Welcome to Holly Fork Farm, Produce & Pumpkin Patch~Barhamsville Va
804 366-6349 CALL or TEXT hollyforkfarm@gmail.com 4901 Holly Fork Rd. Barhamsville Va 23011
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Welcome to our family farm website!!!
Hello- Welcome to our website!
We are a family farm located in the eastern end of New Kent County. We are about 40 minutes from Richmond, 20 minutes from Williamsburg, 50 minutes from the Northern Neck, 40-45 minutes from Hampton Roads and 10 minutes from West Point.
Worth the ride out the country!
We were the first Agritourism operation in our county starting in 2010.
Farming is a family affair at Holly Fork Farm. Owners Stephanie and Michael Ripchick along with their daughters Sophie and Hannah will make sure you have an excellent time while visiting us. The land that the farm is operating on has been farmed since 1920... Richard P. Dean, Jr. , Stephanie's father is also a big part of our operation... he is no stranger to farming.. he has been grain farming for over 50 years .. and still actively farms! He has also always raised some produce too. Many other helpers at our farm are family members and LOCAL helpers from our community!
We grow strawberries for picking.. have farm animals you can visit..offer many classes and educational field studies/tours at the farm..We typically see over 18,000 field trip goers in spring, summer and fall... and about 100,000 patrons... We enjoy sharing what we do with others.
We additionally grow some veggies for sale in the summer months-including our famous sweet corn, blackberries, pumpkins, gourds, bale straw, offer corn stalks, mums, and so much more in the fall.. Don't forget to check us out for the holiday season .. you can make a wreath using one of our wreath makers and pick our your Christmas tree too!
Our farm APPRECIATES your business and we strive for excellent customer service at all times!!!!
COVID 19 INFORMATION pertaining to our farm-
** please remember we are asking you to make the right choice for you and your family too during COVID 19. We do our best to do our part but at the end of the day we cannot watch over every visitor at the farm...we are constantly reminding folks/our visitors to do the right thing.. social distance.. use sanitizer etc.... Again, we are doing the best we can :)!!!!
There will be signs up reminding you of social distancing!
We ask that if you are not happy about something at the farm or have a complaint please come find an owner or manager-- We will do our best to make it right**These are challenging times for everyone. If you have a COMPLIMENT please let us know too!
Your support means more this season than ever and is really, really appreciated!
MORE Info... about our seasonal family farm ......
We begin our season each year with or AFTER EASTER EGG HUNT promptly starting at 6 pm -FRIDAY AFTER EASTER... COST 2 .00 TO HUNT PER HUNTER - THIS IS TO BE PAID IN THE BARN (YOUR 2$ HUNTING FEE HELPS PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR CAMP HOLLY FORK FARM) This is such a fun event ... for ages 0--13
* Farm opens at 5 pm - come on in pay your fee... grab a hot dog... BBQ... a snack while you wait -
* Jump pad..ice cream shop open too.. visit the farm animals too.. Plan to come.. it will be a great time!!! There are more details about this on our Face Book page! If it looks like bad weather please call or text us to be sure the hunt is a go!!
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFO.
** We are only closed is we have really, really bad rain.. call first or text is weather forecast call for rain and we can clarify **
our last day of the fall season is Oct. 31st.. that day we close at 2 pm
Check our FACE BOOK PAGE FOR EVENTS AND MORE INFO!
***BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP / BIRTHDAY PARTY/ OFFICE PARTY AT THE FARM TODAY... CALL OR EMAIL US AND WE CAN HELP!!!!
** WE ARE SORRY BUT OUR FARM NO LONGER OFFERS PONY RIDES!
STRAWBERRY SEASON-A SWEET TIME OF YEAR ( usually end of April to late May)
Good news, all of our berries are spray and chemical free
We have picking containers available in the barn... check in with us before going to the patch and we can give you all the information you need-- there are activities at the farm during our strawberry season too! Hershey's scoop-able ice cream, milk shakes and floats :)
You can book a spring birthday party this time of year at the farm too- always a fun time..
FARM FRESH EGGS- We have many regulars that get eggs from us weekly but usually have a few dozen extra .. if you would like some please just call or text and we can let you know if there are any available...
SUMMER VEGGIES - text or call to see what's growing and you can sure come by and pick up something yummy and fresh.
BLACKBERRY SEASON- Y U M M Y!
These are spray and chemical free just like our strawberries are ..
You may order pre picked berry 2 qt. or 4 qt-1 gallon containers from us in later June to mid July .. call or text to do so ! ** give us a few days notice for your order if possible.
Don't forget about AUNT PEGGY'S BLUEBERRY PATCH USUALLY IN EARLY TO MID JULY EACH YEAR-BARHAMSVILLE VA
SHE IS NOT ON THE INTERNET SO YOU WILL NEED TO CALL AND CHECK ON AVAILABILITY
757-566-1960 * LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU DON'T GET HER ...SHE PREFERS YOU TO PACK YOUR OWN PICKING
CONTAINERS!! Her berries are free of all chemicals and her prices are great!
IN THE FALL-
HOLLY FORK FARM HAS SO SO MUCH FUN TO OFFER AND SO MANY THINGS TO MAKE YOUR FALL COMPLETE!!
FALL SEASON INFO...We open the third Saturday in September
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun. 10 am to 6 30 pm
Fri. and Sat. 10 to 7 pm
our last day of the fall season is Oct. 31st.. that day we close at 2 pm
FALL VENDOR INFO. WE HAVE SPACES FOR VENDORS\CRAFTERS EVERY SATURDAY DURING OUR FALL SEASON-ONLY $10.00 PER EACH VENDOR SPACE-
SPACE IS LIMITED YOU MUST EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED (please include info. on what you vend- your contact phone number etc. !)
YOU MUST SIGN UP BEFOREHAND!
** FYI vendor space is Apx. 12 x 12 size
**vendor sign up is different for Harvest Hoedown Day ( the third Saturday in Oct. please see the details in that event )
** WE ARE SORRY BUT OUR FARM NO LONGER OFFERS PONY RIDES DURING ANY OF OUR SEASONS!
A HUGE VARIETY of Pumpkins, chrysanthemums, fall squashes, gourds , sweet potatoes, corn stalks, straw bales, apples ( when available from the mountains of Virginia) jams, jellies, relishes, farm cookbooks, fall décor and so ... so much more.. You must check out our barn/sales store too... We have food... ice cream.. and sometimes baked good too!
Visit the animals.. purchase a bag of corn for them... play in the play area .. straw toss.. corn sensory boxes..take a hayride.. pick a pumpkin from the patch ( wagons provided) ...
launch a pumpkin at the launcher, jump on the jump pad ( jump pad is for all weights and there is no age limit) ...
we also have barrel train cars on the weekends.. two other inflatables.. a fun straw bale maze area too
FYI You can book your fall field trip at anytime!!
HARVEST HOEDOWN Is always the third Saturday in October..( if rain event is on the third Sunday)
10 am to 4 pm.. the farm will remain open till 7 pm
$2.00 per person admission.. This is a fun well loved event we been having since 2010... lots of food.. vendors.. face painting.. glitter tattoos, square dancing demo, blue grass music, fun for all ages... you don't want to miss this!!!
**Open for field trips/tours until mid November **
FYI You can book your fall field trip at anytime!!
** WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A VENDOR AT THE HARVEST HOEDOWN ???
( THIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER-Sunday if Saturday is a rain out)
35$ for 1 space and 45$ for 2 spaces - 12 by 12 is the space size
email or call Farmer Stephanie today and We will happily email you over a vendor application... spaces fill quickly so don't delay!
DOWN ON THE FARM EVENT.. THIS WAS A NEW FALL EVENT TO US IN 2020
The date of this event is the second Saturday in November ( if it rains the rain date is Sunday of the same weekend)
Live music-Brunswick stew-apple butter-Dragon Run Brewery-Jolene Winery-yummy food choices and ice cream too ..PUMPKINS - KIDS ACTIVITIES -FACEPAINTING AND MORE!
* Much of the proceeds raised at the event will be to support/help our farms non-profit Holly Fork Farm Educational Services, Inc. and will help those to receive lower or no cost field trips, as well as, to support our educational summer farm camp**
The time of the event is 11 am to 430 pm.. Consider coming to see us..
*** This is a family fun event all ages!!
ADMISSION IS $5.00 PRE PAID- $7.00 THE DAY OF THE EVENT
2 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
** More info to follow closer to the event.
Please pack your patience when
you come to our farm and to our events :)
We are looking for vendors... Email or text to get more info.. 804 366 6349
or hollyforkfarm@gmail.com ** please include info. on what you vend!!
YES WE OFFER SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL FIELD TRIPS... CHECK THOSE OUT ON THE FIELD TRIP PAGES :) Come learn with us at the farm !
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....GOOD INFO. YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT!
DO YOU TAKE DEBIT/CREDIT??
WE SURE DO!! There is a $5.00 minimum to use your card-We accept debit credit and cash.. we don't accept checks unless it is for a field trip or unless it has been per approved by the manager/owner!!
DOG FRIENDLY??? Yes, we are..Please keep your dog on a leash at all times during your visit... you are also responsible for removing doggies waster too...
One other thing to remember-our chickens are often out free ranging so please make sure that you keep your dog in control.. in case your dog might like fresh chicken
NO SMOKING, VAPING, OR TOBACCO USE
We would appreciate it if you could please do any of these things in your vehicle as we don't allow any kind of smoking or tobacco products, etc. If you are doing these things you will be asked to go back to your vehicle/put them out and then you may come join us!
WHY MAKE THE DRIVE OUT TO HOLLY FORK FARM ...
Come to a REAL WORKING FARM where we grow what we we sell.. we have farm animals on site.. we want to talk with you about what we do.. Come out for a ride.. you won't be sorry.. Follow the banners and you'll have no issue getting here or use your GPS! YOU are treated like a friend not like a number!!
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS AT THE FARM-
We are excited you would like to have a photo shoot/photography session at our farm! FYI for photographers first... Please make sure that the date you would like to come is okay with us... Please give us a few days notice so that we may let you know if that is a convenient date/time. All photographers ( armature and professional)
MUST complete a Holly Fork Farm Photography Form BEFORE your session begins
this can be discussed when you call to talk about the date you will come to the farm for your photos... HOLLY FORK FARM DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT MAY OCCUR/HAPPEN DURING YOUR PHOTO SHOOT..
IF YOU DECIDE TO USE ANY OF OUR DECOR/ PRODUCE FOR PROPS ETC... FIRST OF ALL YOU MUST ASK PERMISSION AND SECONDLY IT MUST BE PUT BACK EXACTLY AS FOUND... IF YOU BREAK OR DAMAGE ANYTHING YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY IN FULL FOR THE DAMAGED ITEMS THE DAY OF PHOTO SESSION
Holly Fork Farm has RIGHTS to ALL photos taken at our farm.. and they can and may be used for any promotion/advertising etc etc. This includes photos that are placed on all social media/emails etc...
**THERE ARE A B S O L U T E L Y NO DRONES PERMITTED ANYWHERE AT OUR FARM/ON OUR PROPERTY-PERIOD!!!
CAN WE PACK A PICNIC? Absolutely-we have a large picnic area and a pavilion your are more than welcome to pack a picnic.. keep in mind we also have
a small food menu, such ask, BBQ, hot dogs, soft pretzels, snacks, beverages and candy... the fall we have caramel apples.. yum yum-
while they last
ADMISSION??
There is only admission 2 times per year...
Harvest Hoedown Day - always the third Saturday in October ( if its a rain out we will have it on Sunday) 2.00 per person
and at the
Down on the Farm event the second Saturday in November ( if it rains we will have it on Sunday)
* see details about admission in the event description above*
WAGONS DURING PUMPKIN PATCH
**Can you and your family take a wagon to the patch and pick that perfect pumpkin?? YOU SURE CAN.. we also have pre picked pumpkins too!
We have several wagons you can use to haul smaller kids in or the pumpkins :)
please do not mistreat our wagons -- horse play with them will not be tolerated
PHOTOS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Holly Fork Farm has RIGHTS to ALL photos taken at our farm.. and they can and may be used for any promotion/advertising etc etc. This includes photos that are placed on all social media/emails etc...
NOTE
THE WEBSITE INFORMATION IS ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE .. WE DO OUR VERY BEST TO KEEP IT ALL UP TO DATE !
Your Farmers at Holly Fork Farm
Pumpkin Patch Info...
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
Our Pumpkin Patch opens the last Saturday in September every fall! Plan to come out and visit us. We are family friendly (no scary stuff here) . We offer hay rides, games, a small corn maze, pumpkin launching, a jump pad, a large picnic area, game area, and FUN! We welcome all types of school groups, day cares, home school groups, c
Our Pumpkin Patch opens the last Saturday in September every fall! Plan to come out and visit us. We are family friendly (no scary stuff here) . We offer hay rides, games, a small corn maze, pumpkin launching, a jump pad, a large picnic area, game area, and FUN! We welcome all types of school groups, day cares, home school groups, church groups, etc. We can offer you an (SOL based) educational lesson that is tailored to your groups age. The lesson will consist of information about pumpkins , plant growth & more. You will also learn how pot bellied pigs/ chickens/rabbits live too! We have them on site. We grow a large variety of fall squashes, pumpkins, gourds, mums, corn stalks, and so, so MORE!
Come learn, play and grow with us!! We also offer birthday parties and we offer craft parties. Call/email us for more information.
Its never too early to book your fall, spring or summer trip.. Don't delay.. call TODAY!!
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
YES, we offer spray and chemical free strawberries to pick here at the farm. They are well loved by our customers!!! The picking usually begins at the very end of April and ends around the end of May ( this all depends on the weather). We also offer some plants and of course activities... as well the barn and sales store is open for
YES, we offer spray and chemical free strawberries to pick here at the farm. They are well loved by our customers!!! The picking usually begins at the very end of April and ends around the end of May ( this all depends on the weather). We also offer some plants and of course activities... as well the barn and sales store is open for all kinds of goodies and don't forget the Hershey's scoop-able ICE CREAM TOO!
Visit the animals.. purchase a bag of corn to feed them.. they'll love it!
If you want us to pick for you PLEASE give a day or two of notice so that we may have our pickers pick them for you. They'll be picked the day you want to pick them up that way they are very, very fresh!!!
Please call or text the # on our website if you have an order you need pre-picked ! We generally don't have berries pre-picked unless they have been ordered in advance!
We have picking containers so you don't need to bring your own!
The berries are sold per gallon and per quart-prices vary .. and will be posted on this website and Face Book or feel free to cal l or text us for that info!
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
Virginia Farm Facts
- Virginia has 43,225 farms.
- The typical Virginia farmer is 58.5 years old.
- The average farm size is 181 acres.
- Farms cover 7.8 million acres.
- Approximately 36 percent of Virginia's primary farm operators are female.
- Less than 15 cents of every consumer dollar spent on food actually goes to the farmer.