Pumpkin Harvest
(Fun for all ages)

This event is for homeschooled children, ages 3 to 16. This is a self-guided experience on the farm with no sit-down lesson. It is fun and educational. There are over 50 attractions and 2 live shows, all included. Take a hay rack ride to see how pumpkins grow, walk through the Apple Education Barn, and see the educational displays throughout the farm. Have fun on the Jumping Pillows and take a free train ride. Each child will take home a small pumpkin. The cost is $9.99 per child, ages 3 to 16. Parents and students ages 17 and older are $13.99 per person. Price includes Admission, all attractions and live shows, and a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin for each child ages 3 to 16. Ages 2 and under are free. Because these prices are only for Homeschool families, be prepared to show paperwork that identifies you as a Homeschool family.

$9.99 per child (ages 3 to 16)
Includes Admission, a small pumpkin, all attractions and live shows. (Ages 2 and under are free.)

Homeschool Orchard Experience

(Fun for all ages)

This event is for homeschooled children, ages 3 to 16. By reservation only, your group will ride to the apple apple orchard with our Orchard Manager, Vaughn, as he gives an apple lesson to the students. The hayracks to the orchard load at the Apple-Picking shed where children will receive their 1/4-peck bag. Family members can purchase additional 1-Peck or 1/2-Peck Picking Bags. In the orchard you and the children will see first-hand how apples grow. Our Vala’s Staff working in the orchard can answer any questions you may have. They know all about apple growing, the importance of bees for pollination, how to pick apples, and other farm information. Each child will pick and take home a 1/4-peck bag of apples and a small pumpkin. Allow 1 hour for the orchard experience. The cost is $15.99 (plus sales tax) per child, ages 3 to 16. Parents and students ages 17 and older are $13.99 (plus sales tax) per person. Adult prices include Admission, all attractions and live shows. Ages 2 and under are free. Because these prices are only for Homeschool families, be prepared to show paperwork that identifies you as a Homeschool family when you check in at the Admissions Barn.

$15.99 per child
Includes Admission, a bag of apples, a small pumpkin, all attractions and live shows.

Pollination Lesson, 2022 (CALL FOR RESERVATIONS)
(Fun for all, lesson for ages 6 to 16)

Offered Wednesday, October 5th, 12th, & October 26th.

This event is for homeschooled students, ages 3 to 16. This 25-minute Science lesson is taught by beekeeper Wendy Fletcher, owner of It’s All About Bees. The children will learn about pollination, the importance of bees on the farm, hive behavior, how bees make honey, and how honey is collected. Students take home an 8 oz. Honey Bear and a small pumpkin. The cost is $16.99 (plus sales tax) per student, ages 3 to 16. Parents and students ages 17 and older are $13.99 (plus sales tax) per person. Prices also include Admission, all attractions and live shows, and a coupon for $2.50 off a pumpkin. Ages 2 and under are free. Because these prices are only for Homeschool families, be prepared to show paperwork that identifies you as a Homeschool family when you check in at the Admissions Barn.

$16.99 per child
Includes Admission, Lesson, small pumpkin, Honey Bear, all attractions and live shows.