Field Trip Guidelines

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• Backpacks are not allowed in the orchard. If you are carrying medical supplies, that is allowed, but please consolidate as much as possible. Backpacks and baby carriages can be subject to inspection while on property.

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• Carriages and strollers are not permitted on the hayride.

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• Minimum group size is 15 people.

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• Large groups (over 75) are not guaranteed to be on the same hayride. Your group will be transported to the same place and in a timely manner, but if the group is more than 75 people, we will have to split the group between two wagons. Please be prepared for this!

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• Small groups may be placed on a hayride with other school groups. 

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• School field trips must be booked in advance, and they are only offered on weekdays, with a reservation.

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• All costs are per person and include: all students, teachers, siblings, chaperones, and parents, etc.

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• All members of a group must choose the same package.

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• While you are out in the orchard only pick the amount of fruit that will fit in your container. Please respect other school groups that will be picking from the same trees. 

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• Payment is due in full on the day of the field trip in cash, check or purchase order**. We kindly ask that your group members consolidate all payments into one payment upon arrival! **Purchase orders must be received in advance, please email them to outings@honeypothill.com**

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• Honey Pot Hill Orchards does not stock any auto-injectable devices or medicine. If you have students that have allergies, you must bring the necessary items to be prepared for any medical emergency.

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• A Honey Pot Hill Orchards employee can only assist you in calling 911. A responsible adult in your group must carry a cell phone in case of an emergency.  

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• ​All parking for field trips is located in parking lot A, 138 Sudbury Road, Stow MA 01775. Your Apple Ambassador will meet you near the hayride area next to the picking booth.

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• The field trip begins at the time stated on your booking invoice. Field trips do not have a time limit, however, the hayride and apple picking take about an hour. After those scheduled activities are done, feel free to enjoy your time. We are unable to wait for individuals running late. Field trips start at your scheduled time. If your group is running late, please call the office 978-562-5666 x702. ​

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• Please bring your own lunch, we do not offer food options on property. We have picnic tables that are first come, first serve. We do not take reservations for them. 

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