Tour Information and Rates

We offer 4 different packages ...

Package #1. A 2½ hour educational tour of our circle farm. The woodlands are discussed with a short hike down into the hollow. Our working farm dog, “Archangel”, demonstrates his loyalty and ability to do his part in keeping nature and farm in balance. Learn how the farm uses nature to provide for a healthy woodlot. The sawmill is discussed with topics of invasive plants, proper log care, and different wood types. A stop at the pond shows the animals of that eco-area hard at work. Our farm pond family of ducks and geese keep a healthy, upbeat flow of busyness. Their part of the circle, along with the “nature” of the pond itself, is studied. On to the garden for the caretaker's vegatable and fruit supply. Companion planting, combined with composting manures and animal usage for pesticide, are all discussed. The “whys” and “hows” of what we do here on the circle farm are open for discussion.
Grass ... it's what we are all about! It is most important to the operation of the circle farm and for keeping it healthy. Learn how we, the caretakers, see it and how our animal partners view it. Our animal partners are visited with facts about their general care. Meet them and get to know their unique personalities. From the dairy to the beef, to fiber and protecting. All our animal friends here on the circle farm are as hard at work as the other parts of the circle. Come and meet the crew and enjoy their many talents.
Demonstrations on spinning different fibers and of the science of dairy are shown.
Our open, farm tent is available for your group to use when they bring and enjoy their own picnic lunch with seating for up to 75 people.
Come join our circle and leave seeing yourself as part of a larger one!
Prices: $4 per person. Under the age of 1, free. (15 guests minimum. 75 guests maximum)

* Private tours available for a minimum charge of $50 for 2½ hours.

Package #2. The 2½ hour educational tour of the circle farm. Its land, plants, animals, and how the caretakers keep it all in balance. (See Package #1) Use of our tent with seating for 75 for your picnic lunch, with the demonstrations on dairy and spinning. INCLUDED ... a hayride around the farm and home-churned ice cream for the group.
Prices: $6 per person. Under the age of 1, free. (15 guests minimum. 75 guests maximum)

Package #3. Enjoy a farm birthday party or special get together with all the fun a farm can hold! 3 hours on the farm make for one exciting day. Start with a meet-and-greet with our animal partners and enjoy their unique personalities. Then, go for a hayride around the farm and see its workings and beautiful sights. Return in time for a supervised horseback ride, donkey cart ride, and nature track machine adventure. Relax under our open farm tent (with seating for up to 75) and enjoy your special cake and OUR OWN CHURNED ICE CREAM. We supply all the table service and drinks (tea and lemonaide). So bring your special cake and make it a day to remember.
Prices: $10 per person. Under the age of 1, free. (Minimum charge of $150.00)
* Cancelations must be made by 8 A.M. the morning of the party or the minimum charge will be expected.

Package #4. Come and enjoy the elegant taste of the farm. A classic farm picnic with an elegant touch. Savor the difference in our grass based beef, pork, and chicken. Our home grown potatoes fixed to please. Fresh vegatables with homemade bread and our own churned butter. Enjoy dessert with old fashioned churned “while you watch” ice cream. Tea/lemonaide/coffee, all served on china with red checked and flower adorned tables. Picnic is held from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. for a full day of farm fun. Activities include the educational tour (see Package #1), hayride, nature ride on our tracked machine, horseshoe throwing and other lawn games. Come and enjoy the sights around the farm and the out of this world fresh taste!
Prices: $25 for adults age 12 and older, $12.50 for children age 3 to 11. Children age 2 and under free. (A Minimum charge of $250 and a maximum of 50 people per party.)
* Cancelations must be made by 8 A.M. the morning of the picnic or the minimun charge of $250.00 will be expected.

* Teachers and other educational leaders - call for our educational material that is available on the circle farm. Also, call or email to be put on our mailing list concerning various classes held here on the farm. Available are: The changing seasons on the farm. Hibernation, Adaptation, and Migration. The science of cheese. Fiber and its many faces. The art in fiber. Harvest the farm, and many more.

Enjoy an Overnight Stay in our cottage. The farm cottage is $100 plus 6% State Tax and 3% County Bed Tax for a total of $109 per night. Includes all meals during your stay. If you would prefer that only breakfast be included, the price is $90 plus tax per night. The cost per night with no meals included is $80 plus tax. The cottage has 2 double beds , full bath, full kitchen, TV and AC. Overnight guests may join in any educational tours or farm activities of the day. Check–in time is 3 P.M. and check–out by 11 A.M. unless special arrangements are made ahead of time.

TERMS. Payment in full is expected before or upon your arrival at the farm and before any tour activities begin. No smoking and no personal pets allowed.
If (for example) you tell us that 30 people will be attending, we are obligated to prepare in advance for 30 people and will therefore expect payment for 30 people, even if ultimately less than 30 attend.
Adults are to maintain supervision over children at all times. (We are a working farm providing educational tours, not a public zoo or playground)

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