This little farm stand represents more than a place to purchase local goods, it tells the story of generations of hard work, craftsmanship, agriculture and family.

We purchased the property that is now Mahaffy Ranch in 2004 with a vision of raising our family in the country, honoring God, stewarding the land, and creating a place where people would always feel welcome.

Both Oregon State graduates, Ryan and I met after college through mutual friends. Ryan brought a background in forestry, construction, and land management, while I brought experience in sales, marketing and community relations.

The Mahaffy family’s roots in Allegany stretch back more than 100 years. Ryan grew up working alongside his uncle Bob on the Mahaffy Tree Farm, learning good stewardship and sustainable forestry. He learned his business sense, integrity and service from his father John Mahaffy, who spent his career in real estate. Today, Ryan manages Mahaffy Tree Farm and continues the family’s commitment to sustainable forestry.

When Ryan suggested starting a U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, I responded with, “You be the farmer, and I’ll bring the people here”. That simple agreement became the foundation of Mahaffy Ranch.

Our boys grew up helping with cattle, irrigation, haying, tractors, harvest, construction projects, and guest experiences, learning firsthand how to build a business from the ground up.

What started as a pumpkin patch has grown into sunflower festivals, Christmas trees, school field trips, weddings, live music, seasonal events, and now the Mahaffy Ranch Farm Stand.

Designed and hand-built by Ryan in Spring 2026, every piece of lumber in this farm stand was sourced from Mahaffy Tree Farm, grown right here in Allegany, and hand-milled on the property. The stand is filled with homemade baked goods, family recipes, seasonal produce, and products inspired by life on the ranch.

As a proud member of the Allegany Farm Stand Loop alongside GKO Ranch and Whimsy Creek Farm, we are honored to provide fresh, local, homemade, and homegrown products to our community.

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WHERE WE CHERISH FAMILY & CELEBRATE FRIENDS.

As spring settles in, the mornings brighten, the birds return, and the days stretch longer—clear signs that farming season is beginning again. Soon the fields will be plowed and tilled, preparing for another harvest season filled with the activities families look forward to each year.

I’m always amazed by the work Farmer Ryan takes on as he prepares the soil, plants, waters, and tends to acres of corn, pumpkins, squash, gourds, and flowers. After a quiet winter, everything comes alive, and the long days of hard, dirty work begin. Daylight is precious, but Ryan meets each season with excitement—hopeful for growth, renewal, and the chance to bring in another plentiful harvest.

And with that harvest comes what we love most: gathering together at the Ranch, celebrating the season, and creating family traditions that last a lifetime.

When I think about family traditions, a flood of memories comes back—holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving, Christmas break, decorating the tree, and the anticipation of Christmas morning, along with Easter celebrations and 4th of July festivities. I remember long days, camping, rafting the river, boating, napping in the sun, skiing in the winter, and walking through fields of sunflowers or along sandy beaches.

Some of the sweetest moments were the simple ones: family dinners around the table, baking cookies, playing cards, taking long summer walks, picking berries, and even hunting for golf balls. We celebrated birthdays, visited pumpkin patches, and searched for the perfect Christmas tree—small rituals that shaped the rhythm of our seasons and the heart of our family life.

I can almost step back into those moments—the way memories rise up so vividly I can feel them on my skin, smell them in the air, and hear them echoing around me. The warmth of the sun, the scent of cookies in the oven, the sound of laughter at the table, the smoky sweetness of a campfire, and the soft glow of Christmas lights warming a quiet room.

I can feel the boat rocking gently on the water and the familiar joy of singing “Happy Birthday” year after year. I see the brilliant colors of fall stretching across the landscape, the excitement of choosing the perfect pumpkin, and the simple satisfaction of finding a Christmas tree that fits just right in your home.

But as I think about all this, I’m reminded that the heart of every memory are the people; the ones we share it with. The anticipation of who will be there, the memories we’ve built together, the joy on their faces, the sound of their voices, the warmth of their hugs. It’s the people who turn ordinary moments into the traditions we treasure most.

As we enter this Easter weekend, and celebrate the sacrifice that was made on the Cross, and for Resurrection Sunday, bringing Hope and Eternal Life- the Victory of Faith. I’m thankful that once again I get to share another tradition making memories with the people I love.

Mahaffy Ranch: Where we cherish family and celebrate friends.

Come visit us this season and start creating traditions of your own—explore our events and grab your tickets today.