Fall Fun & Festivities Await at Shady Brook Farm
When fall rolls around in Bucks County, there's one spot you won't want to miss: Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, just 10 miles from the Inn at Bowman’s Hill in New Hope. While plenty of farms offer the quintessential pumpkin patches, apple picking, and corn mazes, Shady Brook takes things up a notch, combining all the farm fun with live music, a pub, and even nighttime activities for a unique fall experience.
Shady Brook is a great destination for families, but don’t be fooled—it’s just as much fun for adults. You can spend the day wandering through their massive 4-acre corn maze or taking a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect carving pumpkin. If you're into apple picking, their orchards are ready for you to fill your bags with crisp, juicy apples. For something extra scenic, check out the sunflower fields, which are a dream for photographers or anyone who loves that perfect Instagram shot.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to the farm market. It’s stocked with the freshest, in-season produce, and you can pick up specialty foods along with French-style wines from Rose Bank Winery, which is just a stone’s throw away in Newtown. Feeling hungry? Their kitchen and bakery whip up delicious sandwiches, salads, pies, and donuts daily—perfect for a midday snack or picnic.
Now, here’s something you won’t find at most farms—a pub! The Stone’s Throw Pub is housed in a rustic barn rescued from a nearby farm and repurposed into this cozy spot. Everything served here is from “a stone’s throw” away, featuring locally brewed craft beer, hard cider, and Rose Bank Winery’s finest. If you’re in the mood for something stronger, try one of their handcrafted seasonal cocktails made with PA-distilled spirits. To top it all off, grab a pizza from The Pizza Box, made right on the farm.
When the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t stop—Shady Brook Farm comes alive with after-dark activities. The corn maze turns into a moonlit adventure, and you’ll need a flashlight to navigate your way through it. There are bonfires where you can make s’mores while enjoying the crisp fall air, and live music fills the night as part of Shady Brook’s FallFest unWINEd weekends. The big stage hosts talented local bands, making it the perfect backdrop for a relaxing evening under the stars.
For a little spooky fun, don’t miss the “eerie illuminations” wagon ride. Think of it like a Halloween light show—like those drive-thru Christmas displays but with a ghostly twist.
Shady Brook Farm offers an elevated farm experience that goes beyond the ordinary. From moonlit corn mazes and live music to cozying up by the bonfire with a seasonal cocktail, this is a spot where fall fun meets relaxation. Just a short drive from the Inn at Bowman’s Hill, Shady Brook Farm is the perfect place to embrace the best of Bucks County’s harvest season in a way that’s anything but typical.
