Haunted Farm™

From the Farragut Press 11/9/06...

Halloween Thanks

My family and I, along with so many families in Farragut, want to thank Margaret and Bill Johns for opening their home and “Haunted Farm” for this past Halloween.

The Johns’ have captured the spirit of autumn and Halloween that I remember so fondly as a child growing up here in America. The Johns’ went over the top on the decorations and pumpkins.

Walt Disney would be impressed with the homemade Halloween crafts, flying ghosts, graveyard, dancing skeletons, scarecrows and silhouettes. We have participated in several of the community’s fall functions over the years and they do not compare.

Likewise, the “Haunted Farm Bash” on the Saturday before Halloween was quite incredible.
My children are still talking about the party and all the “pirates, cowboys, heroes, villains and other creatures” they met.

We can’t wait to see some of the pictures on the ”Haunted Farm” Web site.

Thank you again for ensuring that the spirit of fall and Halloween remain fun for all ages.

Tracy Wilson
Farragut

{Tracy: Enjoy the following pictures from "Haunted Farm", "Haunted Farm 2006 Bash", and Halloween. Thank you for the kind words. Margaret Johns}

What’s Happening at the Haunted Farm (Haunted Farm 2006)

Welcome to our Haunted Farm™! After the harvest at Sundown Farm™, "the smallest farm in Tennessee", my husband and I love to enjoy Autumn’s treasures. Fall is our favorite season and this year we’re celebrating our 15th Fall together. Fall is our special time of the year. In the Fall, we marvel at the splendid leaves adorned in their colorful dresses, savor Southern delights like pecan pie and cheer the VOLS (SEC Football) on to victory.

Fall is the time to wrap a cozy wool sweater around your shoulders, cozy up to a campfire and listen to a good story. It’s the time to share memories of past harvest seasons with friends and family. And best of all, Fall brings Halloween – a night when we can all be kids again. As Halloween approaches, we invite you to join us at the Haunted Farm for a bash with the ghosts, goblins, freaks and frights. Posted here are pictures from last year’s Fright Night.

Like what you see? Have an idea for a harvest craft or an interesting Halloween decoration? Send me an email and I’ll send you some ideas and other neat stuff in return. Want to see more? Take a trip to Sundown Country™ for a closer look.

May you and yours enjoy the whirlwinds of Autumn! Likewise, have a HarmoniousLife!

Margaret Johns

Spooky Silhouettes Project:

I sure appreciate creating my own unique craft projects and also looking at other people's ideas and then adding my own style to them. For my most recent project, I took on the task of cutting out some silhouettes. I have done this many times before, but I decided to take on the challenge of improving on some designs I seen somewhere.

Let me tell you...you must have patience and a steady hand on the jigsaw to make these cuts. Very time consuming, but I did this on one of the most beautiful weekends so far this October. It was fun for all and I even let my family (Bill, "Marty", and "Major") help at times too!

I also appreciate the encouragement from all the kids in the neighborhood. These additions along with others will add a wonderful "spell" on this year's Haunted Farm activities.

Starting to See a Cat?

It Is Alive!...and about to Pounce on "Major"

Giving the Cats Their "Haunted Farm Coats"

Finishing the Dressing of "Ms. Witch"

Hey, "Ms. Witch" Is Taller than Me!

"Ms. Witch" and the "Haunted Farm Gang"

Photos From Past "Haunted Farm" Bashes:

If you are one of the select few to receive an invitation to "Haunted Farm 2006", then we look forward to seeing you and letting you cross the "black plastic chain"!!! Here are some photos from the past Haunted Farm bashes:

The Very Best Costume Pair of All Time
The Headless Horseman and "Innocent Victim"
(Haunted Farm 2004)

I am with my husband, Bill.
His costume represents the ultimate evil:
"M.R. Taxation"...A politician with aspirations but loves to tax!
(note: cars on shoulders and Wheel Tax $ on sleeve)