Hours of Operation

We are a private farm and open only for scheduled programs and invited guests.
To book a private experience (such as a Goat Hike or Barnyard Brush), click here to schedule online. For other types of visits, please contact us to get something on the calendar!

Trash Policy

Carry In / Carry Out – Please take all trash with you when you leave. Help us keep the farm clean and beautiful!

Cancellations, Transfers & Refunds

Class & Program Cancellations

Withdrawals made 7 or more days before a program's start date are eligible for:

  • A credit (minus a $100 change fee) toward a future program at Good Pickin’ Farm, or

  • A refund to your credit card (minus a 50% administrative fee).

No credit or refund will be issued in the following cases:

  • Withdrawal is less than 7 days before the program begins

  • The program has already started

  • The class is missed or forgotten

  • The participant cannot attend a makeup class

Class Transfers / Changes
Participants may switch program dates for an additional fee:

  • $10 — one-time class

  • $50 — multi-date class or day of camp

  • $100 — per week of camp

Makeups
Makeup classes are only offered if Good Pickin’ Farm cancels the class. Missed classes otherwise are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Medical Cancellations

With a doctor’s note, a full credit to use for a future program at Good Pickin’ Farm will be issued. Please email your request to: goodpickinfarm@gmail.com

Snow & Weather Cancellations

We follow the Westford Public Schools closure and delay policy.

  • If Westford schools are closed or delayed, all farm programs before 1:00 p.m. are cancelled.

  • Afternoon/evening program updates will be posted on our Good Pickin’ Farm Facebook page.

  • In the event of a State of Emergency, all programs are cancelled.

Education Program Policies

Deposits

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of 10% of yearly tuition is due at the time of registration.

Withdrawals

If a student withdraws with 30 days written notice, the following applies:

  • Payments to date may be refunded (minus a 25% admin fee) or credited to a future program.

  • Remaining tuition is owed at 50%, unless the spot is filled by another participant.

Photography at Good Pickin’ Farm

Visitors are welcome to take photos during scheduled programs, but please only photograph members of your own group. If you’d like to share your photos with us, send them to goodpickinfarm@gmail.com.

Photography Visit Fees:

  • $35 — One-time session

  • $85 — Seasonal pass (Memorial Day–Labor Day)

  • $125 — Yearly pass

Note: Photography sessions do not include time with animals inside the pens. Please contact us in advance to schedule your visit.

Directions & Parking

Address: 5 Gould Road, Westford, MA (off Route 40)
Parking: Use the first driveway on the right after turning onto Gould Road. This loops around to the School House and Cider House parking areas.

Drop-off / Pick-up Policies

Only adults listed on your child’s authorized release form may pick up.

  • Photo ID is required at every pickup.

  • Children may not walk home or be released to themselves by law.

Drop-off Instructions:

  • Drop-off/pick-up is at the School House horseshoe driveway.

  • Stay in your car; staff will assist your child in/out.

  • Please do not arrive before 8:45 a.m. to avoid backing up traffic onto the road.

Note: The first driveway comes up fast! Slow down as you approach the big red barn.

Late Pick-Up Policy

Our staff members have responsibilities and families of their own after programs end. Consistent late pickups disrupt end-of-day routines and place an unfair burden on our team. Please respect our program hours and plan accordingly.

If a child is still at the farm 5 minutes past the scheduled program end time:

  • They will be placed in Extended Day (summer) or After School (school year) for a flat fee of $55.

  • If no Extended Day program is available, late fees will apply.

Late Pickup Fees

Late pickup fees begin immediately after the scheduled program end time — there is no grace period.

  • 1st offense: $5 for every 5 minutes (or portion thereof) past the program end time.

  • 2nd offense: $15 for every 5 minutes.

  • 3rd offense or repeated late pickups: $25 for every 5 minutes and/or possible dismissal from the program.

If no Extended Day or After School program is available, this same fee structure applies.

Examples:

If your program ends at 6:00 p.m.

  • Child leaves at 6:03 p.m. → $5 fee

  • Child leaves at 6:06 p.m. → $10 fee

  • Child leaves at 6:19 p.m. → $20 fee

  • Child leaves at 6:27 p.m. → $30 fee

Fees are calculated based on the time your child leaves the program area, not parent arrival time.

Failure to Communicate

If we have not heard from a parent/guardian and no authorized contact can be reached within 30 minutes of closing, we may contact local authorities or child protective services, per our licensing and safety requirements.

Additional Notes

  • All late pickup fees are due the same day or will be automatically added to your account. All late fees must be paid before your child returns to the program.

  • Repeated late pickups may result in loss of enrollment privileges.

  • Please call or text us as soon as possible if you anticipate being late.

Late / Returned Checks

  • Late tuition payments (education programs or horse boarding): $10 per day

  • Returned/bounced checks: $50 fee

  • Checks may be made out to Good Pickin’ Farm

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