Living in Virginia, we are lucky enough to experience some of the country’s most beautiful seasons. And there’s no better place to celebrate each season than Back Home on the Farm in Harrisonburg, VA. This working farm offers family-friendly fun throughout most of the year with seasonal celebrations galore. If you’ve never been, keep reading to learn more about what makes this family-owned and operated gem such a treat, and then start planning your next visit!
About Back Home on the Farm
Farmers Gary and Lynn grew up as farm kids, active in 4-H and FFA, and they knew from the start that they wanted to share their love of farming with their own families someday. Today, they own over 600 acres of American farmland scattered across the country, but the 240 acres bordering the city limits of Harrisonburg are their main focus today.
With over 100 cattle on the property, most of the acreage is dedicated to their pasture, but it also includes plenty of land for harvesting hay, growing plants in their 12,000-square-foot greenhouse, and providing families a place to make memories amidst their famous corn maze and pumpkin patches.
Back Home on the Farm began as a mini fall festival back in the 90s, but attendance quickly grew. Eventually, they added a corn maze and other family attractions in 2004. Today, the farm is open almost year-round, with plenty of seasonal attractions like greenhouse sales in the spring and fall trips in autumn. There’s always something new and exciting to explore (and taste!) at Back Home on the Farm, so don’t be surprised if you want to visit again and again!
All The Farm Fun
What’s available to do, see, taste, and buy at Back Home on the Farm depends on the season. In the summer, you can explore the Enchanted Garden, with its fairy gardens and tiny, magical fairy-sized plants. Visit some of their beloved farm animals, like their herd of Hereford cattle, a donkey named Jill, and plenty of bunnies and goats, among other farm animals.
In the fall, you and your family can enjoy the 7-acre pumpkin patch and over 40 family-friendly attractions. Their corn maze is an exciting way to experience the outdoors in autumn, and you can delight your taste buds with seasonal treats like apple cider donuts and slushies. Plus, a few evenings every fall, they have a community bonfire, perfect for gathering with friends and family for a night of music, s’mores, and fun.
Then, in the spring, be sure to visit the greenhouse, which comes alive with gorgeous plants (edible and non-edible) for you to bring home and plant for yourself so you can have a piece of Back Home on the Farm right in your backyard!
Specialty
One of Back Home on the Farm’s specialties is its Country Teas, presented monthly throughout the year. Whether you want to experience an authentic tea party with your kids or need an afternoon out with friends, their themed Country Teas are the perfect excuse to gather for a little extra elegance and plenty of delectable finger foods, including classic cucumber sandwiches, canapes, compotes, and scones!
Back Home on the Farm
There is something for everyone to enjoy at Back Home on the Farm, and most importantly, it’s the perfect place for your family to enjoy it all together. If you haven’t already been, you’ll definitely want to be sure to carve out some time to visit the pumpkin patch (get it?!) or make a reservation for one of their Country Teas. You’ll love the memories you make!
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