Join us for a fun, hands-on, SUMMERTIME VISIT TO THE FARM! We offer
guided SUMMER FARM TOURS FROM 10 AM TO NOON EVERY WEEKDAY DURING THE
SUMMER FOR GROUPS OF 30 PARTICIPANTS (plus teachers/chaperones)
through our gardens and farmyard. We offer a covered lunch space for
picnics after the tour, as well as the option for an unguided hike of
our beautiful tree-lined trails up to our overlook of Hamilton
County.Participants in a guided Summer Farm Tour will be led by an
experienced Farm Guide in interacting with our farm animals, exploring
the history of the farm, learning about the food we produce, and
experiencing the joys of agricultural living while taking in the
beauty of the farm in the summer.
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FAQS
WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE TOUR?
Tour price is $6.50/participant, and each tour has a $100 minimum.
Groups are required to provide a $100 deposit online prior to their
tour to secure the date. Tours must not exceed 30 child
participants (not including parents/chaperones/teachers). Groups may
bring up to four adults (teachers/parent chaperones) for free.
Educational paraprofessionals are always free and are not included in
a chaperone count. Additional parents/chaperones will pay an
admission of $6.50 each.
WHAT IF WE USE A P.O. SYSTEM?
Email education@gormanfarm.org to have an invoice generated. We will
supply you with a code to ensure your selected date is reserved. We
must receive your $100 deposit a minimum of 2 weeks before your Summer
Farm Tour.
WHAT AGE GROUPS MAY ATTEND THIS PROGRAM?
Summer Farm Tours are for adults and children alike. We welcome camps
and summer programs with children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome
for this guided tour through our gardens and farmyard. Tours can also
be a fun team-building experience for corporate groups.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE PROGRAM?
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Visitors should wear appropriate and close-toed shoes to walk the
farm: old tennis shoes or boots. We ask that children not wear
flip-flops or open-toed shoes.
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Participants should prepare to be divided into groups of approximately
15. Camps and summer programs may have 15 children plus teachers and
chaperones.
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We ask that all children, teachers, and chaperones wear NAMETAGS
prominently at all times.
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Have cash, check, purchase order, or credit card ready for payment of
balance (after deducting the $100 deposit) to Gorman Heritage Farm.
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE
EVENT?
We have paved parking available for buses and for private cars.
HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Please contact education@gormanfarm.org with any specific questions.
All registrations must be completed online, but specific requests are
available.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
Refunds are possible no later than 1 month in advance of the scheduled
program. If possible, deposits may be transferred to another date.
Our programs run rain or shine. If we cancel your program due to
severe weather, we will attempt to reschedule a date convenient to
both parties.
If you cancel your field trip fewer than thirty days advance, we will
not be able to provide an alternative date or a refund.
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?
No. We'll have your information here on the Farm, but please be sure
to know what name the registration is under.
CAN I UPDATE MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION?
No. If you would like to alter your registration information, please
contact us directly. You will be asked for up-to-date participant
numbers before the event.
IS MY REGISTRATION FEE OR TICKET TRANSFERRABLE?
If possible and outside of 2 weeks prior to the tour, deposits are
transferrable to another date.
IS IT OK IF THE NAME ON MY TICKET OR REGISTRATION DOESN'T MATCH THE
PERSON WHO ATTENDS?
Yes. Please be sure to know the name the registration is under.
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