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 - Spring 2010
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.