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Health & Fitness

Benefits of Willowsford Farm

By: Arcadia at Willowsford

Willowsford, the upscale farm community in which our Arcadia at Willowsford homes are built, is known for being beautiful, expertly planned and representative of the Virginia countryside.  Apart from enjoying the stunning views and natural setting, residents of Arcadia at Willowsford reap even more benefits, which include experiencing a refreshing farm lifestyle.

The nearby Willowsford Farm, which grows and harvests their own vegetables for the community, was established in 2011.  This unique farm functions using CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, and works to give back to the community in a multitude of ways.  Residents can buy into ‘shares’ that provide the household with the chosen produce, eggs, or flowers that they’ve requested.  New share options are available this year, including breads, chicken, kombucha, milk and meat.  The farm season runs from May through to Thanksgiving, and gives residents the benefit of fresh, natural and healthy foods at their convenience.

Most remarkably, the farm raises the quality of life for residents in the community.  Here are a few benefits of living in a community that promotes and supports homegrown produce:

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Always Fresh! 

One thing you won’t have to worry about when you receive your produce from Willowsford Farm is the quality and freshness of your food!  This farm practices complete transparency with residents throughout their entire farming process, so you always know exactly what you’re eating and where it came from.

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Start Good Habits

When you introduce a localvore lifestyle (one where the food and produce consumed is locally grown) to your family, chances are, it’ll stick.  Before long, you’ll see the difference these new habits make and won’t be able to imagine life before eating locally!

Be Part of the Community

Arcadia Willowsford residents’ support of the Willowsford Farm allows it to operate and function with the great success that it does today.  It helps to strengthen the sense of community throughout Willowsford and connects residents to nature and the food they eat.

With the spring season in full swing, this is a great time to take advantage of this wonderful aspect of the Willowsford community.  But the farm is just one of the many perks that come with living here.  When you choose an Arcadia Communities home in Willowsford, you’re choosing to live in a spacious and luxurious home that perfectly complements the farm scenery.  Not to mention, the features and finishes in these new luxury homes extend far beyond what other builders currently implement in their houses, so homeowners know they are getting more value.

Between the farm, the stunning houses, and the established community of Willowsford, residents of Arcadia at Willowsford get way more when they move into their new homes.  For more information on the Willowsford Farm, visit their website!

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