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(updated April 14th, 2009) ADOT UPDATE
The look of driving out to the farm changes almost weekly due to construction. Roads are improved and there are several new stoplights to make your drive to the farm more pleasant and less traffic. We also have "Big Box" retail stores now in Queen Creek. So Walmart, Target, Staples and more have made their way to the country.
If you haven't driven out in a couple of years, then you will be a little lost while you are driving on Rittenhouse. Drive carefully and once you get through the Big Boxes, the neighborhoods, and construction you will go over the dry Queen Creek wash and there will be our farm. (The last family owned farm in Queen Creek that isn't getting developed....yet) We'll see you soon!
Just an FYI... Mapquest sometimes doesn't take you on a direct route to the farm, so it might be easier to use website directions.
During a festival it's very difficult to answer the phone, please print this page and enjoy your drive.
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST FREEWAY INFORMATION FROM ADOT
Current Directions:
Directions from I-10 coming from Tucson or Sun Lakes, Chandler, (driving time from Sun Lakes about 20 minutes, driving time from Tucson about 1hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes)
Take the Riggs Road Exit drive East until it dead ends at Ellsworth Road. Turn left on Ellsworth Road to the next light (Cloud Road.) Turn right on Cloud Road to the very end which is Rittenhouse road. This is our farm, turn right on Rittenhouse and our entrance is 200 feet up on the right.
If you are driving on the 202 east from Ahwatuckee: (driving time from your area is about 45 minutes maximum) continue on 202 take Elliot Road Exit and turn right. Take Elliot to next light - Ellsworth. Turn right on Ellsworth 5 miles south to Rittenhouse Road. Left on Rittenhouse Road 31/2 miles to our farm on the righthand side. Keep driving straight on Rittenhouse through the light when you see the CVS pharmacy on your left. .
Directions from Mesa: (driving time from Mesa (depending where you live) my mom near Westwood high takes her about 45 minutes) Take I -60 freeway East to Ellsworth road. Turn right on Ellsworth and drive 8 miles South to Rittenhouse road (a stop light). Turn left on Rittenhouse road and stay on it 31/2 miles til you come to our farm on the righthand side. Keep driving straight on Rittenhouse through the light when you see the CVS pharmacy on your left
Directions from I-10 coming from West Phoenix : (driving time from Phoenix, plan for about an hour.to an hour an a half (depending of day and time of day) If you hit rush hour, add another 30 to 45 minutes. The new freeways are wonderful and several road improvement such as Ellsworth and Rittenhouse. We are exactly 35 miles from downtown Phoenix)
Coming from I-10 and West Phoenix. drive towards the 60 east (check freeway closures from ADOT link at top of page). Get to the 60 East whatever way is easiest for you. (the 101 around, the 202, the 10 anyway to get to 60 East) Once you are driving on the 60 east take the Ellsworth road exit. Turn right on Ellsworth and drive 8 miles south to Rittenhouse road. Turn left on Rittenhous and drive 31/2 miles, our farm is on the right. Keep driving straight when you see the CVS pharmacy on your left
Directions from Scottsdale: (Driving time from Scottsdale is pretty good if the 101 is not slowing. About 45 minutes max. Please check ADOT road closures just in case at the top of the page.) 101 south to 60 east. 60 east to the Ellsworth Road Exit. Turn right on Ellsworth and drive 8 miles south to Rittenhouse road. Turn left on Rittenhouse and drive 31/2 miles, our farm is on the right.Keep driving straight when you see the CVS pharmacy on your left
Directions from Apache Junction, Globe, Superior (driving time from Globe/Miami/Superior about 45 minutes, driving time from Apache Juntion 20 minutes.) 60 West to the Ironwood road exit. Turn left on Ironwood road and continue driving til you come to Combs road (a stoplight) and Fry's is on the corner. Turn right on Combs drive to next stop light, Rittenhouse road. Turn right on Rittenhouse and about 200 yards, left into our farm. Keep driving straight when you see the CVS pharmacy on your left
DRIVE CAREFULLY and see you soon Down on the Farm!
Hours of Operation
2009
| September | Fresh from the Farm Restaurant & Bakery opened Wednesday Thru Sunday 7:30am to 3pm; Thurs, Friday and Saturdays nights dinner from 5 to 9pm. Also enjoy "relaxation Hour" out on our "fresh from the farm" patio for our wine tastings and beer, appetizers, "live" accoustic music. "Relaxtion Hour" from 6-9pm Fridays and Saturdays Dinner Down the Orchard: Fine Dining in the middle of the orchard. Enjoy a five course meal prepared by a well known chef. It's an experience you won't find any where else. Reservations required. Sells out. Edgefest Scheduled for September 27th on our Festival Site ....2008 Farm Tours Fridays and Saturdays 10am, 11am. Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided Shuttle and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 per person (to include lunch in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation not necessary, but encouraged. |
| October | Pumpkin & Chili Party A MUST DO EVENT. Been around the valley for 68 years and this has been voted 3 years in a row as Arizona's Best Fall Event! Open Every Thursday - Sunday the entire month of October. Fireworks every night, Pig Racing, train rides and more. Discount Tickets can be purchased at Fry's. Pumpkin & Chili Party is a lso a great place to hold your Fall Company party. You get a private party area within our party. Company Events are ONLY scheduled for the first two Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays of October. Some exceptions are made. Admission is 1/2 price with Fry's id. "Fresh From The Farm" Restaurant will be part of the event as an additional food option Thursdays-Sundays during the festival. You will have to pay the admission on those days to enjoy the restaurant. If you just want to come visit "Fresh from the Farm," then join us on Wednesday between 7:30am and 9pm. |
| November | Fresh from the Farm Restaurant & Bakery opened Wednesday Thru Sunday 7:30am to 3pm (Serving breakfast & lunch) Friday and Saturdays nights dinner from 5 to 9pm. Also enjoy "relaxation Hour" out on our "fresh from the farm" patio for our wine tastings and beer, appetizers, "live" accoustic music. "Relaxation Hour" from 6:30-8pm Fridays and Saturdays. Farm Park: Children's activities and experiences are held on Saturdays during November. "Farmer for the Day, "Grandma's Baking Day," and Family Campout & Movie on the Farm. Check event calendar or the "what we offer" page for more info. Farm Park will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm. Schnepf Family museum, petting barn, new fallow deer attraction, unlimited train rides. lil' farmers play yard. Hours for Farm Park 9am to3pm. FARM PARK & RESTAURANT WILL BE OPEN AFTER THE PUMPKIN & CHILI PARTY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2008 Admission: $2.00 Wednesday - Friday 9am to 4pm $5.00 Dinner Down the Orchard: Fine Dining in the middle of the orchard. Enjoy a five course meal prepared by a well known chef. It's an experience you won't find any where else. Reservations required. Sells out. Don't forget to order your Thanksgiving pies, baked Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving. Email: schfarm@earthlink.net or call 480.987.8398 (We will need your ccard at the time of ordering.) On-Site Farm Tours Fridays and Saturdays (11am tours) if you prefer a different time, please email here. Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided Shuttle and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person (tour only) or $15.00 per person (to include lunch or breakfast in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation preferred by not necessary. Happy Thanksgiving! U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with winter vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, beets, carrots, four different lettuces and more. Cost is $1.50 per pound (whatever you pick) Check in at Restaurant prior to going to garden. |
| December | A Christmas Wonderland Details coming on an event that will be comparable to what used to be "Santa's Theme Park," but ours will be a little more down home with a spectacular appeal Companies: we are booking NOW for a unique Christmas Party for 2009!
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"Fresh from the Farm" Country Restaurant & Bakery : Wednesdays Thru Sundays 7:30am to 3pm (breakfast & lunch) Fridays and Saturdays nights 5-9pm dinner. "Fresh Jazz" beginning January 23rd & 24th from 6pm to 9pm. Wine, farm fresh patio, "live" jazz music featuring Alice Tatum. Grand Opening weekend includes a Wine Tasting from Orangewood Wines. Cover charge includes wine tasting, music, complimentary wine glass and ambiance $10pp or 2 for The Farm Park with train rides, carousel rides, petting barn, deer feeding, museum will be open Saturdays & Sundays from 9am to 3pm. Admission for Farm Park $5.00 and includes train rides. Fridays admission is $2.00 petting zoo and play yard only. Farm Tours Fridays and Saturdays 11am. Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided tour on hay ride and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 per person (to include lunch or breakfast in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation not necessary, but encouraged.F U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with winter vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, carrots, beets, turnips, raddishes. Cabbage (purple & Green) will be available towards the end of January. Cost is $1.50 per pound (whatever you pick)Check in at Restaurant prior to going to garden. U-Pick hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 8am to 3pm |
| February | "Fresh from the Farm" Country Restaurant & Bakery : Wednesdays Thru Sundays 7:30am to 3pm The Farm Park with train rides, petting barn, deer feeding, Farm museum will be open Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 3pm Admission for Farm Park $5.00 and includes train rides. Dinner Down the Orchard: Fine Dining in the middle of the orchard February 14th. Enjoy a four course meal prepared by a well known chef. It's an experience you won't find any where else. Reservations required. Sells out. Click the event Calendar to find out more. Farm Tours Fridays and Saturdays 11am, or any day of the week we can schedule. A MUST DO EXPERIENCE!!! Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided Shuttle and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 per person (to include lunch or breakfast in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation not necessary, but encouragedF U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with winter vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, carrots, beets, turnips, raddishes. Cabbage (purple & Green) will be available towards the end of January. Cost is $1.50 per pound (whatever you pick)Check in at Restaurant prior to going to garden. U-Pick hours: Wednesday - Sunday from 8am to 3pm |
| March | "Fresh from the Farm" Country Restaurant & Bakery : Wednesdays Thru Sundays 7:30am to 3pm serving breakfast & lunch Fridays and Saturdays serving dinner from 5-9pm Fridays and Saturdays nights 6-9pm Fresh Jazz" live jazz music on our farm patio $5.00 cover unless a wine tasting event . This is the hot new experience in Queen Creek!!!! Farm Tours Fridays and Saturdays 11am. Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided Shuttle and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 per person (to include lunch in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation not necessary, but encouragedF. U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with winter vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, four different lettuces and more. Cost is $1.25 per pound (whatever you pick)Check in at Restaurant prior to going to garden. |
| April | "Fresh from the Farm" Country Restaurant & Bakery : Wednesdays Thru Sundays 7:30am to 3pm serving breakfast & lunch Fridays and Saturdays serving dinner from 5-9pm Fridays and Saturdays nights 5-9pm, $5.00 cover unless a wine tasting "Fresh Jazz"live jazz music on our farm fresh patio Farm Tours Fridays and Saturdays 11am. or any day of the week we can schedule. A MUST DO EXPERIENCE!!! Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided Shuttle and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 per person (to include lunch in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation not necessary, but encouragedF. U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with Spring vegetables A Gardens & Orchards: broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, sugar peas, four different lettuces and more. Cost is $1.50 per pound (whatever you pick) Check in at Restaurant prior to going to garden. |
| May | Fridays and Saturdays nights 7-10pm (Restaurant open 509pm), "Fresh Jazz" This is the hot new experience in Queen Creek!!!! Peach Season 2009... Schnepf Farms Peach & Arts Festival May 15th-17th (3 days only!!!!) 7:30am to 4pm admission $2.00 pp U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with winter vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, four different lettuces and more. Vegetables Cost is $1.50 per pound (whatever you pick) FRUITS: peaches, apricots,1.75 lb U-Pick, $2.25 lb We-Pick plums (no plums due to frost). .Apples (end of June) $.50 lb $ Peach Varieties: (Florida King (smaller peach, but still juicy and sweet), Florida Prince (medium size peach very tasty) Katy apricots also (smaller but delicious), Earlii Grande Peaches (large everyone's favorite) apricots, Springcrest (large and medium size) runs into June apricots, Santa Rosa plums and Ana apples) Peach Picking lasts the entire month of May, possibly into the first two weeks of June. Santa Rosa Plums begin the last of May and through June, Ana Apples begin the first of June and continue through the 2nd week of July. |
| June | U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with spring vegetables: zuchini, squash, potatoes, green beans, carrots, radishes, beets, turnips, cabbage and more Cost is $1.25 per pound (whatever you pick) FRUITS: possibly apples continuing U-PICK "Fresh from the Farm" Restaurant & Bakery Lighter hours and summer menu. Hours: Thursday Thru Sunday 7:30am to 4pm Friday and Saturdays night dinner 6:30 to 10 Fresh Jazz" will be taking a break thru the Summer, will return in September Find out about the "Flavors of Queen Creek" Day Trips. |
| July | "Fresh from the Farm" Restaurant & Bakery opened Wednesday Thru Sunday 7:30am to 3pm Friday and Saturdays nights dinner from 5 to 9pm. U-PICK Gardens & Orchards: U-Pick garden is open with Spring vegetables: zuchhini, squash, potatoes, green beans, carrots, radishes, beets, turnips.. Cost is $1.25 per pound (whatever you pick) FRUITS: possibly apples continuing Farm Tours can be scheduled for any day, they are A MUST DO EXPERIENCE!!! |
| August | "Fresh from the Farm" Restaurant & Bakery opened Wednesday Thru Sunday 7:30am to 3pm Friday and Saturdays nights dinner from 5 to 9pm.On our "fresh from the farm" patio for "Fresh Jazz" incredible jazz music Friday and Saturday nights 7-10pm Restaurant open 5-9pm This is the hot new experience in Queen Creek!!!! Farm Park: Closed for general public and cleaning. Open for reservations only. Birthday Parties, Company Events, Tours etc. Please email schfarm@earthlink.net to make a reservation. Or call 480-987-3100 and speak with Carrie Farm Tours Scheduling a regular basis in August. Please email: schfarm@earthlink.net or call Carrie at 480.987.3100 Preferred days on Friday and Saturday (but will show the farm any time and day) 10am, 11am. Want to see and know the history of our 4th generation family farm? Tour lasts 20 minutes you will enjoy our Farmhouse Museum, Guided Shuttle and visit to orchards and gardens. Cost $5.00 per person or $15.00 per person (to include lunch in Restaurant.) These are given by owners Mark or Carrie Schnepf. Reservation not necessary, but encouraged. |
