FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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APPLE, PEACH, and PUMPKIN FAQ
|
QUESTION |
ANSWER |
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Is there an
admission charge to visit the farm? |
NO,
but entry to the orchard requires purchase of a pick your own bag or box. Entry
to the pumpkin patch requires purchase of a pumpkin. Apples are sold by the bag. Peaches are sold by the box. Pumpkins are sold by the pound. Asian Pears are sold by the box. There is a limit to the number of guests who
may enter the orchard per purchased picking bag or picking box. Please ask at the bag hut if questions. |
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How much
does it cost to pick apples? |
Half-bushel,
approx. 20 lbs., $35, equivalent to $1.75 per pound. One
peck, approx. 10 lbs., $22, equivalent to $2.20 per pound |
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How much
does it cost to pick pumpkins? |
0.60 cents per pound, from the patch or from
the stand adjacent to the apple shop. |
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How much
does it cost to pick peaches? |
One
half peck, approx. 8 lbs., $23 |
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How much
does it cost to pick Asian Pears? |
One
half peck, approx.. 7 lbs. $25 |
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How much
does it cost for the kid’s attractions? |
All
day “fun pass” includes unlimited admission for one child for the day to the
moon bounce, hay maze, hay mountain, tractor playground, pumphouse
racers, barnyard bouncing broncos, pedal tractors, and tractor play area,
$6. There is no charge to visit the farm
animals. There is no charge for
parents to enter the play areas with children. |
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How much do hay rides cost? |
Hay
rides cost $2 per person, for a 15 minute hay wagon tour of the
orchards. |
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How much do
pony rides cost? |
Pony
rides cost $6 each. |
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Do you
accept credit cards? |
YES. Mastercard, Visa,
and AMEX. We now accept credit cards
at all point of sale locations on the farm, including the field pick your own
sales area! |
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How do we
access the orchard and picking areas after arriving? |
On
weekends, visit the pick your own greeting area adjacent to the large field
where the big yellow sign says “Welcome to Shelburne Farm”. They will help you to get started, and will
provide picking bags as well as directions. All of the orchard is within walking
distance and is accessible on foot.
Most of our terrain is level for easy walking and easy access from the
parking areas. |
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Where can I
get your famous cider doughnuts? |
Visit
the apple shop. MMMMMMMM Doughnuts. |
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How big is |
A
little over 50 acres |
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I’m hosting
my child’s birthday party at |
Please
check in with the apple shop when you arrive and ask for the shop
supervisor. He or she will process
your final payment and get you started with the party package you have
reserved. |
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I’m
attending a birthday party at |
Visit
the cheerful looking red and white striped party tents adjacent to the large field
and parking area. These tents host
birthday parties on weekends. |
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Can we
bring a picnic lunch? |
Yes,
or if you prefer you can choose from our lunch menu on the farm stand
concession. |
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Do you have
picnic tables available? |
Yes. Picnic tables are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. A
limited number of tables are available by reservation for a non-refundable
hourly rental FEE. Please call the
shop 978-897-9287 to book |
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I’ve never
been on an apple picking adventure.
How does it work at |
If
you arrive on a weekend, just visit the pick your own greeting area adjacent
to the parking lot. The friendly
farmers in there will help you to get started. All you really need to do is purchase a
bag, get directions, and go on your way to begin picking. If
you visit us on a weekday, just visit the apple shop. One of the friendly farmers in the shop
will help you to get started. |
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Are
reservations required for pick-your-own? |
NO. Reservations are not required for for pick your own apples, peaches, or pumpkins. |
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Are
reservations required for birthday parties? |
Yes,
if you want to reserve our tent or take advantage of one of our birthday
packages. |
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Are
reservations required for school tours? |
Yes,
if you want to take advantage of one of our school tour packages. Please call or email to inquire about
availability. |
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What’s the
best apple for … ? |
Depends
on what’s in season. Ask in the apple
shop or pick your own barn when you pick up your bag. |
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Do you allow
dogs? |
Dogs
are not allowed in the orchard at Shelburne Farm for sanitary reasons. |
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Do you
offer cut-your-own Christmas Trees? |
Check
our site closer to Thanksgiving for details. |
BIRTHDAY PARTY FAQ
|
QUESTION |
ANSWER |
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Do you offer
birthday party packages? |
YES. Read all about them HERE, including a
schedule of fees and party policies. |
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Do birthday
parties include pick your own activities? |
OPTIONLLY,
YES. Apple picking and pumpkin picking are available as optional extras for
all party packages. For pick your own
add ons, all guests who enter the orchard are
required to have a pre-paid apple bag purchased as part of the package. |
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Is there an
age limit for birthday party packages? |
Party
packages are available for children up to age 8. All guests older than age 8 are counted as
adults. |
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May we
bring our own cake or other food to the party? |
YES,
you may. We encourage you to consider
purchasing food and beverages from our farm stand concession (cider
doughnuts, hot and cold cider, gourmet coffee, farm-fresh ice cream,
etc.). But you are not required to do
so. You are able to pre-order concession items from the farm stand on the day
of booking and include the cost in your pre-paid deposit. Unfortunately the farm is unable to provide
storage or refrigeration for your party food items. |
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What is the
general procedure on the day of the party? |
Check
in at the apple shop on the morning of the party. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to
the start of the party. The clerk will
take an impression of your credit card, obtain your signature, and then
introduce you to your party facilitator, who will work with you for the
duration of your party. |
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How do
party guests access the farm’s attractions and entertainment? |
Birthday
party guests are able to use their “fun passes” to access the moon bounce,
hay maze, hay mountain, pedal tractors, tractor playground, pumphouse racers, barnyard bouncing broncos, and all
other attractions during normal operating hours on the day of the party.
Birthday guests are also able to redeem their hay ride ticket for a single
hay ride at any time during normal operating hours on the day of the
party. Guests may visit the “fun pass”
attractions as often as they like. One
hay ride ticket is good for a single ride only. One pony ride ticket is good for a single
ride only. All attractions are shared
among all farm guests. To ensure the
safety and comfort of |
|
Are my
child’s siblings, the siblings of other guests, or the parents of other
guests permitted to attend the party? |
YES. There is an admission fee for guests who
exceed the pre-paid package headcount total.
The basic party package includes admission for 15 adults and 15
children. |
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Does
Shelburne Farm provide a party facilitator? |
YES. The dedicated facilitator is assigned to
your party for the duration of your event.
|
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How much is
the deposit required to book a party? |
The
minimum deposit for any party package is $269. |
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Is the
party deposit refundable? |
NO. Party deposits are charged at the time of
booking and are non-refundable, regardless of the circumstances. No exceptions. |
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Can a party
be rescheduled? |
YES,
subject to availability of space and other farm constraints, but we cannot
guarantee availability of the party tent on a make-up date. We will provide picnic tables for
rescheduled parties. |
More
Questions?
Contact us via email
office@shelburnefarm.com
or by phone
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