Attractions
There
are many fun things to see and do at Jack Creek
Farms. Take a few moments to step back into
a simpler time. Play, relax, learn, and enjoy
yourself!
Highlights
of your visit may include:
- Farm animals for children (and grownups!) to observe. If
you stop by at feeding time we'll let you help!
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George
and Tammy Gentle Kinder Goats
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Stroll
through our u-pick culinary herb garden.
Varieties include: basil, oregano, thyme,
lavender, parsley, sage, rosemary, lemon verbena,
lemon balm, chives and mint. We sell
fresh picked herbs by the ounce.
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Becky
in One of Our U-pick Gardens
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We
have a an Antique apple path.
The trees are still young, however should
be producing in a year or two. We have planted
21 different heirloom varieties dating back
to the 1600's. We have a self guided walking
tour to learn the history and some tidbits
about each different tree. In season as they
mature you will be able to sample George Washington's
favorite apple, or taste apples from all over
the world. We have trees that were originally
from England, Denmark, Germany, Australia,
Russia, France, the Netherlands and even Great-Great
Grandpa's native country Switzerland. Look
for us to add more varieties next year.
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Young
Apple Trees in Bloom
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Have
you ever tasted REALLY fresh produce?
Enjoy our u-pick chef's garden where
you can choose from over 40 different tomato
varieties. We also have cucumbers, eggplant,
and summer squash as well as other summer
veggies. Choose fresh picked in our
farm store, or pick up a wicker basket at
our farm store and pick your own. You
can't get any fresher than that!
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U-pick Summer Squash
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40 Different Varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes
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A
Variety of Baby Peppers, Squash & Eggplant
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Dipper
Gourds on the Vine
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- Take
a few moments to check out our educational antique farm equipment self-guided walking tour.
Many pieces are horse drawn. We have Grandpa's
original corn planter he bought new in 1932
on display. We still use it to plant corn today.
On weekends we might pull out the Model T, or
Grandpa's Caterpillar 30 crawler for your viewing
pleasure.
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Cat
Thirty Crawler
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- We
have fun play area for your children. Kids love
the straw bale mountain (actually it's
a hill but it's mountain-sized to kids). We
have a pair of water pump barrels. The
kids love pumping water the old fashioned way.
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Kids
Love the Water Pump Barrels
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- Be sure to bring a camera. We have several informal
displays for photo opportunities. Sit with "Jack"
on a hay bale, or in front of one of the numerous tractors, implements or farm wagons.
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This
freight wagon has been in the family
for
nearly 100 years!
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Great-Great
Grandson Miles Barlogio on the Model T
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- If you would like to just stop and relax, we
have benches underneath the oak tree, and several picnic tables with umbrellas in our picnic
area.
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Our Minnie Pearl "Welcome" Mule
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