| Venue Name |
Riley's Farm (Colonial Chesterfield) |
| Venue Description |
Living History - Revolutionary War, Civil War, Day on the Farm, etc.
A working apple orchard and living history farm in the Oak Glen area. In
addition to farming, we love history and we have provided a venue for
re-enactment units comprising many different eras. |
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| Contact info |
Jan - (909) 797-7534, info@rileysfarm.com |
| Website |
www.rileysfarm.com |
| Location |
12261 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA (~1 1/2 hour drive) |
| Directions |
Take the I-10 or the I-60 towards Palm Springs. Exit on Beaumont Avenue.
Turn Left and proceed approximately nine miles, until you see the sign that
reads "Welcome to Oak Glen." (Beaumont Ave./Road will become Oak Glen Road.)
Look for the large, red-lettered "Riley's Farm" sign and turn in to the
right. http://www.rileysfarm.com/map.htm |
| Map |
http://www.rileysfarm.com/images/freeway_map.jpg |
| Transportation |
Car |
| Hours |
You can do sleepovers, but we just spent the day |
| Their price |
Free to visit, various tours available (see below) |
| Sample budget |
$20 per person -- Butter making, weaving, etiquette, games, cider
pressing, candle dipping, HUGE lunch - chicken pot pie, salad, lemonade,
apple crisp |
| Activities available |
Many other living history activities are available |
| Free |
Visit the farm, general store, etc. |
| For fee, in camp |
$9/person -- 2 hour "Colonial Farm Adventure" or "Old Joe
Homestead" tour, includes at least 8 of: 17th & 18th Century
Children’s Games, Cheese Making, Butter Making, Feather Quill & Ink
Calligraphy, Cider Pressing, Weaving, Bread Baking, Etiquette, Colonial
"Fire Bucket Brigade!", Candle Making, Caramel Apple Dipping, Calico Fabric
Stamping |
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$12/person (15 people minimum) -- Revolutionary War Adventure |
| Meals included |
Various meal options available |
| Nearby points of interest |
U-Pick fruit available, apples, cherries, etc., depending on season |
| Sample flyer |
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| What to bring |
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| Tips and hints |
The weather can be different than OC - can be colder, hotter, wetter.
Be prepared! Fabulous day - big bang for the buck. |
