Spring and Summer School Field Trips
Come visit our farm for one of the best educational and fun filled school outings in the triangle!
School field trips are available Monday - Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.
Teachers:
Use our new Field Trip Calculator to estimate the cost of your field trip and make your reservations!
Or call us at (919) 556-1771 or (800) 358-4170 to make your reservations and to discuss our field trip options.
Spring and Summer Field Trip Package Options:
See our Fall Field Trips page for special Fall Field Trip packages!
Option A:
Gemstone Panning with Hayride
Price = $9.00 per person
Includes:
- Covered Wagon Hayride tour of the Farm
- One bag of Gem Mining Dirt per person
- Visit the Farm Animal Corral & Fish Feeding Dock
- Use of the Maze
- Use of picnic tables and playgrounds
- Hill Ridge Farms coloring book
Gem stone panning is available March through November
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It's never too early to book a
Fall Field Trip!
Fall Field Trip Specials
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One Free Pumpkin
or
Free Gemstone Panning
with every
Covered Wagon Hayride
September 15
through
November 4
Call (919) 556-1771 or 800-358-4170 for special Fall Package Prices.
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| Fall Field Trip slots fill up fast! Be sure to call early to get the dates you want! |
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Option B:
Hayride and Playland
Price = $8.50 per person
Includes:
- Covered wagon hayride tour of the farm
- Use of the Maze
- Visit the Farm Animal Corral & Fish Feeding Dock
- Use of picnic tables and playgrounds
- Hill Ridge Farms coloring book
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Free Teacher / Student Ratio:
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| Students
| Teachers Free
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| Less than 11 |
0 |
| 11-19 |
1 |
| 20-39 |
2 |
| Each additional 20 students |
+1 |
All parents and chaperones must pay the per-person rate.
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Option C:
Train Ride plus Hayride
Price = $9.00 per person
Includes:
- Train Ride
- Covered wagon hayride tour of the farm
- Visit the Farm Animal Corral & Fish Feeding Dock
- Use of picnic tables and playgrounds
- Use of the Maze
- Hill Ridge Farms coloring book
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Additional services:
- Bonfire(s) $30.00 each
- Red Barn rental - 3 hrs. $225.00
(Holds 50-60 people)
- Add a Train ride for an
additional $2.50 per person
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Time on the farm:
Most groups spend approximately 2 1/2 hours on the farm; however, you may lengthen or shorten your stay to fit your needs. |
Rescheduling and cancellations:
If it is raining on the day of your scheduled tour, you may wish to call and reschedule.
Please call at least (2) days prior to your scheduled tour if you need to cancel for any reason other than rain.
Arrival time:
In order to accommodate everyone, we need your group to be prompt for your scheduled tour.
Prices:
Prices as stated on this page are especially for public and private schools, homeschools, day-care groups and day-camps. Reservations are required to qualify for field trip rates. Field trips may be scheduled Monday thru Friday during regular operating hours. Prices subject to change.
Don't forget to visit our Country Store!
Call (919) 556-1771 or (800) 358-4170 to make your reservations and to discuss our field trip options.
