Think ~ Grow ~ Laugh ~ Learn!

Genesis Farm is committed to being an educational resource. We offer experiential learning opportunities in small-scale agriculture, ecology and wildlife for both children and adults. Our farm serves as a vibrant field site where we observe daily the complex interactions and relationships between the farm and the natural world. An old potter's shed serves as an indoor classroom (for inclement weather) that complements the natural beauty and the bucolic landscape of the farm. Along with our educational and volunteer programs, we welcome community organizations and school groups of all ages to the farm for educational tours.
Trudy Leading a groups of students

Farm School Field Trips

This is a school field trip with a twist: in addition to the fun activities that children enjoy on the farm, we have created an educational Farm School where children (and adults) experience and learn about life on the farm. Our activities are best suited for Kindergarten through 5th Grade students, but we welcome any grade level and also non-school groups of all ages, including adult tour groups. We are curriculum based and loads of fun. We follow the NC Standard Curriculum for Public Education and have been chosen by LEARN NC as one of the best field-trip opportunities for their Discover NC program. We consider the Farm School a means to understanding and applying classroom concepts by getting your knees dirty.

Bee Farm Demonstration

What's included:

The Farm School lasts about an hour and includes "AG Classes" -- hands-on activities centered on and about the barnyard, pond and gardens. Meet and greet the cows, groom our mini-equines, say hello to our neighbors at the pond, create compost, or gather guinea feathers to take home.
Lunch and Playtime: Bring lunch to enjoy in the shaded picnic area. After lunch (approximately thirty minutes), there is unstructured free time directed and supervised by teachers/chaperones. We provide the open pasture and encourage kids to create their own fun -- bring musical instruments and tell stories.

Touilly the barngoose riding Molly the miniature donkey

How to dress for a day on the farm:

Wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy, and sturdy, dirty shoes (boots/athletic shoes). No sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.

Forms, Guidelines and Logistics

Shed and maple tree

Our Pasture Place

Our Pasture Place is ideal for Birthday Parties, Small weddings, Reunions -- any kind of get together. We provide the space, you provide the creativity! Space can be rented in two-hour blocks for kids' parties or for entire day (noon to dusk). Outdoor grill, port-a-potty and ample parking included.

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Kids' Parties more...

Best suited for ages 4-10.
Party length: 2 hours
$100 minimum
Two birthday parents free for every party
$7 per child after eight children; $1 per adult after 2 adults

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Weddings, Reunions and more: Contact Us

Chickens feeding

Group Tours

We welcome adult tour groups who would like to get a taste of small farm life. The tour is one hour and includes a visit to the barnyard and the gardens. Visitors are welcome to purchase fresh eggs and seasonal produce. Picnic tables are available for lunch.

The Farm is open for adult tours, weather-permitting, Wednesday-Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm. Cost: $10.00/person, minimum 10 people.