Saturiwa Sunset Tour

The Saturiwa Sunset Tour will begin at Rype and Readi Farm and take guests to County Line Produce, Hastings, Blue Sky Farms, and the Saturiwa Conservation Area. The tour will be led by Natalia Fernandez with Flagler College Enactus Project, and with Herb Hill with the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance.

Tour Schedule

4:00 p.m. Meet at Rype and Readi Farm, 5780 County Rd 305, Elkton, FL 32033

4:45 p.m. County Line Produce in Hastings, where an adjacent farm owner sell its produce at a widely popular stand in its second half-century. At County Line Produce, visitors can purchase a multitude of fresh local fruits and vegetables.

5:45 p.m. Short walking tour of Hastings, a one-time hub of the Tri-county Agricultural Area, long down on its luck, ready for renewal since guides will be one or two civic leaders; tour includes view of the new trail section almost complete through town, a portion of the 260-mile St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop. Catch a coffee or a bite if the new restaurant is open; otherwise from a prearranged set-up.

6:15 p.m. Arrive at Blue Sky Farms. 4805 County Road 13 S, Elkton, FL 32033. Introduction of Greg Jones. Visitors will be shown the technology that goes behind the potato harvesting. Opportunity to purchase potatoes.

7:15 p.m. Arrive Saturiwa Conservation Area. A guided tour of a 94-acre longleaf pine restoration, wetlands, abundant wildlife and boardwalk landing on the St. Johns River. Includes visit to the resource center of the family homestead, homemade gourmet cookies, an exclusive view of the sunset on St. Johns River and exceptional photo opportunities. Address: 2425 CR13 S, Elkton, Fl 32033

Tour Price: $20 per Adult, $10 per Child

When: Saturday, May 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Rype & Readi Farm in Elkton.