Monica & Ed Harbes Jason &  the Original Farmstand, 1989 The Harbes Family Some of the family in front of the vineyard - 2007.

In 1978, two high school sweethearts (Ed and Monica Harbes) married young and started a new life on the family farm in Mattituck.

Ed worked with his father in a multi-generational potato and cabbage farming business. Monica devoted her time to homemaking and motherhood, helping on the farm when time permitted ( which wasn't too often since they have eight children).

The 1980's were a transitioning period for farming. An increasingly global economy made it difficult for smaller "Mom and Pop" type operations to thrive. After several disappointing years in the potato business and with no upturn in sight, we shifted focus to retail farming.

In 1989, we planted a new type of Super Sweet Corn, built a 14' by 14' gazebo and started retailing with the salesmanship of their ten-year-old son, Jason.

They were humble beginnings to be sure, but the public has been kind to us and over the years our business has grown.

In 2003, the finest French vinifera clones were planted on a stony south facing hill, producing among the most promising wines on the North Fork.  Our tasting barn located at the Mattituck farmstand has recently opened making it possible to taste our newest releases

With our expansion to three locations and a vineyard, all eight of the Harbes children have kept busy by taking an active part in farm operations, from plowing, pruning, and harvesting the fields to producing quality wine and running the farm stands.

We welcome you to our farms and invite you to come escape to the country and make your own family memories!