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Sensory Sojourn: Fruit & Flower Fest at Sweet Berry Farm

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Relax & roam the picturesque acres of Sweet Berry for a five-sense adventure of this four-season farm.

DESCRIPTION Fruit & Flower Fest at Sweet Berry Farm
Meet the Michelle & Jan Eckhart, owners of this berry-licious place, and get a behind the scenes look at their fruit and flower fields.

Experience the sensory qualities of the season in the fields of flowers and fruit. Create an 'in the moment' bouquet from the glorious blooms and foliage grown on the farm. Pick and taste the 'fruit du jour' at its freshest. Learn about what it takes to grow the crops that make Sweet Berry Farm so popular.

ABOUT SWEET BERRY FARM
Michelle and Jan Eckhart purchased Sweet Berry Farm in 1980. They began with pick your own strawberries and a Christmas tree farm. Sweet Berry encompasses 100 acres with 80 in cultivation.In 1996, they partnered with Aquidneck Land Trust to preserve additional acreage. They also expanded pick your own crops to include raspberries, blackberries,blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins and gourds.

In addition to the pick your own crops, Sweet Berry Farm also grows a wonderful variety of cut flowers and vegetables.

For general information and the complete list of 2009 scheduled Sensory Sojourns click here.

SENSORY SOJOURN DETAILS & CANCELLATION POLICY

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY!
IF IT IS LESS THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SOJOURN YOU WANT TO ATTEND... FIRST CALL 401-592-0191 TO SEE IF SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE. Status may not have been updated on the website.

WEATHER
Sensory Sojourns are held rain or shine.

ATTIRE
Dress comfortably and for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes!

CANCELLATIONS
Tickets are non-refundable and not transferable to another date. However, if you are unable to attend you may give your ticket to someone to go in your place. We reserve the right to cancel a Sojourn if the minimum number of people is not met. If the tour is cancelled by us, you have the option of obtaining a full refund or rescheduling to another date.

CHILDREN
Sojourns are designed for adults. Older teens accompanying adults are fine.

PETS
Pets are not allowed on the Sojourns.

GIFT CERTIFICATES & PRIVATE GROUP TOURS
Please contact us to arrange for a gift certificate or group tour.

Event Location
Sweet Berry Farm
Middletown, RI
(you'll be sent complete directions with ticket confirmation)

Date & Time Info
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9:30-11:30 am

Payment Info
SINGLE TICKET: Sensory Sojourn: Fruit & Flower Fest at Sweet Berry Farm $35.00
BRING A FRIEND TICKET-$30 each NOTE: 2 or more MUST register at this time $30.00
GARDENING for GOOD GROUP FACEBOOK TICKET: $30 each $30.00
SOJOURN "GROUPIES" TICKET: $25 each. eligible if you have attended a min of 2 Sojourns $25.00
ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY! IF IT IS LESS THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SOJOURN YOU WANT TO ATTEND... FIRST CALL 401-592-0191 TO SEE IF SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE.

Sensory Sojourn ticket includes exclusive tour, seasonal local food sampling, a hands-on activity and take away item.

TICKET PRICES
SINGLE TICKET $35. per person

BRING A FRIEND: $30 per person for 2 or more registering at the same time.

GARDENING for GOOD's FACEBOOK GROUP: $30 ticket even if you come alone. Must be a member of our group on Faceboook to receive this rate.

SOJOURN GRUOPIES TICKET: $25 each. you're eligible for this rate if you have attended 2 or more Sojourns in 2009.

Click on REGISTER BY link above to pay by credit card online. All tickets must be paid in advance.

Questions?
mbmiller@gardening4good.org
508-801-8473 or 401-592-0191

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