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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
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Visit: Stony Hill Farms Corn Maze {Chester, New Jersey}

October 3, 2013 · Narrative

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Last year, the kids and I did a sunflower maze, and I made the organizers promise to come find us if we got lost. Luckily, I was taller than the sunflower stalks, so it was relatively easy to navigate and we did it in about an hour.

This year, although we have been to the sunflower field, we set our sights on a different farm location for the maze.

Because that’s what a Groupon will do.

Twenty-four bucks got us three admissions to the maze, donuts, apple cider, and apples to go.

Pretty much the most awesome deal going.

Although we haven’t been to Stony Hill Farms before, it actually wasn’t that far from our home, and it made for a perfect spot to visit on the most gorgeous Sunday afternoon ever.

Super simple to find, parking is via a gravel lot in front of the farm. Besides the corn maze, there is a General Store on property, where there is quite a selection of locally grown and organic produce, along with candy, pasta, and other little bits of randomness. I had a small container of pesto in my hands, thinking it would make for a quick and easy dinner that night, and put it back after they looked up the price … $13.99. There were a few bargains to be had, but there was definitely some sticker shock as well (we left with local apple cider, beef jerky sticks, and chocolate covered pretzels).

We approached the corn maze area, got our wrist bands, a clue sheet, and an emergency telephone number in case we got lost.

Yeah, this is serious stuff, folks.

We also had to watch a mandatory video before entering, explaining the rules of the maze, and giving some helpful tips.

And the maze? Well, the corn stalks are definitely way taller than me, so there was no looking over everything to find the right way to go, as we could with the sunflower maze. There were a few employees scattered throughout the maze, offering assistance as needed, bridges that you could climb to see over everything (and see how far away you were from the end), and colored ribbons to set apart different sections.

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And even with a cheat sheet, we managed to get lost a few times. As friends mentioned, this corn maze is hard core. In fact, an upcoming pack walk with the animal rescue group is scheduled to be done at the corn maze, and they’re allowing up to three hours to get it done.

True story.

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It was one of those beautiful days that you just want to spend outside. Warm, but not too warm, deep blue skies, just pure awesomeness all around.

After doing the maze, we relaxed for a bit with our juice and donuts. There is also a small concession stand with other snack items available as well, including hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn, should you be looking for a light lunch.

Although the farm was busy, there are enough different areas that the crowd is very well spread out and it’s not overcrowded in the least. Besides the maze that we did, there are also three other smaller ones, two playground areas, and the general store.

The corn maze is open until November 10th, so you still have plenty of time to head over there to enjoy.

Stony Hill Farms
15 North Road
Chester, NJ 07930

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  1. Joanne says

    October 4, 2013 at 6:24 am

    I’m pretty impressed that you didn’t totally freak out while in the maze! I know I would have!
    Joanne recently posted..Fried Spelt Berries with Pickled Carrots, Kale and Eggplant

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  2. paula says

    October 4, 2013 at 9:12 am

    I think you should have tried Cherry Crest. That’s one of my favorite places. They have a lot of stuff going on besides the maze. I hope we get there this year -we missed last year. I want to take the kids to Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland too though. They’re right near each other but it would be too much to do both on the same day.

    If you come to PA again for Hershey, Lancaster or Gettysburg, you need to make a side trip to my town’s only tourist attraction. – Lake Tobias.

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  3. Kris #40 says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I pass that place every day twice a day. Always wanted to do it – maybe this year.

    What!? No pictures of the telephone pole farm? LOL!

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
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