Home Gift Cards Farm Market Smorgasbord Gift Shop Catering Banquets About Us The History of Shady Maple The History of Shady Maple A Family Tradition 1962 Simple Beginnings Mr. and Mrs. Henry Z. Martin (Miriam Weaver's parents) originally started selling produce in a roadside stand located in front of their home (located directly beside the current Farm Market). The stand, located under the large Maple Trees, is where the name Shady Maple Farm Market originated. 1970 The First Building In July of 1970 the Weavers took over the family business and opened the first block building to sell produce. At the same time they teamed with IGA and installed a grocery department. Overhead garage doors enhanced the 'farm market' experience. The Shady Maple business began now with two cash registers and a few employees. 1971 Early Expansion In the fall, customers were already pouring in and the Weavers decided to make some changes to better serve their customers. The garage doors were removed and air conditioning was installed. A year later a stock room was added and 25 people were now on the company payroll. 1980 The Decade of Growth By 1980 the farm market consisted of 45,000 sq. ft, included 10 cash registers, 130 employees, an in-store bakery, large warehouse and a small food-lunch counter. 1982 Shady Maple Cafeteria In the spring of 1982 the Weavers launched a large expansion and remodel of the farm market. Once it was complete the store would total 70,000 sq. ft. in size and include The Fast Food Cafeteria. Mr. Weaver had worked in a hospital cafeteria for two years and with the skills and concepts he recognized he could successful add a new cafeteria tie-in to the Shady Maple. The new cafeteria eatery would seat 100 people, and the entire store would now employ up to 240 employees. 1985 1989 1992 2000 2005 2010 2015 EXPAND ALL About Us Home Values, Vision, Mission Executive Team History Preferred Partners Attractions/Businesses Hotels/Bed & Breakfasts Gift Cards Locations Employment Donation Request Form Contact Us Shady Maple Fun Facts Smorgasbord Free Birthday Meal Military Discount Wednesday Menu, Pricing, & Meal Times Kids Pricing | Smorgasbord Shady Maple Smorgasbord Email Signup Farm Market Curbside Pickup Shady Maple Rewards Program Savings Wedding and Specialty Cakes Party Trays Donut List Snack Shack Pharmacy Store Directory Market Stands | Shady Maple Return Policy About the Farm Market Weaver Family Classic Recipes Banquet Meeting and Seminar Rooms Weddings Catering Catered Wedding Packages About Shady Maple Values, Vision, Mission Executive Team History Preferred Partners Gift Cards Locations Employment Donation Request Form Contact Us Shady Maple Fun Facts © 2021 Shady Maple. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use. | Site Designed & Developed by Web Design by Siebird