Riley's Farm -- Oak Glen, California Oct 13, 2001

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Oak Glen, California
October 22, 2001

Dear Friends & Family,

A few letters from our farm fan mail box:

"We are big fans of the farm! This year will mark our third visit and the pumpkin patch and apple picking excursion is quickly becoming a... family tradition. This year we've invited our daughter's playgroup and will have a potluck picnic with about ten families. Thanks for providing such a wonderful, fall-like atmosphere for us to enjoy with friends and family.
Lisa, Pasadena

"Was just searching the web, looking for Rileys, hoping to find a schedule of
picking. When I came across this, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I usually come
up about once a year, but have not had the time this year so far, very
disappointed. You have a great web site and also a beautiful farm. Keep up
the good work - hope to see you soon."
Anonymous

"..we come every year, have a great day picking apples, eating your great carmel apples, buying pumkins, playing horseshoes, taking lots of great pictures. We love it. A annual event we wont miss..."
    Pam, Yorba Linda

"Your field trip opportunity has come HIGHLY recommended. We were looking for an alternative to our usual "Walk through the Revolution" program when a fellow educator mentioned your program. Being new to the state, I am so glad that she did. After looking through the website, Riley's Farm seems like a wonderful adventure."
    Shelly, Manhattan Beach

"I went to your farm this past week-end with my daugther and grandson. It was like going back in time. I had no idea that there was such a place like yours here in Caifornia. My visit was wonderful and I shall pass the word about you."
    Cathrine, Bellflower

Hey--do you like, hate, love, or feel just lukewarm about Riley's Farm and its crazy inhabitants?    Let us know what you think by signing our guest book. We are just American enough to admit our blatant capitalism, and we want to know what you think of, and want from, us.

Thanks again. Hope to see you soon,

Your Humble Servant,

James Riley,

Got Pumpkins? Yes, we do. C'mon up Tuesday through Sunday 10:AM to 5:00 PM. No appointment is necessary. There is a $3 parking fee on weekends, and you pay for what you pick. Call the general store (909-797-9108) or email Scott Riley for details.

Part of the Revolutionary War School Field Trip staff, takes a break before the arrival of 140 guests yesterday.

The Pumpkin Field -- October 8, 2001

P.S. For the sake of those "web portals" constantly browsing the internet to update their search engines, we include the following boiler-plate. (Feel free to read this, if you're new to our site.)

Riley's Farm is a working apple orchard and living history farm in the Oak Glen area of Southern California. In addition to farming, we love history and we have provided a venue for re-enactment units comprising many different eras. The farm regularly hosts banquets, birthday parties, weddings, and office parties. Every year, literally thousands of students participate in one of our school tours, where they experience everything from weaving, candle-dipping, and cider pressing to the drill and muster of a Revolutionary War or Civil War battle. Our farm has appeared on the History Channel and in the recently released feature film, Amistad, as well as many other film and television productions. (We even try to get the producers to include us as on screen talent, but that's another story.) On selected weekends throughout the year, we offer "farm-stay" weekends, where families can experience--clothing, wood stoves, muskets, and all--the life of an 18th or 19th century American farmer. We grow sweet corn, apples, raspberries, pears, and sunflowers, just to mention a few of our crops. Our nephew, Devon, keeps some beautiful Belgian draft horses for country hay-rides. We love America--its traditions, its people, its history, and its cherished heritage of liberty in Christ. Have we said enough? Well, one more thing: In the fall, thousands of families make an annual pilgrimage to the farms of Oak Glen to experience the closest thing to a New England fall California has to offer. Why don't you stop by and say hello?

P.S. Stay Clear of this "Cider House"

The hills by the Corn Patch

A Picture of the Riley Family

Contacting us via e-mail at: info@rileysfarm.com.

Sign our Guest Book.

Riley's Farm
12261 S. Oak Glen Road
Oak Glen, California 92399

(909) 797-7534

Event Schedules Subject to Change: Please call to confirm!