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Stow, Massachustts: a quintessential small New England town; an old farming community much loved by its residents. Good schools, extensive open space, farms and orchards, a warm and connected community spirit. An easy drive into Boston (35 - 50 minutes), Cambridge (40 minutes), Worcester (25 minutes), or the high-tech areas around routes 128 and 495,with a surprising wealth of resources right in the community or adjacent towns. Highlights:
- A long-standing commitment to the conservation of open space, with more than 20% of total land area permanently preserved. From 27 Treaty Elm Lane, it's a very short walk to the 360-acre Gardner Hill area, the Assabet River, and the adjacent 2311-acre Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge for hiking, birding, skiing, and canoing.
- Stow is well-known as a destination for apple-picking in the fall, and the house is within half a mile of two of the best orchards. Carver Hill uses minimal pesticides and has peaches in the summer, apples in the fall, vegetables in season, and ice cream. Honey Pot Hill, just around the corner, is a larger operation with pears, apples, peaches, and baked goods, with a petting zoo and other outdoor fun.
- For organic produce and flowers in season: Small Farm, right at the corner of Treaty Elm Lane, run by Barbara and Dwight Sipler, and considered by many to be the true heart of the community.
- For outstanding organic produce during a wider season, and plants and garden supplies: Applefield Farm.
- For organic and natural foods at near-wholesale prices: Assabet River Food Co-op. Monthly delivery at First Parish Church, one mile away.
- Fabulous library system with inter-library loan. One mile to the Randall Library.
- Two miles to Stow Shopping Center, site of upgraded Shaw's supermarket with huge "Wild Harvest" section and a pharmacy. Also a pet store, bank, hardware store, used book store, wine store, excellent gym, and so on.
- One mile to First Parish Church, which provides a venue for quality concert music and offers periodic coffeehouse-style entertainment with outstanding performers. The church is a focal point for local social action, with a highly visible and active peace organization.
- Prize-winning local newspaper, the Stow Independent. Free, delivered weekly.
- Wonderful nearby towns. Ten minutes to Maynard, accessible by bike path from Stow along the Assabet River, site of Dunia Ecostore, a new library, and interesting and varied small shops. Fifteen minutes to West Concord, home of Debra's Natural Gourmet, West Concord Five and Dime, excellent bakeries, second-hand clothing store, local arts shops, etc.
- Twelve minutes to commuter rail station at South Acton, from which the train heads to Cambridge (35 minutes), Boston (45 minutes), and varied points in between.
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