At the FMCA Family Reunion, Anna Lee attended a workshop presented by Don Greene on motor homes staying overnight for free at wineries, farms, and small museums. Our friends Paul and Carol had recommended this to us but we were a bit hesitant. After meeting Don and attending his seminar, we were hooked (sorry for our hesitancy, Paul and Carol). We paid our forty dollar annual membership and looked forward to intriguing places to stay.
Our first night was at Kelly Farms, Weiser, ID, primarily a peach and apple farm where “U Pick.”
We had neighbors from Florida who were experts on this experience. This was their second stop and they eagerly shared their experience at a winery in Southern Idaho.
Chickens ran around. Children shyly said hello. An owl hooted. Thunder boomed. What could be wrong with this? Absolutely nothing. Don, the owner, is a third generation farmer originally from Hemet, CA and a graduate of Chico State. He and his wife are warm and gracious hosts who made us feel at home in the orchard.
We wandered through the trees scoping out our pickings. In the morning Jerry picked peaches and Anna Lee picked tomatoes.
Our total purchase of a dozen peaches and nectarines, three large tomatoes, several handfuls of cherry tomatoes, a three-pound cantaloupe and a jar of homemade salsa totaled $8.50. Add that to a free overnight stay and the word bargain is understated.
We are eager for our next Harvest Host stop.
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