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School Trips, 4-H, Scouts, Youth Groups, Church groups and more have fun gathering here at Sweetwilliam Farm. 

If groups are looking for a more educational farm experience, we have also put together some fun activities exposing children to farms and farming as well as incorporating the MA science curriculum requirements.

Hayrides - Available in the Fall only.  Take a tractor drawn hay wagon ride up to our hay fields, exploring its 15 acres. Be on the look out for dear, wild turkeys and hawks. 
Duration - aprox 30 min
Cost - $3.00 per person ($10 min per ride)
Option - For an added fee you can add;
pumpkins, ice cream, hot cocoa or cookies

Barn Tour - Take a walk down to our barn.  Meet Sweetwilliam; hear his delightful story.  Learn about barn and animal care. You get the opportunity to meet some of the horses up close.  Sweetwilliam will also let you take a picture of any child on his back. Make a photo frame, great for the picture of you and ‘Willie’. (Don’t forget the camera)
Duration - aprox 1 hour
Cost - $5 per child                            

Option: For an added fee children can make a photo frame 

Butter Making – This program entails making butter the old fashioned way from a cow.  Pour cream in the churner and crank away.  You can choose from plain butter or a flavored butter (chives, garlic, honey). 

Duration - aprox 1 hour
Cost - $5.00 per child

Cider MakingLearn how to make ‘real’ apple cider by using an antique apple press.  Have fun tossing in the apples and turning the crank. You get to sample your creation and fruits of labor.
Duration - aprox 1 hour
Cost - $5.00 per child

Other fun things to do at the farm:
- Old fashioned games
- Feed the chickens
- Pumpkin painting/carving
- Bobbing for apples





Please Note:
- There is a $40.00 min charge for all group activities. 
- Teachers are welcome and come for free.

- Upon request, you may bring a snack or lunch and use our picnic tables.  (We must be told this at time of booking)

- Please ask about discount pricing for large groups. 
- Group packages also available upon request.

Sweetwilliam Farm 
153 North St. Upton, MA 01568 
508-529-2000

 * seasonal hours *

Current Hours: 
 
Sat & Sun: noon-5pm

Closed Jan - Mar, re-opening April 1st

Scout, school and party functions may be held any day.

members of: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
NOFA - Northeast Organic Farmers Association