We are closed for Visitors on NON-EVENT DAYS as we are a working farm.
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Support our Herd & Farm and check out our ONLINE shop.
Pick up Farm Hats, Once Upon a Pasture and Highland housewares and clothing!
2026 POP UP SHOP DATES:
Since we have to work around our Cows' Schedule, our On Farm store doesn't have "normal" Hours...but why be normal!
All Pop Up Shop Times are 9-2 unless there is a cow emergency!
WE WILL NOT BE OPEN IN JANUARY or JULY 2026
February 14
March 21
April 25
May 30
June 27
August 22
September 12
October 10
November 27 (Black Friday)
December 19
Holiday Meet the Highlands
A great way to spend time with family and friends to kick off the Holiday seasons!
Join us under our historic 1927 barn as you brush tied Highland cattle and get to know the animal and the breed! Participants are encouraged to wear CLOSED TOE shoes that WILL GET MUDDY and farm-friendly clothing. We no longer allow CROCS in with the cows.
ONE TICKET is for ONE PERSON regardless of age. Tickets are for ages 5 and up and Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. If you do not have a ticket, then you may not enter the visiting area for safety reasons. Please respect our concern for your family's safety and good time.
Visit time is approximately 25 minutes and each ticket must be purchased separately.
Book your Meet the Highlands tickets here
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Join us for a celebration of LOCAL MAKERS!
This free event is held on farm rain or shine inside our historic 1927 Bank Barn.
Storytime and S'mores with New Oxford FFA
Join New Oxford FFA and Sheppard Farm for this Family Friendly Fundraiser! This event is for ALL AGES. Children 5 and under are FREE with a Ticket Holding Adult! Join the Farm for Storytime, Highlands tied to visit and photo opportunities! The FFA will have crafts for the kids, sourdough bakery, S'Mores Kits and ticket holders will get to take Festive Photos with Foxy the Highland calf! Make sure you bring your our cameras to capture the moments!
This event will be held outside and will be chilly! So dress for an outdoor adventure with friends as we celebrate the Holiday season and support the New Oxford FFA as they earn their blue FFA jackets! Tickets are $20 online and you can reserve your craft selections online, but pay in cash or Venmo directly to the FFA.
TICKET LINK HERE
PRIVATE WEEKEND TOURS:
Join Farm Manager Kaleb or Owner Heather on a Saturday Morning Adventure, rain or shine! You and up to 3 other guest ages 9 and up will visit various herds around the farm from weanlings to our Brood herds. Ride along in the Farm Truck or once in the pasture, in the back of the pickup. Learn herd stewardship and husbandry while meeting our Highlands. Interactions with the animals are free-choice, but the cows are always looking for treats!. Visit is about 45-60 minutes.
Start times will be at 8:30 am or 9:30am sharp to maximize animal activity. $160 includes all fees for 4 people.
Held rain or shine and we encourage our guests to wear closed toe shoes and farm appropriate attire.
There is a 72 hour cancellation policy for THIS experience. If you cancel within 72 hours of the event you will not be refunded your payment.
YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING: Hay, straw, manure, cats, mud and other farm related allergens.
Waivers and payments done prior to arrival.
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, you may contact us to schedule during the week
ON FARM PRIVATE EVENTS FOR SCHOOL, WORK, ETC.
Whether your group would like their own Meet the Highlands or a personal Hayride, we offer PRIVATE HAYRIDES & TOURS for groups!
We welcome homeschool groups, retirement homes 4-H and FFA Clubs, as well as Team Building or Nature Retreat events for your staff.
Contact us directly with your inquiries to schedule: sheppardmansionfarms@gmail.com