General
Evolution of a Gift Shop
Next time you’re in the Castle’s Gift Shop searching for a stuffed dragon, princess fairy wand, Castle memento, or the perfect wedding gift, give a little thought to the story […]

What is an Ice House?
Before modern refrigeration, Ice Houses were used to store perishable food, especially in the hot summer months. While many households had small ice boxes to keep food cool, a working […]

A Castle Couple, a Castle Family, a Castle Home
Bridie had no idea what to expect when she logged onto Facebook that night in 2010. Her mom had told her about a guy who was coaching Bridie’s brother’s basketball […]

What’s the Secret Hiding Under the Castle?
“Abandon hope, all ye who enter here,” a sign attached to the Castle’s basement door once read. The sign is long gone, but the basement remains. And what used to […]

The Top 10 Weirdest Questions from Guests at Castle Farms
With so many people visiting the Castle (nearly 50,000 in 2014), people ask our staff all kinds of questions. Most are easy to answer. When did the Castle open for […]

Heroes Military Wedding Giveaway recap
The brave men and women who make up America’s military armed forces are heroes to us all, at home and abroad. When Castle Farms decided to pay homage to our […]