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!!! ** SCROLL DOWN FOR FALL 2020 HOURS
THANK YOU FOR OUR INTERST IN OUR FARM....
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.
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!!!!
IT WON'T BE LONG NOW AND FALL IS QUICKLY COMING.... WE ARE GETTING EXCITED!
** Please remember social distancing while you are at the farm ... this way we can all still enjoy the farm safely :) Pack your mask...We encourage FREQUENT hand washing at our hand washing sinks! You will see us doing EXTRA cleaning while you are here too. PLEASE pack your patience as check out times may be more lengthy too when you are purchasing items in the barn. **
Your support means more this season than ever and is really, really appreciated!
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 us all.
FALL SEASON HOURS OF OPERATION 2020
GRAND OPENING SAT. SEPT 19 AT 10 AM .
LIVE MUSIC 2 to 5 p m Honkey Tonk - Country
a few vendors too! Come see us!!!
Closed Sept. 21, 22 and 28.
Open other than those three days listed
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun. 10 am to 6 30 pm
Friday and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
** 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 3 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!!!!
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 1.00 TO HUNT PER HUNTER - THIS IS TO BE PAID IN THE BARN (YOUR 1$ 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!!
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 last Saturday in September
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun. 10 am to 6 30 pm
our last day of the fall season is Oct. 31st.. that day we close at 3
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) ... Additionally, on the weekends you can take a pony ride too
( pony rides are weekends only and weather permitting... 90 lb and under please) we also have barrel train cars on the weekends.. two other inflatables.. a fun straw bale maze area....
so much for everyone!!!!! Please come and see us!!
FALL FIELD TRIPS
**Open for field trips/tours until early November **
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 IS 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-Carriage rides-Brunswick stew-apple butter-adult beverages..
* 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..
*** More details to follow
FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON-
We offer fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, swags, and roping for the holiday season~~ SAVE THE DATE-WE OPEN THE SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FOR FRASER FIR TREES, WREATH, AND ROPING SALES...UNTIL SELL OUT We also have our annual Holiday Kick off market at the farm this day ( 1.00 ADMISSION)... vendors, Santa and so so much more! Remember you can gather a group of friends or just come yourself ..
MAKE YOUR OWN FRESH WREATH OF MAILBOX/MANTLE SWAG.. THIS IS SO MUCH FUN.. 12 in wreath or swag 40$ each Large 18 in Wreath 50$ - We will guide you through it .. its fun for all!!!! Text or call today and we will place the date you'd like to come on our calendar!
** please note we are not a cut your own tree farm our trees are brought in from the mountains of Virginia freshly cut fresh and delivered in three separate shipments they are of high quality and are kept in water until they are purchased. We will give you a fresh cut , shake your tree in our tree shaker, bale your tree in netting , tie it to your vehicle and send you on your way! **We will deliver your tree within a 15 mile radius for a fee of $40 we will come in and help you set your tree up in the stand for $55 that includes the delivery and set up
HOLIDAY KICK OFF MARKET
10 am to 4 pm-farm remains open till 7 pm
( 1.00 ADMISSION)... vendors, Santa, activities, and so so much more!
This is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving ( Sunday if Saturday is a rain out)
** WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A VENDOR AT THE HOLIDAY MARKET??
This is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving ( Sunday if Saturday is a rain out)
25$ for 1 space and 35$ 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 delay!
YES WE OFFER SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL FIELD TRIPS... CHECK THOSE OUT ON THE FIELD TRIP PAGES :) Come learn with us at the farm !
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....
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!
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...
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-
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
Holiday Kick off Market day - always the Saturday after Thanksgiving ( this will be on Sunday if it rains on Saturday) 1.00 per person
All other days there is no admission- you only pay for the activities you wish to do... and tickets for them are available in th YOU SURE CAN.. we also have pre picked pumpkins too!
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 the kids in or the pumpkins :)
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 Fo
Pumpkin Patch Info...
We offer fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, swags, and roping for the holiday season~~ SAVE THE DATE-WE OPEN THE SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FOR FRASER FIR TREES, WREATH, AND ROPING SALES...UNTIL SELL OUT We also have our annual Holiday Kick off market at the farm this day... vendors, Santa and so so much more! Remember you can gather a group of friends or just come yourself .. and MAKE YOUR OWN FRESH WREATH OF MAILBOX/MANTLE SWAG.. THIS IS SO MUCH FUN.. 12 in wreath or swag 40$ each Large 18 in Wreath 50$ - We will guide you through it .. its fun for all!!!! Text or call today and we will place the date you'd like to come on our calendar! ** please note we are not a cut your own tree farm our trees are brought in from the mountains of Virginia freshly cut fresh and delivered in three separate shipments they are of high quality and are kept in water until they are purchased. We will give you a fresh cut , shake your tree in our tree Shaker, bale your tree in netting , tie it to your vehicle and send you on your way! **We will deliver your tree within a 30 mile radius for a fee of $40 we will come in and help you set your tree up in the stand for $50 that includes the delivery and set up
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
Our Pumpkin Patch opens the last Saturday in September every fall! Plan to come out and visit us. We are family friendly (no scary stuff here) . We offer hay rides, games, a small corn maze, pumpkin launching, a jump pad, a large picnic area, game area, and FUN! We welcome all types of school groups, day cares, home school groups, c
Our Pumpkin Patch opens the last Saturday in September every fall! Plan to come out and visit us. We are family friendly (no scary stuff here) . We offer hay rides, games, a small corn maze, pumpkin launching, a jump pad, a large picnic area, game area, and FUN! We welcome all types of school groups, day cares, home school groups, church groups, etc. We can offer you an (SOL based) educational lesson that is tailored to your groups age. The lesson will consist of information about pumpkins , plant growth & more. You will also learn how pot bellied pigs/ chickens/rabbits live too! We have them on site. We grow a large variety of fall squashes, pumpkins, gourds, mums, corn stalks, and so, so MORE!
Come learn, play and grow with us!! We also offer birthday parties and we offer craft parties. Call/email us for more information.
Its never too early to book your fall, spring or summer trip.. Don't delay.. call TODAY!!
Spray & Chemical Free STRAWBERRIES AT OUR FARM!!!
We offer fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, swags, and roping for the holiday season~~ SAVE THE DATE-WE OPEN THE SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FOR FRASER FIR TREES, WREATH, AND ROPING SALES...UNTIL SELL OUT We also have our annual Holiday Kick off market at the farm this day... vendors, Santa and so so much more! Remember you can gather a group of friends or just come yourself .. and MAKE YOUR OWN FRESH WREATH OF MAILBOX/MANTLE SWAG.. THIS IS SO MUCH FUN.. 12 in wreath or swag 40$ each Large 18 in Wreath 50$ - We will guide you through it .. its fun for all!!!! Text or call today and we will place the date you'd like to come on our calendar! ** please note we are not a cut your own tree farm our trees are brought in from the mountains of Virginia freshly cut fresh and delivered in three separate shipments they are of high quality and are kept in water until they are purchased. We will give you a fresh cut , shake your tree in our tree Shaker, bale your tree in netting , tie it to your vehicle and send you on your way! **We will deliver your tree within a 30 mile radius for a fee of $40 we will come in and help you set your tree up in the stand for $50 that includes the delivery and set up
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!