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A Hands-on, Genuine Amish Farm and Garden Tour

The amish farm fun combo.

Learn, explore, and enjoy what the Lord has given us down on the farm

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90-min farm fun combo tour.

• Duration: 90 Mins
• Get your hands dirty and help us plant our garden. With different crops in spring and summer, this is a perfect outdoor activity for families with children.
• Take a relaxing and scenic hayride around the farm's property and enjoy the stunning views.
• Enjoy time with your family and friends while learning about farm life and Amish culture. Milk a cow, hold bunnies, hold piglets, feed baby cows, gather eggs, hayride.
• Your kids will love the unique experience of the farm with our Barrel Train Ride activity.
• Cost: $28/ adult - FREE for Children 4 and Under

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Step into the world of Amish farmers this spring and summer with our Farm Fun Combo. Our Farm Fun Combo is guided by a member of our family or local Amish community to provide an in-depth understanding of Amish life and farming practices. Our farm tour gives you a hands-on behind-the-scenes look at the daily farm activities and rich Amish culture. With the Farm Fun Combo, you’ll also explore our garden and taste the seasonal produce, take a hayride around the property, and let the kids have some fun on our Barrel Train ride. Your children will love helping us plant seasonal crops, making this the perfect outdoor activity in spring and summer. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch experience down on the farm.

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An authentic amish farm, garden, and fun adventure for the whole family.

Discover the best of Amish farm life with our Farm Fun Combo at Old Windmill Farm . Enjoy the beauty of Lancaster County Farmland while learning about Amish culture and tradition. The Farm Fun Combo gives you a hands-on experience of life on the farm, milking cows, feeding calves, seasonal planting in our garden, and outdoor activities that are sure to excite the whole family. Check out our seasonal offerings, such as the Autumn Farmhouse Tour .

Compliment your experience with nearby attractions, lodging, and places to eat .

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About Old Windmill Farm

A family-run farm in the heart of amish country.

Old Windmill Farm is an authentic Amish farm in Lancaster County, PA. As a family-run farm, we take great pride in growing and harvesting the food that sustains our family and community. Our belief in caring for what the Lord has given us is not just a way of life but a way to honor God and love our neighbor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Farm Fun Combo tour runs from spring through summer. In the spring, visitors can expect to see early vegetables like spinach, radishes, and peas and participate in planting the garden. Popcorn on the cob is given to every family during the springtime, which they can take home and shuck to make popcorn. A variety of vegetables are available throughout the summer months.

Yes, the Farm Tour is wheelchair accessible.

Yes, children and adults are encouraged to help plant the garden. The garden tour typically lasts 15 to 20 minutes, and visitors can plant whatever is currently in season.

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Depending on the season, visitors can sample a variety of vegetables such as red beets, carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peas, and tomatoes. 

In the fall, more broccoli, cabbage, sweet potatoes, and carrots are available for sampling. The tour also includes a discussion on gardening tips and knowledge.

Yes. If there is a thunderstorm during your visit, we will refund your money. In the event of inclement weather causing us to close, we also offer a full refund.

Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, as high heels or similar shoes are not recommended.

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Come visit Old Windmill Farm, an authentic Amish farm located in Lancaster County, PA. Our family runs this farm with great pride, growing and harvesting food that feeds our family and community. We believe in taking care of what God has given us, not just as a way of life, but also to honor God and show love to our neighbors.

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262 Paradise Lane Ronks, PA 17572 (We share a driveway: Follow Old Windmill Farm Signs on the long farm lane.)

January 1st – August 31st Weekdays: 10AM–3PM Saturdays: 10AM–4PM September 1st – October 31st Weekdays: 10AM–4PM Saturdays: 10AM – 4PM November 1st – December 31st Weekdays: 11AM–1PM Saturdays: 11AM – 1PM * Farm will be closed on Wednesdays. * Please call ahead for groups of 15 or more

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Away from Home on the Range: 8 Farms to Visit in Illinois

Jun 28, 2018 • Eat & Drink

From apple orchards to pumpkin patches, find farms to visit in Illinois all year round.

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Illinois is home to quaint rural towns and plenty of peaceful countryside. And that means lots of farms that are open to the public for an afternoon spent petting animals, tasting freshly made cheese, or picking your own fruit right from the source.

For trip ideas that take you from the interstate to a farm gate, here’s 8 farms in Illinois to visit—all of which make for a relaxing day in the country.

Use the map below to visit farms from this article, or   search for even more Illinois Farms & Orchards .

Marcoot Jersey Creamery

If you visit   Marcoot Jersey Creamery   in Greenville, chances are that you’ll leave with a full belly and a new appreciation for dairy farming. The Marcoot family milks 65 Jersey cows twice every day and makes 18 varieties of cheese and a dozen seasonal flavors of ice cream (we’re partial to the black raspberry pomegranate).

While Illinois made cheese, milk, clove honey, and beer cheese retail items are worth the trek alone you would be remiss not to take one of the farm and creamery tours. For $3 per person you get a behind-the-scenes look at the milking parlor, calf barn and cheese-making process.

Learn more about Marcoot Jersey Creamery .

Eckert’s Country Store and Farms

One of the largest you-pick apple and peach orchard in the country, Eckert’s Country Store and Farms welcome 500,000 agritourists each year at its locations in Belleville, Millstadt, and Grafton. Eckert’s Millstadt and Grafton retail farms, open seasonally, focus on apples and pumpkins.

Belleville is the heart of the family business, though, where its year-round operations include a gourmet specialty food store, 200-seat restaurant, ice cream shop, and lawn-and-garden center. Customers select from seasonal homegrown peaches, apples, pumpkins, strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, and Christmas trees.

Learn more about Eckert's Country Store and Farms .

Sleepy Creek Vineyards

Sleepy Creek Vineyards has a 10-acre vineyard, and makes wine on-site from their own grapes, as well as with fruit from other growers. Located just 30 miles from Champaign-Urbana, and 2 hours from Chicago and Indianapolis, Sleepy Creek hosts daily wine tastings. You can also make an appointment to tour the winery, and even reserve a room in their B & W (bed and wine) located right above the winery.

Be sure and take some time to relax near their beautiful pond and browse their gift shop where wine, local cheeses, and other snacks and gifts are available.

Learn more about Sleepy Creek Vineyards.

The Great Pumpkin Patch

You won't find Charlie Brown in the   The Great Pumpkin Patch , but you will find over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squashes, and gourds from all over the world. The Great Pumpkin Patch is run by Mac Condill, a 5th generation farmer, who with his wife Ginny also own The Homestead Bakery and Homestead Seeds.

Every autumn The Great Pumpkin Patch offers many forms of "agri-tainment," including various mazes, a children's garden, conifer garden, music, food (pumpkin pies, bread, cookies, muffins and more), plus friendly goats, pigs, exotic chickens, rabbits, a llama and an alpaca. The Great Pumpkin Patch is located near the scenic Amish communities of Arthur and Arcola.

Learn more about the Great Pumpkin Patch .

Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup Farm

Located near the midpoint of Illinois’ portion of Route 66 in Shirley, you can visit   Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup   farm and learn how maple trees are tapped in the spring and how maple syrup is made. Syrup season at this multi-generational family business typically begins in mid-February or March, lasting from four to six weeks. Using about 7,000 spouts, or “taps,” the Funk family draws sap from 3,000 sugar maple trees.

Fear not: tapping doesn't hurt the trees. In fact, the same stand of trees in the grove have generously shared their sap with the family for generations. The family makes about 2,000 gallons of the sweet stuff each season and sell it until the supply is depleted, usually August or September. After that? They close up shop until the following season. So what’s with the spelling? Family ancestor Hazel Funk Holmes, who took the reins of the company in the 1920s, wanted the family’s sirup to be spelled with an “i,” which was the preferred spelling back then.

Learn more about Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup.

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch   is known for its herd of Alaskan reindeer, but also features hay rides, paintball, pedal race cars, and the "Jack Splat Pumpkin Cannon." Located in the countryside near Rantoul, Hardy's also has a Christmas tree farm and a 10-acre corn maze. For added fall fun—and spookiness—they offer “Moonlight Madness" entrance to the corn maze where you work your way through the corn maze solely by by the light of the moon.

Learn more about Hardy's Reindeer Ranch.

Epiphany Farms and Restaurant

This textbook farm to table concept was founded in 2009 after Chef Owner Ken Myszka travelled the world studying farming and cooking and determined that McLean county was the ideal location.   Epiphany Farms Restaurant   in Bloomington serves food grown own its own 20-acre farm or sourced from local small farms, so the food is grown walking distance from the table.

Learn more about Epiphany Farms and Restaurant.

Peony Hill Farm

For over 25 years,   Peony Hill Farm , located in Harrisburg, has housed  12 acres of peonies. During blooming season beginning around May 1, bask in the gorgeous views of the famed flower coupled with Southern Illinois' rolling hills, plus fresh cut peonies to take home for the ultimate experience.

Still got an appetite for farm-fresh?

Take a stroll through one of the many  Farmers' Markets dotted throughout the state.

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THE BIGGEST LITTLE TOUR

Join us for The Biggest Little Tour, our signature 2 hour guided walking tour of Apricot Lane Farms! 

John and Molly Chester embarked on their farming journey 11 years ago, and have regenerated what was barren land into a 234 acre working farm integrated within a reawakened ecosystem. See it for yourself as we traverse 1.5 miles of farmland, exploring how ALF utilizes the interconnectedness of nature to build soil health, maximize biodiversity, and grow the most nutrient-dense, delicious food possible. This comprehensive walking tour makes several stops around the farm, including:

• The Farm Fertility Center to learn how we build healthy soil rich in beneficial microbes using worms, compost, and biodynamic methodologies  
• The Certified Wildlife Habitat Pond, the centerpiece of the farm’s native restoration efforts
• Alan York Lookout to take in sweeping views of the farm
• A stop by our chickens and cows grazing in our pastures or orchards 
• “The Fruit Basket,” an experimental orchard where we cultivate biodiversity by growing 60+ different fruit varieties with cover crop and pollinator-friendly plants
• Market garden, where we grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in harmony with the seasons 
• A visit to Itty, Emma the pig’s great-granddaughter

THE BIGGEST LITTLE TOUR INCLUDES:

• Two-hour, moderately strenuous walking tour led by one of our most experienced farmers
• Opportunities to ask questions of your expert guide and farm team members
• Time to shop our Farmstand including fresh produce, pastured eggs and meat, and Apricot Lane Farms products and merchandise

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$60 each (plus processing fee). Limited to four tickets per order, ages 10 and over please. 

Parents are responsible for children at all times, and should determine prior to purchasing tickets if their child is equipped to take a 2 hour walking tour. 

Tour guests must be able to walk at least 1.5 miles, and some tours involve several hill climbs. Strollers are not compatible with farm terrain; we advise against using them during the walking tour. Children are not allowed on our touring cart without adult supervision. 

REFUND POLICY:

Tour tickets are refundable up to 7 days before your scheduled tour date. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information on our refund policy. 

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PRIVATE TOURS

For those who want a more intimate experience at the farm, we offer private tour experiences! Private tours are offered on Thursdays or Fridays at 9am as available. Please e mail [email protected] with any questions or to set up a tour.

Private tours begin in our 2-acre  regenerative market garden  where we grow 100+ crops throughout the year.

Next, we’ll see our  Farm Fertility and Vermicompost Center , where we begin to learn about the foundation of our healthy soil building process with the help of more than 250,000 Red Wiggler worm friends.

Next, we’ll stroll by our  Certified Wildlife Habitat Pond , the centerpiece of our native restoration efforts here on the farm.

When available, we’ll stop and say hello to our  cows, chickens or sheep  who rotationally graze our pastures.

And finally, we’ll take a peek inside our biodiverse  “Fruit Basket” orchard  where we grow 65+ different varieties of fruit (and taste test what’s in season, if possible!), then head up to  Alan York Lookout for sweeping views.

Private Tour Pricing: 1 person: $500 2-5 people: $1,000 6-12 ppl $1,500 13-25 ppl $2,500 25-50 ppl $3,500  

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5 U.S. Farm Tours You Should Book Today

In search of a new family-friendly activity to try? Consider taking a farm tour. Not only will you probably learn something new about where your food comes from – you’re also guaranteed to have fun. After all, who can resist smiling while feeding a baby calf or taking a bite out of a fresh-picked apple ?

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After scouring the U.S. farm tour scene for the most interesting spots across the nation, we’ve rounded up a few farm tours we consider must-see destinations. Read on to discover five American ag attractions you’ll want to visit ASAP.

Liberty Hill Farm

Located in Rochester, Vermont, Liberty Hill Farm is a family-owned working dairy farm that welcomes guests from around the world. The farm, recognized as Vermont’s first certified Green Agritourism Enterprise, offers visitors opportunities to milk and feed Robeth Holstein cows, bottle-feed newborn calves, and pick (and eat!) fresh berries and vegetables.

Liberty Hill Farm also has an inn with seven guest rooms, which makes it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation along with a farm tour. Stays include both a farm-fresh dinner and a hearty breakfast – so guests can rest assured they won’t go hungry.

Farmlandia Farm Loop

See not one, not two, but 15 farms and agricultural attractions in the southeast Portland and Wilsonville regions of Oregon on the Farmlandia Farm Loop . The self-guided farm tour route includes a mix of family farms and value-added operations like Barn Owl Nursery Herb & Lavender Farm , which lays claim to nearly 100 different lavender and culinary herb plants, and Tollen Farm , which is home to Mediterranean miniature donkeys.

The Farmlandia Farm Loop also includes stops at the year-round Oregon City Farmers Market and the Milwaukie Farmers Market , which opens on Sundays from May through October. Both offer ample opportunity for visitors to pick up seasonal Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables.

See more:  Oregon Growers and Producers Are Betting Big on Growth of U.S. Hazelnut Industry 

Walker Honey Farm

Curious about how honey goes from beehive to bottle? Visit the family-owned Walker Honey Farm in Rogers, Texas, where you can take a guided walking tour of the farm’s facilities and hear firsthand from beekeepers and honey handlers. The 45-minute tour also includes a stop at Dancing Bee Winery on the farm’s property. At the winery, guests can try mead (also known as “honey wine”), one of the oldest alcoholic drinks still consumed today.

Walker Honey Farm tours take place on the first Saturday of each month, beginning at Walker Honey Farm Store. To make a reservation (recommended, but not required) call (254) 983-2899.

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Charleston Tea Plantation

If you’re in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, you’ll want to take the time to explore North America’s only tea plantation: the Charleston Tea Plantation located on Wadmalaw Island. Guests can see the acres of tea plants on a trolley tour and visit the only tea factory in America. There’s also an option to take an exclusive, comprehensive tour with Bill Hall, a third-generation tea taster who oversees the daily operations at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Want to take some tea to go? Visit the on-site gift shop to purchase specialty teas and related items like tea infusers and mugs.

For more information or to book a tour, call 1-843-559-0383, ext. 4207, or email jknight@rcbigelow.com .

Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, it makes sense that Kentucky would offer horse farm tours – and thanks to Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours , you can get an up-close-and-personal look at the state’s famous horse industry. On the three-hour, narrated tours, guests can see and learn more about Lexington’s Calumet Farm, an iconic Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation spanning nearly 800 acres. Guests will also get the chance to visit Keeneland, a famous racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s top auction house. Tours also include glimpses of movie filming locations for films like Secretariat , Seabiscuit and Dreamer .

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To purchase tickets in advance (required because tours fill up, call (859) 260-8687 or visit www.seethechampions.com .

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Crawfish, Cranberries, and Cannabis: U.S. Farm Tours You Should Take

If your definition of a farm tour involves corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides full of screaming children, it’s time for a rewrite..

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At the family-owned James Ranch in Colorado, visitors can hang out with the animals and purchase items like raw-milk cheese and homemade jams.

Courtesy of James Ranch

Dovetailing with a booming interest in farm-to-fork eating, agritourism—wherein guests stay at or tour farms or other agriculturally related ventures—is a burgeoning sector of the travel industry. While you may not be ready to spend a summer herding sheep in Italy with WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), there are countless opportunities closer to home to learn more about where food comes from and who grows it. What follows are six insightful U.S. farm tours offering a behind-the-scenes look at modern agriculture, from organic cranberry farming in Cape Cod to goat milking in South Carolina.

Visitors to Ostlie’s in North Dakota can learn about hops, hardneck garlic, and haskap berries during a tour.

Courtesy of Ostlie’s Sunnyside Acres

Ostlie’s Sunnyside Acres Carrington, North Dakota

Lindsay and Mike Ostlie may grow haskap berries and hardneck garlic at their Sunnyside Acres farm in Carrington, two hours northwest of Fargo, but their hops are the real stars of the show. The couple sells most of its lupulin harvest to Fargo Brewing Company for use in its Farm Fresh beer ; the rest goes to Laughing Sun in Bismarck, Kilstone Brewing in Fargo, and various Dakotan home brewers. Day-trippers tour the couple’s vintage granary and sustainable hopyard, learning the many ins and outs of hops production along the way. Mike studied Crop & Weed Sciences in college, so he can really get in the weeds on the technical stuff (pun intended). Ostlie’s Sunnyside Acres is open for tours from June to September; reservations are required.

Cape Farm Supply & Cranberry Company Harwich, Massachusetts

Husband and wife Leo and Andrea Cakounes love showing guests around Cape Farm Supply & Cranberry Company , their organic cranberry bog—the largest on Cape Cod—and explaining the many ways that harvesting this native North American fruit differs from what you’ve seen in the Ocean Spray commercials. (You won’t be up to your knees in floating cranberries, for one; the bogs are only flooded during harvest season and that step lasts about 24 hours.) Andrea leads the 90-minute group tours, which dive deep on the growing process while weaving in humorous stories about working on the bog. Raising cranberries is a year-round endeavor, but tours are offered in spring, summer, and fall only. Sweet-tart souvenirs such as cranberry sauce, sweetened dried cranberries, and cranberry bog honey are for sale at the on-site farm stand.

Around 30 goats make up the herd at Burden Creek Dairy in South Carolina.

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Burden Creek Dairy John’s Island, South Carolina

This charming Lowcountry goat dairy, located about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston, is a two-man operation—and both of these men were doing something different a few years back. Chris Maher was a chef before he became the cheesemaker-in-chief. Danny Sillivant was a real estate agent turned head herdsmen. They teamed up in 2017 and took over the Burden Creek Dairy , along with its herd of 30-something goats. Trixie, Edna, Pebbles, and the rest of the caprine gang are now considered to be their family, and the duo offers two-hour farm tours that travelers can book year-round via Airbnb Experiences , inviting them to try their hand at goat milking, to cuddle and bottle-feed the kids, and to sample some of the farm’s primo artisanal soft cheeses. (John’s Island Green, a chèvre made with garlic and seasonal herbs, and Sweet Sunset, a pineapple-mango goat cheese coated with chili powder, receive rave reviews.)

Crawfish Farm Tours Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana

Although some crawfish are caught in local swamps and bayous, far more are raised on freshwater farms deep in Acadiana, the southern region of Louisiana that has historically been home to the Francophone population. From March through May, the Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission leads crawfish farm tours to Tietje Crawfish Farm in Roanoke, set on a 65-acre pond about 90 minutes west of Baton Rouge, to showcase the wee crustaceans’ preferred habitat. (They don’t call ’em mudpuppies for nothing.) Visitors remain dry on a dock while waders-clad farmer Burt Tietje gives his spiel while standing knee-deep in mucky water. After learning about pond ecology, the dietary preferences of crawfish, and harvesting, guests are ferried to the I-10 Crawfish Cooperative to learn how crawfish are cleaned, graded, distributed, and marketed. The tour ends with a brief stop at Gator Chateau in Jennings, too, an alligator farm where guests have an opportunity to hold and hand-feed rescued baby gators.

Learn about cannabis in the heart of Northern California growing country on an outing with Humboldt Cannabis Tours.

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Humboldt Cannabis Tours Eureka, California

Unlike some marijuana-centric tours, which are more about getting high than higher education, the immersive half-day excursions led by Matt Kurth, CEO of four-year-old Humboldt Cannabis Tours , focus on the history and science of legal cultivation throughout Northern California’s “Emerald Triangle,” the largest cannabis-producing region in the nation, consisting of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity counties. Travelers can reserve their spots on a customized daylong farm tour based on their personal interests, visiting with commercial growers and/or manufacturers of cannabis concentrate. The informative outings offer a front-row seat to sustainable cultivation, dissecting every step from seeding and harvesting to trimming and curing. In addition to touring working farms, guests can splice in a cannabis-oil massage, a cooking lesson with a cannabis-friendly chef, visits to local dispensaries, or stops at some of the surrounding redwoods’ most beautiful natural settings. (Before he got into cannabis tourism, Kurth spent a decade working as a wilderness expedition leader.)

Kiddos and adults alike can learn about life on a working ranch at James Ranch outside of Durango.

James Ranch Durango, Colorado

For the general-interest traveler heading through southwestern Colorado, the 2.5-hour tour of family-run James Ranch , just north of Durango, offers a fine overview on organic farming. Namesake cofounder Dave James tours groups of eight guests or fewer around his property in an electric vehicle, narrating the entire visit. He’ll show you where his cattle graze, often alongside wild elk, and then take you to his on-site dairy to demo how the cows get milked and the cheeses get made. Other farm animal sightings might include hens, turkeys, and pigs. And no tour is complete without picking up a few souvenirs from the James Ranch market, which sells homemade jams and ice cream, grass-fed beef, raw-milk cheese, and farm-fresh eggs. Reservations are required, and guided tours are offered from July through the end of August.

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Fulper Family Farmstead

Farm Fresh Dairy Products, Farm Events & Farm Adventures

We open our doors to visitors of all ages because we believe in open communication with our customers, on-farm education, and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers. During a Farm Tour, you will get the opportunity to navigate our farm including the milking parlor, newborn calf barn, maternity suites, composting program, and renewable solar energy system. Our Farm Tour also includes:

• A Fun, Interactive Tour Guide
• Calf Meet and Greet
• What Goes into Raising Calves and Caring for our Dairy Cows
• Learn about our Family History, Values, and National Award for Sustainability
• Our Farm’s Evolution over the Last Century
• If You’re Lucky, Catch a Glimpse of the Farmers at Work (They are always on the move)

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Complete the sign-up form below so we may personalize your visit depending on your groups’ interests. A one hour tour for a group of 1-10 people costs $140 plus tax ($149.28). Reach out for pricing information for your group if larger than 10 people.

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Omsk: Garrison city on the Irtysh

All photos by William Brumfield

Omsk, currently a city of around 1 million, was founded in 1716 as a fort on the middle reaches of the Irtysh River.  During the 18th century, its primary purpose was to protect Russia's southern border and establish authority over the aboriginal steppe tribes.

Although administratively subordinate to Tobolsk  throughout the 18th century, Omsk gained increasing power in the 19th century.  From 1808 until 1917, Omsk served as the headquarters of all Siberian Cossack troops, and in 1822 a separate Omsk Province was formed. Shortly thereafter, construction began on the Cossack Church of St. Nicholas (1833-1840), based on a plan by the noted Russian architect Vasily Stasov.  The St. Nicholas Church, which has been splendidly restored, became the repository of one of the area's great relics, the banner of Yermak, cossack conqueror of Siberia

This strong military presence also connected Omsk with the notorious Siberian exile system.  The most famous of the fortress's exiles was the writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, condemned in 1849 for associating with the "radicals" in St. Petersburg.  In January 1850 Dostoevsky arrived under guard at the Omsk fort, and for the better part of three years (1850-54), he lived the harrowing existence of a convict sentenced to hard labor, which included unloading barges on the Irtysh River. When his health broke under the physical and psychological strain, Dostoevsky was hospitalized under the care of a sympathetic medic.  It was during his stay in the infirmary that Dostoevsky began the writing of one of his seminal works, “Notes from the House of the Dead.” A few buildings still survive from that time, including one of the fortress gates, a few warehouses, and the hospital.

During the latter part of the 19th century, Omsk began a period of heady expansion, as the town became a transportation center for Russia’s vast interior. Regular steamboat service along the Irtysh River to Tobolsk began in 1862, but it was the railroads that made Omsk a boomtown. In 1894-95 Omsk was linked by the Trans-Siberian Railroad to Chelyabinsk in the west and Novonikolaevsk (later Novosibirsk ) in the east. In 1913, another rail line was completed from Omsk to Tyumen  in what would become the new Siberian mainline. By the beginning of the 20th century, the population of Omsk had tripled, to over 60,000 inhabitants.

This development as a transportation nexus led to a surge in the city's commercial district.  What had formerly been a provincial garrison town consisting primarily of wooden structures punctuated with several large churches now became a preeminent site for banks, educational institutions, industry and retail trade in Siberia.  In addition to branch offices for major banks and firms in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Omsk received investment from companies in the United States, Germany, and Great Britain.  The central part of Omsk had structures whose design rivaled Moscow's business district. Many of the new commercial buildings were built in styles derived from the Florentine Renaissance.

During the First World War, strategically located Omsk grew still further, and by 1917 the city’s population reached 100,000. Following the October Revolution, Bolshevik power was proclaimed almost immediately; but with little local support, the Bolsheviks were driven from the city in June 1918. Opposition to the Bolsheviks was fatally divided, and in November 1918, a military coup installed a dictatorship headed by Admiral Alexander Kolchak (1874-1920), who was a renowned polar explorer and gifted naval commander, but incapable of dealing with the chaos of the Russian civil war. For almost a year, Omsk could be considered the “capital” of the White forces, and the mansion where Kolchak had his headquarters is a prominent landmark. In November 1919 Kolchak’s forces were driven from Omsk. In 1921 Omsk became one of the centers of the American Relief Agency during the terrible Volga area famine.

With its economy shattered and the countryside still in chaos, Omsk struggled through the 1920s, only to achieve some industrial growth in the 1930s. Like many Siberian cities, it expanded rapidly during the Second World War, both as an evacuation haven and as a center of transportation and production.  Major development of the city’s military-industrial complex continued after the war, and by the end of the 1970s, the city's population exceeded 1,000,000—a benchmark of major significance. Omsk also became a center of the oil and gas industry.

Despite the social dislocation and contradictions of post-Soviet Russia, contemporary Omsk remains an important economic and industrial center.  It has a strong university (opened in 1974) and one of the largest regional libraries in Siberia. The city's expansion has occurred along the Irtysh River, thus creating a stretched plan with large distances between the various districts. Construction began on a subway in 1996, but work has been delayed, and the first line is not scheduled for completion until 2017. Omsk also has an international airport near the city center. The building of a new airport at a safer distance outside the city is proceeding slowly.

Fortunately, the historic center is rebounding, with its early 20th-century commercial district of imposing offices and shops.  There is a lively club scene, as well as a number of large theaters.  Omsk also supports diverse religions.  In addition to reopened Orthodox churches, the city contains a synagogue, mosques (the administration of the Imam of Siberia is in Omsk), and a large Baptist church, to list only a few. The reconstruction of the city’s main Orthodox church, the Cathedral of the Dormition (built in the 1890s and demolished in 1935) was completed in 2007.

Omsk continues to face the challenges of uneven economic development. But with proper investment and management, this Siberian powerhouse is poised to combine new levels of prosperity with a thriving cultural and intellectual life.

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Top 15+ Farm Experiences in Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County, PA is known for its rich agricultural heritage and picturesque countryside. A visit offers an array of unique farm experiences that will delight visitors of all ages. From interacting with friendly farm animals to exploring lush fields and savoring fresh produce, here are some must-do farm experiences in Lancaster County.

1. Amish Farm and House

At the Amish Farm and House, step into the world of the Amish community and get hands-on experience with farm animals. In addition to their self-guided farm tour, corn maze, and horse & buggy rides, they also have the following available:

• Farm Animal Fun Tour This tour is geared towards children and offers a variety of experiences, such as bottle feeding a calf, gathering eggs, feeding sheep, alpaca, and horses, cuddling baby goats, and more!
• Goat Yoga Join baby goats for a yoga session for a unique opportunity to play, hold, and see these cute animals up close! There are regular and family yoga sessions available.
• Countryside Farm Tour Embark on a 90-minute bus tour through Amish Country with knowledgeable tour guides leading the way. The tour includes stops at Amish stores, a 30-minute guided farmhouse tour, and visit to the Willow Lane One-Room Schoolhouse.

2. Barnyard Kingdom

Ten acres of farm fun activities await you and your family! The Barnyard Kingdom is a fun and educational place for people of all ages. Visit Barnyard Kingdom for an authentic farm experience with farm animals. Barnyard Kingdom is located on a real-working farm that strives to create authentic and memorable farm experiences.

3. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

At Cherry Crest Adventure Farm there are plenty of animal experiences to be had! When you visit, check out their Farm Animal Center to hold baby chicks, feed goats, see pigs, and so much more!

4. Eastland Alpacas

At Eastland Alpacas you can pet, feed, and take pictures with the alpacas! You will also learn about the alpacas and hear stories about them. They are gentle, easily trained, and easy to take care of. Take your time and tour the farm and when finished, shop at the Farm Store Boutique. It offers sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, throws, teddy bears, yarn and more, all made with alpaca fiber.

5. Oregon Dairy

At Oregon Dairy, witness the miracle of life as you bottle-feed adorable calves. This heartwarming experience allows you to connect with these gentle creatures and learn about the care and nurturing they require. Keep an eye out for their annual Family Farm Days in the summertime. This multi-day event has a full lineup of farm fun experiences!

6. Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

Travel back in time at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, where you can participate in plowing fields using traditional horse-drawn equipment. Discover the age-old farming techniques employed by early settlers and appreciate the strength and beauty of these majestic animals.

7. The Amish Village

Experience the tranquility of Amish life as you embark on a scenic horse and buggy ride at The Amish Village. Take in the peaceful countryside vistas, clip-clop along country roads, and gain insight into the Amish culture from your knowledgeable guide. On their tours, you can partake in a self-guided tour of the village where you can see various farm animals living at this authentic Amish farm.

8. Kreider Farms

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real, working dairy farm on the Kreider Farms tour. This tour features a high-tech view of farming, including a drive down the middle of our "Cow Palace" barn and a bird's eye view of the milking carousel where we milk 1,700 cows, three times every day.

9. Verdant View Farm

Experience a wide range of farm animals at Verdant View Farm. Milk a cow, feed a calf, venture inside a historic barn, interact with other farm animals and listen to the cluck cluck of hens. Guided walking tours range from 60 to 80 minutes and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Lancaster's rich agricultural heritage.

10. Stay Overnight at a Farm

Book your trip today to have a memorable stay at one of our local farms. Here in Lancaster, families and couples alike can experience life on the farm at a Farm Stay, where warm hospitality and authenticity is plentiful. Wake up to a delicious farm-fresh breakfast that will keep you full as you help with the morning chores – feeding the animals, collecting eggs from the hen house, and more. Book your stay

11. Old Windmill Farm

On your guided tour of this working Amish farm, you’ll meet the goats, cows, and chickens who live there. Kids can bottle feed a calf, pet the friendly goats, and gather fresh eggs laid by the chickens. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the Amish and their farm animals.

12. Spooky Nook Llama & Alpaca Farm

Take a farm tour and llama walk at Spooky Nook Llama & Alpaca Farm! This is a great animal experience for people of all ages. The farm also breeds, shows, and sells llamas and alpacas, as well as features them at special events, photo shoots, and birthday parties.

13. Lapp Valley Creamery

During your visit to Lapp Valley Creamery, watch the Jersey cows being milked, pet the calves, and enjoy spending time on their beautiful property. This is a local’s favorite for handcrafted ice cream and fresh waffle cones!

14. The Lil’ Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm

A short stroll from the Lil' Country Store, where you can get locally and family-made craft and gift items, is their barn that is home to miniature horses. All will want to pet the horses and have their pictures taken. While in the barn, visitors can also see "real" sized driving horses and Amish buggies. While the visit to the barn is free, they also offer saddle rides (weight restrictions apply) and cart rides. As part of this adventure, children have the opportunity to groom the horses before their ride.

15. Corn Cob Acres

With over 50 activities on the farm at Corn Cob Acres, you and your children will be entertained and satisfied for hours. Tons of unique activities and experiences along with great food make Corn Cob Acres a wonderful place to spend a day. Exploring six themed areas; the Barnyard, the Pumpkin Patch, the Wild West, the Pasture Playland, Farmland, and Hidden Acres, will give you a day full of lasting family memories and close-up animal interactions.

16. Cherry Hill Orchards

Cherry Hill Orchards provide a fun, outdoor activity for kids of all ages. Visit during the summer to pick your own strawberries, cherries, and over 60 varieties of peaches. In the fall, choose from 50 varieties of apples and pumpkins, too. Take a hayride, drink some fresh cider, and shop seasonal decorations and flowers.

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Fantastic farms where you can stay overnight

Lancaster is known best for it's beautiful farmland and the experience of getting away from it all, and heading to a simpler lifestyle.

For those looking to get up close with these friendly farm dwellers, check out our list of animal experiences throughout the county.

Enrich your understanding of the Amish community on one of these educational Amish tours in Lancaster, PA.

Amish Farm and House

Who are the Amish and why do they live like that? Why do...

2395 Covered Bridge Drive Lancaster, PA 17602

Barnyard Kingdom

Ten acres of farm fun activities await you and your family!...

211 South Donerville Road Lancaster, PA 17603

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

With 25 acres of activities all outdoors, Cherry Crest...

150 Cherry Hill Rd Ronks, PA 17572

Eastland Alpacas

Farm Tour: Eastland Alpacas offers tours by donation. You...

2089 Risser Mill Road Mount Joy, PA 17552

Family Fun at Oregon Dairy

Tons of fun awaits your friends and family Oregon Dairy. We...

1289 Creek Road Lititz, PA 17543

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, part of the PA...

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd Lancaster, PA 17601-4809

The Amish Village

Take a guided tour of an authentic 1840's Amish farmhouse...

199 Hartman Bridge Rd Ronks, PA 17572

Kreider Farms Farm Tour

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real, working...

1463 Lancaster Road Manheim, PA 17545

Verdant View Farm Bed & Breakfast

Conveniently located just minutes from Strasburg and many...

Verdant View Farm Bed & Breakfast

429 Strasburg Road Paradise, PA 17562

Old Windmill Farm

An authentic working Amish farm in Lancaster County, PA,...

262 Paradise Lane Ronks, PA 17572

Spooky Nook Llama & Alpaca Farm

We offer farm tours and llama walks for people of all ages....

Spooky Nook Llama & Alpaca Farm

462 Weidler Lane Manheim, PA 17545

Lapp Valley Farm Creamery

Lapp Valley Farms Creamery is a destination for rich,...

244 Mentzer Road New Holland, PA 17557

The Lil' Country Store & Miniature...

We invite you to visit the Amish owned Lil' Country Store...

The Lil' Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm

264 Paradise Lane Ronks, PA 17572-9510

Corn Cob Acres

With over 50 activities on our farm, you and your children...

191 College Ave Mountville, PA 17554

Cherry Hill Orchards & Farm Market

Visiting Lancaster County soon? Cherry Hill Orchards &...

Cherry Hill Orchards & Farm Market

400 Long Lane Lancaster, PA 17603

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Learn and Experience in Nature

Little Kids Farm Tour

Join me on a beautiful piece of land in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. Young children can experience and learn where their food comes from while moving around in a beautiful natural setting with animals, forests, pastures, ponds, and rivers.

This 1 hr experience is great for families with young children. It is about interactive experiences and movement in nature for those that might have shorter attention spans.

Older Kids Farm Tour

Join me on a beautiful piece of land in the Piedmont area of North Carolina. Older children can experience and learn where their food comes from while moving around in a beautiful natural setting with animals, forests, pastures, ponds, and rivers. On this 1 1/2 hr tour you will see the cow herd and chickens. Usually, the lead cow will agree to a little petting. You will feed and pet the chickens, walk through the barn and see the equipment used on the farm, and be led through a pasture walk discussing the use of livestock to heal and improve the soil, life in the soil, and use of cover crops. A tour and discussion of the family garden can be included if there is interest.

This offering is great for kids with an interest in farming, nature, food, and health.

Regenerative Farming Tour

Learn about regenerative farming and its benefits.

This 2 hr offering is great for anyone with interest in the details of soil health, soil life, plants, use of livestock to improve soil and capture carbon, humane animal practices, animal health, and the impact of the whole on human health and soul.

Working on Farm Day

On this 4 hr tour you will be getting your hands dirty. You will put up temporary fences, move structures that go with the cow herd, and help move the cow herd. We will also visit and move the chickens, be led through a pasture walk discussing the use of livestock to heal and improve the soil, life in the soil, use of cover crops, and share additional information on methods used on the farm to achieve our regenerative farm goals. Use of temporary fences and sustainable practices are explained.

Equipment Use on Working Farm Day

On this 6 hr tour learn and participate in regenerative farming techniques to experience its benefits. You will be getting your hands dirty and seeing and using equipment used on a regenerative farm whose purpose is to leave the land better than we found it. 

This tour will include lunch, some walking, steep hills, and carrying things of some weight. The information provided and level of detail will be tailored to the groups interest, but will include information from the micro level of microbial health to the macro level of food systems and policy issues.

Where good things come in small packages.

Mini Scottish Highland Farm Visits

Visits to the farm are by appointment only. The only way we book a visit is through our website via the the links below. If you are interested in a date and do not see it on our calendar feel free to reach out to us via email, [email protected] .  We look forward to showing you around our farm and letting you meet our herd. 

Tour Experiences 

We offer two unique farm tours.  These tours will give you the opportunity to see these majestic animals up close and personal, learn more about the Scottish Highland breed, and have the chance to check out our operation here at Cyrus Ridge Farm. 

Just For Fun Tour

Mini Scottish Highland farm visits. For groups of 1-8 people.

Business Adventure Farm Tour

Let's dive into starting your own Highland farm. For groups of 1-4 p...

1 hr 30 min

What You Need To Know!

Please read before booking

Our farm tours are relatively simple:

The tour involves about a ¼ mile walk through hilly terrain and gravel pathways creating a horseshoe shape through 7 different paddocks or fields. This gives our visitors the opportunity to see, and interact with the Scottish Highland cattle no matter what field they are occupying. Some of the fencing is electric, so please do not touch the wires. 

During the winter/early spring months our weaning fields will be light.  During the summer months adults are typically in the shade by 10am-4pm.  To  try and ensure you get the date you want, we recommend booking as soon as you can!

Payment is due at the time of booking online. 

 We do not have public restrooms.  This is our personal farm, please be respectful in all areas. 

Children aged 18 and under must be under the supervision of an adult.   ​  

We generally do not go inside any of the paddocks with our adult highlands.  This is for the safety of both you and our Highlands.

On this tour, we will make every effort to let you feed treats to the cows, have hands on interaction with the calves *when available*, and take lots of selfies and videos.   We cannot control the mood of the animals, so no guarantees on the level of interaction they will allow.    

Photos and videos are for personal use only. No  commercial use.   

Plan to leave here a little dirty, with some slobber on your pants, and your heart filled with lots of love! ​

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Need A Place To Rest Your Head?

The Sparrow

Located in Historic Downtown Staunton, VA, perched on top of the famous Sears Hill, "The Sparrow" is a homey cottage. Newly renovated with a priceless view of Staunton, The Sparrow boasts a comfortable and memorable stay with a twinkle light back deck overlooking the city, a private master suite with its own lounge area, and a minutes walk to downtown shops, theatre, and eating. Only 40 mins. to Wintergreen and Charlottesville/30 mins. to Harrisonburg and vineyards on Route 151/40 mins. to Lexington!  To see more info, or book your stay, click HERE.

The Iris Inn

The luxurious and unique Iris Inn is ideally located within minutes of many upscale wineries, local eateries, and plenty of outdoor activities. Many of the outdoor activities near the Iris Inn are perfect for a romantic outing, including hiking and sightseeing. The iconic Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are gateways to some of the most scenic hikes such as Humpback Rock and Crabtree Falls both within 30 minutes of our property!  To see more info, or book your stay, click HERE.

Rockwell Ridge Inn

Rockwell Ridge Inn is a luxury, short-term getaway destination located on a spacious, 20-acre rural retreat with gardens, woods, meadows, and creeks. Only minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, along with numerous award-winning wineries, breweries, and farms.  To see more info, or book your stay, click HERE.

The Farmhouse at Veritas

The Farmhouse at Veritas B&B c. 1836 offers six luxurious bedrooms in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, and a farm fresh breakfast. Located on Veritas Vineyard and Winery the Farmhouse is truly a hidden treasure. Featuring world class four- course dining and luxurious accommodations there is no better place to rest and recharge.  To see more info, or book your stay, click HERE.

Other Recommendations

There are also a number of great hotels within the surrounding areas.  Check out accommodations for Charlottesville, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg, VA.   All photos, and descriptions, are taken directly from the websites from each location.  We do not receive any sort of "kick back" if you decide to book, or dine, at one of these locations.  They are just cool, local places we think you might enjoy! 

Farm Activities

Spend a day having fun at our farm! Our tours, tastings, and classes are available nearly year round. Most of our tours do fill up, so book in advance so you can be sure to join in all the fun! Whether you are wanting to learn beekeeping, see how a beekeeper opens a hive of bees, or taste Texas honey and WildFlyer Mead we have what you are looking for! Check all of our offerings below – plan your visit! Live Hive Tours, Beekeeping Lessons, and Experiences are offered Tuesday – Sunday, March 1 – mid November (typically). Most weekends and some weekdays we have food trucks or food service out of our Fly By Sip-n-Snacks. Our picnic area and porches are open 7 days a week for you to enjoy. Dress comfortably for outdoor fun!

Public Hive Tour

Private Hive Tour

The After Buzz

$29 per person

(5 person minimum, 15 max)

History & Honey Farm Tour

Bee Experience

WildFlyer Mead Tours

May 25, 2024 12-5 PM

September 30, 2023

December 2, 2023

Honey Cook Off-Guest

Honey Cook Off-Team

Bee Expert Chat & Bee Basic Demo

FOR BEE PICK UP CUSTOMERS ONLY

Private Beekeeping Lesson

Stewardship Course

$1200.00 Spring 2024

Begin Beekeeping Free Consult

Currently Unavailable

Honey Extracting Workshop

Queen Rearing Course – Next date TBA

Farm dinners & tasting experiences.

Hive to Table Dinner

Check back for next date!

WildFlyer Mead Tasting

Honey Baked

Returning soon!

Gourmet Honey Tasting

Group packages – field trips.

Bees and Honey

$75.00 min $7 per guest after 10+ guests

History, Honey, Bees

$100.00 min $9 per guest after 10+ guests

Bees, Honey, Chat, Craft

$125.00 min $11 per guest after 10+ guests

Book Your Stay

$0.00 – Campsite (no hook ups) $25.00 – Campsite w/ Electric & Water Hook Up

The Loft at Honey House

Urban Farm Feel!

3 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 bed-1.5 bath

Binford Corner

Historic Family Home

13 guests, 2 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2 baths

Glamping Tents

Great for couples & friends

Glamour Camping never has been so sweet. We have 4 unique tents in the middle of our Commercial Apiary

Group Campsite

Group Tent Camping at our Honey Farm – perfect for scouts, home school groups, and other outdoor loving people. Our group campsite is located behind our commercial apiary in our old farmhouse yard.

$75 for a group of 1-75 $100 for a group of 76-100.

The best of Omsk walking tour

• Local Professional Guide
• Ulitsa Lenina, 12, Omsk, Omskaya oblast', Russia, 644099 Opposite the monument ,,Locksmith Stepanych” (
• Near public transportation
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
• You'll start at Ulitsa Lenina, 12 Ulitsa Lenina, 12, Omsk, Omskaya oblast', Russia, 644099 Opposite the monument ,,Locksmith Stepanych” ( See address & details
• Pass by Omsk
• You'll return to the starting point

The best of Omsk walking tour provided by Opatrip.com Russia

Farm Life

Farming creates a good life, and so we welcome our guests with open arms..

We share with you and your loved ones the joys and challenges of life on the farm. Some might say it’s a simple life but we can assure you not a dull day goes by.

Farm life is full of life. Among other friendly farm animals, we milk 115 mature cows on our farm plus the youngstock. They’re known as Robeth Holsteins and they’re our award-winning herd, making us very proud owners. Our barn doors are always open to guests so please, come on in and explore. Adults and kids alike can milk the cows, bottle-feed newborn calves and cuddle with kittens.

Farm life revolves around food. Every day begins and ends with farm-fresh food – a bountiful country breakfast and a wholesome, homemade sit-down meal – both hard earned and well deserved.

Farm Fun

On our farm, fun is always in abundance and every day is a new adventure . no matter the season, there’s plenty to do and see., come experience it for yourself book a stay with us at the inn or book a farm tour with us for a day visit..

• Try your hand at milking cows.
• Bottle-feed baby calves.
• Get your feet (and hair) wet with a swim.
• Switch gears and go mountain biking.
• Fly fish and reel in a trout or salmon.
• Hike our winding, endless trails.
• Grab one of our baskets and go berry picking.
• Wander around the Wildflower fields.
• Strap on some snowshoes and walk on white.
• Go on a cross-country skiing excursion.
• Cuddle with our cute country kittens.
• Feed our hungry herd, the Holsteins.
• Pick fresh vegetables (and eat ’em).
• Gaze at the stars.

Book a Farm Tour

Plan a day visit and book a tour of the farm..

Our tours are scheduled to coincide with daily chores to allow guests the opportunity to experience daily farm life. Guests will be able to watch the cow milking process and even try their hand at milking! Asia’s tour starts at 9 am and goes for 2 hours. We simply love to share our love of farming and our animals with others and hope you’ll join us. Please book her tour directly online through Airbnb Experience. All proceeds from our Farm Tours go directly to our nonprofit organization, Liberty Hill Center for Agricultural Education.

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Words we live by, as farmers ..

These beliefs guide us day in and day out, from sunup to sundown. If you have a moment, please read. Who knows? Maybe they’ll inspire you to go out and live off the land like we do.

I believe a man’s greatest possession is his dignity, and that no calling bestows this more abundantly than farming.

I believe hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a person’s character.

I believe that farming, despite its hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honorable way a man can spend his days on this earth.

I believe farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich in ways money can’t buy.

I believe my children are learning values that will last a lifetime and can be learned in no other way.

I believe farming provides education for life and that no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth, and maturity, in such a variety of ways.

I believe many of the best things in life are indeed free: the splendor of a sunrise, the rapture of wide-open spaces, the exhilarating sight of your land greening each spring.

I believe true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feel the pride that springs from their shared experience.

I believe that by my toil, I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it, an honor that does not come to all men.

I believe my life will be measured ultimately by what I have done for my fellowman, and by this standard I fear no judgment.

I believe when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should be able to stand tall and feel pride in the life he’s lived.

I believe in farming because it makes all this possible.

Cabot Creamery Co-op

Liberty Hill Farm is one of the voices representing the family farm owners of Cabot Creamery Co-operative. We take great pride in spreading the word about the great Cabot products to whoever will listen. Fortunately for us, the products speak for themselves. Cabot Cheddar Cheese has won every major award for taste and our Cabot Butter is a blue ribbon winner too.

Liberty Hill and Cabot Highlights Liberty Hill Farm participates in Cabot’s Open Farm Events held over the years and our story is available on Cabot’s website, among the online virtual farm tours . Beth and our cow, Larue, were featured in a Cabot Creamery Co-operative commercial that aired on TV.  View the Hug a Farmer video here. In December 2013 Beth went with other Cabot Farmers on the Cabot Creamery Co-operative Gratitude tour in New York City to tout the Cabot goods—singing their praises from the rooftops!

The One & Only Robeth Holstein Herd  Robeth —a combination of our first two names—is the coined prefix for our registered herd. Robeth Holsteins are known for their excellent genetics and have been honored with the Progressive Breeder Registry Award from the Holstein Association for the past 30 years. While the numbers vary, we generally have 320 head of animals all together: cows, calves and heifers, with 120 of those being the milking cows.

Good Cow Genes When we bought the farm from John Hunt, a premier dairy breeder in the 1920s and ’30s, he had a cow named Pearl—a direct descendent of the famous Maryland dairy herd named Dunloggin. Most of our current herd descends from Pearl. Our cows’ lineage has been traced back to the 1880s when they were imported from Holstein Friesland, an area between Germany and the Netherlands.

Take A FREE Farm Tour At Sunrise Farms!

Schedule A Tour & Learn About Life on The Farm.

We’re hosting free farm tours of our family’s farm and mill in Stuarts Draft, VA. We hope you’ll consider joining us. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you learn more and prepare for your visit!

Who Can Take A Tour?

Our tours are perfect for small groups from local schools, daycare centers, churches, scout troops, etc.

Are Tours Accessible To All?

Our tours are open to everyone in our community, but please understand that we are a working farm and cannot accommodate walkers and wheelchairs in all areas due to uneven ground.

Who Will Lead The Tour?

Your tour guide will be a member of the Miller family who has worked on this land for years.

What Should I Wear?

Dress for walking and in clothes that can get muddy. We recommend good muck boots or sneakers you don’t mind getting dirty. And, don’t forget sunscreen or a hat in those warmer months when the sun is high!

How Long Is The Tour?

We can customize our tour to fit your time frame, but the typical tour takes 1-1-½ hours.

What Can I Expect To See?

We’ll walk you through our mill where we process Non-GMO feed and talk you through the process. We’ll also visit our hogs, cows and chickens to see how they live and roam on our meticulously cultivated pasture. We’ll discuss sustainability and showcase our efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.

Can I Shop At Your Store Afterwards?

Of course! We are always happy to help you choose the meat , eggs and honey that your family will love!

How Do I Schedule A Tour?

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The Miller family has been farming for generations. In 2003, Maynard Miller purchased the farm at the current location from the Yoder family who had already begun to implement sustainable farming practices and to retrofit the on-site 1940s mill for non-GMO feeds . Maynard saw Sunrise Farms as an opportunity to build a business that could employ his family and community members in a way that was consistent with his values. Taking care of the land and giving back to the community is at the heart of our family-owned and operated farm and mill. We’re proud to provide rewarding work, quality products and educational experiences to our community. Schedule your farm tour by contacting a member of our team today!

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Great selection of natural and local products. I love the simplicity of this little store. If you’re visiting from out of town and want a small town experience- this is the place to go! Not too far from the cheese shop, so you can easily plan to go to both on one outing.

We moved to this area five years ago. We feel blessed to have Sunrise Farms in our life. I’ m confident the food I purchase from you is the best, and this gives us the assurance we need of eating healthy. Thank you…. also the honor system of placing money in box would be unheard of where we moved from! God bless you all, and “keep on-keeping on.”

The store is immaculate and their products displayed well and are easily accessible. I so appreciate this family run farm and even enjoy the dog that has often greeted me there. Highly recommend this store to everyone.

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6 Farms and Ranches to Visit Near Houston

April 3, 2018

What would Texas be without its history of cattle drives, stockyards and cowboys? Maybe your tot isn't pretending to be a gunslinging vigilante (yet), but a visit to a local farm or ranch is practically a rite of passage ! Most of these offer more in the way of cuddling chickens and feeding goats, but you can get some first-hand experience horseback riding and cattle roping, too. Read on for some of our favorite farm destinations near HTX.

Best fall attraction:  Dewberry Farm  

Dewberry Farm 7705 Farm to Market 362 Brookshire, TX For old-school fun, no one does it better than Dewberry Farm right outside of Katy. This farm hosts seasonal attractions like a Trail of Lights at the holidays, and a pumpkin patch in the fall. Plus, there are dozens of attractions that are fun to visit no matter the holiday like a giant jumping pillow, train ride, slide mountain and carousel. Dewberry opens to the public for weekends in the fall, but also hosts field trips and birthday parties. 

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Best for little farmers:  Blessington Farms  

Blessington Farms 510 Chisolm Trail Simonton, TX Open year round, Houstonians flock here for the fresh pick-your-own berries you can gather in spring and summer. But Blessington Farm also hosts farm-themed events like Easter egg hunts and pumpkin patches, plus attractions like hayrides, a rope maze, gem mining, jumping pads, a big slide and climbing web. And you can get your animal snuggles with chickens, goats, lambs and some of the farm’s resident pups.

Best for animal lovers:  Old MacDonald’s Farm

Old MacDonalds Farm 3203 Farm to Market 1960 E Humble, TX You’ll find this farm in Humble, and it’s an especially great option for summer since they have a swimming pool on site. Wooden playgrounds, a duck pond, train ride, sand mountain and petting zoo offer plenty to keep kids entertained. Animals like llamas, ponies (available for riding!), deer, goats, peacocks and donkeys call this farm home, so your little can definitely practice her animal sounds. And visit in fall to take advantage of the great pumpkin patch and fall festivities. And did we mention all activities are included in the $12 admission ticket? Steal!

Best for history buffs:  George Ranch

George Ranch 10215 FM 762 Road Richmond, TX This historic spot is a real life working ranch in Fort Bend County, and while it has some of the traditional farm and ranch attractions, it’s great for history lovers and educational outings. During your visit, you’ll follow four generations of a single ranching family over 100 years through life in frontier Texas to World War II. There are four historic houses on site, with people dressed up to play historical figures and roles. You can ask them questions, watch them work with trades like blacksmithing, and learn about what life was like during the time period. You might even see some real cattle roping!

Best for berry picking:  P-6 Farms

P-6 Farms 9963 Pooles Road Montgomery, TX This farm in Montgomery is all about the fresh produce. In spring, head to Blooms and Berries for tons of kid-friendly attractions (train rides, farm animals and a tire mountain!) along with u-pick strawberries and blackberries and to shop a colorful farmer’s market. In fall, you won’t want to miss the corn maze and pumpkin patch and the “Field of Screams” if you’re brave enough! Summer farm camp gives you the chance to enroll your littles in a full week (or more) of hands-on, dirty farm fun.

Best for an immersive cowboy weekend: A visit to  Bandera, Texas

The Cowboy Capital of the World, as it's known, is perfect if you're looking for a rustic getaway that's longer than a few hours. Just west of San Antonio, you'll find this little town full of dude ranches where you can go horseback riding, hiking, enjoy cookouts, two-stepping and more. Family favorites include Silver Spur Guest Ranch or  Flying L Hill Country Resort , both of which promise some trail riding and open-fire cookin' to make you feel like a real cowboy. 

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