Memory Making

U-Pick

We love having you visit our farm and strive to offer u-pick opportunities during each of our fruit seasons. We provide picking containers and bags for you to take your fruit home in (if you plan to pick large quantities, please bring a box or basket). Take a drive to the countryside, get in touch with nature and experience the thrill of picking your own fruit. What a great way to make some lasting memories!

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A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thank you for your interest in bringing a group to Countryside Orchard. We love to host groups and help visitors learn more about our farm. Field trips/group outings are mainly scheduled July-October, as these are the months we have fruit in production. Visits are usually scheduled for 10:00 am (CT); however, we may be able to work with your unique scheduling needs. Our fee is $6 per child ($120 minimum). Chaperones and drivers are free.

This is an OUTDOOR experience. Please encourage your group to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toe shoes (not sandals) are recommended for walking through the orchard. Our bathroom facility is a portable toilet, and we suggest students bring a bottle of drinking water.

School-age group programs last about 90 minutes and typically include:-- an experiential "tour" of the orchard with information “stops” with activities/clues to lead groups to the next info station-- a group debrief and discussion of agriculture, growing seasons, and orchard basics-- each child will get to pick a piece of fruit (type is dependent upon what is ripe during the visit -- peaches, apples, pumpkins)

Preschool/Daycare programs are designed for ages 3-6 and typically last 45 minutes, not including transition times. -- a short "tour" of the orchard with age-appropriate activities -- Storytime under the trees with one of the orchard farmers-- each child will get to pick a piece of fruit (type is dependent upon what is ripe during the visit -- peaches, apples, pumpkins)

We can accommodate groups up to 50 students per field trip session. The program works best when we break the group into five "teams" of 5-8 for the tour. Each small group needs a counselor/chaperone. We can also accommodate groups wishing to picnic lunch before or after the orchard trip.

Go to the Field Trip Reservation Form to schedule your visit.

Photographers

Countryside Orchard can provide a beautiful backdrop for family photographs. Be it spring blossoms, ripe summer/fall fruit, or a rustic outdoor setting, we've got you covered. Photographer fees: $30/single session or 3 hours access for $75. To hold a date for you, we ask for a $25 nonrefundable deposit, which will be applied to your total fee. Sessions should scheduled during our open hours. Requests outside of that timeframe will be considered on an individual basis, depending upon our staff availability, and may have an additional fee. Email info@countrysideorchard.com or call 812-490-9559.