LYNNWOOD—As Christmas draws ever closer, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays gets into full-swing, Lynnwood residents may find themselves hard-pressed to slow down and soak in the magic of the season. Luckily, a golden opportunity lies right in their own backyards at Vaughns Teaching Farm and Kitchen, who just hosted their 5th annual Christmas on the Farm event last weekend – A time of festive lights, warm cocoa and maybe even a visit from Santa.
Christmas on the Farm began in 2020 when owners Eric and Rachel Vaughn, both Lynnwood residents for going on 33 years, wanted to bring a sense of community to their neighbors during Christmas, when social distancing and isolation were common practices. Fortunately, their multi-acre family farm was just the thing to accommodate their dream safely and is still going strong today.
This year the magic continues, with festive light displays along decorated walkways, a roaring bonfire where people can sit and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and freshly made red velvet donuts.
There are plenty of offerings for the little ones as well, with co-owner Rachel Vaughn being passionate about offering a safe, farm centered experience for kids.
“We are a little farm for little people, and the holiday offerings for the kids reflect just that,” said Vaughn. “Parents can relax and rest assured while their kids run and play amongst the enclosed displays of tractors and crops adorned with lights, get their hands dirty making mud pies at the mini mud pie kitchen, blow a bubble or two, and pet a farm animal before they head off to bed.”
While this year’s Christmas on the Farm has come to a close, Rachel and Eric Vaughn are strong advocates for what they call “agrotourism” – A chance for people who may be unaccustomed to life on a farm to get the farm to table experience.
“We want to connect people to their food,” said Rachel Vaughn, adding that her farm is committed to offering family friendly farm centered activities and events year-round.
Those who did not get a chance to visit Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen this season, can visit them this spring to learn more about the farming experience.
This article was authored by Lynnwood Times contributor Elisabeth Bradford.
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