If your family loves fresh food, being outdoors, and connecting with your local community, a visit to Farm in the Wildwood is such a special experience. I recently stopped by to pick up my very first Farm CSA share for the spring season—and got to meet owner Danielle Pereira and see firsthand what makes this farm so meaningful.
From the moment you arrive, you can tell this is more than just a place to pick up vegetables. It’s about community, care for the land, and food grown the way it should be.
(Thank you to Farm in the Wildwood for providing an 8-week spring share so we could try out the CSA and bring the experience to our readers!)
My First CSA Pickup
I came to Farm in the Wildwood to pick up my very first Farm CSA share as a new member for the spring season, and it did not disappoint.
My share was full of freshly harvested vegetables, all locally grown and free of pesticides. Some were grown right there at Farm in the Wildwood, and others came from local, like-minded farms and growers.
In my first box, I had some of the freshest veggies I’ve ever seen (and I like to garden, so, that’s saying something):
- Arugula
- Radishes
- Lettuce
- Spring onions
- Oregano
- Beet greens
- And a welcome gift with chive seeds for my own garden at home.
I got home and rinsed off my arugula, sliced the radishes, and whipped up a homemade lemon vinaigrette recipe. (Do I usually make dressing from scratch? Absolutely not. But, maybe something about cooking with fresh ingredients makes you inspired to try something new? I don’t know. WORTH IT.) Our arugula and radish salad was AMAZING. While tidying up the kitchen after dinner, the family polished it off—casually plucking arugula leaves from the bowl as they passed by, like it was a bowl of popcorn.
If you’ve ever thought about joining a CSA, this is such an easy and approachable way to start.
Why Families Love This CSA
The Upstate Farmers Collective CSA is designed to make getting high-quality produce easy and flexible for busy families.
Here’s what stands out to me:
- Multiple pickup locations: There are 9 pickup spots throughout the Upstate (plus the farm itself)
- Flexible scheduling: Need to skip a week? You can
- Customizable boxes: Each week, you’ll get an email with your share items and can make substitutions
- Purchase a full membership or customize by season memberships.
When I got my first share’s weekly email, I was pleasantly surprised with the flexibility for pick up and substituting ingredients. Not a fan of kale? That’s okay—you can swap it out.
I think Farm in the Wildwood and the Upstate Farmers Collective have developed a really thoughtful CSA system that makes eating local doable, even with a busy family schedule.
For me, that ease is crucial. I have 4 teenagers myself, and I’m regularly moving in at least that many directions at one time. I really do want to put local, healthy food on my table, but busy schedules often make that feel nearly impossible.
Danielle knows that. She has teens of her own. So, this CSA makes eating local approachable and accessible.
Want to know more about the CSA and see pickup and purchase options? Visit the Upstate Farm Collective Website on Farm in the Wildwood. Shares start at $236 and increase based on the share size and length of season you select.
A Tour: Farm in the Wildwood
Danielle showed me all around her farm, including the gardens, fields, and hoop house tunnel.
She shared all about her dedication to growing without any pesticides and her focus on developing extremely high-quality, nutrient-rich soil. Her goal is simple: grow the tastiest and most nutritious greens and vegetables possible.
You can feel her passion for:
- Being outside and enjoying nature
- Growing food the way it’s meant to be grown
- Caring for the land in a thoughtful, sustainable way
Her gardens are beautiful. Stunning, really. Wildflowers, shrubs, and natural spaces are intentionally left to provide habitats for beneficial insects, which help keep the gardens healthy and thriving.
She also shared her commitment to stewarding the land well—restoring areas that have been overused by previous owners and finding solutions that don’t cause harm. And fun fact: the farm has even won an award for its soil!
The Farm Stand (Open to Everyone!)
When you enter Farm in the Wildwood, you’ll park right at their farm stand—and this is something you can visit even if you’re not a CSA member.
The stand is full of both tasty and beautiful things. Everything sold here gets Danielle’s stamp of approval first. Items come from farms that share the same values—no pesticides and a focus on healthy, high-quality products.
You’ll find:
- Local meats and dairy
- Fresh bread and baked goods
- Beautiful flowers
- Items from local makers
- Seeds used right on the farm
Plants and Nursery at the Farm Stand
Behind the farm stand, you’ll also find beautiful plants for sale. Farm in the Wildwood is a certified nursery, which makes it a great place to pick up plants for your own garden.
Danielle shared that this farm stand has brought her so much joy, especially connecting people to local food and building friendships within the community. You can really feel that energy and care when you visit.
Planning Your Visit
If you’re thinking about stopping by, here are a few helpful things to know:
- Farm Stand address: 107 Collins Road, Piedmont, SC
- Parking: Easy parking right at the farm stand
- The farm stand is open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm.
And if you’re able to visit the farm and stand in person, even just once, it’s absolutely worth it. You won’t be disappointed.
Too far? Find a CSA pickup location near you! Learn more about the farm: Farm in the Wildwood
Whether you’re picking up a CSA share, browsing the farm stand, or just looking for a simple way to connect your family to local food, Farm in the Wildwood is a place that makes it easy and enjoyable.
What’s in a share?
Here we are picking up the 6th week of our spring CSA share, at Third Place Coffee in Greer.
Have you visited or tried a CSA before? We’d love to hear about your experience—share in the comments!
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