Farm Activity and Tourism -- Weatherbury Farm Vacation Bed and Breakfast, Avella Pennsylvania;a family farm stay vacation destination in the country, southwest of Pittsburgh PA -- fun and educational

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"From the moment we drove through the gates, we knew this was going to be an authentic farm experience. Weatherbury's 30 or so head of cattle were grazing the hillside. Guinea fowl were scrambling to climb a tree for their evening roost. A white picket fence surrounded the 150-year-old farmhouse."
The Baltimore Sun, May 19, 2002

"Yes, it's a peaceful place where the tension knotted in your neck will quickly disappear. Swimming in the in-ground pool, playing checkers and chess or putting a puzzle together are a few ways to pass the time. But Weatherbury Farm isn't just about relaxation. This is the first chance for many adults and children to come face to face with sheep, cows, chickens, billy goats, geese and ducks."
Greater Pittsburgh Region Metroguide, 2003 edition

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Weatherbury Farm Bed and Breakfast's "swimming hole"

It's the 21st century -- and Grandma no longer lives on the family farm. We invite you to stay with us at our family's farm and make some down-on-the-farm memories. Weatherbury Farm is a great destination for the whole family -- be sure to check out our Weatherbury Farm Kids Program!

After enjoying the bountiful farm breakfast, served daily at 8:30 am, guests are invited to help with farm chores. The remainder of the day may be enjoyed exploring the farm or the countryside.

There are many activities for the guest who wants to be busy, and those who so desire can be busy doing nothing at all. Guests may relax on the porch, picnic on the grounds, or enjoy the swimming pool on a summer day (open memorial day to labor day).

Country gardens surround the farmhouse providing the perfect setting for relaxing or playing croquet on the lush green lawn.

The gorgeous sunsets and breathtakingly beautiful sunrises make a stay here truly a peaceful and relaxing experience. At the day's end, one can take in the dance of the fireflies from the porch swing.

Morning chores may include (depending on time of year):
- pumping water at the old hand pump for the animals
- bottle feeding baby animals
- feeding bunny rabbits in cages
- feeding mature goats corn by hand
- feeding sheep corn (from a scoop or by hand )
- feeding baby chicks & ducks (in late spring/early - mid summer)
- feeding and watering chickens at the hen house and gathering eggs (the high point of many children's visit).
- searching for guinea hen nests and collecting eggs for the incubator (mid - late summer). Guineas are very good at hiding their nests. They are also terrible mothers, which is why we collect and incubate the eggs.
- feeding hay to sheep & goats (early spring and fall)

Chore time also includes an explanation of the farm equipment and is an opportunity for both children and parents to ask Farmer Dale questions.

Chores normally last about 45 minutes depending on questions. The remainder of the day may be spent enjoying the farm or exploring the countryside.

Weatherbury Farm Vacation Bed and Breakfast
1061 Sugar Run Road
Avella, Pennsylvania 15312

phone: (724) 587-3763

email us !

(Our email address is info@weatherburyfarm.com and we do answer all emails -- if you don't hear back from us, either your email or our answer has been lost in cyber space.)

www.weatherburyfarm.com

a kid friendly family farm stay vacation destination; far from the madding crowd, in the country, just 45 minutes southwest of Pittsburgh, PA -- fun & educational

Farm Activities What's happening when you visit Weatherbury Farm Vacation

Farm Activities
What's happening when you visit Weatherbury Farm Vacation