The corn maze and pumpkin patch are closed for the season. We are currently booking parties and events for summer and fall 2008.Thanks to everyone for a fun fall season-- we hope to see everyone back next fall.
We're working on the 2008 maze design right now-- check back here for a sneak preview by early summer....
Our 2007 Enchanted Castle Corn Maze was the North American Farmer's Direct Marketing Association Member's Choice Outstanding Maze Design winner!
The Treinen Farm invites you to:
EXPLORE our 200-acre farm nestled in the beautiful driftless area of Wisconsin near Lodi (just 20 miles north of Madison.)
CHALLENGE yourself, friends and family to Wisconsin 's largest corn maze
SEARCH for the perfect pumpkin in our ten-acre pumpkin patch, with hayride provided by our gentle draft horses.
RELAX by the lovely pond and savor the experience. Dip a crisp apple in caramel, enjoy the fall colors, watch the kids play in the Tractor Tire Playground or Corncrib Fun House, meet a chicken, pet a goat.
CONNECT to family, friends, the land, and Wisconsin 's farming heritage. Our family welcomes you our third generation family farm. Create magical memories, and enjoy the fleeting summer and fall in the beautiful countryside.
What We Offer:
- Largest corn maze in Wisconsin (Fifteen acres - that's 14 and 1/2 football fields, with approximately four miles of trails to explore.) A unique outdoor adventure with multiple levels of challenge, from a leisurely exploration for the whole family to a fast-paced game of strategy and stamina. Prizes for those willing to take on a challenge!
- Horse drawn hayrides to the ten-acre pumpkin patch*: Includes hayride through lovely farm land, past our pond reflecting the autumn sky and any pumpkin you can carry. Twelve different varieties to choose from - cute baby pumpkins to orange monsters!
- Old Chicken House Snack Bar: Cold drinks and delicious popcorn. Cider and hot chocolate for chilly days
- Children's Corn Maze:Suitable for youngsters and those not up to the big maze challenge.
- Pumpkin Slingshot: Shoot pumpkins and gourds over the pond in this addictive challenge.
- Barnyard Animals: Meet the goats, pigs, chickens, and turkeys in the barnyard. See the baby chicks, marvel at the size of the seven Belgian horses.
- Tractor Tire Playground*: Climb, crawl, hide, and play in this unique activity area.
- Corncrib Fun House*: Try the tube slide and the corn "sandbox"
- Fall Food*: Brats, hot dogs, caramel apple dippers, your favorite seasonal treats
- Farm Fresh Produce and Fall Decorations*: We provide wholesome produce with old-fashioned recipes and cooking tips. Decorate your home with pumpkins, gourds, corn stalk bundles, straw bales, ornamental corn, and more.
*Some events are available only during our fall festival (weekends in October.)
Quick info:
Click on the buttons to the left for more detailed info about each activity. Here is a quick overview of the basics:
This is 2007 information -- we will update with 2008 info as soon as it's available.
2007 Castle Corn Maze (includes big maze challenge, small dragon and knight maze, and admission to other farm activity areas)
Maze Hours:
August 3 through November 11:
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Fridays 5 pm - 9 pm
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Saturdays 11 am - 9 pm
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Sundays 11 am - 5 pm (last admission at 3 pm on November 11)
Open October 25 11 am - 5 pm and October 26 11 am - 9pm (No school for WI schools)
Last admission at 9 pm on Friday and Saturday nights for Moonlight in the Maze (bring a flashlight.)
Maze is available other times by appointment--please call and we will likely be able to accomodate you.
Maze Admission:
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$7.50 ages 12 and over
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$5.50 ages 6-11
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Free for age 5 and under
- Anyone under 16 must be chaperoned in the maze
Pumpkin Patch (includes horse-drawn hayride to the pumpkin patch and any pumpkin you can carry):
Pumpkin Patch Hours: 11 am to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays through October
Pumpkin Patch Admission: $6.50 ages 6 and over, $4.50 ages 5 and under
Admission to BOTH corn maze and pumpkin patch: $1.00 off per person
Groups (20 or more, pay with a single transaction): $1.00 off per admission
Special Events:
October 4th and 5th 2008: 3rd Annual A-Maze-ing Days for Autism:
The 2007 event was a huge success. We teamed up with the Autism Society of Greater Madison to present a weekend of family fun, awareness of autism, and fundraising. A portion of maze proceeds were donated to ASGM to use for funding services and education for those in the area affected by autism. Come out and enjoy the fun in 2008 for a great cause!
- All Treinen Farm activities open
- Kid's games with lots of prizes
- Food
- Raffle
- Bouncy House
Link to Autism Society of Greater Madison website for more info
News:
Our son Thomas, who is on the autism spectrum, designed our small (children's) maze for 2007. The castle design was his idea, so Mom Angie designed the fifteen-acre main maze as an enchanted castle. Thomas came home from school one day with a drawing of a knight battling a dragon, so Angie transferred it to a graphic design program, and Dad Alan cut it into the cornfield.
Farm Rules:
1) No whining, complaining, picking on siblings, or passive-aggressive behavior.
2) Please, no pets. (Our chickens have requested this rule due to excessive harassment. Our insurance company agrees...)
3) Children and irresponsible adults must be supervised.
4) Do not pick, throw, smack each other with, eat, or otherwise manhandle the corn.
5) Feel free to bring a picnic or purchase food to eat in our picnic area.
6) Please, no alcohol or glass bottles on the farm.
7) No smoking on the farm. (We recommend not smoking EVER, but at least please not here...)
The Treinen Farm is a third generation real Wisconsin family farm. Our extended family welcomes you to our beautiful location for a memorable adventure.
WE GROW MEMORIES!