Stone Pillar Farm Stand a family affair

Jameson, seven, pets Tucker while Brooks, fur, and Theo, two, hold ornamental pumpkins. Mackenzie Lapointe photo

By Diane Danen

Just east of Tavistock, along Line 29, is the Stone Pillar Farm Stand, a small roadside stop run by the Lapointe family.

What began with Mackenzie Lapointe selling farm-fresh eggs has grown into a true family affair. Her husband, Travis, and their three young boys have all found their own ways to contribute.

Today, the stand offers more than just eggs. Campfire wood is neatly bagged and ready to go thanks to the boys’ help. Jameson, the eldest, has even launched a small venture of his own, selling kindling he proudly splits himself. His younger brothers, Brooks and Theo, pitch in by gathering and washing pumpkins planted earlier in the spring by mom and dad.

During the growing season, Mackenzie Lapointe adds her creative touch with fresh-cut flower bouquets and sunflowers.

Anyone driving along Line 29 should keep an eye out for the Stone Pillar Farm Stand, just before the Perth-Oxford Line. It’s more than a roadside stop, it’s a simple yet heartwarming example of what can grow when a family works together.