![]() Illuminating - Bright and colorful environment. Impressive - Displays that are large scale. Interactive - Provide some displays that people can interact with.Īrtisan - Handmade, high-quality displays built at the farm by artisans. Immersive - We want visitors to feel like they are part of the light show, becoming immersed in some of the displays. Unique - One-Of-A-Kind displays that visitors won't see anywhere else. Wonder - It's important to create a feeling of wonder and awe, especially for the youngsters.Ĭreative - Provide a creative twist on familiar concepts. The elements of the philosophy are:įamily-Friendly - All of our shows are designed to have a family feel that appeals to all members (and generations) of the family.įun - There is an emphasis on creating a fun environment that results in laughs, smiles, and excitement for all ages. We do have a consistent philosophy that drives the creation of all of our light shows. We have had unbelievable luck and success since then. Bill has always been a contrarian thinker and when the entire world was closed to most entertainment he decided to forge ahead with a safe, outdoor, family friendly activity. With most entertainment and leisure activities closed or severely restricted, there weren't many opportunities for fun and enjoyment. ![]() The match was perfect!ĭuring the Covid lockdowns in 2020, we noticed that the customers that came to the farm seemed to be happy to get out of the house, but also seemed to be a little depressed and uncertain with what the future held. Coincidently, the shortest days of the year are also the holiday season and what would normally be a slow time at the farm. Bill Widi (owner) has always loved the different aspects of light. Specifically, how did Sandy Hill Farm get involved in light shows? Our long-term goal has always been to diversify the farm. This ordinance benefits all farms in our community not just ours. We initiated a citizens petition to get it on the ballot, and it ultimately passed by an overwhelming margin. In 2019 we drafted an agritourism ordinance to put realistic regulations on Agri -tourism while also allowing farmers some flexibility in terms of the activities they could do to generate income for the farm. Agri-tourism keeps farms and farmland intact as well as providing great wholesome entertainment for families. Farms and communities must embrace Agri -tourism as the solution to these problems. Conservation easements are a possibility however, they are only a short-term solution as caring for 40 acres takes a considerable amount of time and money, more than an easement could ever provide. 2000 feet of shoreland is worth a lot as house lots. Sandy Hill Farm is not immune to these pressures. Low costs of products a farm produces in addition to those products' perishable nature, high land costs and high labor costs are driving farms out. Unfortunately, due to forces outside of their control, farms are disappearing all over the country. There are not many feelings better than nurturing something from seed to fruit. It is the dream of every farmer to make a full-time living farming. 2023 is the fourth year for our Light Show events.
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