Source: Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
On a busy day-at the height of the season-as many as 800 people per day show up at The Berry Barn.
Within three seconds of a visitor walking in, someone will greet him or her. That is the pledge Grant Erlandson and his wife Nathalie make to themselves. It is just the way they do business.
"We have this incredible location just south of Saskatoon that overlooks the South Saskatchewan River," says Grant. "We have a magnificent 27-acre orchard of saskatoon berry bushes right by the water. During picking season, which starts in late June or early July, we offer fresh berries for purchase-already picked and sorted. We also have a U-Pick area, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during picking season.
"We harvest between 22,000 and 28,000 pounds of saskatoons each year-all hand picked and graded by up to 80 pickers during the busiest times. At the Barn itself, we employ around 50 people during peak season and about 25 during slower times."
The big red wooden barn houses a 100-seat restaurant. When they use all their facilities, they can accommodate up to 400 guests at a time for weddings and corporate events.
"The Berry Barn Eatery serves Mennonite cuisine, including dishes like perogies, cabbage rolls, as well as a mushroom and cheddar chowder. Of course, there is also saskatoon pie with ice cream on the menu."
The family acquired the Berry Barn in 1997 with the idea to build on what was there before, explains Grant.
"We have tried to introduce new ways for our customers to enjoy the Barn and its surroundings, while maintaining the original vision of The Berry Barn as a place to get away from it all in a unique country setting."
Well, it seems to be working for them. Flowers at The Berry Barn have become a tradition. The Berry Barn's family-run greenhouse is open from May to July, when it is filled with hangers and planters.
"We carry all varieties of bedding plants, herbs, perennials, proven winner plants, geraniums, Martha Washingtons, non-stop begonias and many other plant varieties," says Grant. "New to The Berry Barn are fresh Saskatchewan grown vegetables, available from July to December. We offer gifts and souvenirs, including a full line of saskatoon preserves and fudge made in the Barn's kitchens, as well as exclusive saskatoon items such as candles, scented soaps, lotions, chocolates and teas."
Did we mention that the family excels at marketing?
"Our gift baskets, filled with saskatoon preserves and chocolates, feature our special little mascot, Tomi, and are perfect for any occasion. We hope you will find just the right item to remember your visit with us."
That is your invitation: the Berry Barn awaits you.
For more information, contact:
Grant Erlandson
The Berry Barn
(306) 978-9797
http://www.theberrybarn.com
On a busy day-at the height of the season-as many as 800 people per day show up at The Berry Barn.
Within three seconds of a visitor walking in, someone will greet him or her. That is the pledge Grant Erlandson and his wife Nathalie make to themselves. It is just the way they do business.
"We have this incredible location just south of Saskatoon that overlooks the South Saskatchewan River," says Grant. "We have a magnificent 27-acre orchard of saskatoon berry bushes right by the water. During picking season, which starts in late June or early July, we offer fresh berries for purchase-already picked and sorted. We also have a U-Pick area, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during picking season.
"We harvest between 22,000 and 28,000 pounds of saskatoons each year-all hand picked and graded by up to 80 pickers during the busiest times. At the Barn itself, we employ around 50 people during peak season and about 25 during slower times."
The big red wooden barn houses a 100-seat restaurant. When they use all their facilities, they can accommodate up to 400 guests at a time for weddings and corporate events.
"The Berry Barn Eatery serves Mennonite cuisine, including dishes like perogies, cabbage rolls, as well as a mushroom and cheddar chowder. Of course, there is also saskatoon pie with ice cream on the menu."
The family acquired the Berry Barn in 1997 with the idea to build on what was there before, explains Grant.
"We have tried to introduce new ways for our customers to enjoy the Barn and its surroundings, while maintaining the original vision of The Berry Barn as a place to get away from it all in a unique country setting."
Well, it seems to be working for them. Flowers at The Berry Barn have become a tradition. The Berry Barn's family-run greenhouse is open from May to July, when it is filled with hangers and planters.
"We carry all varieties of bedding plants, herbs, perennials, proven winner plants, geraniums, Martha Washingtons, non-stop begonias and many other plant varieties," says Grant. "New to The Berry Barn are fresh Saskatchewan grown vegetables, available from July to December. We offer gifts and souvenirs, including a full line of saskatoon preserves and fudge made in the Barn's kitchens, as well as exclusive saskatoon items such as candles, scented soaps, lotions, chocolates and teas."
Did we mention that the family excels at marketing?
"Our gift baskets, filled with saskatoon preserves and chocolates, feature our special little mascot, Tomi, and are perfect for any occasion. We hope you will find just the right item to remember your visit with us."
That is your invitation: the Berry Barn awaits you.
For more information, contact:
Grant Erlandson
The Berry Barn
(306) 978-9797
http://www.theberrybarn.com
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