It’s Harvest Time!
Back to School Groups
For Mennonites, harvest was one of the busiest times of the year. Experience the hard work that went into harvesting, preserving, and storing the produce grown over the summer.
Available: September, October
Grades: K-8
Time: Programming runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $9/student, 72 students maximum
Potential Experiences:
- Learn how butter is made and try your hand at some old-fashioned churning.
- Discover the art of preserving cucumbers and make a jar of refrigerator pickles.
- Learn about the windmill and how wheat is ground into flour.
- Make a class paper quilt and learn what it takes to make the blankets we love.
All stations are volunteer-run. Please note that no station is guaranteed until confirmed by MHV staff before your tour date.
Tour Add-on’s:
- Wagon Rides ($2/student, $75 minimum)
- Souvenir Bags ($2/student)
- Livery Barn Restaurant lunch (cost varies, pre-order two weeks in advance)
