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2025
Winter CSA
All you need to know:
In one place!
Welcome to the Winter 2025 CSA Members Hub! This is your new, one-stop, easy-to-access page for everything you need to know about your Winter CSA share. We’ve consolidated all weekly information here—including an estimated list of the week's vegetables, delicious recipes, storage tips, and the most current dates and times for all pickups, especially around holidays. No more searching through emails! We hope this makes your CSA experience even better and simpler this season
The new method being used to remind members of pickup dates is Google Calendar Reminders.
Members will receive a Google Calendar invitation for each pickup date for Farm Stand and home delivery days, which they should accept to get a helpful reminder directly in their calendar.
Weekly
Schedule
Home Delivery
Wednesdays
12 pm to 5 pm
Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th,
Christmas Week Tuesday 23rd
New Years Week Tuesday 30th
Wednesday 7h, 14th and 21st
Farm Stand
Thursdays 10 am to 7 pm
Dec 34th, 11th, 18th, 12 pm to 5 pm
Christmas Week Tuesday 23rd
New Years Week Tuesday 30th
Thursdays Jan 8h, 15th and 22nd
Location: 2416 Horn of The Moon Rd. Montpelier VT 05602
Winter Harvest Preview
This list is an estimate and may change slightly based on the day of the harvest, but it gives you a great head start on meal planning.
Baby Greens
Lettuce Mix
Swiss Chard
Microgreens
Salad Turnips
Frozen Tomato Sauce
Cilantro/Parsley
Spinach
Baby Red Chard
Bok Choy
Radishes
Carrots
Beets
Onions
Potatoes from Bear Roots Farm
Kale
Cabbage red/green
Delicata Squash
Butternut and/or Honeynut Squash
Do you need to
skip a week?
We understand that life happens! If you are unable to pick up your share or need to skip a week, please fill out the form below no later than 48 hours before your scheduled pickup or home delivery..
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Option 1: Donate Your Share (We will donate your share to a local community organization)
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Option 2: Arrange a Guest Pickup (Provide the name and contact of the person picking up for you.)
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Option 3: Double your Share the next week
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Option 4: Get the equivalent of your farm share in farm stand credit (option valid for Farm Stand CSA’ers and Home Delivery CSA’ers.
Everything you need to know about
Convenient
Home Delivery CSA
The delivery days are typically Wednesdays,1 PM - 5 PM. Although, the first week you can expect to extend to 7PM or 8Pm since we are getting to know the new addresses. Thanks for your patience and cooperation. :) Receiving your Delivery: setting up We kindly ask you to designate a special place for your delivery and communicate with us if your address changes or is tricky to find. We also appreciate it if you notify us where would be the best spot to leave your share to avoid rodents, rain, or other potential hazards.
Home Delivery Dates for 2024-2025 Spring 2025 April 9th to May 28th Summer 2025 June 4th to September 16th Fall 2025 September 24th to November 24th (Last Delivery will be on Monday on Thanksgiving week) Winter 2025 TB
Skipping a week You will need to fill out a form to let us know what you would like to do. Your options are: double up your next week, coming to our Market Style Farmstand and choose your own CSA on Thursdays from 3 PM to 8 PM and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM. or Donate it. After the first missed week, we will donate any further missed weeks to our community through our partners of Community Harvest of Central Vermont, or you have the option to make up any additional missed weeks by coming to the Farm Stand during that season. When double up your share the next week of a solicited date during the CSA season. In any case, please fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CnwaVK87-Cl4sn_KEoZRm38sk1_5LzOoV-IVugRzjeo/edit
Your delivery farm share is a standard bag. Carefully curated by Patrick The Farmer. At this time we cannot accommodate switching out items in your CSA delivery. You will get a Farmer’s selection each week. If you have a special request due to a food allergy or any special condition please contact us. Honoring your special needs is a priority for us. So, please let us know if you need to make a change to your share for the entire CSA season.
Market Style
Farm Stand CSA
We are doing a BIG and fun remodel. We are building the community space that we dream our
Farm Stand can be for all of you!
Open Hours Thursdays from 3 PM to 7 PM and Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM. If you happen to need to come a little later or before this times, please communicate with Melisa @ 8022790337 or Patrick @8022246646 One of the advantages of being a family farm is that we can coordinate with each other and help you when you need the flexibility.
Farm Stand Dates for 2025-2026 Spring 2025 April 10th to May 30th Summer 2025 June 5th to September 19th Fall 2025 September 25th to November 25th (Last week Farm Stand will be on Monday and Tuesday for Thanksgiving Week) Winter 2025 TBD
If you need to use the restroom., we have an outhouse, located at the back of the barn next. For more info you can check the map available at the farm stand. And you can always ask one of our friendly team members.
If you want to skip a week, our policy is that you can come to the farmstand and make up a missed week or double your share the next week. Let’s say you have a small share and you skip a week, you can decide if you want to use your 6 item credit on your next visit, over time, or when something you like is in abundance like Basil for pesto projects. Your item credits will expire once the season you signed up for is over. As a perk for our 3 Season CSA Sustaining Members, they can carry over their credit from Spring, to Summer or Fall.
Use of installations, public and restricted access areas for CSA Members, and General Public At Ananda Gardens we love to host our CSA members, so we: Highly encouraged you to walk around the gardens and enjoy the miracle of your food growing in this beautiful and peaceful landscape. You can come to the farm anytime during our open hours: Thursdays 3 PM to 7 PM Fridays 10 AM to 7 PM To enjoy a better experience we invite you to walk around the perimeter of our deer fence and the gardens. The area of the Playground is open to the public. We kindly ask you to please clean up after playing, especially with plastic toys, because if they are left in the field they are chopped up when we mow the lawn and distributed in our precious soil affecting earthworms and soil biology, so thanks for keeping the toys, and balls in the playhouse! The area 20 feet around the perimeter of the farmhouse is closed/ off limits to protect the Ananda Gardens Family privacy. All the greenhouses, barn and garage areas are restricted for your own safety and the safety of the plants. No person is allowed access to the working areas without permission from Farmer Patrick Sullivan. Nobody is allowed to grab, touch, or use any of the farm tools and equipment. Dog Friendly Policy Dogs on leashes are welcome and they should be supervised at all times to protect the integrity of the gardens and the people in the farm. We love dogs and pets, but we really need you to pick up after them. Please bring your own poop bags and bring them home with you.
The area of the Playground is open to the public. We kindly ask you to clean up after playing, especially with plastic toys, because if they are left in the field they are chopped up when we mow the lawn and distributed in our precious soil affecting earthworms and soil biology, so thanks for keeping the toys, and balls in the playhouse!
Dogs on leashes are welcome and they should be supervised at all times. We need you to follow this agreement to protect the integrity of the gardens and the people in the farm. We love dogs and pets, and we really need you to pick up after them. Please bring your own poop bags and bring them home with you.
How can we help you?
Need a New Bag? Have a questions? Need help? Have a cool idea to share? We are happy to help! Please reach out to Melisa at wellness@anandagardens.com or leave a message here at our website chat. She'll be happy to assist you! In fact, it will be asy if you send us a phone text. Being a small scale farm operation, allow us to create a real connection with our farm community. For us, you are a partner in stewarding this land and we want to be as helpful as we can so you can have the best farm experience
Fresh news from the Farm
Your Guide to a Great CSA Experience
CSA Farm-Member Agreement: Terms of service. Welcome to Ananda Gardens! We are thrilled to have you join our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions of our CSA membership to ensure a clear understanding between our farm and our members. 1. Becoming a Part of Our Farm By joining our CSA, you are supporting our farm and sharing in the bounty and risks of the growing season. Your membership helps us plan for the season, purchase seeds and supplies, and pay for labor. 2. Our Growing Practices: At Ananda Gardens, we are committed to organic, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices. We do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Our goal is to nurture the soil, protect the environment, and provide you with the freshest, healthiest produce possible. 3. The Products We Expect for 2025: Our CSA runs for 34 weeks for our 3 Seasons CSA, 8 weeks for Spring, 16 weeks for Summer, and 10 weeks for Fall , from April to January . Each week, you will receive a share of the freshest seasonal produce. The variety and quantity of produce will vary depending on the season and weather conditions. 4. Sharing in Uncertainty of Crop Failure: While we strive to provide an abundant harvest, farming is inherently unpredictable. By joining our CSA, you agree to share in the risks of crop failure due to weather, pests, or other factors beyond our control. In the event of a poor harvest, we will do our best to provide you with a fair share of what is available. 5. Sharing in the Reward of Crop Surplus: In good years, when the harvest is plentiful, you will receive a larger share of produce. We believe in sharing the bounty with our members who support us through thick and thin. 6. Picking Up Shares Shares will be available for pick-up at Ananda Gardens, 2416 Horn of the Moon Rd, Montpelier, VT 05602, during the following hours: Thursdays: 3 pm - 7 pm Fridays: 10 am - 7 pm Please bring your insulated “Ananda Gardens” bag each week to keep your veggies fresh. 7. Home Delivery We offer a convenient home delivery service for our CSA members. Each week, you will receive a beautifully crafted farm share delivered right to your doorstep. Deliveries are made on Wednesdays between 12 pm to 5 pm. This service ensures you enjoy the freshest produce without leaving your home. 8. Member Fees The cost of your CSA membership depends on the size of your share. Payment is due at the beginning of the season. We offer flexible payment plans and accept online payments, checks, ACH Direct Bank Deposits, cash or Venmo (@AnandaGardens). 9. Communicating with Us We will keep you informed about farm news, events, and any changes to the CSA schedule through email and our social media channels. Members are encouraged to sign up on our website to access their CSA HUB and other resources that are exclusively posted in the CSA Members Area once they sign up. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at wellness@anandagrdens.com or 802 279 0337. 10. Additional Purchases You can purchase additional items at our Market Style Farm Stand, open from April to January. Use our Honor Box system, and Venmo for payments. 12. Use of the Space Please note that the production areas in the barn are restricted to employees only. The playground is open to the public, and we kindly ask users to leave the toys picked up in the sandbox area and playhouse to prevent the mower from spreading microplastics if toys are left out on the grass. Dogs must be on leashes at all times, and owners are responsible for picking up after their pets. 11. Termination of Membership If you need to terminate your membership for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 12. Additional Information To learn more about our certified Real Organic and USDA Organic farm and regenerative/sustainable practices, please visit our website www.anandagardens.com. *If you need to withdraw from this contract, you need to contact us a month prior to the start date of the CSA of your choice. Otherwise, you will be required to fulfill the payment of this contract without dispute. May all beings be happy and healthy!
