Taylor Thanks 2,000 Friends of Ambler Farm

To the Editor:

On Sunday, October 3, two thousand of our closest friends welcomed fall to Wilton at the 10^th Annual Ambler Farm Day. More than 50 volunteers planned Ambler Farm Day and approximately 150 volunteers were on hand that day. The event proceeds benefit the ongoing operations of the farm and the restoration of the Farm's Raymond Ambler House.  Visit www.amblerfarm.org for more information.

We thank the following local businesses and organizations for their generous support: Ambler Farm Apprentices, Ancona's Wines and Liquors, Andre-Donovan-Herve Families, Aspetuck Apple Barn, The Bar Method, Beardsley Gallery, Blue Jay Orchard, Bob and Carol Russell, Bob's Your Uncle Band, Bon Appetit, Bonnie Sheehan, Trax Fitness, Beth Crowell, Wilton Artisans, Buffy Goodwin DCH, Canine Fence Company, Children's Day School of Wilton, Chou Chou, Cynthia Grano, Darkhorse Designs, Earth Garden, Suzanne Ellenthal, Everyday Enchantment Photography, Fiona Mittag, Girl Scouts, Gregory's Sawmill, Jade Hobson Charnin, Justamere Tree Farm, Key Club, Knitabilities, Krit-It, Lana Taubin, Larkspur Farm, Leslie Concannon, MagPie, Michelina's Bakery, Minks to Sinks, nancy O, Nestle Water, Nina Pomeroy Photography, Open House, Outdoor Sports, The Painted Cookie, Paul's Prosperous Printing, Peggy Garbus Photography, ProLinks, Rotary Club, Seaside Ice Cream + Artie Haas, Signature Style Shop, Simplifina Designs, Sis Boom, Southern Yankee, Stateline Landscaping, Steven Mancini Salon, Stop & Shop, Susan Morrow Photography,  Susan Seigerman Designs, Town of Wilton, Toy Chest, Turnover Shop, Village Market, Wave Hill Breads, Westport Country Playhouse, Wilton Community Emergency Response Team, Wilton Department of Public Works, Wilton Episcopal Presbyterian Corporation, Wilton Family Y, Wilton Field Hockey, Wilton Fire Department, Wilton Garden Club, Wilton Historical Society, Wilton Moms Club, Wilton Newcomers Club, Wilton Parks & Recreation, Wilton Photo Shop, Wilton Police Department, Wilton Pony Club, Wilton Transfer Station, Witchy Poo and Woodcock Nature Center.

Numerous families and artisans donated goods, their time and talents to make Ambler Farm Day a success. We are grateful to the Ambler Farm Day Committee and their families for their dedication to the Farm.

Finally, we thank our community for joining us for a quintessential fall day full of hayrides, pumpkins, music, home-baked pies and old-fashioned farm fun.

-Tracy Taylor, Ambler Farm Day 2010 Chairperson