Orr Farm News

What a Wonderful Party!

Shanain — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:13:37 +0000

I just wanted you to know what a wonderful time we had at our daughter Hadley’s birthday party! I can’t say enough good things about our party guide, Becca! She had a great attitude, was super nice, and best of all, she kept us informed on what we were doing next. She was great with all the kids and knew all of their names in a matter of minutes! Loved her and loved the farm! I even overheard on of my daughter’s friends say that this was the most fun he’d had in all his life! Thanks again for a memorable party!!

Thank you Orr Family Farm!

Shanain — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:29:54 +0000

Brittany and Orr Family Farm Staff,

Thank you for making Ashton’s Fourth Birthday so great. We had a really good time. It was nice to be able to experience and enjoy the day with her and not have to worry about taking care of everything and everyone. Brittany was awesome! She was so sweet to Ashton.

Thanks Again,

The Gravett Family

P.S.

Brittany-

Ashton loved the card. She still shows it to everyone and tells them it is from her friend “Brittany.”

Thanks

The Wedding Planner!

Dr. O — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:31:27 +0000

You may have heard about the fabulous weddings the Orr Family Farm hosts. The weddings take a lot of work to help set up and take down and all of the little things in between.

There is one lady who can do it all. She is with the Bride and Groom weeks even months in advance to start planning and preparing for the wedding. This spectacular lady would be Kathy Stallings. Kathy not only does the weddings, but also helps with the gift store, field trips, and much much more.

Kathy has worked at the farm since it opened and has been a family friend long before that. Kathy has an outgoing nature and is very well organized. She is a joy to be around.

Kathy, we don’t know what we would do with out you and are very thankful for all that you do.

The Orr Family Farm Staff

From happy farm visitors…

Shanain — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:51:29 +0000

Folks are always writing to tell us how much fun they have had on their visit to Orr Family Farm.

We’d like to share those thoughts with you in this section of our blog. Comments are organized according to the farm venue that the comment referred to.

Read and enjoy … then come out to the farm to visit!

Our Summer Camps are “Fabulous!”

Dr. O — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:37:29 +0000

Below are answers to a questionnaire we gave to the parents of all the summer campers.

What was your child’s favorite part of summer camp?

    1. Pedal Car Racing - J. Seargent
    2. Frogs and the Train - L. Carter
    3. Horses and Fishing - C. Ezell
    4. Toefishing, horses, making butter- M. Wilson

Additional comments or suggestions:

    1. Jayme had a fabulous time both weeks! - J. Seargent
    2. They loved it. Everyone was great! - L.Carter
    3. They are coming back! - C. Ezell
    4. They enjoyed it very much - Carter
    5. It was great! The kids couldn’t stop talking about it. - K. Carpenter
    6. Keep up the great work! - M. Meek

Our Parties Are ‘Wow’

Shanain — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:19:11 +0000

To Whom It May Concern:

My Daughter, Abigail (Abbey) Steelhammer had her birthday party at the Orr Family Farm. I just wanted to share with you what a wonderful experience we had during our stay. Abbey enjoyed everything she did on the farm. She especially liked the following:

"Riding real horsies… Buster, Annie, and Sister"
"Milking a cow"
"Feeding the llama named Tuesday"
"Riding the pink horse on the carousel"
"My own wagon full of presents"

Thank you for such a memorable time. We will be abck to vist you soon!

Regards,

Lisa Steelhammer

"I was wowed by the train ride and the entire amusement park was incredible. A party at Orr Family Farm is way better than Chuck E Cheeses, better than any party we have had. I have told everyone about the place. I was totally impressed with the security in the park. it made everything seem more relaxed… keep up the good work! PS. Zackery went home and made his "monster truck into a train and built a train track with his toys… he was totally impressed with Dr. Orr and the train ride! Thanks Again!" —D. Perez

"We were WOWED by the nice facilities with a lot of fun activities. My son loved being the conductor of the train. The birthday parties at Orr Family Farm are a great time with a lot to do!" —Trey

"The cleanliness was fantastic, [and[ the train ride was great! Birthday parties at Orr Family Farm- It doesn’t get any better!" —Alyssa

"The party went above and beyond my expectation because it was enough for 3 year olds to stay busy! There was no stress and it was very kid friendly." —S. Frakes

Here are some comments from recent birthday party questionnaires:

At any time during the party were you WOWED? ("Wow" is when the experience
went above and beyond your expectation) — and this is what folks said:
1. How friendly everyone is and the cleanliness- Stokes
2. The train ride was more than I expected - Diehl
3. Our tour guide was great - Ericksen
4. All of it was amazing - Waithe

How would you describe a birthday party at Orr Family Farm to someone who
plans to attend?
1. Excellent fun and very well organized - Stokes
2. Very fun, organized and no work for parents - Diehl
3. Easy fun — they take care of everything - Ericksen
4. Amazing and very worth it! - Waithe

Field trips are amazing!

Shanain — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:22:12 +0000

Thank you! We look forward to coming again. This is the best place we have found to take our kids to each year. Your field trips are so organized and we always feel safe. Thank you for your help. We can’t wait to see you. - Jenny Affentranger - Bethel Elementary

Our field trip was a wonderful trip! We drove two hours to get there and it was well worth it!
- Stephanie - Emerson Elementary

Our 2nd grade class had a wonderful experience here at the Orr Family Farm. There were many activities for the students and an educational lesson on honey bees. This is something I will definately recommend to other classes and we will certainly return in future years.
- 2nd grade teachers - Geronimo Elementary

I am always amazed at how clean the farm facilities are!

- Kristin Tarp - Katherine I. Daily Elementary

The staff was ready for us and very good in their explanations. It was the perfect field trip for our large groups.
- Beverly Brown - Katherine I. Daily Elementary

Everything was perfect!
- Gina Barrett - Sterling Elementary

One of my Pre-K boys said as he was getting back on the bus, “This was the best day of my life!”
- Gina Barrett - Sterling Elementary

WHAT’S NEW AT ORR FAMILY FARM THIS YEAR! CLICK HERE!

Shanain — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:32:24 +0000

1. FISH!
We have stocked the two small ponds with 800 catfish weighing from 2 to 5 pounds. You will be able to feed them when the water is above 60 degrees. You can fish for them and bring your own equipment and bait. Catch and release. We have added a fishing dock with an asphalt walk to the west pond.

2. ADDITIONS TO BARNS!
We are adding on to the Main Barn, the Eagle Pavilion and the Animal Barn so that so that we can hold larger groups for Corporate meetings and make it easier for large school field trips. Please bear with us during construction.

3. JETHRO IS COMING

Jethro will be here this fall. Who is Jethro? Jethro is an animatronic guitar playing hog that will entertain. He may even call you by name!

SO PLEASE COME AND ENJOY OUR FARM MANY TIMES THIS YEAR. DON’T FORGET THAT OUR SEASON PASS MAKES A GREAT BIRTHDAY GIFT!!

Spring Is Here!

Shanain — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:58:20 +0000

Spring is Here! Come out and enjoy a beautiful spring day at the farm. The farm is a wonderful of way to spend a day of fun with the family. Bring the kids out to enjoy a place with good old fashioned values.

Give the gift of FUN!

Dr. O — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:58:12 +0000

Why not consider Season Passes to Orr Family Farm for some lucky person on your Christmas list? Get the details on our Season Pass page now … easy to buy and they fit so nicely down the chimney!

While you are at the farm enjoying our Christmas Lights Wonderland, stop in the Train Station and see our extensive line of gifts and goodies, too. There are farm and railroad themed gifts, as well as gourmet food selections. Something for everyone!