DOES THE SCHOOL NEED TO PAY FOR PARENTS OR CAN THEY PAY AT THE GATE?
To qualify for the "$10 - Guided Field Trip Rate," groups must pay for all guests with a single payment. This means you must pre-collect fees from any field trip guest (students, parents, siblings or other) that will be joining your group.

Groups opting to have guests pay entry fees separately at the gate will need to advise them their rate of admission will be $11 plus tax if your scheduled visit is on a day the farm is closed to the general public; or of our standard general admission rates on days we are open to the public, as these guests will not qualify for the Guided Field Trip rate or bonus offer.

We strongly encourage groups to pre-collect fees from ALL guests. Our wagon ride and lunch tables have limited capacity and require advance planning. We cannot guarantee seating for guests not included on your class head-count form which must be turned in prior to your tour.
ARE TEACHER RESOURCES FOR OUR CLASSROOM AVAILABLE?
Yes. We are pleased to offer grade-level appropriate Power Point presentations, worksheets and activities for most of our educational program topics. Upon scheduling your field trip, you will receive a password allowing you to download the appropriate packet for your educational topic found on our Teacher Resources page.
WHAT CURRICULUM STANDARDS ARE SUPPORTED?
Our educational programs focus on life science and complement Tennessee academic standards of science through exploration of the natural world.
CAN WE PRE-ORDER LUNCH?
It depends on your scheduled date to visit.

If your tour is scheduled on a day the farm is not open to the general public then we will not be accepting food orders as our concession stands will be closed. If requested you will still be assigned lunch tables and may bring in your own sack lunches to enjoy.

If your tour is scheduled on a day the farm is open to the general public then you may pre-order lunch for staff, parents or even your entire group and it will be ready for pick-up at your scheduled lunch time. To view our menu and order form, click here.
WILL CONCESSIONS BE OPEN DURING OUR VISIT?
It depends on your scheduled date to visit.

If your tour is scheduled on a day the farm is not open to the general public then the concession stands will be closed. Our farm market will be open with a selection of pre-made snacks and drinks. If requested you will still be assigned lunch tables and may bring in your own sack lunches to enjoy.

If your tour is scheduled on a day the farm is open to the general public then at least one full-service concession stand will be available during your visit. Please be mindful wait times can be long during peak hours and dates.
CAN ALL OR SOME OF OUR GROUP STAY AND PLAY ON THE FARM AFTER OUR FIELD TRIP ENDS?
It depends on your scheduled date to visit.

If your tour is scheduled on a day the farm is not open to the general public then your visit will conclude at the end of your scheduled tour.

If your tour is scheduled on a day the farm is open to the general public and all or part of your group would like to stay longer to enjoy attractions not included in your Guided Tour, then you may purchase a "Stay & Play Pass" for $5 plus tax per person. "Stay & Play Passes" can be purchased in advance when making your reservation online or individually at the admissions gate after your Guided Tour ends.
I HAVE A STUDENT THAT HAS A SEASON PASS. CAN THEY USE IT FOR OUR FIELD TRIP?
Sorry, all field trip and farm tour admissions for both adults and children are excluded from use with a season passes.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS, OR RAIN IS FORECAST FOR THE DAY OF OUR VISIT?
The Farm generally remains open during periods of light rain. If there is a high probability of heavy storms on the day of your visit, then you may request to reschedule your field trip for another day up to 24-hours in advance of your visit. Please email us with further questions or reschedule requests. Be sure to include your booking number.
ARE THERE ANY ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED WITH OUR FIELD TRIP?
Schools are typically on a tight schedule; as such our Guided Tours are structured to include many of our most popular attractions but there is simply not enough time to do everything.

The Train, Jump Pad, Tricycle Race Track, Splash Pad, Bubble-Blast, Gem Mining and Pony Rides are not included with our Guided Tours. Guests wanting to do these activities after your tour has ended will need to purchase a "Stay & Play Pass."
CAN PARENTS TAKE STUDENTS TO THE PONY RIDES DURING A GUIDED TOUR?
Pony rides are not included with our Guided Tours. We respectfully ask that all guests remain with your group until your scheduled tour has ended. Guests wishing to stay after your tour has ended may add a pony ride at that time. To do so they will need to purchase a "Stay & Play Pass" and pony ride ticket from the admissions gate.
DOES OUR GROUP HAVE TO STAY TOGETHER AFTER WE CHECK-IN OR CAN WE SPLIT UP?
For the best experience, we respectfully ask all guests on a Guided Tour to remain with your group throughout the duration of your visit.
ARE ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR TITLE ONE SCHOOLS?
Yes. Title One schools receive $1.00 off each students admission rate. The price adjustment is reflected in your total at the time of making your online reservation.

NOTE: Only students qualify for the additional discount.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR A TOUR BONUS SUCH AS THE PUMPKIN?
Children (Ages 2-12) that are paid for by the school (or group) qualify for a bonus gift with tour. They receive a coloring book in the spring, ice-pop in the summer, and pumpkin in the fall.

Any guest, regardless of age, whose admission is paid for separate from the school at the main admission gate will not qualify for a tour bonus.