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!
2024 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!
November 27
December 14
WE WILL NOT BE OPEN IN JANUARY 2025
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.
November 27, 2024
starting at 9am and every half hour until 12:30
25 minutes, $20 per person
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"CHRISTMAS WITH WINTER"
STORYTIME and FFA Fundraiser!
I’m super excited to announce our last Highland event of the year “Christmas with Winter”
I’ve written a children’s book about our first bottle calf, Winter and its illustrated by a New Oxford Graduate, Kaitlyn Frey!
We are going to have a Storytime and fundraiser to celebrate! This is for all ages, and kids under 3 are free with an adult. Join Sheppard Farm as we celebrate the holidays with Winter and her calf Spruce, with hourly Storytime, fig bars, photo backgrounds and visits with our tied Highland friends through the fence. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to New Oxford FFA, who will be there doing children’s crafts and face painting!
You’ll be able to get copies of the book signed by the author, illustrator, and Winter herself!
We hope you’ll join us for this Festive Family Farm experience!
Tickets are $10, ages 0-3 are free with a ticket holding adult.
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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 minutes.
Start times will be at 8:30 am or 9:30am sharp to maximize animal activity. $150 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 48 hour cancellation policy for THIS experience. If you cancel within 48 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.
November 2, 8:30am:BOOKED
November 2, 9:30am: BOOKED
November 16, 8:30am: BOOKED
November 16, 9:30am: BOOKED
Weekday Herd check Ride Along
Booking for until October 31, this is for those who want the authentic farm experience. Travel with Kaleb our farm manager as he does Morning Herd Checks. You'll count calves, check for new deliveries and help with morning chores. ALL BOOKINGS start at 7:30 sharp on Tuesdays regardless of weather.
This experience is 1 hour long and is $100.
YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING: Hay, straw, manure, cats, mud and other farm related allergens.
Available on Tuesdays in August, September, and October.
MESSAGE US DIRECTLY for this WEEKDAY experience: sheppardmansionfarms@gmail.com
Fall Hayride.
Celebrate FALL 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 FALL calves and their Mamas 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 and 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.
NEXT ONE WILL BE IN 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