This Public Farm In New York Is Also A Restaurant And It’s Fun For The Whole Family

Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster offers family-friendly activities, farm animals, hiking, fishing, and a farm-to-table restaurant.

Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster is a great place to spend a day with your family. This multi-purpose, working farm offers a variety of things to see and do. You can visit animals, hike the trails, go fishing, have a picnic, visit the gardens, and have a meal at the onsite farm-to-table restaurant, Tilly's Table. Read on to learn more about this special place.

This farm was once a private farm museum but today it is owned and operated by Putnam County. It belongs to the people and it is open to the public.

There are a number of farm animals that live at Tilly Foster Farm. You can meet some very friendly goats, chickens, and llamas during your visit.

There are also several adorable pigs that would like to make your acquaintance.

A few horses live here as well. The county hopes to offer wagon rides in the near future, but so far, the horses are still learning.

There are lots of trails that you and your family can explore. You'll see beautiful wildflowers and insects along the way.

There is also a pond at Tilly Foster Farm if you want to bring your fishing pole. It's catch and release only, and adults will need a fishing license to participate.

The community gardens here are very active during the summer months. All kinds of different vegetables thrive at Tilly Foster Farm.

If you'd like to bring some home with you, there's a farm stand to peruse.

In the evenings, you can get a meal at Tilly's Table. This farm-to-table restaurant is popular and well-rated; you should make a reservation in advance if you wish to dine here.

Tilly's Table's chefs try to incorporate ingredients grown on the farm as much as possible. These tacos look fantastic!

This fresh salad is very inviting as well. This restaurant also serves as a training ground for chefs in training. Students from Putnam County's BOCES' culinary arts program can practice their skills here.

Everyone loves pizza. Tilly's Table's menu includes something for everyone.

You and your family will love your visit to Tilly Foster Farm.

Tilly Foster Farm is a very fun and exciting place! There is so much going on here and there is so much to do. You'll love meeting the farm animals and exploring the property, and you'll also enjoy any meal you have at Tilly's Table. This place is not well-known outside of Putnam County, but once you visit once, you'll want to tell everyone you know about it. Stop by soon!

If you like farm-to-table fare, you should also check out Blue Hill at Stone Barns in nearby Tarrytown, as well!

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