We are closed for Visitors on NON-EVENT DAYS as we are a working farm.
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Pick up Farm Hats, Once Upon a Pasture and Highland housewares and clothing!
2025 POP UP SHOP DATES:
Since we have to work around our Cows' Schedule, our On Farm store doesn't have "normal" Hours...but why be normal!
All Pop Up Shop Times are 9-2 unless there is a cow emergency!
WE WILL NOT BE OPEN IN JANUARY or JULY 2025
February 8
March 15
April 12
May 31
June 28
MEET THE HIGHLANDS
These events are booked PER PERSON and scheduled in advance. AGES 5 and up. Meet the Highlands gets you up-close and personal with the Highlands of Sheppard Farm. You'll visit in small groups and you will be able to brush the Highlands while they are tied. Safe interactions are our number one priority, but they are animals! This is why for each event we will have an age limit for the safety of every guest. Guests are encouraged to wear appropriate farm attire: closed toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING: Hay, straw, manure, cats, mud and other farm related allergens.
March 15, 2025
starting at 9am and every half hour until 2
25 minutes, $20 per person
Spring Celebration Storytime
I’ve written a children’s book about our first bottle calf, Winter and it's illustrated by a New Oxford Graduate, Kaitlyn Frey!
This is for all ages, and kids under 3 are free with an adult.
Join Sheppard Farm as we celebrate the SPRING with Winter's Caretakers: KitKat the miniature horse and Lessi the mini-Donkey
with hourly Storytime, fig bars, Spring photo backgrounds and visits with our tied Highland friends through the fence.
Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to South Western's Tri-M Music Honors society for their scholarship program.
Tri-M will be there doing children’s crafts, face painting, hourly music performances and a Spring Bulb Sale!
You’ll be able to get copies of the book signed by the author and Winter herself!
We hope you’ll join us for this Festive Family Farm experience!
Tickets are $11, ages 0-3 are free with a ticket holding adult.
APRIL 12 9-1pm every hour
SPRING CELEBRATION STORYTIME TICKETS HERE
Private Weekend Tours:
Join Farm Manager Kaleb or Owner Heather on a Saturday Morning Adventure, rain or shine! You and up to 3 other guest ages 9 and up will visit various herds around the farm from weanlings to our Brood herds. Ride along in the Farm Truck or once in the pasture, in the back of the pickup. Learn herd stewardship and husbandry while meeting our Highlands. Interactions with the animals are free-choice, but the cows are always looking for treats!. Visit is about 45-60 minutes.
Start times will be at 8:30 am or 9:30am sharp to maximize animal activity. $160 includes all fees for 4 people.
Held rain or shine and we encourage our guests to wear closed toe shoes and farm appropriate attire.
There is a 72 hour cancellation policy for THIS experience. If you cancel within 72 hours of the event you will not be refunded your payment.
YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING: Hay, straw, manure, cats, mud and other farm related allergens.
Waivers and payments done prior to arrival.
April 26 @8:30am Book here
April 26 @ 9:30am Book Here
May 10 @ 8:30am Book here
May 10 @ 9:30 am Book Here
May 24 @ 8:30am Book Here
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June 28 @ 8:30am Book Here
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July 12 @ 8:30 am
July 12 @ 9:30 am
SUMMER Hayride.
Welcome SUMMER with a family friendly hay ride into one of our two Highland herds. You'll be driven into our brood cow herds to see all the new Spring calves, their Mamas, and the BULLS in their natural environment. The cattle will have the opportunity to interact with you from the safety of the Hay wagon.
You'll have the chance to feed some hungry moms and enjoy the beautiful pastoral views in this 30-45 min ride.
YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING: Hay, straw, manure, cats, mud and other farm related allergens.
For ages 5-95. Participants will have to ascend stairs to get into the hay wagons.
Bathrooms will only be available at the Main Farm, not in the field.
You will have the opportunity to purchase our all natural beef & our merchandise after your pasture tour!
Fees are $25 per person, waivers and payments done prior to arrival.
May 31 @ 8:30 am Hay Ride Tickets
May 31 @ 10:00 am Hay Ride Tickets
Summer Highland YOGA
Come and enjoy this beginner friendly 40-minute yoga practice immersed in the beautiful Sheppard Farm as we surround ourselves with Highland Cattle! We will offer 3 different classes for this special event. Each class holds only 18 people for a more focused outdoor experience. The last 20 minutes of your time will be spent brushing our yearling highland heifers. This is sure to be a tremendous grounding morning to start your weekend.
Our instructor Vanessa is a certified yoga teacher who enjoys teaching all levels but especially beginners. She specializes in yoga practices with gentle flow, restorative, vinyasa and more. Come spend this Saturday morning surrounded by nature, Highland Cattle and connect with your community in the beautiful practice of Yoga.
Ages 8+, Bring your own MAT or towel, $45 per person
Highland Yoga Tickets here
FIRST TIME OFFERING:
SHEPPARD FARM AG CAMP
COMING IN JULY 2025
ON FARM Private events for school, work, etc
Whether your group would like their own Meet the Highlands or a personal Hayride, we offer PRIVATE HAYRIDES & TOURS for groups!
We welcome homeschool groups, 4-H and FFA Clubs, as well as Team Building or Nature Retreat events for your staff.
Contact us directly with your inquiries to schedule: sheppardmansionfarms@gmail.com