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

Saddle Up in September

Bowers School Farm is offering an immersive horse riding school taking place during the month of September for horse enthusiasts ages 10-15. We will take a deep dive into the world of equestrian. Led by our Camp Coordinator, Ms. Lou, who offers a lifetime of show horse experience. Students will get hands on with our horses here at Bowers Farm. They will learn the differences between various riding styles such as western and English. They will have a overview of horse safety and care while building relationships with the horses. This session will also connect students to the world of equine vet science by teaching them how to provide basic first aid and daily care to horses. Group riding lessons will occur every day of class (weather permitting). The goal of this special progressive style school is for riders to learn to build proper equestrian technique and display their learned equestrian skills at the end of our 4 week course, in front of a live audience at our Fall Festival.

Ages: 10-15 yrs old

Cost: $660 per person

Dates: Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 with a short exhibition at Fall Festival on Oct. 5.

Composting Demonstrations for Hands-On Learners

This class aims to provide hands-on education for beginning and intermediate composters that would like to explore the various composting systems suitable for backyards and basements. We will jump on the tractor and have fun touring the various composting systems used at Bowes. Participants will engage in hands-on opportunities to learn about Bokashi Composting, Passive/Cold Composting, Thermophilic/Hot Composting and Vermicomposting.

Ages: 16 yr old through adult

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

• Option 1: Lowest Cost: $20

• Option 2: Sustaining Cost: $25

• Option 3: Pay it Forward Cost: $30

Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Composting Demonstrations for Hands-On Learners

This class aims to provide hands-on education for beginning and intermediate composters that would like to explore the various composting systems suitable for backyards and basements. We will jump on the tractor and have fun touring the various composting systems used at Bowes. Participants will engage in hands-on opportunities to learn about Bokashi Composting, Passive/Cold Composting, Thermophilic/Hot Composting and Vermicomposting.

Ages: 16 yr old through adult

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

• Option 1: Lowest Cost: $20

• Option 2: Sustaining Cost: $25

• Option 3: Pay it Forward Cost: $30

Please confirm your date and time since registrations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Farm School

Ages 3 - 5

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!

Ages 3-5: One parents and/or caregiver is required to attend with their child. (included in registration cost)

Individual Dates available June - August 2024. Register for one today!

View the calendar and register HERE.

Zip Line at the Farm!

Step into a world where the thrill of adventure meets the tranquility of nature! Welcome to our farm's Zip Line Adventure, where you'll get a bird's eye view of our pastures, old-growth forest, and vibrant community garden.

Your journey begins with thorough training from our expert guides, ensuring you're prepped and pumped for the excitement ahead. Once geared up, it's time for the main event: a zip line ride stretching an exhilarating 260 feet!

As you ascend the ladder and utility pole to the launch point, feel the anticipation build. Then, with a whoosh and a cheer, you'll zip through the air, taking in breathtaking views usually reserved for birds. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-time flyer, this experience promises unforgettable moments and plenty of smiles.

Safety is our priority, so please note: all participants must weigh between 50 and 250 pounds to ensure a smooth and secure ride. Additionally, you must be between 42 inches (3.5 feet) and 75 inches (6 feet 3 inches) tall to join in the fun.

Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your day with a thrilling zip line adventure at our farm. Get ready to unleash your inner daredevil and create memories that soar above the ordinary!

Various time slots available. Duration 1.5 hours. Includes training and 1 zip line run.

$28 per participant and includes Open Barn ticket for the day participating.

(any family non-participant must purchase an Open Barn ticket)