Schnepf Farms

"Where we preserve History, and you create Memories"

What We Offer

(updated July 1, 2008)

GIFT SHOPS & BAKERY: (Click Blue area for link to order pickled and bottled product.)

Schnepf Farms continues to preserve old farm buildings, whether they come from Schnepf Farms or from farms in the surrounding communities. Currently the original Schnepf Home is the new Schnepf Family Museum, The Neely Farm office (from Gilbert) is now our GUEST SERVICES & FIRST AIDE (used during festivals) , long time Queen Creek Farmer Mack Hastings office is now our COUNTRY STORE , there is also MY SISTER'S SWEET SHOP. During the weekends on Saturday and Sunday you can viist the SCHNEPF FAMILY MUSEUM, the original 100 YEAR Old Schnepf Home that was bought from an old rail station. It still has the original hardwood floors and small cedar closet and it it is filled with beatuiful photos, and the entire history of where we have been, where we are now and where we are going. We hope you enjoy our family memory maker.

 

  

DINNERS DOWN THE ORCHARD: (New!)

A chance to enjoy a fine dining experience down the "middle of our peach orchard." We only do four of these dinners a year during the months of September 2008, November 2008, March and May 2009. Next dinner is scheduled for September 20th, 2008.

Chef Eddie Matney joined our prestigious list of Guest Chef's for our "Dinner down the Orchard." Matney joins James Beard Award Winning Chef Robert McGrath, Chef Aaron May who owns SOl Y Sombra, Vincent Guierhault of Vincent's on Camelback and Executive Chef Beau MacMillan of Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback.

Our next dinner is scheduled for September 20th, 2008 featuring guest Chef Matt Carter from Zinc Bistro.

Information: Please dress farm casual and be comfortable and enjoy yourself.

Cost: $95.00 per person and is "all-inclusive" including the four courses, wine, tax and gratuity. If you are interested, please email at schfarm@earthlink.net or click here to print off form to fax. A ccard number must be used to secure reservation. Your ccard will be charged one week prior to the dinner. No refunds if cancelled less than one week prior to dinner. Thank you.

 

Taking RESERVATIONS for all four scheduled dinners

September 20th, 2008 Featuring Guest Chef Matt Carter from Zinc Bistro

November 15th, 2008 guest chef TBA (dress warm heaters will be used down orchard)

February 21st, 2009 guest chef TBA (trees are in pink bloom dress warm heaters will be used down orchard)

April 25th, 2009 guest chef TBA (guests get to pick peaches)

 

 

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U-PICK GARDEN & ORCHARDS: (All organic and ready for picking in the spring)
Organic ( we are not certified organic, but we have not used pesticides or fertilizers on our gardens or orchards for over 35 years,)vegetables and fruits started at Schnepf Farm when we were a small roadside stand for years. U-pick is offered year around. Starting this fall you may purchase "fresh vegetables to go" in our restaurant. One of our wonderful employees will fill a re-usable bag with whatever vegetables we have ready to pick. You may get something new every week. do not offer fruits and vegetables year around (we grow them year around, but have enough for the RESTAURANT and school field trips.) But when you do visit during one of our festivals, our U-Pick garden and country store will be stocked with only the best. We do grow tomatoes, but only a few. We will be purchasing hot-house tomatoes from a local farmer to supply the demand. There is nothing better than a vine-ripened tomato. Upick gardens will be open on the weekends. Cost for picking vegetables is $1.50 per pound for whatever you pick

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"FRESH FROM THE FARM, " RESTAURANT & BAKERY: It's  NOW OPEN!!! Join us for some delicious "home-cooked" food made fresh from the farm. We have hired an incredible staff that will make your experience worth the drive out to Queen Creek! Carrie Schnepf truly enjoys spending time in the kitchen and preparing  the  meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes (thanks to my brother and sister in law,) pot roast and more. The Schnepf children will come and either dine or say hello, and Mark loves visiting with everyone. It's truly a family experience. Entrees are served with a complimentary family style salad.

MENUS: 

"Fresh from the Farm" SUMMER Hours: The Restaurant will be closed the July 9th - 20th so our employees can enjoy their family vacation.

Wednesday-Sundays 7:30am -2pm (breakfast & lunch)

Friday & Saturday Nights for dinner from 5 to 8pm

Restaurant phone number: 480.987.8398  (answered only during restaurant hours.)

Email schfarm@earthlink.net to place a pie order or to-go order

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THE FARMHOUSE at SCHNEPF FARMS: Perfect for weddings and events, private dinners, meetings etc!    
Mark and Carrie Schnepf have turned their original farmhouse into a unique setting for weddings & events. It's a one-of-a-kind beautiful country home in the middle of 300 acres. Here you will find experiences you will not find anywhere else; a beautiful upscale honeymoon suite, transportation to airport, dinners down the middle of the peach orchards, lush country landscaping, brick walkways, outdoor weddings & receptions, tented area for larger groups, dancing, indoor reception with fireplace in case of weather, cosy, country and charming. It's a perfect location for gatherings,   weddings, receptions, teas, group meetings and more! Schedule a site visit now by emailing: schfarm@earthlink.net or call 480.987.3100 X1

 

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EDUCATIONAL TOURS: We are currently taking reservations October (Pumpkin & Chili Party) and November - April of 2009. Education is a top priority at Schnepf Farms and we are changing a few things. It is in our mission statement to "educate the public" about Arizona Agriculture. Teachers, our educational field trips are very "hands-on." The most important aspect of the educational field trips at Schnepf Farms is the fact that the children are learning about where their food comes from and they are visiting a true family farm. We have some new options for teachers, so Please  Click Here for a brochure or click on the blue "Educational Tours" to find out detailed information. Please email schfarm@earthlink.net to reserve!

 

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GROUP TOURS
Senior outings, Mystery Tours, Bus Groups and more. Tour Leaders have we got an experience for you! Schnepf Farms was just designated as an Arizona Treasure by Govenor Napalitano in 2006, it's a family owned 4th generation farm with gift shops, museum, country store, restaurant all set in the middle of beautiful organic peach orchards and vegetable gardens.

 

Families, groups, motor coach, Mom's Clubs...book a special private farm tour (july or august) for only $3.00 per person

Tour Includes: A guided visit around the farm by either Mark or Carrie Schnepf (the Schnepf's are unavailble in June.) each tour includes a stop to the Schnepf Museum and the original farmhouse that is now a wedding facility. Guests will also enjoy a beautiful ride past the vegetable gardens and peach orchards and a stop to see and hand feed our deer. We have 6 new fawns, and is so fun to see.

Facilities: The farm is easy to get around. For tour groups, please park in the restaurant parking lot and let the hostess know you are here for the tour. wait outside the restaurant and Mark and Carrie will greet the group about 5 minutes before the tour is scheduled to depart.              

When: Farm Tours are reservation only during July and August. Please email: schfarm@earthlink.net or call Carrie Schnepf at 480-283-3612 during business hours.

Cost/Contact: Special July and August price ONLY $3.00 per person or $15.00 per person which includes lunch at our "Fresh from the Farm" Restaurant.

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COMPANY PARTIES:
Company picnics are our specialty and we are excited to offer a one-of-a-kind experience during the months of October, December or May. Book your party during our popular Pumpkin & Chili Party and enjoy all the benefits of that event. for a proposal for the Pumpkin & Chili Party Company Events. A company event in October can ONLY be booked the first two weekends.

Option # 1 Pumpkin & Chili Party Company Event includes  (October Fall event):  

Please Click here for a party proposal for the Pumpkin & Chili Party.

Cost: $24.95 pp (adults) $22.95 pp (children 3-10)One price is all inclusive for everything including private area, dinner, unlimited rides (except pony rides)

What does it Include?:

 

Option # 2 Company Event for Spring or November: We have a perfect location for your next company event. We can hold a group of 100 comfortably or up to 7000. We offer a real down home country feel with a little entertainment. If you don't want to hold you party during our Pumpkin & Chili Party, then we can schedule your event at any time throughout the year. Different party options are always available depending on the number of people and your menu. We always stay within your budget. Please email: schfarm@earthlink.net for a brochure or a proposal. Click here for a Sample Proposal from a previous company event.

 

Option # 3 Holiday Parties:  Please click here for package & menu options

• During the holidays we have a special location for a sit-down dinner at our new facility called "The Farmhouse at Schnepf Farms; Make your holiday party unique by having it at a venue that is unique. Dress up or dress down, this full buffet sit down dinner is an experience you won't forget. Details will soon be available
• Beer and Wine options available. Very excited to incorporate our Holiday Parties  in with our Christmas Light Spectacular! Almost one million lights, ice skating and more..

 

 

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Schnepf Farms is proud to announce that they have become the 1st Business Customer and the first farm in the country to use 100% EarthWise Energy to Power the Farm. The Renewable energy powers the bakery, farm gator's, rides, educational events, festivals and our restaurant.. "We are proud to not only educate the public on agriculture, but now we can honestly say we are doing it by protecting our environment"  says Mark Schnepf, owner.

Schnepf Farms

 

Schnepf Farms opening Seasonally October-June (weekends)

"Fresh from the Farm" Restaurant open year around (closed July 7th-20th)

Restaurant & Entrance address: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road

Queen Creek, AZ  85242
Mailing Address:22601 East Cloud Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
Office Phone: 480-987-3100

Restaurant Phone: 480-987-8398 (open Wednesday-Sunday year around)

Mark Schnepf's Office phone: 480-987-3333
schfarm@earthlink.net  (the best way to reach someone in the office)