Reference · Anyone planning a group visit
Group visit information sheet
What we run, what it costs, when we are open, and how to book — for school, homeschool, and adult groups.
Version 4.0 · Updated 3 September 2026
On-the-land learning at Meadowlark Farm
Field trips to Meadowlark Farm offer hands-on, non-digital learning about where food comes from, how people live with nature, and the Kansas climate. Children learn that farming and land stewardship happen year-round, not just at harvest, and that caring for land takes planning and daily work.
On our 80 acres, visitors explore, observe wildlife, and learn by doing. We integrate silviculture, horticulture, STEAM education, and hands-on learning, led by Sayako Schwing, a production specialist and former teacher. With appropriate chaperone support we can take up to 70 school-age children at a time.
Visiting
- Where
- 11249 SW 160th St, Rose Hill, KS 67133 — about 20 minutes east of Wichita
- Open
- Year-round, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays run to 6:30 p.m. from May to October.
- Best days for groups
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday — the quietest farm and the most staff on hand
- General admission
- May 1 to October 31, $3.50 per person Wednesday to Friday and $4.00 at weekends, for ages 10 and up. November 1 to April 30 it is $3.50 per car. Under 10 free.
- Book
- meadowlarkweb.vercel.app/visit/groups — or text (316) 518-8907
School field trips
Two hours of instructor-led, standards-aligned programming for up to 70 students. Planned against the Kansas science standards for your grade band, invoiced against a purchase order, with the full approval packet available for your principal and district.
| Students | Group fee | Per student |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $200.00 | $20.00 |
| 20 | $280.00 | $14.00 |
| 30 | $420.00 | $14.00 |
| 40 | $560.00 | $14.00 |
| 55 | $770.00 | $14.00 |
| 70 | $980.00 | $14.00 |
The fee includes admission for the whole day, every guided activity, and farm produce for each student to take home — four apples, four peaches, a pumpkin, or a non-alcoholic drink, depending on the season.
Homeschool and private groups
Mixed-age farm days built for families who come together. Younger siblings are welcome, parents take part rather than chaperone, and the gate opens twenty minutes early so nobody holds up the group.
| Price | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Single farm day | $18.00 per person | Under 3 free · $200.00 group minimum |
| Four-season pass | $56.00 per person | Bloom, fruit set, harvest, dormancy — the same trees across a full year |
Adult groups
Orchard-to-glass tours and hands-on workshops led by our production specialist, finishing in the tap room. Everyone tasting hard cider must be 21 or older; non-alcoholic flights are poured at no difference in price.
| Experience | Length | Season | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard to glass | 90 minutes | Year-round | $38.00 |
| Harvest and press day | 2.5 hours | August–October | $65.00 |
| Grafting workshop | 3 hours | February–April | $115.00 |
| Pruning intensive | 3 hours | December–February | $95.00 |
A sample two-hour programme
- 10:00ArrivalUnload to the picnic area, restroom break
- 10:15Safety orientationBoundaries, animals, what to do if separated
- 10:30Activity of choiceThe hands-on block you choose when planning
- 11:00Snack and breakBring your own; shaded tables and shelters
- 11:15Farm tour or trail hikeOn foot, or by trailer if distance is a concern
- 11:45Load upBack to transportation
- 12:00DepartureStay on afterwards at no extra admission
Every part of this is customisable — we build the schedule with you.
What to bring
- Long sleeves, long trousers, and closed-toe shoes — required for everyone entering the orchard
- A filled water bottle for each person; there is no drinking-quality running water on site
- Snacks and lunch if you are staying through it
- Bug spray and sunscreen in the warmer months
For accessibility, medical, or dietary needs, tell us in advance. Parts of the farm are wheelchair accessible, we adjust walking distance and schedule to the group, and required one-to-one support staff are admitted free.
Who to ask
Questions about a visit, a policy, or an accommodation go to either of us directly. Texting is the fastest way to reach the farm — we are usually outside.
- Tom Brown
- Owner — tom@themeadowlarkfarm.com
- Sayako Schwing
- Production Specialist — sayako.kanie@gmail.com
- Farm phone
- (316) 518-8907 — text or call
- Address
- 11249 SW 160th St, Rose Hill, KS 67133