Retreat Farm

Groups at the Retreat Petting Farm

The Retreat Petting Farm is a wonderful educational trip for children

The Retreat Farm offers field trips to area nursery schools, day care centers and elementary schools starting in May.  The petting farm features more than 50 animals and interaction with our barnyard residents is encouraged – hold the baby chicks; pet the rabbits, sheep and ponies; strut with the chickens, roosters and peacocks; and jump with the baby goats.

Additional educational workshops are offered upon request:

1.      “Life Stages” and “Anatomy of a Cow”

2.      “Butter Making” *

3.      “Ice Cream Making and History” **

4.      “From Sheep to Sweater”

5.      “Say Cheese Please” *

6.      “Eggs Cellent”

7.      “Preschool Barnyard Music & Fun”

Group rates are $4.50 per person for 15 or more people.

                        *    additional $1.50 per person.

                        **  additional $2.50 per person.

Group tours are offered starting May 5, 2010.  Please contact us to reserve your date now or if you have any questions at (802) 257-2240.