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Ardenwood Historic Farm In Fremont
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ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM, FREMONT
Ardenwood Historic Farm offers an experience like no other; it gives you a taste of farm life like it was 100 years ago. Draft horses still pull wagons, railcars and plows. The grounds are graced by the historic Patterson House, a unique mansion which has been restored to itís original elegance. The Deer Park picnic areas are available exclusively for group events.
     

ACTIVITIES
The following activities are included in your weekend facility use fee.

For Everyone Just for Kids Activities Exclusive
to Ardenwood Farms
Softball Bounce House NEW! Animal Farmyard
Volleyball Face Painting Antique Farm Displays
Horseshoes Kiddie Maze Blacksmith Shop*
Tetherball
   Seasonal Farm Programs
and Activities
Ping Pong
  Pastimes on the Lawn
Badminton   Country Kitchen Demonstrations*
Foosball   Historic House Tour
Croquet    Horse Drawn Railroad*
Complimentary Hot Dogs
2:30 - 4:00 PM  		    
Rock Climbing Wall  
Inflatable Super Slip'n'Slide NEW!  
Welcome Mimosas NEW!    
Board Game Corner NEW!    
Activities & times are subject to modification prior to event day.

* Sundays Only

CATERING MENU AND PRICING
Purchase of catering is required. We offer a variety of menu choices; visit our menus and prices section for more information.


FACILITY RENTAL PRICING
Weekends at Ardenwood feature private picnic sites with covered tables, free parking
and all activities listed. As Ardenwood is a historic facility, there are some limitations
on picnic activities.

Site Capacity Facility Use Fee
Exclusive Use - Deer Park (1,200 +) 6,000 $10,343.20
Exclusive Use - Deer Park 1,200 $5,991.00
Whistle Stop/Crabapple Corner North 400 $4,208.60
Whistle Stop 300 $3,233.10
Walnut Grove 200 $2,257.65
Crabapple Corner South 150 $1,638.85
Orchard View 125 $1,525.75
Crabapple Corner South 100 $1,144.05
Crabapple Corner North 75 $850.40
Crabapple Corner North 50 $600.30
Price includes sales tax.
Catering Menus & Pricing

Picnic Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Limited date availability.

Prices are for the 2008 season and subject to change.

TOO BIG FOR THE BACKYARD?
Groups as small as 10 may enjoy our beautiful parks on select dates.
The facility use fee includes the above park activities. Purchase of catering is required. Reservations for Too Big For The Backyard may not be made more than 4 weeks prior to the event. Prices include sales tax.

Groups of 10-24 Groups of 25-39 Groups of 40-49
$200.00 $325.00 $425.00

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
The following activities can be purchased in addition to the included activities listed above.

Waterballoon Volleyball A great "Let's Get Wet" game. Playing volleyball with water balloons!!! $65/half-hour
Pinata Always a "hit" with the kids. Get a colorful large pinata, chock full with delicious individually wrapped treats. $75 each
(with staff & equipment)
Dunk Tank Would you like to soak your supervisor or CEO? Express appreciation and have fun with this popular activity. $95/hour ($60.00/add'l hrs.)
Hosted Games Let one of our enthusiastic hosts lead you through 4 exciting games. Great fun for kids and adults. Games include Tug-of-War, Gunny Sack Race, Water Ballon Toss and Treasure Hunt. $175
(4 games)
Kid's Fun Pack Maximize your fun! 2 hosted games and a pinata for the kids. Includes waterballoon toss and treasure hunt. $175
5 Professional Carnival Games With Prizes, 3-11 years $3,000


   
     
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  Ardenwood Historic Farm and Little Hills Ranch are public facilities operated for the East Bay Regional Park District.