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Sasha Murphy Real Estate | Monthly letter
Fall on the Wasatch Front
Bison on the island, pumpkin patches, and the first holiday markets. Here’s what’s worth your weekends from now into November.
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Hi there,
Fall might be my favorite season to live here. The air turns crisp, the mountains put on a show, and every town from Ogden to Salt Lake seems to have something going on. I pulled together a few of my favorites below, plus a soup that’s been on repeat at our house and one home task you’ll want to handle before the hard freezes settle in.
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Through Halloween
Dates can shift, so check the event’s page before you head out.
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Oct 17 & 18
Last weekend of SnowWiesn at Snowbasin, Huntsville
Final call for Oktoberfest! Bavarian food, local craft beer in real steins, and live music, noon to 6 pm. Dogs welcome.
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Oct 17
Layton’s Scary Storytelling Festival, Kenley Amphitheater
Bring a blanket and a thermos of something warm.
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Fridays & Saturdays through October
Grammy’s Apple Harvest Festival, Willard
Fruit Way at its best. Grab a bag of apples for the soup recipe below.
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Oct 22–24
Dinos in the Dark, George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, Ogden
A Halloween favorite for families with little ones.
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Oct 23
Spooky Late Night at the Museum, Syracuse Museum
Free live music, a spook alley, and treats for the little ghouls.
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Oct 24
Antelope Island Bison Roundup
One of the most uniquely Utah things you can watch. Truly unforgettable.
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Through Halloween
Corn mazes & pumpkin patches
Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze in West Haven and Gibson’s Green Acres in Ogden are both open through the end of the month.
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Oct 31
Halloween on Historic 25th Street, Ogden
Costumes and cocktails for the grown-ups.
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Weekends through Nov 8
Frightmares at Lagoon, Farmington
Thrills for the teens before the park closes for the season.
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Into November
As the leaves come down, the holiday season starts warming up.
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Nov 6
Ogden First Friday Art Stroll, Historic 25th Street
Galleries, shops, and a great excuse for dinner downtown.
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Nov 7–8
Fall Orchid Show, Red Butte Garden
The largest orchid show in Utah, and a little tropical escape before winter.
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Nov 12–14
Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show, Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy
Get a head start on holiday shopping, with Santa’s Village for the kids.
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Starting Nov 15
World of Illumination, Utah State Fairpark
A drive-through holiday light show that runs into January.
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Nov 20–22
Acorn Antiques & Vintage Show, Golden Spike Event Center, Ogden
Holiday décor, antiques, and rustic finds for your home.
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Nov 27–29
Wheeler Farm Holiday Market, Murray
Free entry, with local artists, makers, and bakers. A perfect post-Thanksgiving outing.
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No tickets needed
Drive Trappers Loop. The road between Mountain Green and Huntsville is one of the prettiest color drives in Northern Utah. Make a loop of it with lunch in Eden.
Walk the Farmington Creek Trail. Short, shaded, and gorgeous while the last of the fall color hangs on.
Catch sunset on the Great Salt Lake. Fall light over the water from Antelope Island’s causeway is hard to beat.
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Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
Serves 6 | About 1 hour, mostly hands-off
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Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash (about 3 lb), peeled and cubed
2 tart apples, cored and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, pinch of cayenne
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
To serve: toasted pepitas, fresh sage, a swirl of cream
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Steps
1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the squash, apples, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
2. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, until soft and caramelized at the edges.
3. Move everything to a pot with the broth and spices. Simmer 10 minutes.
4. Blend until silky with an immersion blender (or carefully, in batches).
5. Stir in the cream and maple, taste for salt, and top with pepitas and sage.
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Tip: it freezes beautifully. Make a double batch and you’ve got dinner on a busy November night.
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Home tip: winterize your sprinklers before the first hard freeze
A single freezing night can crack a backflow preventer or split a line, and you won’t find out until you turn the water on in spring. If you haven’t done this yet, now is the time. Freezing nights are arriving along the Wasatch Front.
1. Shut off the water supply to your sprinkler system.
2. Have the lines blown out with compressed air. Most homeowners hire this out, and schedules fill fast.
3. Wrap or cover the backflow preventer.
4. Disconnect garden hoses and shut off the indoor valves to your outdoor spigots.
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A little personal news: pura vida
In September I traded the Wasatch for the rainforest. We spent time in Chachagua, Costa Rica, a lush, quiet corner of rainforest just outside La Fortuna, during the green season. That means misty mornings, warm afternoon rain, and a shade of green I didn’t know existed.
A few favorite moments: falling asleep to the sound of rain on the canopy, waking up to the jungle already wide awake, and hearing “pura vida” used for everything from hello to thank you to no worries.
I came home rested and with a new appreciation for a house that feels like a retreat. That’s the feeling I love helping my clients find, whether it’s a mountain view in Morgan or a quiet street in Kaysville.
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Thinking about a move this winter or next spring?
Buyers this time of year tend to be serious buyers, and planning a spring sale starts now. Reply to this email and let’s talk through your options. No pressure, just a plan.
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Sasha Murphy
Approachable luxury. Real results.
Serving Davis, Weber, Morgan & Salt Lake Counties
Real Broker, LLC
@sasha.murphy.realestate | #SashaSellsUtah
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