School & Homeschool Options

Sample Tour:

To group leaders - All sample tours are flexible to meet age, grade level, and special needs requirements of any group. 

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Sample Group Tour Rotation: Based on 80-100 students                                  

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Arrive at farm and meet in indoor arena

Group meets in indoor for greeting, orientation, and division into 8 tour groups. If group number 10 or greater, an adult advisor is recommended for each group.

        
> Group 1 (Goats, cows, and sheep)
> Group 2 (Hayloft)
> Group 3 (Chicken shed and ducks) 
> Group 4 (Horse Barn)
> Group 5 (Horse Sheds)
> Group 6 (Harness Room)
> Group 7 (Garden)

 

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Summary and Closing - Groups return to indoor arena

Discussion of experience, handouts provided to school teaching staff, and closing remarks from farm staff.

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Gift Shop open/Lunch in Picnic Area

Picnic area is available for lunch or snacks. Food and drinks can be provided if ordered in advance for an additional fee. Pizzas can be ordered through the farm office in advance if desired. Use of picnic area is free. All students and faculty will receive farm information. All activities can be run rain or shine. Appropriate attire for walking and weather is a must.

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Additional Tour Options - some dependent on arrival time to the farm:

1. Felting Activity

2. Horseshoe Painting

3. Cheese Making Demo

4. Fleece and Fiber Demo

5. Draft Horse; Harness Demo

6. Goat milking demonstration

Sample Tour Rotation Below: Based on 25-60 students:

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Arrive at farm and meet in indoor arena

Group meets in indoor for greeting, orientation, and division into 5 tour groups. If group number 10 or greater, an adult advisor is recommended for each group.

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Sample Group Tour Rotation:
> Group 1 (Goats/Sheep)
> Group 2 (Horse Barn)
> Group 3 (Garden, Plants, Compost)
> Group 4 (Indoor Arena / Snack Area)
> Group 5 (Barn / Feed Room)

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Summary and Closing - Groups return to indoor arena

Reconnect with group for summation and handout of information packets. Gift shop open for students and faculty.

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11:30 AM -12:15 PM: Gift Shop open/Lunch in Picnic Area

Picnic area is available for lunch or snacks. Food and drinks can be provided if ordered in advance for an additional fee.  Pizzas can be ordered through the farm office in advance if desired. Use of picnic area is free. All students and faculty will receive farm information.  All activities can be run rain or shine. Appropriate attire for walking and weather is a must. 

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