Soon, you will be able to enjoy what the drought stricken middle of the country can only dream of – getting lost in a corn maze. Sauchuk Farm, 200 Center Street in Plympton, will honor 100 years of Girl Scouting in its maze opening September 15. They are now taking group reservations and you may learn more at www.sauchukfarm.net. West End Creamery & Family Farm (www.westendcreamery.com) at 481 Purgatory Road in Whitinsville will open its corn maze in September or October, and you may call 508-234-2022 to check. Goss Farm in Dunstable calls its attraction “The Maize” and reminds visitors that this is a real corn field with uneven surfaces, so strollers are not recommended, and dogs and other animals are not allowed unless they are certified service animals. Find out more at www.gossfarm.com. Connors Farm is at 30 Valley Road in Danvers, and in addition to the corn maze has a pick your own operation. Plan your visit at www.connorsfarm.com. Schartner Farms is located at 211 West Berlin Road in Bolton (www.schartnerfarm.com), and its 2011 season came to an abrupt end due to a Nor’Easter, so they hope this season will be a big success.
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Three Corn Maze Opportunities
Have you ever walked through a corn maze? This autumn, three fantastic opportunities await, one in Sterling, one in Sunderland, and one in Ipswich. The picture below, by the way, is not one of these featured mazes, but gives you an idea of what’s in store. Pick a sunny day and commune with your inner child:
Mega Maze Corn Maze — Sterling
Now through November 15, 2009
Every year brings a whole new puzzle, theme, and challenge. Davis’ Mega Maze features more bridges than any other field maze in the world and the only double-decker bridge. There is more than one solution to the Mega Maze and there are several different levels of intensity at which the maze can be completed. All offer varying degrees of difficulty and a new maze experience. Location: Davis’ Mega Maze, 145 Redstone Hill. Time: August 6-Labor Day, open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; September 8-10, closed; September 11-October 31, open weekends only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; November 1-November 15. open weekends only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weather Decisions are made each day by 8 am. Cost: Adults, $16.95; seniors older than 60 and children age 5-12, $12.95. Information: 978-422-8888 or visit www.davisfarmland.com/megamaze.Mike’s Corn Maze at Warner Farm – Sunderland
Now through October 31, 2009
The 2009 Maze celebrates the 173rd anniversary of the conclusion of the voyage of The HMS Beagle. The maze features the famed British naturalist Charles Darwin with his penetrating gaze chiseled out of solid corn. Darwin is pictured with an assortment of the Galapagos finches whose habitats were isolated volcanic islands. Put on your farm appropriate footwear and come for a nature walk along miles of corn-lined trails. No pets. Location: Warner Farm, 25 South Main Street. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Adults over age 13, $9; students and seniors over age 60, $8; children age 4-12, $6. Information: 413-665-8331 or visit www.mikesmaze.com.Marini Farm Corn Maze – Ipswich
Now through October 31, 2009
Experience one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in the New England region. Travel ear to ear in 8 acres of interactive learning and adventure. Maize Quest is great fun for families, scouts, youth groups, and birthday parties. Location: 259 Linebrook Road. Time: Thursday and Friday, 3-6 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Adults, $9.50; children younger than 12, $7.50. Information: 978-356-0430 or visit www.marinifarm.com.