Pumpkin Vine Family Farm

Pumpkin Vine Family Farm We sell Goat's Milk, Yogurt & Cheese - Plus host a Sunday Farmers Market at our historic Maine Farm!

Angels come in many forms. For us, it was our friend Kathleen, who singlehandedly designed and implemented a fundraiser ...
08/26/2026

Angels come in many forms. For us, it was our friend Kathleen, who singlehandedly designed and implemented a fundraiser for us after our market fridge died, spoiling thousands of dollars of product. Life felt pretty bleak. Then Kathleen called and proposed a lemonade stand to raise money for us at our upcoming farm event. We had no idea what she intended, but we appreciated her thoughtfulness and agreed to give her free rein. Within 24 hours, Kathleen had created a logo, crafted a story, and assembled a team to seek donations (and even bought the lemonade!). All day, while I was busy introducing goat queens, Kathleen, Sharon, Terry, and Sheila wandered around the market, lemon badges on hats, sharing our story with the community. And the community responded!!! SO MANY people came to our aid that, in the end, the amount raised almost exactly matched the amount we lost in product! When I had counted it all up, and sent an email to Kathleen, she replied, "Our crazy hope was to fully replace your loss and it’s so crazy that it happpened!" Many of you were among the generous anonymous donors, and so I wanted to share the good news here, so you also could celebrate! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. When we really needed a boost, you were there to give us a hand. Not only did you heal our financial wound, but you gave our spirit a huge boost. Every single dollar donated was a dollar that could have been used for many other good reasons, and yet you chose to help us. We do not take that gift lightly. Your support has lifted us up, and we, in turn, will do our part to keep the farm a warm and welcoming place for the community. Together, we are stronger. We are proud to be part of your community!

Just cut my first wheel of 2026 dulcinea, in preparation for Dairy Queen tomorrow. I’ve been working on this cheese for ...
08/15/2026

Just cut my first wheel of 2026 dulcinea, in preparation for Dairy Queen tomorrow. I’ve been working on this cheese for three years, as I think it has so much potential. This wheel is a huge improvement in texture. It cuts, nice and cleanly without crumbling, which has been my biggest hurdle. It’s still young, so the flavor is still very mild, but it’s good and I believe it’s going to be excellent in another month for cheese festival! I’ll have a limited number available tomorrow. It’s a great addition to a cheeseboard as it’s absolutely gorgeous, and traditionally a denser cheese. I’ve set some aside to sample myself in another hour when it’s warmed up. Definitely let me know what you think. If you pick some up tomorrow, and hold your breath for its presentation in mid September. I think of myself as a very amateur Cheesemaker, so it’s been really fun to keep improving this cheese over the years.

This is it folks: the girls are ready for their crowns! I picked flowers from the pollinator garden this morning, with p...
08/15/2026

This is it folks: the girls are ready for their crowns! I picked flowers from the pollinator garden this morning, with permission from the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Sarita is fashioning 10 crowns as I write : ) The market is filling up with goodies: we've got superpower smoothies in mango lassi, mixed berry and strawberry, and is making a fresh batch of their delectable olive and feta focaccia. has a full range of artisanal sausages - even hot dogs! - and will meet all your mushroom needs. I'm about to cut into a new batch of my favorite hard cheese - dulcinea - so fingers crossed its peak! Always exciting to crack a new wheel... Need dessert? B&T has apple pies, and fresh baked cookies to go with the girls' sweet creamy milk : ) Our Alpine doe Bobolink can't focus on market preparations, as she's wondering if she's winning anything tomorrow, and there are rumors that Keiran may be escorting the beautiful Queen Damselfly for one more appearance on stage, before college spirits him away... Hope you can join us for all the fun; the giant bubble mix is made, the willow is cut for crowns, and - oh yeah - I think I need to go iron their blankets : ) See you in the morning! If you want to vote for a dairy princess by sure to arrive between 11 -12, as the queens take over by noon.

At least the evening was a better view than the morning… We woke up to a malfunctioning fridge, and thousands of dollars...
08/14/2026

At least the evening was a better view than the morning… We woke up to a malfunctioning fridge, and thousands of dollars in product that had to be discarded… we had to miss Rockland Farmers Market on Thursday , and BrunswickFarmersMarket on Friday. We are starting over so we’ll have some product for Sundays Dairy Queen celebration. We never charge for our events, as we want everyone to be able to enjoy the farm, but if you ever wanted to tell us you love us, now is as good a time as any… We’ll have as much product for sale as we can make in two days, and a donation jar inside by our fridge (hopefully repaired by our amazing son Keiran and his very skilled friend Noah! Last repair job before he leaves for college on Tuesday!)

Just wanted to share the beauty of this moment… Wish you could feel the cool moist air that swept in after the rain. Eve...
08/13/2026

Just wanted to share the beauty of this moment…
Wish you could feel the cool moist air that swept in after the rain.
Ever since the drought a few years ago, I never take the rain for granted. It is truly magic; free water from the sky! The dry earth inhales in gratitude, and everything comes alive once again.

08/09/2026

We are thrilled to invite you to our fourth annual Dairy Queen festival on August 16 from 11 to 3 at our farm in Somerville Maine. This is our most significant event all year, as we acknowledge the beautiful and hard-working animals who make our farm what it is. It’s also just a lot of fun! You can participate by voting for the dairy princess and making your own Willow crown and ribbon wand. Our friends Red Stove Farm & Provisions will be making lunch and B&T Baked Goods will have treats and sweets for a picnic lunch. Bring your market basket to fill with goodies from Wild Fruitings Mushroom Co and WoodHaus Farm. And don’t forget our own goat dairy products, from mango lassi to chevre and our special Dulcinea hard cheese. See the whole schedule of events at https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/farm-events/

We are thrilled to invite you to our Fourth Annual Crowning of the Dairy Queens on Sunday, August 16, between 11 - 3! (R...
08/07/2026

We are thrilled to invite you to our Fourth Annual Crowning of the Dairy Queens on Sunday, August 16, between 11 - 3! (Raindate August 23). ALL year our beautiful dairy goats work hard to produce delicious milk for our creamery, and ONCE a year we take a day to recognize them. Our top ten does are adorned with bells and blankets and escorted onstage to receive their flower crown and - more importantly : ) - a bag of alfalfa! Come learn about our 2026 winners and celebrate their achievements. The fun starts when you arrive, as YOU get to vote for the 2026 Princess! The procession of bells starts at noon, followed by the crowning of the queens at 12:30. Plan to arrive early so you can make your own willow crown and ribbon wand, then grab a delicious lunch prepared fresh by Red Stove Farm, or grab some foccaccia and cookies for an easy picnic from B&T Baked Goods. Our farmers market will be bursting with fresh mushrooms, local sausage, organic veggies, and our very own goat dairy products, including hard cheese and our superpower smoothies. Bring a sun hat, a blanket or lawn chair, and your camera, as there will be photo opps with the Queens after the pageant. For the full schedule, visit https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/annual-events/

The bakers are baking, the chefs are cooking, the creamery is churning and the artists are dreaming... all coming to YOU...
07/25/2026

The bakers are baking, the chefs are cooking, the creamery is churning and the artists are dreaming... all coming to YOU at Pumpkin Vine's Open Farm Day this Sunday, July 26 from 11-3! Bring your appetite and your sense of adventure for our eleventh year of fun, food and friends. See the full schedule at https://pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com/event/open-farm-day-interactive-goat-games/

07/25/2026

We’re ALL excited to show you around the farm tomorrow for Open Farm Day! Farm tours run from 11-3, but there’s only ONE baby goat hike, and that leaves at noon. Bring your walking shoes, a hat and a camera, and enjoy the antics of our furry kids as they frolic in the farm fields. You can get lunch, sweet treats and shop our farmers market all day.

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217 Hewett Road
Somerville, ME
04348

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(207) 549-3096

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