Glacier Rock Farms

A whole bunch of us (Lori, Julia, Amy, Kaylee, Suzie, Maggie, Judi, Amy H, Weston, Lawson, Leah, Nick, Piper, Heather and me) all visited the Glacier Rock Farms on a beautiful and hot October day.

With visions of pumpkins dancing in our heads, we arrived bright and early and were the only visitors there.  We went into the store.  There was an indoor corn maze visible right through the door, in front of us, so it was decided WE HAD to do the corn maze first.   (future note, gotta resist the corn maze!)   We walked through the indoor maze, then back outside, up up up a hill, then down down down a hill and the maze beckoned.

           Eventually it got too hot for Heather, Piper and Leah so they ditched us, but Nick and I kept going!

 The object of the maze is to get the the tower, which did have a pretty nice view.

  Enough time spent in the maze, time to retrace our steps to get out.  Our group got fragmented, some went one way, others went another.  Here, Nick is directing me on where to go next.  Congrats to Amy H, Judi, Lawson and Weston who made it to all 10 stops, and also found the bridge.  They got all the stamps at all the hidden spots but there wasn't any prize for accomplishing this (geez, they could have given them a sucker or something)..sorry guys, guess the prize was the satisfaction you got doing it.
As Nick and I made it out (hurray!!) we decided to pace into the pumpkin patch and pick a pure pumpkin.

                         One for Nick and one for Piper, and one for Grandma!  These were only $1.00 each!

The Petting Zoo was free.
There was Doug the Turkey, standing proud!

a lot of horses,

Piper hung onto the horsey.

geese were all at attention!

chickens everywhere,

yes, it was ok to hold these younger chickens

peacocks, cow,

Doug the Turkey, here he is sounding off

a hedgehog,

bunnies,

 a chinchilla, goats, other turkeys, and did I say Doug the Turkey.  He followed wherever we went and Suzie did not like being shadowed by him.

Then it was Pony Ride Time:  Howdy Partners, you guys are so cute!!!

and Juice Pak Time:

Maggie looked like she was doing some window shopping:

                       

                                 Then Leah performed some emergency surgery (darn sliver)

and we all decided it was time to leave

Overall I liked this farm better than the one we visited last year.  The animals seemed to be healthier, it was cleaner and it was a larger farm.  The cost was similar.  Glacier Farms offers the Petting Zoo for free, $6.00 for the Maze for everyone 3 years and older (I think  ages 3-12 should pay less).  $3.00 for a pony ride and there were larger horses for older kids and adults to ride with a small child).  $4.00 Hayrides.
Mining Fun and the Apple Shot costs were not listed.  (I saw a bullseye near the pumpkin patch, I believe they have something that shoots apples into the air towards the target).
Dark Side Haunted Adventure, not sure what it entails but it appears to be take place at night.
Best Buy:  mini pumpkins and gords (about the size of your palm) 10 for $1.00.
This farm is very popular with school groups as they show how to milk the cow, and have lots of hands on activities.
Glacier Rock Farms   N1255 Hoard Rd, Ixonia, WI
 
Reviews from the others in our group.."I liked it more than last year, less poop, less people." "Seemed the pumpkins were cheaper than last year, and this one had pony rides."  "Liked this one better, less crowded, but not a fan of the corn maze." 

Another Successful Adventure!