Good Pickin’ Farm History
Good Pickin’ the Wright Way
The name Good Pickin’ comes from the Picking/Gould names of the families who were previous owners of the farm. The farm was originally opened and established by the Wright Family. An abundance of history, nature, education and recreation is waiting for you at the “Good Pickin’ ” Farm…it’s the Wright way to spend your day!
Where it all began
Good Pickin’ is a community farm; a place where people go to connect with a time passed but not lost; a place where people experience the joy of growing their own food; a place where children have the freedom to explore; a place where people can connect with the natural world and all it has to offer.
Most importantly it is a place that will remind us of our roots in nature.
The historic Meadowbrook Farm of Westford, MA, was founded in the mid-1700’s by the Wright family and farmed by the Gould & Picking families (inspiration for our name!). This beautiful farm of 89 acres of pristine farmland and woods abutting over 1100 acres of trails is located within 40 minutes of Boston.
20 years ago a public/private partnership with the Town of Westford was formed to save the Picking/Gould Farm from development. After purchase of the land, Bob Webb and Bob Waskievicz restored the original house, barn, 1850 schoolhouse and cider mill. Bernice Picking (a former owner) had a vision that the 89 acre farm would become a viable education center encompassing the original cider press, farm house, blacksmith forge, barn, school house, saw mill, trails, pastures and land. Our mission is to make her vision a reality.