Sweet Berry Farm is excited about the possibility of hosting your group.  Below are a few guidelines and suggestions we have come up with over the years.

 

·          Your appointment time is the time of your first activity.  We ask you to plan your arrival time 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time (large groups need to allow more time) This will allow time to check-in, pay, unload children, restroom break etc.

·    If you are late in arriving, it may be impossible to take the complete tour.  We will try our best, but we cannot interfere with other schools that have arrived on time.

·    The group coordinator must check in at counter upon arrival, please do so before children are unloaded from buses or vans. The coordinator will collect all fees (student, siblings and parents) before arriving and pay cashier at time of check in.  We cannot have parents paying individually, as it will take time away from your tour.

·    Your group will be divided into classes, in order to operate on a rotational basis. 

  • When you drive into the parking lot, as you face the welcome barn, the open grass field to the right is the area where we need everone to gather. 
        Your tour guide will meet you there.  The Busses will park parrellel to this field, there will be yellow signs saying 'Tour Bus Parking'.
        Please have each class line up with their parents and siblings.
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    ·    We accept cash or check only.

    ·    The tour will take about 2 hours, this does not include snack or lunch time. Please have lunches in a secure container such as a ice chest. It is recommended all food items be left in vehicles until it is time to eat.  Smaller groups may take less time. 

    ·    You may have snack or lunch either before or after your tour time. Picnic areas and port-a-cans are available.

    ·    We have water for you to wash your hands, but recommend bringing antibacterial hand wipes for your class to use. 

    ·    We suggest that you wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing.  A sweater or light jacket might be in order. 

    ·    Bring containers to carry pumpkins and other items collected on the field trip home (Back Packs work well).

    ·    Cancellations:  Cancellations are possible up to two weeks before scheduled trip.  Cancellations need to be person to person, messages left on voice mail are not acceptable. “No-Shows”  will result in the school being billed as if the trip took place.  Further visits from that school will have to be paid for in advance. 

    ·    In case of rain,  Sweet Berry Farm will make any cancellation decisions the morning of the trip.  Please call that morning if your have questions.

     

     

    Reservations are required.

    To schedule your field trip, simply fill out the Group Reservation Request Form


    For other inquiries please call 830-798-1462 or email groups@sweetberryfarm.com