Hey all you corny maze lovers out there, our Maze team made it through our first weekend of 2011 with flying colors. Wow, our 9th year and we have come a long way. Thanks from all the Maze crew to those who came out this weekend. We did provide a little liquid sunshine and boy it did feel good. Yes, Saturday was hot but there was the Wind Tunnel and the Mist Maze to help cool us off. Thanks to the Original Lake Eustis Dixie Land Band, the music was super and we will see you guys back out here soon. Sunday was beautiful after a quick ‘lite’ rain. It even chased the bugs away! Our Clown face painters were adorable, Thanks girls.
Thanks to all that came out and for your comment and pictures! Please keep them coming. Kevin thanks for that great suggestion and hope to see you again. We do plan to get on that suggestion too. We really had so many fun and happy visitors; you make it even more fun to be out here.
This coming weekend we have a “cool” theme going! It will involve water balloons and the first 200 kids will get some “cool” goodies! We look forward to seeing you out at the Corn Maze!
Rebecca and Crew from somewhere in the big maze
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
President's Blog
I want to apologize to all our faithful followers for my absence on our blog. I have been very busy working hard, along with our dedicated staff, to make sure our Maze and Market would be ready for your attendance this fall.
We have made many improvements to insure the greatest experience you could possibly have at Scott's Maze Adventures. From expanding the market for better flow and ease of checking in and out, to the installation of our new 40 x 65 foot jumping pillow for even more fun in our maze park. We have also put an information center under the tower with water sales for everyone's convenience.
Cathy and Tom are back with their wonderful cooking, along the Catfish House that features excellent seafood selections and Snowballs to cool and quench you thirst.
We have expanded the dates from Sept 17th to Dec. 11 to give more folks a chance to visit us and experience all the fall holidays with us. We will have pumpkins for October and November, and Christmas trees available after Thanksgiving for your very Merry Christmas.
Our growers have planted one of the most beautiful mazes we have ever had, and we have been blessed with the most perfect weather. They have also increased the size of our garden to provide more fresh vegetables grown right here on the farm. Scott's Zellwood Gourmet Sweet Corn is in early, and as sweet as it can be.
When you come to the market and maze, please don't forget the new entrance from Jones Avenue which brings you into the back of the market where we have plenty of parking for your convenience. My sister Rebecca, our Maze Manager and daughter Haley, our Market Manager, have done a great job bringing in a very good staff intent on the ultimate customer service to make your visit fun and memorable.
We are ready and looking forward to having each and everyone of you come to see us this fall. Please let us hear from you and let us know how we can serve you better.
Hank Scott
President, Long & Scott Farms
Hank@longandscottfarms.com
We have made many improvements to insure the greatest experience you could possibly have at Scott's Maze Adventures. From expanding the market for better flow and ease of checking in and out, to the installation of our new 40 x 65 foot jumping pillow for even more fun in our maze park. We have also put an information center under the tower with water sales for everyone's convenience.
Cathy and Tom are back with their wonderful cooking, along the Catfish House that features excellent seafood selections and Snowballs to cool and quench you thirst.
We have expanded the dates from Sept 17th to Dec. 11 to give more folks a chance to visit us and experience all the fall holidays with us. We will have pumpkins for October and November, and Christmas trees available after Thanksgiving for your very Merry Christmas.
Our growers have planted one of the most beautiful mazes we have ever had, and we have been blessed with the most perfect weather. They have also increased the size of our garden to provide more fresh vegetables grown right here on the farm. Scott's Zellwood Gourmet Sweet Corn is in early, and as sweet as it can be.
When you come to the market and maze, please don't forget the new entrance from Jones Avenue which brings you into the back of the market where we have plenty of parking for your convenience. My sister Rebecca, our Maze Manager and daughter Haley, our Market Manager, have done a great job bringing in a very good staff intent on the ultimate customer service to make your visit fun and memorable.
We are ready and looking forward to having each and everyone of you come to see us this fall. Please let us hear from you and let us know how we can serve you better.
Hank Scott
President, Long & Scott Farms
Hank@longandscottfarms.com
Monday, September 19, 2011
Harvest Time!
Our season has finally gotten under way and we are, once again, so fortunate to be in the business of harvesting food! We’re now shipping corn and pickling cucumbers and even have a garden planted for Scott’s Country Market. Our costs are still going up, however, and this is always a concern for us. It’s a long time between planting and receiving payment and our input costs keep rising. It seems everything on the farm is tied to the price of petroleum and while you may see the price of gas going down, we already have planted under the higher prices.
We are also fortunate to have enjoyed good weather up until now. As I’m sure you’re all aware, the end of the summer was not so kind to our neighbors in the Northern and Midwestern states. For many it meant a complete loss of crop and this is just devastating to everyone involved. As a result, there is a pretty empty pipeline of many fruits and vegetables right now. Even bringing them in from California and/or Mexico doesn’t offer a cost-effective solution as the freight costs to truck them into the east coast are exorbitant. These costs and shortages will mean some higher prices in the stores for many and we, along with the companies we supply and who supply us, are trying to do everything possible to keep the costs down.
Scott’s Maze Adventures, along with Scott’s Country Market opened this past weekend. We are glad to be up and going and we hope you’ll come join us for a great day on the farm. We’ll be open two weeks longer as well and besides our pumpkins in October, we’ll also be bringing Christmas trees in Thanksgiving weekend. Our weekends are full of lots of events and contests, not to mention all the different things to do out in the maze part, like our 60’ slide and brand new Jumping Pillow.
We’re looking forward to having everyone here this season. As ever, thanks so much for all your support and continued patronage and best wishes for a wonderful fall!
Anna Sciarrino
Director, Sales & Marketing
Anna@longandscottfarms.com
We are also fortunate to have enjoyed good weather up until now. As I’m sure you’re all aware, the end of the summer was not so kind to our neighbors in the Northern and Midwestern states. For many it meant a complete loss of crop and this is just devastating to everyone involved. As a result, there is a pretty empty pipeline of many fruits and vegetables right now. Even bringing them in from California and/or Mexico doesn’t offer a cost-effective solution as the freight costs to truck them into the east coast are exorbitant. These costs and shortages will mean some higher prices in the stores for many and we, along with the companies we supply and who supply us, are trying to do everything possible to keep the costs down.
Scott’s Maze Adventures, along with Scott’s Country Market opened this past weekend. We are glad to be up and going and we hope you’ll come join us for a great day on the farm. We’ll be open two weeks longer as well and besides our pumpkins in October, we’ll also be bringing Christmas trees in Thanksgiving weekend. Our weekends are full of lots of events and contests, not to mention all the different things to do out in the maze part, like our 60’ slide and brand new Jumping Pillow.
We’re looking forward to having everyone here this season. As ever, thanks so much for all your support and continued patronage and best wishes for a wonderful fall!
Anna Sciarrino
Director, Sales & Marketing
Anna@longandscottfarms.com
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Update from Maze Manager
Wow! Where has the Summer gone….and only 3 weeks until the opening day of our 2011 Scott’s Maze Adventures, on Saturday the 17th of September. This is going on our 9th year! That’s 9 different 7 acre corn mazes from Long & Scott Farms! Great Scott we have come a Long way baby.
It has been a busy week at the Farm. The design was cut on Monday and the tilling of the paths followed, anytime Farmer Hank got an hour or two away from the office. Of course his cell phone still works in the Corn Maze and business must go on. Now we grow, we weed & mow, we re-paint, we repair and we are installing the new Jumping Pillow! We have heard from many of you that are excited to get lost in this year’s maze design and to see what is new out here at the Farm. We have got fun events planned for the weekends and are looking forward to seeing new and old friends alike.
You can save time by buying tickets online. It is easy and safe. Payment is done through PayPal. Just go out to our website and look for online tickets. We are also taking group reservations for weekdays, Fridays fill up fast so reserve your date and time now!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Fall Update
We hope you're all doing well and have enjoyed a wonderful summer. We've been busy here at the farm and are excited about the fall 2011 season. The farm will be opening to the public earlier this year (and staying open longer) in our continuing effort to better serve your needs.
Scott's Country Market will open on Friday, September 16th, and Scott’s Maze Adventures on Saturday, September 17th. Every weekend will be filled with lots to do and we have a great Christmas celebration planned in December, complete with Santa and Christmas trees for sale. As ever, we’re hoping Mother Nature cooperates with our dates so you can purchase our famous Scott's Zellwood Sweet Gourmet Corn and Great Scott Kirby cucumbers, along with a variety of fresh local produce and other treats from our market. If we do harvest any earlier than the 16th, we'll be selling corn at our farm stand on Highway 441, across from the country airport just south of Zellwood. Please check our website for updates at http://www.longandscottfarms.com/SweetGourmet.htm
Saturday, September 17th marks the grand opening of our 2011 corn maze, ‘Renewable Energy’ and our Fall Festival. We have many new additions to our park this year, including a Jumping Pillow. Stay turned to our website www.longandscottfarms.com and Facebook pages https://www.facebook.com/ScottsMazeAdventures for special promotions and discounts for that day. You'll note that we have some special-event Saturdays and weekends planned which will be filled with lots of surprises and events, along with games and prizes, so be sure to stay in touch!
As you know, weekdays at the farm are reserved for school groups. Please help support our activities by asking your local schools to schedule some field trips to the farm - they are not only educational, but great fun for the kids! We also have great team building events for companies and are happy to tailor a program suited to those needs. Don't forget that you can purchase your individual maze tickets online and also make reservations for your group by filling out our form and sending it in to us directly from the website.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all here this fall. Until then, best wishes from everyone at Long & Scott and thank you for your support and continued patronage!
Scott's Country Market will open on Friday, September 16th, and Scott’s Maze Adventures on Saturday, September 17th. Every weekend will be filled with lots to do and we have a great Christmas celebration planned in December, complete with Santa and Christmas trees for sale. As ever, we’re hoping Mother Nature cooperates with our dates so you can purchase our famous Scott's Zellwood Sweet Gourmet Corn and Great Scott Kirby cucumbers, along with a variety of fresh local produce and other treats from our market. If we do harvest any earlier than the 16th, we'll be selling corn at our farm stand on Highway 441, across from the country airport just south of Zellwood. Please check our website for updates at http://www.longandscottfarms.com/SweetGourmet.htm
Saturday, September 17th marks the grand opening of our 2011 corn maze, ‘Renewable Energy’ and our Fall Festival. We have many new additions to our park this year, including a Jumping Pillow. Stay turned to our website www.longandscottfarms.com and Facebook pages https://www.facebook.com/ScottsMazeAdventures for special promotions and discounts for that day. You'll note that we have some special-event Saturdays and weekends planned which will be filled with lots of surprises and events, along with games and prizes, so be sure to stay in touch!
As you know, weekdays at the farm are reserved for school groups. Please help support our activities by asking your local schools to schedule some field trips to the farm - they are not only educational, but great fun for the kids! We also have great team building events for companies and are happy to tailor a program suited to those needs. Don't forget that you can purchase your individual maze tickets online and also make reservations for your group by filling out our form and sending it in to us directly from the website.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all here this fall. Until then, best wishes from everyone at Long & Scott and thank you for your support and continued patronage!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Corn Maze Update
The Corn Maze has been planted! We are most thankful for the rain, but the very heavy showers washed away the seeds and we have had to replant a few rows. Most of the stalks are about a foot high already. But don't worry, by opening day we will have a maze. So get ready to get LOST in the corn! Stay tuned as we get things in shape and have some new things out here! More to come soon...
Check out our sentry on patrol atop the maze tower
Check out our sentry on patrol atop the maze tower
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A Note from our Maze Manager
Hey Maze followers! It is almost summer and the time is flying by. Our corn maze is just a little more than three months away, and we are knee-deep in the planning stages!
Our theme for fall 2011 is “RENEWABLE ENERGY”. We have finalized the design and are working on game sheets, t-shirts, new activities and updating the website. We are even planning on an early opening date of September the 17th and a later closing date of December the 11th! That means an additional four weekends - plus 20 extra days for group events!
As we have done in past years, there will be two Scout Weekends and we hope your scout group can make one of them! If you cannot make those dates, any group that has 25 or more guests can qualify to receive a group discount.
Also stay tuned to Facebook for other exciting deals for this year’s Fall Corn Maze. And let us know you plan on heading our way. If you have been to one of our previous corn mazes, what was your favorite design, activity or memory?
Rebecca Scott Ryan
Maze Manager
rebecca@longandscottfarms.com
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