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       Here at DeMeritt Hill Farm we offer fall school tours. Every tour we give is a personalized age appropriate guided tour. Each school tour includes the following:


  • A hay ride with a guided tour through the orchard and pumpkin patch
  • The children get to pick from the trees, their own bag of apples which they take home
  • A class photo is taken in the orchard and is given to the teacher that day
  • The class returns on the hay ride to the "school house" and goes inside to settle in for an age appropiate science lesson
  • Each child receives their own apple sipper filled with fresh pasterized apple cider and cookies
  • Children are also welcome to visit with our farm animals
  • A coloring book is given to each child to take home. The book was designed to be a follow up lesson for the next day
  • The teacher can pick out a class pumpkin to take with them
  • The class also receives a certificate of ownership for the pumpkin
  • Classes are invited to bring their lunch and eat at our picnic area. When they are finished they can take a walk on our nature trails
  • Parents are welcome to purchase a class picture (4x6) before they leave for the day


       In addition to hosting school tours, our orchard is used for many other parties/events. If you are looking for an unusual place to have your child's birthday party please consider our orchard. We have birthday packages for everyones needs so give us a call for all the details. And please allow two weeks notice.

       We also do corporate group parties and tours for seniors and physically challenged groups. Our store is wheelchair accessible and if notified in advance, makes every effort to accommodate special needs. Our nature trails are a big hit with the scouting community and used for earning badges. So please think of us not only for your apple needs but also for a fun family day at the orchard.