and other items. Professionally trained staff offer massage and acupuncture services. For more information, call 1-866-348-2020 or go to www.botlandfoodcoop.com.
* Springhill Winery & Plantation B&B near Bloomfield will host a holiday open house Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. EST. Springhill is selling Kentucky wine and gift baskets. Call (502) 252-9463.
* Several other central Kentucky vineyards have Kentucky wine and gift baskets for sale. They include Long Link Farm Winery (859-284-1002) and Horseshoe Bend Vineyards (859-375-0296) near Willisburg; Simple Pleasures Vineyard (859-336-7535) and Rolling Hills Vineyard (859-262-6155) near Springfield, and Turning Point Vineyard (502-673-9000) near Bloomfield. Call to schedule a visit.
* Koenig Farm & Spinnery near Springfield deals in hand-painted, dyed and natural mohair products from angora goats on the farm. It also has knitting notions and gadgets, craft kits, patterns and other supplies. For more information, call (859) 336-8438 or go to www.koenigfarm.com.
* Campbell’s West Wind Farm near Springfield sells jackets, shawls and scarves made of wool that is spun, dyed and woven on the farm. It also has wool sculptures, Santas, sheep and other figurines. Call (859) 336-9283 for more information.
* Baskets by Patricia Lou near Springfield sells hand-woven custom baskets made of natural materials. For more information, call (859) 336-7455.
*Old Kentucky Barnwood Crafts and Herbs in Bardstown features herbal jellies and gift baskets. For more information, call (520) 348-6587.
* Pick a live Christmas tree at Sangreal Christmas Tree Farm near Greensburg. Call (270) 932-2366.
For more information about holiday shopping and special events at central Kentucky farms, call (859) 336-3075 or go to www.centralkyfarmsarefun.com.
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