Farm Tour Information, Educational Classes, and Rates

We offer 3 different tour 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 concerning fiber, spinning, and dairying are all discussed. . 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. Private tours are for groups of 12 guests or less.
(A tracked machine ride is added when available.)

Package #2. A 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. A hayride around the farm is INCLUDED!.
Prices: $5 per person. Under the age of 1, free. (15 guests minimum, 75 guests maximum)

Package #3. Functions such as graduation parties, small get-togethers, spiritual retreats, business summer parties and the like are welcome to use the farm party tent with guided tours of the farm and hayride. Please call for pricing.

Our Educational Classes for Children ...

** To sign-up online for any of the Childrens classes, please use the form below.

Class #1. "Cow to Pizza - The Science of Dairy"

$10.00 per student
$4.00 per overseeing adults lunch

Class will be held from 10AM until 1PM with lunch included.

Topics to be discussed:
   Milking the cow. (Yesterday, today and tomorrow ~ advances in milking)
   Mastitis (All about bacteria and antibiotics)
   Types of cows and their milk. (Not all cows are created equal!)
   Rennet (Where and how did we find this?)
   Enzymes & Cultures (In Cheese?)

Activities:
   Milkin' the cow. (Try hand milking, see and appreciate the milker!)
   Taking the milk you get, strain it and then turn it into Mozzarella Cheese!
   Learning the science of dairy production all along the way.
   Tour of milk house and visit of our farm's various dairy cows.

Take Home:
   Worksheets for K-12th grade.
   Certificate of Attendence

Lunch:
   This class includes lunch provided by the farm. 2 Slices of pepperoni and cheese pizza with cookie and drink (lemonade/iced tea).

Booking Information:
   Classes must include a minimum of 8 students. Must book ahead for classes with a rain date also choosen.

Class #2. "Let's Get Growing"

$10.00 per student
Free for overseeing adults

Class is 3 hours (10AM until 1PM) with a lunch break of 30 minutes.

Topics to be discussed:
   Composting
   Seeds and Plants
   Germination
   Soil (earthworms and erosion)
   Companion planting (Native American Agriculture)
   Pollination (Bees, wind and forced)

Activities:
   Make recycled bio-degradable pots
   Make potting soil
   Plant herb seeds
   Examine germination with corn seeds
   Tour and discussion of garden areas

Take Home:
   Seedling starts
   Materials to start a "Three Sisters Hill"
   Certificate of attendance in class
   Worksheets for K-2nd grade

Lunch:
   Lunches are to be brought by students/supervisors for the break.

Booking Information:
   Classes must include a minimum of 6 students or a $50 payment. Must book ahead for classes with a rain date also choosen.

Class #3. "The Warm & Fuzzies - A Day with Fiber"

$10.00 per student
Free for overseeing adults

Class is 3 hours (10AM until 1PM) with a lunch break of 30 minutes.

Topics to be discussed:
   Felting
   Dyeing
   Crocheting and Knitting
   Different Fibers from around the world
   Looms
   Spinning
   Shearing and Carding
   Learning about Microns
   Lanolin
   Animals and their fiber
   Lockerhooking

Activities for K-4th graders:
   Kool-Aide Dyeing - Wear clothes that can get dye on them
   The feel of different fibers
   Meet and greet our fiber animals on the farm
   Felting

Activities for 5th-12th graders:
   Kool-Aide Dyeing - Wear clothes that can get dye on them
   The feel of different fibers
   Meet and greet our fiber animals on the farm
   Felting and needle felting
   Finger knitting

Take Home:
   Projects from Kool-Aide dyeing and felting fibers
   Worksheets for all grades
   Certificate of attendance in class

Lunch:
   Lunches are to be brought by students/supervisors for the break.

Booking Information:
   Classes must include a minimum of 8 students. Must book ahead for classes with a rain date also choosen.

** To sign-up online for any of the Childrens classes, please use the form below.

TERMS. Payment in full is expected before or upon your arrival at the farm and before any tour or class activities begin.
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). No smoking and no personal pets. END TERMS

 

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