Helpful Tips and Suggestions for a Great Visit
With our large, beautiful farm to explore with your family, here is helpful information to make sure you have a great visit.
Reservations Required on Peak WeekendsReservations are required for the 3-day Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend in December. They are also very helpful for your planning and information. You can modify reservations up to two hours in advance. They are posted in early November.
Reservations are required for the 3-day Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend in December. They are also very helpful for your planning and information. You can modify reservations up to two hours in advance. They are posted in early November.
Measure Your RoomMeasure your ceiling height. Bring a ruler or measure how tall you are with your hand raised over your head. Often guests search for "tall" trees and then have to cut the tree shorter when they get home.
Measure your ceiling height. Bring a ruler or measure how tall you are with your hand raised over your head. Often guests search for "tall" trees and then have to cut the tree shorter when they get home.
Wear Sturdy ShoesWarm, sturdy shoes are essential to a good visit to the farm. Waterproof shoes and boots are important in the snow and rain. Bring extra layers for warmth, plus hats and gloves. The farm hilltop can be breezy at times.
Warm, sturdy shoes are essential to a good visit to the farm. Waterproof shoes and boots are important in the snow and rain. Bring extra layers for warmth, plus hats and gloves. The farm hilltop can be breezy at times.
Food and SnacksWe offer farm-fresh snacks in the Barnyard Village, including our famous farm-made trail mix cookies and warm apple cider (sorry, not hot chocolate). We also have local cheese, crackers, and desserts (as supplies last).
We offer farm-fresh snacks in the Barnyard Village, including our famous farm-made trail mix cookies and warm apple cider (sorry, not hot chocolate). We also have local cheese, crackers, and desserts (as supplies last).
Well-Behaved Dogs AllowedOnly during tree season, well-behaved dogs on leashes are allowed. Keep them on the leash at all times and come prepared to clean up after your dog. No dogs in the barns or buildings.
Only during tree season, well-behaved dogs on leashes are allowed. Keep them on the leash at all times and come prepared to clean up after your dog. No dogs in the barns or buildings.
Bring a TarpIf you are cutting down your tree, definitely try to bring a tarp to slide your tree on the ground to bring it to the nearest tree wrapping station. We have a limited supply for sale. We have handsaws and twine. No chainsaws or axes permitted.
If you are cutting down your tree, definitely try to bring a tarp to slide your tree on the ground to bring it to the nearest tree wrapping station. We have a limited supply for sale. We have handsaws and twine. No chainsaws or axes permitted.
Tree Tying InfoWatch our video to see the "Jones Way" to tie a tree to your car or mini-van. We have twine, but brings your own is welcome. Some put down a tarp on their roof first.
Watch our video to see the "Jones Way" to tie a tree to your car or mini-van. We have twine, but brings your own is welcome. Some put down a tarp on their roof first.
Wagons and Strollers RecommendedStrollers and wagons are great to transport children around our large farm!
Strollers and wagons are great to transport children around our large farm!
Additional GuidelinesPlease adhere to our farm's safety policies: no tailgating, no alcohol, no smoking/vaping, no ball playing in the fields or parking lots.
Please adhere to our farm's safety policies: no tailgating, no alcohol, no smoking/vaping, no ball playing in the fields or parking lots.
