Field Trips and Educational Experiences

$10 per guest*

Join the many schools and educational groups around the area who make the journey to our homestead and pumpkin patch for education and adventure! Farm life is a great way to get kids back outdoors while taking in many sights and sounds (and, not to mention, all of the exercise they will get with their full day of activities!). We do book early, so please call or email accordingly. October dates are usually booked by September, and September dates can book as early as August.

Rate Details

Minimum group size: 25*
Maximum visit time: 4 hours
Minimum height to apply for the group rate: 32 inches
A family accompanying a child who is part of the group will also be offered the group rate, even if paying separately from the group.

*If there are less than 25 in the group, the individual price will be prorated higher.

Booking Details

No group rate on Mondays, weekends, Columbus Day, or Friday before Columbus Day
Tuesdays are reserved for special events.
Group rates apply on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
All pumpkin patch activities are included in admission price.
No pumpkins are included with admission. You can either purchase what is available during your visit or call ahead to place an order to have ready for your visit. Please reserve group visits before September 15. Pricing can vary from season to season.

Things to Know Regarding Field Trips

All field trips and groups must be scheduled and confirmed days in advance.
Schedule by text to (217) 251-4351 or email [Please enable JavaScript.].
Field trips begin at 10am and 1pm in 3-hour time slots.
Requires a minimum of 25 in a group to get discounted rate of $10 per person (including children and parents).
No charge for one teacher per class on field trips only (not assistants).
Under 32 inches tall is free.
Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dress appropriately for outside weather.
Water fountains are NOT available on the homestead; during a field trip day, you may purchase a case of 24 water bottles for $13.
Please gather your whole group in front of the homestead before entering to enter together.
Field trip admission covers most activities on the farm.
Field trip groups will be able to bring in food and drinks and sit at picnic tables.
We can give you two large trash bags for your trash.
Please make sure all students' trash is picked up and put into the trash bags given.
All field trip students will walk into the homestead area in single-file line as a class with the teacher leading the class.
Entry will be recorded by camera.
All parents of field trip groups will enter through the general admission entrance and will pay separately at the group rate.
Generally, schools will NOT pay for the parents. However, if a school wants to purchase the parents' tickets, a special armband must be purchased in advance. Please contact us for more info.
Parents will reconnect with the students after the students have entered into the farm with their teacher.
We recommend that parents enter before the students do.
We recommend parents serve as chaperones with a ratio of one adult per five students.
The behavior of students will be monitored; misbehavior will be addressed.
Remember, safety comes first and please be respectful to others and to our facilities.
Before the group leaves, please gather all trash and personal belongings, and gather as a group with the teacher to exit as a group. If students instead leave with their parents, the family should leave through the general store, not the field trip exit.