How to Plan Your First Visit to the Farm
Three visit formats, what to wear, what a Saturday actually looks like, and the honest answers to the questions we get most. Everything you need to make your first visit easy.
Most of our visitors have never been on a working farm before. They show up in nice shoes, ask if they can pet the goats, and then spend an hour watching chickens scratch dirt with the wonder of someone who's never had to weigh their food against another season. We love that. Here's what to know so your first Saturday goes well.
Pick what kind of visit you want
We run three formats. None of them is wrong — they're just different lengths of "yes, you can pet the goats."
- General admission — open Saturdays, walk the farm at your own pace. Two hours is the sweet spot. Bring kids, bring a picnic, bring questions.
- Guided farm tour — 90 minutes with one of us, behind the scenes. The dairy barn, the pollinator beds, the parts not on the public path. Best for people who like to know how things work.
- Private group — for birthdays, school field trips, and small reunions. We close the farm to general admission for the window you book.
What to wear
Sturdy shoes you don't mind getting muddy. The farm is a working farm — you'll cross gravel, grass, and at least one patch of damp ground near the dairy. A hat in summer, a layer in spring and fall, real boots in winter. Bring a water bottle.
What to expect on a Saturday
Open Saturdays run 10am to 3pm. The schedule is flexible — there's no fixed program — but a typical visit looks something like this:
- Check in at the farm shop. Grab a coffee or a freshly baked thing.
- Wander the chicken yard. The eggs are usually warm.
- Visit the goats. Yes, you can pet them.
- Walk the pollinator beds and the kitchen garden.
- Stop back at the shop on the way out. The good stuff goes fast.
Booking and cancellations
Book online. We hold your spot for 15 minutes during checkout — Stripe handles the rest. If something comes up, we move things around when we can; just email us at the address on the booking confirmation. Walk-ins are welcome on open Saturdays but we can't promise a table for lunch in the shop.
The honest answers to questions we get a lot
Are the dogs friendly? Yes. The name is a joke from a goat incident in year one. They're farm dogs, well-trained, and they will absolutely lean on you.
Can we bring our own dog? Sorry — we have livestock; outside dogs make them anxious.
Is it stroller-friendly? Mostly. The main path is gravel and flat. The pollinator section has a steeper section that's easier with a carrier.
Can we bring food? Picnic, yes. We just ask that you take your trash with you — we don't have municipal pickup.
That's it. Book a visit when you know your date, and email us if anything else comes up. We'll see you Saturday.