BMW Of Darien To Sponsor Farmstand At Westport's Wakeman Town Farm

The following information is from Wakeman Town Farm:

WESTPORT, CT — BMW of Darien, MINI of Fairfield County is sponsoring the summer/fall season of the Farmstand at Wakeman Town Farm (WTF) opening Saturday, June 10.

The weekly Farmstand, open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 28, features fresh organic produce and flower bouquets from Wakeman Town Farm, WTF honey and logo wear in addition to local artisanal products including organic coffee, bread, pastries, extra virgin olive oils, gourmet balsamic vinegars and salsas.

The Farmstand also provides the opportunity to meet up with friends, walk through the flower and produce gardens, say hello to the animals and speak with the farmers at Wakeman Town Farm.

“BMW of Darien is proud to continue supporting Wakeman Town Farm and the opportunity for the Farm and local artisans to sell their goods at the community’s traditional Farmstand,” said George Santangelo, vice president of BMW of Darien, MINI of Fairfield County.

“We’re very impressed with the one-of-a-kind Farm, its number of offerings and events throughout the year and the farm’s sustainability ties in with BMW’s new electric and hybrid vehicles,” Santangelo said.

“BMW of Darien’s generous sponsorship will support us in our ongoing efforts to enrich the community through the weekly Farmstand and annual fall Harvest Fest event,” said Nicole Gerber, Wakeman Town Farm Committee. “Corporate sponsors like BMW of Darien ensure that Wakeman Town Farm continues to be a warm and welcoming place for our community,” she said.

BMW of Darien will also serve as one of the lead sponsors of the Farm's annual fundraising event, Harvest Fest.

Family-owned and managed BMW of Darien, MINI of Fairfield County has been a BMW dealer and service center in Darien for more than 50 years. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, BMW of Darien values its customers as well as the community, and continuously supports local charities and organizations throughout Fairfield County. More information is available at bmwdarien.com.

Wakeman Town Farm is an environmental education center and sustainable working farm. With historical ties to the Town of Westport, Wakeman Town Farm was a thriving agricultural component of the local community for three generations. Today the 2.5-acre farm property serves as a community hub featuring a multi-purpose center with a farmhouse event kitchen, organic produce and flower fields, and farm animals including goats, lambs, alpacas, chickens, and rabbits. Through a dedicated core of volunteers, Westport’s Town Farm provides a range of programs, activities, and events for all ages to learn about organic farming, sustainability, and homesteading. Learn more at wakemantownfarm.org.