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Adams Family Farm

15 Higley Hill Road
Wilmington, VT 05363
802-464-3762



Fall Foliage Activities

It's the best time to visit Vermont!"

  • Corn Maze
  • Comfortable wagon rides
  • through 210 acre hillside farm
  • Evening Bonfire Parties with music & ghost stories
    under the stars at southern Vermont's largest bonfire featuring traditional s'mores made with homemade fudge

  • 2009 Halloween Happenings


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"We thoroughly enjoy the time we spend here. All the staff are so friendly that they seem to be a part of our family."- Russ & Bonnie Harris

corn maze

Get lost in the 2009 VT Life Wine & Harvest Festival Corn Maze

Adams Farm's corn field is finally ready for fun. One of Vermont's newest cornfield maze's takes visitors on a twisting and turning adventure.

Adams Farm's cornfield maze not only includes the challenge of visitors making their way through the maze but also finding clues at strategic locations that help answer questions and games on visitors' game boards. The maze is open from August 8 through the end of October, Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the corn maze is $6.00 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 2-12, and free for those under 2.


Halloween Happenings on the Farm

scarecrow Adams Farm's renowned Halloween Wagon Rides have drawn over 3,000 guests each year. The party begins with a tractor-pulled wagon ride to a log cabin deep in the forest as the Adams family engages the guests in original New England ghost tales. Refreshments include homemade donuts and hot mulled cider. Halloween Hayrides are available every Saturday night starting on September 26 and running through October 24. We've also added an evening on Sunday, October 11 in celebration of Columbus Day. Reservations are required for Halloween Bonfire Parties, which are offered at $15.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 4-12. Children under four are free. Reservations required; we are taking reservations for the 6:45, 7:30, and 8:15 p.m. shows for September 26 through October 24. Call 802-464-3762 for more information and to make reservations.


Wagon Rides to the Trout Pond

fall wagon rides Climb aboard for an authentic wagon ride, pulled by vintage tractors from the farms own historic collection of antique John Deere tractors. The narrated ride takes you through the maple and pine groves, and along the ridge of the Adams Farm mountain, where you will experience Vermont's awesome beauty and views. Along the way learn about the working landscape: past, present and future, then onto the Trout Pond, where the Rainbow Trout grow as long as Farmer Bill’s arm! And that’s no fish tale. The Afternoon wagon ride to the Trout Pond is included in the Farm Experience Pass.


Agricultural Demonstrations

One of the main attractions here at Adams Farm are our agricultural demonstrations, where children and adults can learn about goat milking, llamas, yarn spinning, weaving, bottle feeding lambs and baby calves and more! All agricultural demonstrations and presentations are included in the Farm Experience Pass.

A typical summer or fall day at Adams Farm may include:

  • Bottle feed the calves/lambs/kid goats
  • Cuddle with the kittens/bunnies
  • Tractor rides to trout pond
  • Pony rides
  • Gathering eggs
  • Petting and feeding animals
  • Goat milking
  • Llama demonstration
  • Sheep herding demo w/ the farm's working Border Collies
  • Videos: History of Maple Sugaring, Barns, etc.
  • Yarn spinning demo
  • Pedal tractor track
  • Outdoor activity area
  • Hop ball racing


Evening Wagon Rides & Bonfire Parties

bonfire Wednesdays and Saturdays from July to September are particularly special with Evening Wagon Rides and Bonfire Parties. As the sun sets over the farm, fun starts with a tractor-pulled wagon ride, stopping at bear caves to check out these unique winter bedrooms. The bonfire party then begins, with a 20-foot bonfire, interactive music and original New England stories. Special musical guests join Jill Adams for these memorable evenings. Guests sing, laugh and become an integral part of the experience. The evening will conclude under the stars roasting marshmallows Adams Farm style and enjoying s'mores with homemade fudge. Evening Wagon Rides and Bonfire Parties are offered at $15.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 4-12. Children under four are free. Reservations required.

Adams Farm hosts several diversified musicians to perform at their Evening Wagon Rides and Bonfire Parties: 2009 Musicians and Bands TBA.

Quilt Loft & Farm Store

Our Farmstore and Quilt & Fiber Arts Loft is open year round. Shop for Adams Farm's own maple syrup, jams and jellies, and the ever popular Maple Mustard and BBQ Sauce. Try some of the goat's milk soap made from our very own dairy goats. The Quilt Loft features a variety of Vermont made quilts, wallhangings, and wool yarns made from the farm's own animals.


Private Parties

Private parties are also offered at Adams Farm during the summer. It's a great place for a birthday party, a family get-together or even a wedding rehersal dinner celebration. Call for more information on private wagon rides, bonfire parties, catered barbequed dinners or any other special celebration. Please contact the farm directly at 802-464-3762.



Activity Rates & Information: Summer/Fall  |  Winter/Spring  |  Weather
To make Reservations call the farm directly at 802-464-3762
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover accepted
For general information also call 802-464-3762, or Send us an Email


Cancellation Policy:

Adams Farm requires a valid credit card at the time reservations are made. Adams Farm requires that cancellations or changes in the number of people be made a minimum of 3 hours prior to the time the event is to take place. In some cases Adams Farm requires a 24 hour notice. The 24 hour cancellation policy will be clearly stated at the time of reservation. Failure to cancel or change reservations within the 3 hours / 24 hours of