Building new family traditions for Christmas is a way to create lasting memories and strengthen the bond with family members. Here is an experience to add to your list this year!
Two opportunities different experiences in one location!
Country Christmas
and
Storytime with Santa
Country Christmas
No reservation required!
Dates: December 20 & 21, 2024
Hours: 9am-5pm
Cost: $5 per person. 2 & under are free. Cash or credit at the gate.
Address: 5455 Davis Dr., Newark, OH 43056
Activities Included with General Admission
- The Barn: Our early 1900s post & beam barn will be decorated with Christmas trees and lights.
- Santa! Santa will be visiting the farm during our open times. Santa will need to take breaks and eat lunch (12:30-1pm) so please be patient during those times. You are welcome to take personal photos with Santa during your visit with him!
- Hay rides: Every 1/2 hour or as needed to keep the lines down, This will be an interactive hay ride so bring your singing voice! This activity is weather permitting.
- Photo booth: Visual Storytelling & Co will be taking photos for free during your visit. The photos will be uploaded to an online gallery and then you have the option to purchase the photo(s) that you like. $15 per download (with all printing/usage rights).
- Animals that live on our farm: The cows are free to feed. Grab a treat from the cashier at the vendor area, head to the fence by the gazebo and yell “Here Boys!” and they will come running!
You’ll want to save room in your budget for these additional activities!
- Local vendors will be showcasing their products in our vendor’s market downstairs. Great Christmas present options for all ages will be available. Cash & credit will be accepted. Participating vendors: Visual Storytelling & Co, Powpow Cuts,
- Our very own The Honey Hive Beverage Trailer (converted horse trailer) will be on-site during all open hours featuring a hot chocolate bar with yummy mix-ins and hot spiced cider as well. The Honey Hive Beverage Trailer promotes honeybee awareness. 100% of the money received supports the bee hives that we care for on our property. Cash and credit will be accepted.
Photography
Feel free to take as many personal photos in and around the barn. The photo booth by Visual Storytelling & Co, however, is not available for personal photos. There will be a sign indicating such.
Visual Storytelling & Co will be taking photos for free. The photos will be uploaded to an online gallery and then you have the option to purchase the photos that you like. $15 per download.
The link for the online gallery will be posted here when available. If you are looking for the 2023 gallery, please email VisualStorytellingCo@gmail.com.
Feel free to take as many personal photos in and around the barn. The photo booth by Visual Storytelling & Co, however, is not available for personal photos. There will be a sign indicating such.
Visual Storytelling & Co will be taking photos for free. The photos will be uploaded to an online gallery and then you have the option to purchase the photos that you like. $15 per download.
The link for the online gallery will be posted here when available. If you are looking for the 2023 gallery, please email VisualStorytellingCo@gmail.com.
We are not offering photo sessions for photographers outside of the general admission time as in years past. Visual Storytelling & Co is offering Christmas farm sessions, please schedule through this link (click here).
GIVING BACK
Help us fill our antique sleigh with gifts for those that are in need! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for any gender to place in the sleigh. The sleigh will be located near Santa on the upper level of the big barn.
Help us fill our antique sleigh with gifts for those that are in need! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for any gender to place in the sleigh. The sleigh will be located near Santa on the upper level of the big barn.
RESERVATION REQUIRED
More information about ticket purchases
Rescheduling: Please email 22AcresFarm@gmail.com at least 48 hours before your session time if you need to reschedule. IF there are open sessions available, we will gladly reschedule you.
Refunds: Because of the limited availability, tickets are non refundable. We highly recommend adding “Purchase Protection” (available after selecting a family ticket below) to your tickets. Please do your own research before purchasing this additional protection. To file a refund claim, visit PurchaseProtection.com.
More information about ticket purchases
- Session times are 30 minutes.
- Space is limited and every head counts. :) Children 2 & under don't count.
- If you have questions, please email 22acresfarm@gmail.com
- For families up to 4 people, select 1 family ticket
- For families between 5-7 people, select 1 family ticket for the first 4 and then "Additional Family Members" for the rest.
- For families of 8 people, select 2 family tickets.
- For families between 9-11 people, select 2 family tickets for the first 8 and then "Additional Family Members" for the rest.
- For a family of 12, select 3 family tickets.
- For a family of 13-20 people, select 3 family tickets and then "Additional Family Members" for the rest.
- For groups over 20 people, please email 22AcresFarm@gmail.com to discuss the options.
- If you have questions, please email 22acresfarm@gmail.com
- Ticket sales close at 7am on the date of the session. Santa needs time to prepare.
Rescheduling: Please email 22AcresFarm@gmail.com at least 48 hours before your session time if you need to reschedule. IF there are open sessions available, we will gladly reschedule you.
Refunds: Because of the limited availability, tickets are non refundable. We highly recommend adding “Purchase Protection” (available after selecting a family ticket below) to your tickets. Please do your own research before purchasing this additional protection. To file a refund claim, visit PurchaseProtection.com.
"bEST sANTA EXPERIENCE THE KIDS HAVE EVER HAD!"
"yOUR sANTA IS SO GOOD WITH KIDS!"
"mY FAVORITE sANTA BY FAR."
"mY FAMILY ENJOYED IT SO MUCH!"
These are statements that we hear often about our Santa Experiences! We can't put into words how much parents and children love this time with Santa. Our experiences are not the typical "sit on Santa's lap and tell him what you want" experience! They are interactive from the moment that Santa greets your child(ren). The family limit is set by Santa to make sure that the everyone has a great experience. No lines and very relaxed.
Here are the details:
The photos were taken at the 2022 & 2023 Storytime with Santa experience. This is THE Santa!
Here are the details:
- These 30 minute Santa sessions are by reservation only by purchasing tickets below and are limited to 3 families at a time.
- We are offering these sessions on December 13th & 14th.
- Santa will know your children by name and have a conversation with them about things that interest them.
- Photos are welcome & encouraged during your scheduled session time.
- Visual Storytelling & Co will also be onsite taking photos of your session. These are free to take. Feel free to purchase the photos that you like from the online gallery. Reach out to Visual Storytelling & Co if you are looking for 2023 photos.
- The Honey Hive Beverage Trailer and the Vendor Store will be open during your visit.
GIVING BACK
Help us fill our antique sleigh with gifts for those that are in need! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for any gender to place in the sleigh. The sleigh will be located near Santa on the upper level of the big barn.
Help us fill our antique sleigh with gifts for those that are in need! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for any gender to place in the sleigh. The sleigh will be located near Santa on the upper level of the big barn.
Information for country christmas and santa experiences
- Address: 5455 Davis Dr., Newark, OH 43056
- Toy Drive: We are partnering with Salvation Army in Newark, Ohio to collect toys to help spread Christmas gift giving cheer to local children. Please consider bringing a new-in-the-box, unwrapped toy with you when you visit the farm. We are filling the white antique sleigh that will be located near Santa.
- Parking: There is onsite parking. No buses - we can not accommodate anything larger than a 12 passenger van.
- Restroom: There are indoor restrooms available.
- Handicapped Accessible: All areas where the activities will be happening is relatively flat. The Barn is two story but both levels are easily accessible via ramp or ground level.
- Dogs & other pets: No dogs or pets allowed on the property for this event. Service dog with vest is welcome.
- Mother Nature: This is a sunshine, rain, or snow event. It is rare that we will close due to weather. Please dress & plan accordingly.
- Fence: Please do not climb on the wood or wire fence or the gates.
- Kid Carriers: We ask that wagons & strollers remain outside of the Barn because of space inside the barn. Wearable carries are ok.
