Hey! It’s hayride time!
Shannon Howard | Oct 22, 2009 | Comments 1
Take a hayride through the woods, passing one of NoCo's oldest cemeteries.
Larry Hammer’s picturesque farm at 15310 Old Halls Ferry Rd is one of the few places in St. Louis where you can purchase organic, grass-fed beef, by the side or a whole steer at a time. I’m sorry to report that the deadline for fall orders has already past, but you’ll still have a chance come spring. Just order early, because the supply is limited.
In the mean time, why not enjoy the farm’s other unique product: private hayrides. Groups of up to 25 can fit on a single wagon, which takes riders through the woods, past a lovely horse pasture, and right next to Coldwater Cemetery. Coldwater Cemetery dates from the early 1800s and may be the oldest remaining burial ground of American settlers west of the Mississippi. It’s a haunting, isolated place in the daytime. I can’t even imagine what it’s like at night!
After your 50-minute hayride, you’ll reach your very own blazing campfire, where you can cook food, drink your preferred beverage, and warm your toes for the next two hours before riding back to the barn. Hayrides are available Friday through Sunday at a cost of $200-230, depending which night you choose. During October, a select number of weeknights are also open, at a cost of $180.
If you’d like to make a reservation, call (314) 838-5848 or visit Hammer’s Farm online. And hurry! The last hayride of the year is November 22.
Filed Under: Farm & Garden • Outdoor Fun
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