Our 2008 season was tons of fun... hope to see you back in fall 2009!
The Treinen Farm invites you to:
EXPLORE our 200-acre farm nestled in the beautiful driftless area of Wisconsin near Lodi (just 20 miles north of Madison.)
CHALLENGE yourself, friends and family to Wisconsin 's largest corn maze--15 acres (14 and1/2 football fields)
of outdoor adventure.
SEARCH for the perfect pumpkin in our ten-acre pumpkin patch, with hayride provided by our gentle draft horses.
RELAX by the lovely pond and savor the experience. Bite into a crisp caramel apple, enjoy the fall colors, watch the kids play in the Tractor Tire Playground or Corncrib Fun House, meet a chicken, pet a goat.
CONNECT to family, friends, the land, and Wisconsin 's farming heritage. Our family welcomes you our third generation family farm. Create magical memories, and enjoy the fleeting summer and fall in the beautiful countryside.
Our 2008 Maze was a 15 acre dragonfly
What We Offer:
- Largest corn maze in Wisconsin (Fifteen acres - that's 14 and 1/2 football fields, with approximately four miles of trails to explore.) A unique outdoor adventure with multiple levels of challenge, from a leisurely exploration for the whole family to a fast-paced game of strategy and stamina. Prizes for those willing to take on a challenge!
- Horse drawn hayrides to the twelve-acre pumpkin patch*: Includes hayride through lovely farm land, past our pond reflecting the autumn sky and any pumpkin you can carry. Twelve different varieties to choose from - cute baby pumpkins to orange monsters!
- Snacks and Drinks: Cold drinks and delicious popcorn. Cider and hot chocolate for chilly days
- Children's Corn Maze:Suitable for youngsters and those not up to the big maze challenge.
- Pumpkin Slingshot: Shoot pumpkins and gourds over the pond in this addictive challenge.
- Barnyard Animals*: Meet the goats, pigs, chickens, and turkeys in the barnyard. See the baby chicks, marvel at the size of the seven Belgian horses.
- Tractor Tire Playground*: Climb, crawl, hide, and play in this unique activity area.
- Web Maze*: Follow your rope through this diabolical puzzle!
- Logic puzzles *: Life-size puzzles and games provide addictive challenge
- Corncrib Fun House*: Try the tube slide and the corn "sandbox"
- Fall Food (support the Boy Scouts)*: Brats, hot dogs, chili-- your favorite seasonal treats ***NEW!! Caramel apples, apple cider doughnuts and pumpkin doughnuts!!!**** OCTOBER WEEKENDS ONLY
- Farm Fresh Produce and Fall Decorations*: We provide wholesome produce with old-fashioned recipes and cooking tips. Decorate your home with pumpkins, gourds, corn stalk bundles, straw bales, ornamental corn, and more.
*** Some events (including PUMPKIN PATCH) are available only during our fall festival weekends -- from the last weekend in September through Halloween.***
Quick info: This is 2008 info -- we'll let you know about 2009 as we get closer to the fall.
Click on the buttons at the top left for more detailed info about each activity. Here is a quick overview of the basics:
Hours:
August 1 through November 9:
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Fridays 5 pm - 9 pm
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Saturdays 11 am - 9 pm
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Sundays 11 am - 5 pm (last admission 3 pm on Sunday 11/9)
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***Horse drawn wagon rides to pumpkin patch 11 am to 5 pm on Saturdays and Sunday from 9/27 thru 10/26, also on 10/30 and 10/31 (no school those days.)****
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SPECIAL DAYS:
Open October 30 11 am - 5 pm and October 31 11 am - 9pm (No school for WI schools) AND HALLOWEEN!
Last admission at 9 pm on Friday and Saturday nights for Moonlight in the Maze (bring a flashlight.)
Maze is available other times by appointment--please call and we will likely be able to accomodate you.
Admission Pricing:
Maze Admission: (includes admission to all farm areas except hayride to pumpkin patch. BIG Maze is about an hour of walking.)
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$8.00 ages 12 and over
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$6.00 ages 6-11
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Free for age 5 and under
- Anyone under 16 must be chaperoned in the maze
Pumpkin Patch Admission: (includes horse-drawn hayride to the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin from the patch, and admission to all farm activity areas except BIG maze): OPENS 9/27!!!
$7.50 age 6 and over
$5.50 age 5 and under
Admission to BOTH corn maze and pumpkin patch: [Save $1.00 per person, at time of initial ticket purchase only.]
$14.50 ages 12 and over
$12.50 ages 6-11
$5.50 for age 5 and under
Hayride only (includes farm admission, hay ride, but not pumpkin or BIG maze): $4.00 (available 11-5 Saturday and Sundays starting 9/27)
** You can purchase pumpkins by the pound from the patch or from the farmyard.
Farm Admission Only (does not include hayride, pumpkin, or BIG maze, ages 5 and under are free): $3.00 (applies Saturdays and Sundays starting 9/27)
Groups (20 or more, pay with a single transaction): $1.00 off per person
(Please call for group rates and info for more than 100, or for special events like company picnics, employee family events, church outings, etc.)
Private bonfire areas (must reserve in advance, we build fire and provide the wood): $40.00
Special Events:
October 4th and 5th 2008: 3rd Annual A-Maze-ing Days for Autism:
The 2008 event was a huge success. We teamed up with the Autism Society of Greater Madison to present a weekend of family fun, awareness of autism, and fundraising. A portion of maze proceeds were donated to ASGM to use for funding services and education for those in the area affected by autism. Link to Autism Society of Greater Madison website for more info
NeedtoBreathe
Benefit Concert 9/20/08
Thanks to the band, Triple M, The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, and The Autism Society of Greater Madison for an awesome day!!
You should really check out this band: Need To Breathe
News:
Treinen Farm Corn Maze was rated 6th in the nation by America's Best and Top Ten (americasbestonline.com.)
Our 2007 Enchanted Castle Corn Maze won the North American Farmer's Direct Marketing Association's Outstanding Maze Design Contest!!!
NEW STUFF FOR 2008
NEW --Caramel apples, apple cider doughnuts, pumpkin doughnuts!!!
NEW -- We now take credit cards
NEW -- Web Maze, Logic Puzzles, Jacob's Ladder, Mattie the Llama
NEW -- Pumpkin Daycare (don't ask, you've just got to see it...)
NEW -- See above for pricing info, as there are some changes. There is a $3.00 general admission to the farm (only applies if you are not doing the large maze or the pumpkin patch. Maze, pumpkin patch, and hayride prices include farm admission.)
Farm Rules:
1) No whining, complaining, picking on siblings, or passive-aggressive behavior.
2) Please, no pets. (Our chickens have requested this rule due to excessive harassment. Our insurance company agrees...)
3) Children and irresponsible adults must be supervised.
4) Do not pick, throw, smack each other with, eat, or otherwise manhandle the corn.
5) Feel free to bring a picnic or purchase food to eat in our picnic area.
6) Please, no alcohol or glass bottles on the farm.
7) No smoking on the farm. (We recommend not smoking EVER, but at least please not here...)
The Treinen Farm is a third generation real Wisconsin family farm. Our extended family welcomes you to our beautiful location for a memorable adventure.
WE GROW MEMORIES!
