Custom Tour Packages
Tour the farm with our expert staff for a unique educational experience.
Custom guided tours are available for visitors who have specific educational interests at the Kutztown, Pennsylvania, campus only. These tours are open to visitors Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with advance notice of at least 30 days. After deciding on one of the packages below, please contact education@rodaleinstitute.org to schedule your tour.
Package Options
Please contact us for pricing if your group has more than 35 people.
| 1-15 People | 16-25 People | 26-35 People | |
Package AA 1-hour guided tour of the farm customized to the specific interest of the group |
$220 | $300 | $360 |
Package BA 1.5-hour guided tour of the Rodale research farm with stops and presentations at the main points of interest related to your group’s interests (see “Tour Topics,” below) |
$420 | $570 | $680 |
Package CA 1-hour guided tour of the farm, followed by a 2-hour workshop on a pre-selected topic (see “Tour Topics,” below) |
$460 | $630 | $760 |
Package DA 2-hour workshop on a pre-selected topic (see “Tour Topics,” below) |
$340 | $450 | $520 |
Tour Topics
Package B
Designed for agriculture, environmental and natural resources professionals and college level students; governmental, for-profit and nonprofit managers and employees; professional associations; and international visitors.
• Organic Transition
• Organic Production 101
• Soil Health versus Soil Quality
• Water Quality in Organic Systems
• Compost Production and Utilization
• Organic No-till: Benefits and Challenges
• Organic Apple Production
• Farming Systems Trial
• Vegetable Systems Trial
• Pastured Hogs
Packages C and D
Designed for community, urban and school gardening groups; students K-12 grade; and the general public.
• Organic Gardening
• Herbal Gardens
• Composting for Backyard Gardeners
• Pruning 101
Refund and Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled event at any time and for any reason. Registrants will receive a full refund. Registrants who have paid for an event that they will be unable to attend can request a full refund if they call to cancel ten or more days before the event. Rodale Institute cannot accept requests for refunds less than ten days before a class or workshop. Please note that processing of refunds may take two to four weeks.
Contact
To book your custom tour, please contact us at Education@RodaleInstitute.org or 610-683-1400.
Self-guided Tours
Free self-guided walking tours are available year-round. Experience includes a map and audio tracks.
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