Picked Pumpkin by Diana Sainz
by Diana Raquel Sainz
Title
Picked Pumpkin by Diana Sainz
Artist
Diana Raquel Sainz
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Digital Photography
Description
Bates Nut Farm
History
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In 1921, Gilbert and Beatrice Bates moved their nutty family to the beautiful, picturesque oak filled valley of Valley Center, where they purchased the Walnut Slope Ranch. They raised their family of 5 boys, with all sorts of old fashioned farm things like geese, ducks, goats, horses, rabbits, sheep, tractors, and plows. Little did Gilbert know that 80 years later his family farm would provide joy and pleasure for 5 generations of his family, along with thousands of visitors from around the world that take that special trip to the Bates farm each year.
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How did the Bates farm became so famous? Perhaps it�s the beautiful setting, the picnic and park areas, the farm zoo, or the casual, down home environment. Or maybe it�s the reminder of simpler times and childhood farm memories. Farm antiques and tools line the walls of the Bates store that is filled with fresh, delicious nuts, candies, dried fruits, chocolates, homemade fudge and gourmet delights. Pick up and sample your way through the Bates store. A sample of our own homemade fudge is a must with over 10 different choices. Our new old-fashioned candy counter will make a chocolate lover�s mouth water. You can�t help but feel like a kid again! Over 25 feet of counter space is filled with truffles, mammoth turtles, a variety of chocolates and sugar-free candies, homemade fudge and chocolates.
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Bates Nut Farm got its start as a walnut farm, but now brings in nuts from all over the world. Pistachios, pecans, cashews, peanuts, pignolias, sunflower seeds and much more can be purchased on the farm. The nuts are raw or roasted, spiced up or unsalted. To ensure quality and freshness, we roast and package our nuts right here on the farm. The Bates family takes pride in providing a quality product at a fair price. It�s part of the tradition.
Farm Zoo, Picnic Area & Retail Stores
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Nuts may have made Bates famous, but now you�ll also discover over 5000 square feet of gifts available at the Farmer�s Daughter, located in the original barn, and the Bates retail store. What fun you will have browsing through the nooks and crannies of home and garden accessories, kitchen items, baby, stationery, collectibles, candles, personal care, jewelry, inspirational books, greeting cards, seasonal items and much more. There is a little something for everyone at the Bates farm.
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Our Farm Zoo is open daily from 9am - 5pm. Visit with mini-donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas, pigs, emus, chickens, peacocks, ducks, geese & more! The animals love visitors, and will eat from your hands. Bags of animal feed can be purchased for $0.50; admission is free. Open year round.
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Make a day of it and bring a picnic to enjoy under the shade trees. Many families bring balls, bubbles and games for the kids to play. The picnic areas are open year round from 9am - 5pm.
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The Bates Nut Farm has become well known for its special events held throughout the year on the 100 acre ranch. You�ll love coming out and having a picnic in the beautiful tree filled park and feeding the menagerie of farm animals. For over 30 years families have made it an annual tradition to come out to Bates during the month of October in search of the perfect pumpkin. The Pumpkin Patch is the largest, oldest and most famous in San Diego County. Arts & Crafts Fairs, Antiques, Collectibles & Crafts Markets, Fine Art Fairs, and Car Shows are held throughout the year. For groups of 15 or more you can take advantage of our educational tours; �Nuts For You� and �The Life of a Pumpkins. See our Special Events and Education and Tour pages.
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http://batesnutfarm.biz/
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October 28th, 2013
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