what happened to Porter Farms? I rode by early this morning and the ice cream building and veggie stand were gone. There were a couple of men there so I though maybe they were going to build something bigger. Passed back by around 1:30 and EVERYTHING is gone... the big strawberry, the sign... everything. I also noticed that there are no strawberry plants in the fields like there normally are at this time of the year. Are they moving to a new location or have they closed up shop? Anyone know? :neutral:
Web page is there, but the home page announced the April 2008 opening, so they have not been updating it. http://www.porterfarmsandnursery.com/ContactUs.html#directions
I thought I saw another Porter location this year at the corner of Ten-Ten Rd and Lake Wheeler Rd in Wake County, as far as other locations go...
I just noticed no strawberry plants, too. They hadn't taken the other stuff away, yet. They do have a place on 10-10 toward Apex. I passed it the other day and saw strawberry plants.
I rode by there today and it looks like they have moved the buildings across the street between the landscaping company and the pumpkin patch. I hope that they re-open there. I love their ice cream and strawberries.
Oh good, I was hoping they were just moving to some other (nearby) location. Oh, and, very funny Hugh.
saw this friday on my way home and got in a panic!!! i have used the strawberry to give directions to our house for years!! sure do hope they bring it back!!
I contacted Porter Farms through their web site and here is the response. I did not ask about the strawberry. lol : We are moving across the road. (Just 50 yards northeast on 42 - Across from biker bar). We hope the new location will give us more parking. Drive by and you will see the ice cream portion already in place – we will be adding the produce section, pouring new concrete and adding a bathroom in the next few weeks. We are excited about the improvements we are making and hope you will return in the spring. We love being a part of this community and hope to be in business for many, many years to come. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors – Thanks! Crissy Porter
Whew! Thanks for finding out for us!! It won't be quite as convenient for me, since I always turned in off of Mt. Pleasant Rd, but at least they aren't moving far away... or closing up for good. :hurray:
