Great Country Farms

Last week we took a field trip to Great Country Farms in Bluemont (western Loudoun County), Virginia. This was such a fun day. If you live in Northern Virginia or Northwestern Virginia I highly suggest go here!

We started out with a wagon ride. The farmer told us about the farm and about growing peaches and strawberries. The kids got to break open a peach blossom to inspect the baby peach inside.
Then another farmer talked to us about greenhouses and planting. The children planted sunflower seeds. We then proceeded to the petting farm where they had neat posters/displays about the different animals, like cows, sheep, goats, chickens, and ponies. You could see baby chicks.

There were a bunch of fun mazes and slides. There were rope swings and play sets. They have a huge air pillow bouncer. J's (age 9) favorite part was feeding the animals. E (age 3) wasn't too enthused about getting animal slobber on his hands. He said his favorite was "the big slides." The boys learned about farming and they had a great time!

The farm also has a gem mining activity (extra charge) and a stocked fish pond (bring your own equipment). They also have pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, once they're in-season. We didn't do all of the activities, and we were there over 4 fun hours. We will definitely go back again (and take Dad).

Admission is $8-10 and they are open 7-days a week. Visit www.greatcountryfarms.com to learn more.