This weekend, my wife and I decided to do something different and visit Maan Farms in Abbotsford. I had heard about it before, but I didn’t realize how much fun it would actually be until we got there. From the moment we arrived, the place felt welcoming and full of things to see and do.
We started our day at the winery, which was really cool because all their wine is made right there from berries grown on the farm. I’m not usually a wine expert, but the tasting was fun and relaxing. My wife and I sat for a while, just sipping and enjoying the fresh air and the view of the fields.
After that, we went to explore the fall activities. The pumpkin patch was my favorite part. It wasn’t just rows of pumpkins-it felt like walking through a little forest with photo spots, decorations, and even a Pumpkin House. It was the perfect place to just walk, laugh, and take pictures together. We also checked out the Barnyard Adventureland. There were goats, sheep, and chickens, all ready to say hello. One of the funniest things was the goat yoga-basically, you do stretches while baby goats climb around you. It made us laugh so much, and honestly, it was one of the highlights of the day.
For lunch, we grabbed food from the farm kitchen. It was simple but fresh and tasty, and of course, we had to try another glass of their wine.
Later, we walked through the u-pick fields and picked strawberries straight from the bushes. They were so sweet, it felt like eating candy right from nature.
One thing we couldn’t miss was the corn maze. Walking through it felt like being in a real-life adventure movie. The walls of corn were taller than me, and every turn made us laugh because we had no idea if we were getting closer to the exit or just going in circles. It was a little spooky at times but in a fun way, especially when the sun started going down.
By the end of the day, we just sat and looked out over the fields with Mt. Baker in the background. It felt peaceful and gave us time to think about how much fun we had.
Maan Farms is more than just a farm-it’s an experience. There’s something for everyone: wine if you want to relax, animals if you love pets, fields and patches if you want to explore. For couples, it’s a perfect day trip to laugh and make memories. For families, it’s full of activities for kids. If you want a place that’s fun, beautiful, and different from the usual routine, I’d definitely say go visit Maan Farms.
Written by Dan Baltag.
dbaltag@my.bcit.ca