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Today Pineland Farms is

…. a 5,000-acre working farm, diverse business campus and educational and recreational venue that welcomes visitors to enjoy its beautiful rural landscape.

Pineland Farms’ mission is to provide a productive and educational venue that enriches the community by demonstrating responsible farming techniques, offering educational opportunities and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through recreation.

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But back when I was young, it was basically an insane asylum…euphemistically called the Home for the Feebleminded. My cousin worked there briefly in the 70’s and it was a complete nightmare. Think bedlam in the Victorian era. Rumors of neglect and abuse warranted decades of investigation until its closure in 1996.

Now?

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It’s a giant tourist attraction.

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When we’re in the area we stop at the market and have a bite to eat at the cafe.

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It’s a lovely place to just… be.

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Though I’m sure the feeble minded didn’t think so. Shame the money and attention couldn’t have been put to use back then.

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