#ruthiliciousTravels to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine

One of the few places here in Maine that I frequently visit for a day trip whether, with friends, family, or solo and in whatever season it maybe - is Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. This amazing place always tops the list on many levels.

This over 5,000 acres of wooded property in New Gloucester boasts of its sprawling countryside sceneries accented with long trailing white fences, green rolling hills, beautiful century-old buildings, manicured lawns and gardens, beautiful red barns with real live animals (that you can pet, by the way) and over 30 miles of hiking trails and yes... 

    

    ... The Pond where you can go fishing and The Market where you can find organic meat, fruits, vegetables, and cheeses all produced and made on the farm.

That red barn uphill houses livestock.

Just one of those white fences you can see all over the place.

One part of the trail leading to the disc golf area.

There are lots of activities you can do here all-year-round.

The farms' professionally designed and well-kept rails are not only for hiking. Since it is open all-year-round, the trails are for all seasons. In the Spring, Summer, and Fall, the trails are used for walking, hiking, trail running, and biking. While in the winter, snowshoeing, nordic and cross country skiing are the main fun activities you can do here.

The gorgeous bridge at The Pond and behind that wooded area
is another trail that teaches about the ecology of the area.

Just one of those old red-bricked buildings on the Campus.

LL Bean sponsored Archery course is only one of the outdoor activities
offered here in Pineland Farms.

There are also specially dedicated areas for disc golf, tennis, archery, and fishing in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, while in the winter - ice skating and sledding dominate the trails' scene.

X-Country Skiing

The hiking trail turned into a winter wonderland.

Solo picnicking by The Pond in Pineland Farms

As for me, my favorite thing to do here aside from visiting The Market is to have a mini-solo picnic by the pond and a little yoga flow.

This place has a lot to offer to everybody. This is one place in Maine that I will never get tired of. I come here to do a lot of things and I also come here to do nothing and just relax.

Pineland Farms in my happy place.