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Monday, November 13, 2023

Hornstra Farms Opening Ice Cream Stand and Store in the Former Peaceful Meadows Space in Whitman This Month

A few months ago, it was reported that the family behind a farm on the South Shore that includes an ice cream stand has bought another farm with an ice cream stand not too far away, and now we have learned that it is just about ready to open.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Hornstra Farms in Norwell is putting the finishing touches on its second location which is at the site of the former Peaceful Meadows in Whitman, with a comment from them saying that it could be debuting as soon as this week. Once it opens, the new location of Hornstra Farms will include both an ice cream stand and a farm store, and it will also include a dairy farm.

The Peaceful Meadows ice cream stand, which said farewell this summer, dated back to 1962 though the farm itself was established several decades earlier.

The address for the new location of Hornstra Farms is 60 Bedford Street, Whitman, MA, 02382. The website for the business is at https://hornstrafarms.com/

[November 18 update: According to multiple sources, Hornstra Farms is now open in Whitman.]

[Earlier Article]
Hornstra Farms in Norwell Purchases Peaceful Meadows in Whitman

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Hornstra Farms in Norwell Purchases Peaceful Meadows in Whitman

The family behind a farm on the South Shore that includes an ice cream stand has bought another ice cream stand a couple of towns away.

Based on information from a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (and confirmed by a Facebook post from the Whitman Police Department), Hornstra Farms in Norwell has purchased Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman for $1,750,000 in an auction that took place today. As mentioned in an article last month, the auction included Peaceful Meadows' ice cream stand, 55 acres of agricultural land, a single-family home, and a 2-family home, though Hornstra Farms bought only the ice cream stand and the land (the police department said that "the two lots/houses across the street are up next"). It is not known what kinds of changes (if any) might be coming to the ice cream stand, nor is it known whether its name will remain the same, so stay tuned for updates.

The ice cream stand at Peaceful Meadows dates back to 1962, though the farm itself was established several decades earlier.

The address for the Peaceful Meadows property is 60 Bedford Street, Whitman, MA, 02382.

[Earlier Article]
Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman Is Going Up for Auction

[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Friday, July 07, 2023

Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman Is Going Up for Auction

A popular roadside ice cream stand is going on the auction block.

According to a post within the JJ Manning Auctioneers website, Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman is being sold at auction on August 29 (with a viewing taking place on August 22), saying that "After many successful decades in business beginning in 1962, the family has chosen to divest of these valuable assets through auction." The listing mentions a total of four sales: The ice cream stand, 55 acres of agricultural land, a single-family home, and a 2-family home.

A Facebook comment from the auctioneer indicates that Peaceful Meadows will remain open through the end of August.

The address for Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman is 60 Bedford Street, Whitman, MA, 02382.

NOTE: Leslie Hurwitz, who is the father of Marc (the founder of this site) is dealing with health issues and needs your help. Please donate at https://gofund.me/76d8ba28, thanks!

[More restaurant openings/closings from the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Old Colony Brewing Is Opening a New Taproom in Whitman

The people behind a small brewery in the southern suburbs of Boston will be opening a new taproom in another space, while also keeping its current facility as well.

According to a source, Old Colony Brewing in Whitman is planning to expand to a new space, with a message sent by the business confirming this, saying that it will open a taproom on Washington Street that will have seating for 60, while also offering food from local restaurants. In addition, its current space on Bedford Street will remain open for brewing, while the new location will also have a small system for "trial batches." If all goes as planned, the new taproom could be opening in September.

The address for the current facility for Old Colony Brewing is 605 Bedford Street (route 18), while the address for the new taproom will be 599 Washington Street. The website for the business can be found at https://www.oldcolonybrewing.com/

[October 12 update: Another source tells us that Old Colony Brewing has opened its taproom on Washington Street, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this.]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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