2026-10-07 · Community Spotlight
Willowtree Farm: Scugog Community Spotlight
By Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows · Local curators, Willows Realty Group
Key takeaways
- A family-run 600-acre farm in Scugog, started in 1969 by Rod and Marlene McKay and now run by their sons Alex and Jordan McKay and their families.
- Grows more than 30 hand-picked fruits and vegetables each season, and raises hormone- and antibiotic-free beef, sheep and pasture-raised chickens.
- A year-round farm market and licensed cafe open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a scratch bakery and a full-service butcher shop selling the farm’s own meats.
- Rated 4.6 stars on Google from more than 1,000 reviews, and a member of the Sideroads of Scugog farm-to-table route.
- Pick-your-own fields, wagon rides, a petting farm, a playground and a corn maze make it a regular family outing through the seasons.
Scugog’s Community Spotlight this week is Willowtree Farm, a 600-acre family farm market and café at 975 Regional Road 21, on the rural edge of the township a short country drive from downtown Port Perry. What began in 1969 as four acres of strawberries sold from a wagon at the roadside has grown into a year-round Scugog destination for fresh produce, farm-raised meat, baking and a licensed café, rated 4.6 stars on Google from more than 1,000 reviews.
The farm was started by the late Rod McKay and his wife Marlene. Rod farmed cash crops and dairy, while Marlene’s love of strawberries led to those first roadside wagon sales, and today the operation is run by their sons Alex and Jordan McKay and their families. Across the season the family grows more than 30 hand-picked fruits and vegetables, and they raise beef cattle, sheep and pasture-raised chickens without hormones or antibiotics.
There is plenty to see on a visit. The year-round farm market is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with seasonal produce, pantry staples and artisanal goods; the scratch bakery turns out sweet and savoury treats; and the full-service butcher shop sells the farm’s own meats. The on-site Willowtree Cafe serves meals built from farm ingredients, and pick-your-own fields, wagon rides, a petting farm, a playground and a corn maze keep families coming back through every season.
Why Willowtree Farm stands out in Scugog
Willowtree stands out because it is a working farm as much as a destination, which makes it a genuine part of Scugog’s agricultural character rather than a roadside attraction built around it. For anyone weighing a move to the township, a farm like this anchors the kind of everyday life the community is known for: local food, family outings and a connection to the land, all a short drive from town. It belongs to the wider countryside we cover in our Scugog community guide, and it turns up in our weekly guide to what’s on in Port Perry whenever the seasons bring an event, from live music to the pumpkin patch.
Business details
Willowtree Farm
Farm Market · Café · Butcher Shop · Bakery
- 975 Regional Rd. 21, Port Perry (Scugog), ON L9L 1B5
- 4.6 stars on Google from more than 1,000 reviews
- Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., year-round. Seasonal events and pick-your-own hours can vary, so check ahead.
- 905-985-4973
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Where is Willowtree Farm in Scugog?
It is at 975 Regional Road 21, on the rural edge of the Township of Scugog a short country drive from downtown Port Perry. The farm market, café, bakery and butcher shop are all on site.
What does Willowtree Farm offer?
A year-round farm market with seasonal produce, pantry staples and artisanal goods, a scratch bakery, a full-service butcher shop selling farm-raised meats, and a licensed café. Seasonally there are pick-your-own fields, wagon rides, a petting farm, a playground and a corn maze.
Is Willowtree Farm open year-round?
Yes. The market and café are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round, with seasonal events and pick-your-own hours varying by season. Call 905-985-4973 before making a special trip if you are after a specific activity.
Written by your local curators
Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows are licensed Brokers and co-founders of Willows Realty Group, and the local curators behind this Community Spotlight series. They have spent decades serving buyers and sellers across Port Perry, Scugog and Durham Region, and they love shining a light on the businesses that make this township worth moving to.
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