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!

George and Tammy Gentle Kinder Goats

• We have a u-pick flower garden. In the summer and early fall months we have several different varieties of Zinnias, Sunflowers and Cosmos . . . just like your grandmother grew.

• 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.

• Yee Haw!!! Ever have a hankerin' to throw a lasso?  Put on a cowboy hat and bandana and try your hand at roping "Bailey" our dummy steer.
  

• We have two pole bean "Teepees".  Last year we planted Blue Lake and Romano beans on them.  This year we are going to try Scarlet Runner with bright red blossoms.
  

• Have you ever played horseshoes? Check out a pair of horseshoes and challenge a friend to a good old fashioned competition.
  

• 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.
  

• 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!

• We have a small u-pick olallieberry patch. In June visitors may experience "pick-your-own" berries fresh from the field. If you haven't tried olallies, you will love them. Sweet and plump for fresh eating. They also make great pies and jams.
  

• Have you ever seen a gourd grow on the vine?  We have two "Gourd Arches" where you can see different types of decorative gourds growing.

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

This freight wagon has been in the family
for nearly 100 years!

• 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.