Nicholyn Farms

Nicholyn Farms Welcome to Nicholyn Farms, your year round choice for locally produced, organic and traditionally raised foods. Do you know where your food comes from? We do.

The diversity on your plate can and should come from local producers.

06/08/2026

🎉🥳 Happy 1st Birthday, Maree! 🥳🎉

One year ago today, this fluffy Highland heifer entered the world, and what a year it has been! From her first days on the farm to becoming one of the stars of our animal family, Maree has charmed visitors with her sweet personality, curious nature, and those unmistakable Highland bangs.

Whether she’s enjoying a good scratch, hanging out with her herd mates, or posing for photos, Maree has a way of making everyone smile. We can’t wait to see what adventures her second year brings.

Help us wish Maree a very happy first birthday! 🎂🐮❤️

06/08/2026

✨ Meet the Maker: Your Bare Bubbles ✨

We’re excited to welcome Your Bare Bubbles to our Customer Appreciation & Vendor Day on June 21!

What makes their products extra special to us? Many of their handcrafted skincare products are made using beef tallow sourced right here from Nicholyn Farms. It’s a wonderful example of local businesses working together to create natural, high-quality products made with simple ingredients.

Stop by their booth to learn more about tallow-based skincare, ask questions, and sample some of their products.

While you’re here, enjoy:
🎵 Live music
🛍️ Vendor samples throughout the store
🎨 Face painting and balloon animals for the kids
📚 Children’s book readings with Carolyn J. Morris and her little ducklings
🐴 Time with our animals and a chance to chat with Melissa
💲 10% OFF the entire store for the day

It’s shaping up to be one of our biggest and most fun events of the year, and we’d love to see you there!

🌿✨ Ontario Farmhouse Brisket Tacos ✨🌿Slow-braised beef brisket kissed with Ontario apple cider, smoky paprika, Dijon, ma...
06/08/2026

🌿✨ Ontario Farmhouse Brisket Tacos ✨🌿

Slow-braised beef brisket kissed with Ontario apple cider, smoky paprika, Dijon, maple, and juicy vine tomatoes; piled into warm tortillas and finished with bright pickled red onions and fresh seasonal toppings.

👇Full recipe in comments👇










06/07/2026

Taco Salad review time…

06/07/2026

Melissa’s mission seemed simple enough: get Sassy Clementine to move ahead about 10 feet.

On a normal day, Sassy would just walk along effortlessly.

Sassy Clementine’s mission on this day? Politely remind Melissa why donkeys have earned a reputation for being “stubborn.”

After some negotiation, Sassy finally approved the request.

Sometimes with donkeys, you’re not the boss… you’re just part of the discussion. 😂

06/06/2026

Mark your calendars! 🎉

Join us on June 21 for our Customer Appreciation & Vendor Day at Nicholyn Farms!

We’re celebrating with:
🎶 Live music
🛍️ Several vendors sampling products you’ll find throughout our store
🎨 Face painting and balloon animals for the kids
📚 Carolyn J. Morris reading her children’s books, along with little ducklings for the children to enjoy
🐴 Melissa will be spending time with the animals and available to answer your questions about our Highland cattle, donkeys, mini ponies, and more
💰 Plus, enjoy 10% OFF storewide all day long!

It’s shaping up to be a fun-filled day for the whole family, and we’d love to see you here.

06/05/2026

Lochlan has apparently decided that the slow-feed hay bag is less of a feeder and more of a heavy bag. 🥊

Watching him throw haymakers at it, all I can hear is “Dun dun dun dun…” as he trains for his upcoming title fight in the heavyweight division. The bag never stood a chance.

Float like a butterfly, eat like a Highland bull. 🐂

🌭 BAD DAY TO BE A HOT DOG. 🌭Our all-beef Angus hot dogs are rolling off the grill and into hungry hands all weekend long...
06/05/2026

🌭 BAD DAY TO BE A HOT DOG. 🌭

Our all-beef Angus hot dogs are rolling off the grill and into hungry hands all weekend long. Load them up with your favourite toppings; ketchup, mustard, onions, jalapeños, sauerkraut, relish, chili, cheddar cheese, or whatever combination your taste buds can dream up.

Whether you’re stopping by to visit the animals, grab an ice cream, shop in the market, or enjoy lunch on the lawn, a hot dog might just be calling your name.

And remember… every hot dog starts the day with hopes and dreams. By lunchtime? Not so much. 😅

🌭 Open everyday
🐮 Visit the animals
🍟 Fries, poutine, paninis, ice cream & more

06/04/2026

Fernando has officially been reunited with Ruby, which means he now gets some one-on-one time with little Rosie too. 🫏❤️

As any good donkey dad would, Fernando immediately got to work teaching important life skills… like how to properly roll around in the family dirt patch. 🤣

Rosie seems very interested in the lesson, but she’s still working on the finer points of getting all four legs over. Then again, maybe she already understands the concept and is just making Fernando think he’s the teacher.

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨Fernando and Ruby have officially been reunited, and let's just say they're currently foc...
06/03/2026

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨

Fernando and Ruby have officially been reunited, and let's just say they're currently focused on expanding the donkey population here at Nicholyn Farms. 🫏❤️

If you're visiting the farm over the next little while, there's a chance you may receive a slightly more detailed lesson in animal husbandry than you were expecting. Consider it complimentary agricultural education. 😅

As a reminder, Nicholyn Farms is a working farm. While our animals are friendly and love attention, they are still animals, and natural, sometimes unpredictable behaviours can happen. Please enjoy them from a respectful distance and remember that farm life doesn't always follow a script!

Who knows? Maybe we're witnessing the planning stages of Rosie's future little brother or sister. 🤞🫏

Address

3088 Horseshoe Valley Road W (Phelpston)
Barrie, ON
L0L2K0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17057374498

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