Events

We are closed for Visitors on NON-EVENT DAYS as we are a working farm.

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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

Crafting with Cows

Kick off the cozy season with a one-of-a-kind farm experience at Sheppard Farm!
Join us for Crafting with Cows, where you'll create your very own Highland Holiday décor featuring an adorable Highland cow with interchangeable hats and basket inserts to celebrate the changing seasons. Choose your favorite paint colors and personalize your craft to make it uniquely yours!

While your masterpiece dries, you'll head to the barn for the best part of the day—hands-on time with our friendly young Highland cattle! This hour-long event is the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful September weather with friends, family, or a creative afternoon for yourself.
Tickets are $45 and additional interchangeable holidays are $15
BOOK HERE

Fall Hayride

Celebrate Fall with a family friendly hay ride into one of our two Highland herds. You'll be driven into our brood cow herds to see all the new Fall calves and their Mamas in their natural environment. The cattle will have the opportunity to interact with you from the safety of the Hay wagon. You'll have the chance to feed some hungry moms and enjoy the beautiful pastoral views in this 30-45 min ride.

For ages 5-95. Participants will have to ascend stairs to get into the hay wagons and bathrooms will only be available at the Main Farm, not in the field. It is ONE ticket PER PERSON, so we are assured everyone has a seat and has signed the waiver. You will have the opportunity to purchase our all natural beef, honey and eggs & our merchandise after your pasture tour!

FALL HAY RIDE TICKETS

Fall Farm Family Photos

For the first time, we welcome Lia Sims photography to capture your family portraits in a fall setting with select Highlands--Foxy, Teenie, Branch, Tinkerbell or Aragorn! These sessions are for up to 6 people and 15 min with your group and the cows. There will be an online gallery, from which 5 photographs come with your order, but you can purchase additional images!

Your group should be ready to go at your timeslot! You won't be interacting with the cows more than touching them in pictures, but you'll create great family images! All participants must wear closed toe shoes in pictures. 
OCTOBER 10 starting at 2pm.
You'll receive 5 digitally ready photos for $210.
BOOK PHOTOS 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.


September 19 8:30 BOOK HERE
September 19 9:30 BOOK HERE
October 3 8:30 BOOK HERE
October 3 9:30 BOOK HERE
October 24 8:30  BOOK HERE
October 24 9:30  BOOK HERE
November 7 8:30
November 7 9:30
November 21 8:30 & 9:30

 

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