Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Barn Charm

Andy | Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | Best Blogger Tips
Originally founded in 1912 by the Smith Family. George Smith was a cattler who purchased land to raise his prized purebred Holsteins. In the late 1970’s, a decision was made to disperse the herd and to expand the small apple orchard behind the barn in order to shift the family business toward fruit production. In 1995 the barn was coverted in to a winery and Ocala Winery opened to the public as a licensed Ontario winery.

13 comments:

  1. TomWednesday, September 23, 2020 7:37:00 AM

    ...charming!!!

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  2. Margaret DWednesday, September 23, 2020 8:18:00 AM

    A bit of history there and interesting building.
    Granny Smith apples was the first thing that came into my head when I saw the last name as Smith and apples.

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  3. SharonWednesday, September 23, 2020 9:52:00 AM

    A farm that has moved with the times. Great looking barn.

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  4. Taken For GrantedWednesday, September 23, 2020 12:00:00 PM

    An unusual color for a barn, but it looks to be in good condition. Glad it has found to be useful in a new life.

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  5. BillWednesday, September 23, 2020 2:21:00 PM

    Nice looking barn, I like it.

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  6. RedPatWednesday, September 23, 2020 2:30:00 PM

    I haven't heard of that winery, Andy! Nice barn!

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  7. KayWednesday, September 23, 2020 3:54:00 PM

    It's changed with the times. Very interesting history and a good looking barn.

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  8. ....peter:)Wednesday, September 23, 2020 4:38:00 PM

    George Smith and his family made good use of his property Andy... i enjoyed your history about the changes from 1912 t0 1995... you framed the old barn nicely....peter:)

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  9. William KendallWednesday, September 23, 2020 5:13:00 PM

    My uncle and aunt's farm, still in the hands of my cousin, started with cattle but quickly moved to orchards as well. Terrific shot!

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  10. Brian KingWednesday, September 23, 2020 9:07:00 PM

    Fantastic barn!

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  11. s.cThursday, September 24, 2020 5:05:00 AM

    Is it a barn or is it a house quite difficult in architecture but nicely placed.

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  12. Iris FlaviaSunday, September 27, 2020 2:26:00 AM

    Beautiful! Mine really suck when I see this gem.

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  13. eileeninmdSunday, September 27, 2020 4:48:00 AM

    What a beauty, love this barn. Enjoy your day, I wish you a great new week!

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