Equine Explorers

Session 2 : Nutrition (details on our Equine webpage here)

Registration required.

Ages 8 - adults

Join us this winter for furthering your equine education and experiences. Lou takes students into the classroom for some equine education necessary for the thriving equestrian, along with hands on experiences.

These courses are designed for all ages, whether you just love horses, you are a new horse owner, beginning lessons or an equine enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge this course is for you. Stay connected all winter long with our Bowers Riding School students and local equestrian enthusiasts with this fun, interactive classroom course. An excellent balance of science based classroom work and hands on horse activities (weather permitting, classes may include working with live horses)

You, Me & the Barns

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to explore the farm and discover the ways agriculture enriches our lives. Children aged 2-3 can immerse themselves in the natural world, using their senses to experience firsthand the joys of farm life and participate in educational activities tailored just for them based on monthly themes.

Theme:
December: Winter Farm Fun

Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)

An immersive, hands-on, getting dirty, learning big, and exploring what it takes to help keep the farm buzzing along!  It takes many hands to make light work and YOU get to be part of the team! Activities are based on monthly themes.  This is a child/parent program where parents assist their child where needed.

December theme: Winter Farm Fun

Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)

• Sustaining Cost: $20

• Pay it Forward Cost: $25

This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design

You, Me & the Barns

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to explore the farm and discover the ways agriculture enriches our lives. Children aged 2-3 can immerse themselves in the natural world, using their senses to experience firsthand the joys of farm life and participate in educational activities tailored just for them based on monthly themes.

Themes:

September: History & Harvest
October: Pumpkins
November: Horses + Rabbits
December: Winter Farm Fun

Individual ticket sales begin for the public

Member registration began December 1, 2024.

• Details and registration on our website here

Equine Explorers

Sign up for the full 8 sessions at a discount to fully dive into the world of horses. You may alternatively pick and choose what classes work best for you.

Session 1 : Care Management is today (details on our Equine webpage here)

Registration required.

Ages 8 - adults

Join us this winter for furthering your equine education and experiences. Lou takes students into the classroom for some equine education necessary for the thriving equestrian, along with hands on experiences.

These courses are designed for all ages, whether you just love horses, you are a new horse owner, beginning lessons or an equine enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge this course is for you. Stay connected all winter long with our Bowers Riding School students and local equestrian enthusiasts with this fun, interactive classroom course. An excellent balance of science based classroom work and hands on horse activities (weather permitting, classes may include working with live horses)

THANKSGIVING Pre-Order your Bread & Pies for Pick-uP!

Pickup is Wednesday, November 27 at 9am - 11am. Orders must be places by Friday before.

Enjoy fresh baked sourdough bread from the farm using heirloom sourdough starter. Pies are made with fresh ingredients by our chef.

If items are not picked up, it will be assumed as a donation and not be available as we will need to find another use for it to ensure quality and avoid waste.

Rustic Sourdough - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes to a rustic crispy crust.  GF option.  $7

Country White Loaf - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes as a soft sandwich loaf.  $7

Sourdough Pumpkin-shaped Bread - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes to a rustic crispy crust in a pumpkin shaped loaf.  $12

Pumpkin Pie - 9" farm scratch pie with roasted pumpkins.  Limited GF/dairy free option is available.  $20

Apple Pie - 9" pie made with honey crisp apples and a double crust.  Limited GF/dairy free option is available.  $20

Orders must be placed on Friday, Nov. 22, before pickup.

Pre-Order your Sourdough Bread for Pick-up this weekend!

Enjoy fresh baked sourdough bread from the farm using heirloom sourdough starter!

Please pick up your bread on the scheduled date during our open hours to enjoy your fresh baked product.  If you do not, we will freeze it for 1 week, and after that, it will be assumed as a donation and not be available as we will need to find another use for it to ensure quality and avoid waste.

Rustic Sourdough $7 - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes to a rustic crispy crust.  GF option.

Country White Loaf $7 - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes as a soft sandwich loaf.

Pickup must be on your selected date:

• Fridays  9am - 4pm

• Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Orders must be placed on the Wednesday before pickup.

Diverse Learners Day at the Farm

Join us to welcome our new baby animals to the farm and help a bit with chores.

 

This specialized program is designed for children with special needs and 2 family members. It provides a more accessible, supported experience for the child and their family that might otherwise be challenging due to complex learning needs or challenges (i.e. sensory needs, language impairments, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive learning challenges, physical needs, etc.). Each session will provide families with various interactive activities for engagement.

Group & Tent Rental Registrations begin for the public

Member registration began November 6, 2024.

We are offering group tickets with reserved picnic tables, along with facility rental in combination with tubing tickets at Winter Park for groups. The tent is slightly heated by a single source, so warm clothes will still be required. Picnic tables will be in the tent for your use.

Group Options:

• Smaller Groups of 85 people or less (Saturdays and Sundays with 1 tubing time and 2 hour reserved table(s).

• Private 2-hr Groups of up to 200 people (private rental on Thursdays at 5p - 7p with 2 tubing times).

• Private 4-hr Groups up to 350 people (private rental on Thursdays at 5p-9p).

• More details on our website here

Pre-Order your Sourdough Bread for Pick-up this weekend!

Enjoy fresh baked sourdough bread from the farm using heirloom sourdough starter!

Please pick up your bread on the scheduled date during our open hours to enjoy your fresh baked product.  If you do not, we will freeze it for 1 week, and after that, it will be assumed as a donation and not be available as we will need to find another use for it to ensure quality and avoid waste.

Rustic Sourdough $7 - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes to a rustic crispy crust.  GF option.

Country White Loaf $7 - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes as a soft sandwich loaf.

Pickup must be on your selected date:

• Fridays  9am - 4pm

• Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Orders must be placed on the Wednesday before pickup.

Beginning Sourdough Class

Learn the steps to make your own sourdough bread at home. Take home a live sourdough starter and a finished loaf of bread ready to bake at home.

Required items to bring with you from home per person:

• mixing bowl (8”-12” diameter),

• mixing spoon,

• tea or flour sack towel (lint free).

Ages 10 yrs through adult

$80 per person

Pre-Order your Sourdough Bread for Pick-up this weekend!

BREAD IS ONLY BEING MADE ON FRIDAY THIS WEEK (Nov. 8)!

Enjoy fresh baked sourdough bread from the farm using heirloom sourdough starter!

Please pick up your bread on the scheduled date during our open hours to enjoy your fresh baked product.  If you do not, we will freeze it for 1 week, and after that, it will be assumed as a donation and not be available as we will need to find another use for it to ensure quality and avoid waste.

Rustic Sourdough $7 - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes to a rustic crispy crust.  GF option.

Country White Loaf $7 - made with heirloom sourdough starter which bakes as a soft sandwich loaf.

Pickup must be on your selected date:

• Fridays  9am - 4pm

• Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Orders must be placed on the Wednesday before pickup.

Join us for the Historical Haunts Dinner at the Chalmers Estate!

Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)

An immersive, hands-on, getting dirty, learning big, and exploring what it takes to help keep the farm buzzing along!  It takes many hands to make light work and YOU get to be part of the team! Activities are based on monthly themes.  This is a child/parent program where parents assist their child where needed.

Monthly Themes:​

• September: History & Harvest

• October: Pumpkins

• November: Horses + Rabbits

Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)

• Sustaining Cost: $20

• Pay it Forward Cost: $25

This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design

Love a Pony (Ages 3-5, under 55 lbs)

Join us in this fun-filled session where children ages 3-5 will work hands-on with our ponies. Children will learn how we care for our ponies and ride a pony while building skills that involve confidence, independence, safety, and fun!

Children must be under 55 lbs for the health and safety of our ponies.

Ages: 3-5 yr old with an adult

Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)

• Option 1: Lowest Cost: $45

• Option 2: Sustaining Cost: $50

• Option 3: Pay it Forward Cost: $55

This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.

You, Me & the Barns

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to explore the farm and discover the ways agriculture enriches our lives. Children aged 2-3 can immerse themselves in the natural world, using their senses to experience firsthand the joys of farm life and participate in educational activities tailored just for them based on monthly themes.

Themes:

September: History & Harvest
October: Pumpkins
November: Horses + Rabbits
December: Winter Farm Fun

Riding School GREEN Beginner Level 1 - Group A (ages 8-17)

Students develop riding skills over a 6-level program from beginner to advanced. As riders progress through the program, they will master equestrian abilities with confidence along the way, while learning proper equestrian techniques and equine care. 

Each course level includes 8 hours of small group lessons. Parents may observe their child student on the last day of the program.

Please review the FAQs on the website.

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 7-30, 2024

Ages: 8-17 yrs old

Cost: $450 per person

Riding School GREEN Beginner Level 1 - Group C (ages 8-17)

Students develop riding skills over a 6-level program from beginner to advanced. As riders progress through the program, they will master equestrian abilities with confidence along the way, while learning proper equestrian techniques and equine care. 

Each course level includes 8 hours of small group lessons. Parents may observe their child student on the last day of the program.

Please review the FAQs on the website.

Ages: 8-17 yrs old

Cost: $450 per person

Join us for Fall Festival!

Join us for a fun-filled weekend of farm activities, games, live music, pumpkins, donuts, & more!

Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music, performances, axe-throwing, food, a straw tower, crafts, games, and much more.

Adults can visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.

October 5th & 6th, 2024

10am - 4pm

Join us for Fall Festival!

Join us for a fun-filled weekend of farm activities, games, live music, pumpkins, donuts, & more!

Celebrate the best our Michigan fall season has to offer. The Fall Festival brings together the most cherished farm activities, such as pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music, performances, axe-throwing, food, a straw tower, crafts, games, and much more.

Adults can visit the Beer Garden (and hard cider) sponsored by Friends of Bowers Farm and Griffin Claw Brewing Company.

October 5th & 6th, 2024

10am - 4pm

Join us for Bourbon, Barns & Beyond!

EXPERIENCE THE TASTES OF FALL: Experience fall at the ultimate outdoor venue in the heart of Oakland County! Bowers Farm is housed on 93 acres of rolling hills and wooded lots and has been owned by Bloomfield Hills Schools since 1967. Enjoy visiting with the animals such as sheep, horses, cattle, and goats that graze our pastures. The Farm is also home to acres of vegetable production, community gardens, and curated horticultural gardens, which create a unique environment to enjoy all the season has to offer. Join us for a spirited evening that has it all, while sampling 75+ varieties of bourbon, brews, wine, spirits, cocktails, and more! Wagon rides are available to VIP ticket holders from 6-7 PM.

ENTERTAINMENT: VAVOOM -Detroit's Premier Cover Band | Maria Rose Entertainment- An Acoustic Musical Experience| Mobile Axe Throwing | Corn Hole | Wagon Rides

FOOD: Metro Detroit's Best Food Trucks & Bowers Farm Concessions available for purchase

PARKING INFO: Plenty of FREE and convenient parking on and around the Bowers Farm property

ATTIRE: Cozy Casual to Fall Chic

DETAILS: Ages 21 + Only-Must show valid I.D. and ticket to enter

Riding School GREEN Beginner Level 1 - Group B (Adults)

Students develop riding skills over a 6-level program from beginner to advanced. As riders progress through the program, they will master equestrian abilities with confidence along the way, while learning proper equestrian techniques and equine care. 

Each course level includes 8 hours of small group lessons. Parents may observe their child student on the last day of the program.

Please review the FAQs on the website.

Ages: 8-17 yrs old

Cost: $450 per person

Diverse Learners Day at the Farm

Join us to welcome our new baby animals to the farm and help a bit with chores.

 

This specialized program is designed for children with special needs and 2 family members. It provides a more accessible, supported experience for the child and their family that might otherwise be challenging due to complex learning needs or challenges (i.e. sensory needs, language impairments, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive learning challenges, physical needs, etc.). Each session will provide families with various interactive activities for engagement.

Pasture Pals (ages 3-5 yr)

An immersive, hands-on, getting dirty, learning big, and exploring what it takes to help keep the farm buzzing along!  It takes many hands to make light work and YOU get to be part of the team! Activities are based on monthly themes.  This is a child/parent program where parents assist their child where needed.

Monthly Themes:​

• September: History & Harvest

• October: Pumpkins

• November: Horses + Rabbits

Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)

• Sustaining Cost: $20

• Pay it Forward Cost: $25

This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child. Additional children and adults may not attend due to space constraints and program design

Love a Pony (Ages 3-5, under 55 lbs)

Join us in this fun-filled session where children ages 3-5 will work hands-on with our ponies. Children will learn how we care for our ponies and ride a pony while building skills that involve confidence, independence, safety, and fun!

Children must be under 55 lbs for the health and safety of our ponies.

Ages: 3-5 yr old with an adult

Cost: sliding scale based on what you can pay per child. (What is a sliding scale? Look here)

• Option 1: Lowest Cost: $45

• Option 2: Sustaining Cost: $50

• Option 3: Pay it Forward Cost: $55

This is NOT a child drop-off program. A parent must attend with their child.

You, Me & the Barns

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to explore the farm and discover the ways agriculture enriches our lives. Children aged 2-3 can immerse themselves in the natural world, using their senses to experience firsthand the joys of farm life and participate in educational activities tailored just for them based on monthly themes.

Themes:

September: History & Harvest
October: Pumpkins
November: Horses + Rabbits
December: Winter Farm Fun