Activities on the Farm
Farm School Field Trips
This is a school field trip with a twist: in
addition to the fun activities that children enjoy on the farm, we have
created an educational Farm School where children (and adults)
experience and learn about life on the farm. Our activities are best
suited for Kindergarten through 5th Grade students, but we welcome any
grade level and also non-school groups of all ages, including adult
tour groups. We are curriculum based and loads of fun. We follow the NC
Standard Curriculum for Public Education and have been chosen by LEARN
NC as one of the best field-trip opportunities
for their Discover NC program. We consider the Farm School a means to
understanding and applying classroom concepts by getting your knees
dirty.
What's included:
The
Farm School lasts about an hour and includes "AG Classes" -- hands-on
activities centered on and about the barnyard, pond and gardens. Meet
and greet the cows, groom our mini-equines, say hello to our neighbors
at the pond, create compost, or gather guinea feathers to take home.
Lunch and Playtime: Bring lunch to enjoy in the shaded picnic area. After lunch (approximately thirty minutes), there is unstructured free time directed and supervised by teachers/chaperones. We provide the open pasture and encourage kids to create their own fun -- bring musical instruments and tell stories.
Outhouse facilities and spacious
parking provided.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 1pm.
Cost:
- * $8.00 per person (child or adult) 25 or more people.
- * $10.00 per person, if group is 25 or fewer.
- * Minimum number of people: 10.
One teacher per class, no charge -- One adult chaperone per ten children required.
How to dress for a day on the farm:
Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy, and sturdy, dirty shoes (boots/athletic shoes). No sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.
Forms and Guidelines
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Think ~ Grow ~ Laugh ~ Learn!
Events at Our Pasture Place
Nestled
in a corner of the farm, our Pasture Place is a four-acre, natural
retreat created around the old potter's shed that includes rolling
pastures framed by tree-lined fences and the fish pond. Come and enjoy
a private setting on a working farm, complete with domestic animals and
a variety of wildlife. There is a picnic area shaded by two majestic
maple trees, a large deck/bandstand, outdoor grill and volleyball. Open
space for playing or just relaxing. This is a non-smoking, outdoor
venue only, open from noon until dusk.
Events!
Space may be rented in two-hour
blocks or for the entire day.
- * Two-hour blocks: $150 up to first 15 people.
- * Entire day: $300 up to first 100 people.
- * Additional folks: $3.50 per person.
- * Open venues, festivals, and small weddings: $400
Kids' Birthday Parties
Great for kids' birthdays!!!
* Best suited for ages 4-10.- * Party length: 2 hours
- * $100 minimum
- * Two birthday parents free for every party
- * $7 per child after eight children; $1 per adult after 2 adults.
- * *Note: a $50 refundable trash and damage charge will be
added to the minimum fee.
Call early to reserve your space! --(919) 968-4759
Group Tours
We welcome adult tour
groups who would like to get a taste of small farm life. The tour is
one hour and includes a visit to the barnyard and the gardens. Visitors
are welcome to purchase fresh eggs and seasonal produce. Picnic tables
are available for lunch.
The farm is open Spring-Fall for adult tours, Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm.
Cost: $10.00/person, minimum ten people please. Proceeds go to pay for animal food and care.