Woo hoo!  I scheduled a field trip to the amazing Riley’s Farm!  If you haven’t heard of Riley’s Farm, it is owned and run by a Christian family who are passionate about history and freedom.    If you want to know more about Riley’s Farm you van visit their website https://rileysfarm.com/ .

What: Colonial Farm Life Field Trip: this is an amazing living history program.  This autumn field trip represents an exploration of American
colonial life emphasizing the cultural and domestic pursuits of hearth cooking, children’s period games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill calligraphy and more. Read all the fun details here:

Who: All ACHEV members are welcome.  Riley’s Farm is very family and homeschool friendly.  This field trip will be fun for all ages, but is aimed at pre-k to 4th grade.  It is better suited to younger kids than the Revolutionary War Field Trip we went on last year.  This is a fun field trip to bring Grandma and Grandpa along for, especially if they are into history and watching your kids do homeschooley stuff =)

Time: The field trip runs from 10am-12pm. You must arrive at least 15 minutes early, by 9:45am.  It is a long drive so give yourself plenty of time to arrive and account for traffic.  You will want to have time to visit the restroom before we start and maybe place a pie or lunch order for later.  I am going to need some time to check everyone in and make sure everyone has their stickers showing what group they belong to.  The drive is admittedly very long (but very much worth it), so please leave early enough to allow time for traffic or other unforeseen delays.

How Much: $17 per person, including adults, paid in advance.  If we get 30+ people, the price goes down to $15 per person.

Babies/toddlers 2 years old and younger are free.  If they are 3 and over, they need a ticket.  This is a significant discount per person for registering as a group of 15+.  I need at least 15 people paid by 9/23/22 to make this happen.  I have to sign a contract and personally guarantee payment as well as make a deposit, so I have to collect payment in advance from everyone by September 23rd.   They will only adjust 10% of the total price for no-shows/cancellations after that date, which depending on our numbers, will mean that I can only afford to refund maybe 2 tickets if there are no-shows or last minute cancellations. You can send a check to Bonnie Adair at 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010, meet up with me in person and give me cash or check, send me $ via Zelle , or Paypal me at https://paypal.me/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US  .  I prefer cash or check or to use Zelle if possible (I cannot use Venmo, sorry)  The cell number for my Zelle account is 805-504-6457.  You can also use my email address to Zelle me $,  bonnieadair@verizon.net

Where: 12261 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA 92399 ***GPS Databases are often wrong for the farm, please use their directions https://rileysfarm.com/index.php/map/

Lunch:  You may pack your own lunch and leave it in the car.  We will have access to a picnic area.  You may want to bring a blanket or chairs in case there aren’t any tables available.  You can also buy lunch from the bakery.  Their food and pies are really good, by the way, and I highly recommend them =)  I always buy an extra whole apple pie and whole chicken pot pie to take home for the next day.  Such a treat!  Also, they recommend you order ahead of time (you can order online or on-site in the morning when we arrive. Here is the most current menu and should be a close idea of what will be available https://rileysfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cc_menu_2wide_web.jpg

Misc: This field trip is outdoors.  Please check the weather ahead of time, wear layers, bring hats and sunscreen, extra water and snacks, and be prepared for a long day.

If you want to be a weekend of it, and spend the night in the Oak Glen area, Riley’s Farm is having a Harvest Feast 18th Century Living History dinner with historical drama, period appropriate live music and dancing.  See the details for that here.  Tickets for the dinner need to be purchased in advance online before they sell out.   That’s what we are planning to do to make the most of our trip out there.  I am also going to look up some other interesting things to do or see nearby.  We’d love to have some friends join us for the dinner.

Field Trip Sign Up Here

Please email me if you have any questions, or need help signing up.

Thanks,

Bonnie Adair

805-504-6457