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                                   Hayrides

 Are you looking for a location for your family reunion, business picnic or organization´s activity? We have small picnic shelters and one large pavilion in addition to a barn and sugarhouse where groups can relax and enjoy an afternoon or evening in the country. These facilities are available from April through January with the exception of the large pavilion, which is only available spring and summer. Whether or not you choose a pleasant summer day or a crisp fall night, these gatherings in the country can be a delightful and easy way to entertain.

In all cases you bring anything from hot dogs and marshmallows to a catered dinner along with all the supplies you need to prepare the food you've brought. We supply the picnic tables, a lighted bonfire with additional wood for keeping the fire going, portajohns, and lantern lighting (electricity is available everywhere except in three of the shelters). If you would like to combine this event with a hayride, a tractor will pull the wagons through a 1/2-hour trip around our farm. While the barn, sugarhouse and large pavilion are accessible by car, the smaller shelters are dependent on the hayride to deliver you to and from the parking area.  That  means you must all arrive and leave together in order to use one of the small shelters.  We conduct our hayride and event schedule. Weather related cancellations can be made the day of the event. Return of the deposit depends entirely on weather. There is no specific time constraint to your event unless it bridges afternoon and evening. At that point we will negotiate. Evening events end at 11:30 p.m.  Out of deference to our neighbors, there is NO music with amplification. Both music and the option of alcohol must be discussed with the Patterson's before the event is scheduled.

A deposit must be received immediately upon scheduling to guarantee your reservation. We accept Master Card or Visa, check and cash. Final payment is due at the time of the event. There is no refund for rainy weather events held in the sugarhouse or barn. Prices include everyone attending except infants under two years old. A 5 foot charcoal grill is available for a $50.00 rental fee (you provide the charcoal). A mushroom heater is also available for $50.00. Clambakes cost an additional $50.00. Our areas close at 11:30 p.m.
     We look forward to helping you plan your special event at Patterson´s!

                                                             Hayride with Pavilion

Private picnic shelters (no sides) which hold four to six picnic tables. If the barn or sugarhouse area is not reserved you may switch to one of these facilities in case of rain (first called, first asked) for the same price as the shelter. Please note that your food and equipment is delivered to your shelter separately  from your hayride. Cost is for all people regardless of whether they ride or not.  One ride each way.
Cost: $150.00 for up to 25 people, plus $6.00 per additional person.

                                                             Hayride with Barn Area

40' x 40' barn room where you can have an indoor/outdoor large group activity (cement floor). NO SMOKING. You are in walking distance of your cars so you can come and go at any time during your event. An overhang area is available for outdoor cooking. This facility is guaranteed regardless of the weather.  No returned deposit; however, there will be a reduction in cost if the hayride cannot be held.
Cost:  $375 for the first 75 people, and $5.00 per additional person.

                                                           Hayride with Sugarhouse

A cozy sugarhouse where you will have use of the large fireplace for warmth and/or cooking in addition to the usual bonfire. Some limited additional heat makes this room a little warmer. Again, you can walk to and from your cars so you can come and go at will. This facility is guaranteed regardless of the weather. No returned deposit; however, there will be a reduction in cost if the hayride cannot be held.
Cost: $300.00 for up to 40 people whether they ride or not.

                                               Hayride with Barn/Sugarhouse Area

Combined sugarhouse/barn area for a larger group or for more indoor space.

Cost: $ 750 for the first 150 persons and $ 6.00 a person above that whether ride or not.
Deposit: $ 200 non-refundable

School/Organizations

Using barn only the minimum cost is $300 and the cost is $4.00 a person
Using barn and sugarhouse the minimum cost is $600 and the cost is $4.00 a person

If rain or storm so cannot get ride off $300 minimum and $3.00 a person will be determined as the evening progresses.

                                       Facility used in conjunction with Family Fun Fest
                                           during Saturday and Sunday daytime hours.

Enjoy a private location for your group to gather while enjoying Family Fun Fest activities in September and October. For safety reasons, no private bonfire is permitted. No private hayride is involved since individual cost of attending the Fest ($6.00 per person) includes a short ride.  The per person charge is individually paid at the Fest entrance. Cost of the facility must be prepaid and serves as your deposit (refundable only for pavilion). Refundable for pavilion if adverse weather occurs.

Pavilion: $100 (electricity at Iroquois add $10.00)
Sugarhouse: $200.
Barn: $200.
Barn/Sugarhouse: $400

                                   2008 Group and Fundraising Program
                                     in conjunction with Family Fun Fest

If your private group would like to attend our Family Fun Fest in addition to your use of one of our facility options listed above, you simply have the attendees  pay individually at the entrance.

If you wish to pay for your group's admission, you might want to consider the following options:

We are offering a group and fundraiser weekend program for local groups, organizations and families.a

#1   You can prepurchase tickets in the amount you need to distribute prior to your group's scheduled activity. Unused tickets can be returned and will be refunded via mail. They can also be used at anyother time during our season.

#2   You can request tickets to distribute prior to your event. The day of the event. The day of the event you can return unused tickets and pay only for tickets that have been used. All tickets must be accounted for and are your responsibility.

#3   Ticket prices are:
       1  -  50 people     $6.00/ticket
       51 - 100 people    $5.50/ticket
       101 +     people   $5.00/ticket

#4   Your group can charge whatever price you decide depending on our function,
 i.e., group, fundraiser or both.

#5:  The tickets are good anytime for admission to Patterson's Family Fun Fest. They do not have to be used on the day of the event.

#6 : Your group is responsible for ticket distribution. we wil not hand-out, sell or distribute your tickets. Everyone entering the Fun Fest must have a ticket in hand.

#7   Payment arrangements must be made prior to your event or on the day of the event. If you plan to use a purchase order, it must be approved prior to the event.

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