Frequently Asked Questions
HOURS
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Farm and Apple Play Yard hours are updated for each season.
Please refer to our Plan Your Visit page for our hours, or check our Google Business Profile.
Location & Directions
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5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Be sure to spell out “North” in your GPS to avoid being directed to South Lebanon!
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No — the farm is free to enter, shop, and enjoy food and drinks. Tickets are only required for access to the Apple Play Yard, which includes 30+ family-friendly attractions like Sproutsville, Grain Bin Basketball, and the Apple Crate Crawl and more.
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Admission to the farm itself is always free. All guests can enjoy the following free of charge:
Parking – no charge for on-site parking.
Play Area by the Pizza Barn – a family-friendly space that’s open to all guests.
Patio near Live Music – relax and enjoy live music at no cost.
Great Lawn, Waterfall, and upper field with sunflowers, pumpkin patch and animal paddocks - explore the entire orchard.
The Activity Yard requires a paid ticket; everything listed above is free to enjoy. -
No, please refrain from bringing outside food or beverages to the farm. We offer a wide variety of delicious options at Hidden Valley for you to enjoy.
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No. Hidden Valley Orchards is a tobacco-free property. Smoking and e-cigarettes are not permitted.
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No. To ensure guest safety and conserve the farm’s ecosystems, guests are not permitted to wade, swim, or toss items into water features.
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Yes. Wooded areas and non-designated spaces are off-limits to guests unless they are part of a clearly marked Hidden Valley Orchards activity area.
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There is no soliciting at Hidden Valley Orchards without pre-approval by the General Manager.
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Under Ohio law, there is no liability for injury, or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location, if that injury or death results from the inherent risks of that agritourism activity. Inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the risk of injury related to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you, as a participant, to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. By participating in these activities, you are assuming the risks involved.
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For the safety of our farm animals and in accordance with our insurance policy, we kindly ask that pets remain at home.
Service dogs are welcome. -
Guests are responsible for supervising their children. The Hidden Valley Orchards team cannot supervise guests on the farm and is not responsible for children at the orchard. Play at your own risk.
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Hidden Valley Orchards is a private, working farm. We are only open to the public during posted business hours. Guests should only enter the property through the main entrance by the Great Barn.
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For your safety, climbing fences, structures, or our waterfall is strictly prohibited.
General Rules & Policies
Pets & Accessibility at the Farm
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For the safety of our farm animals and in accordance with our insurance policy, we kindly ask that pets remain at home.
Service animals are welcome.
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Pets may cause stress or harm to our farm animals. Our insurance policy also requires that outside pets not be on the property.
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Please keep in mind that you’ll be visiting a working farm. Guests will need to navigate natural, uneven terrain, which may present challenges for strollers, wheelchairs, or those with mobility concerns.
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Yes, service animals are always welcome.
U-Pick Guidelines
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We offer a rotating variety of U-pick crops! Visit our website or social media for the latest offerings.
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Yes. All children must be accompanied by an adult in U-pick zones.
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No. For food safety reasons, service animals are not permitted in U-pick areas.
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We update crop readiness daily. Please check our website before your visit.
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Yes. All U-pick guests are required to wash their hands before entering picking areas.
Vendors & Entertainment
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We love local talent! Acoustic musicians can reach out to us at music@hiddenvalleyorchards.com to get involved.
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We’re always open to collaborations with farms and makers. Email us at info@hiddenvalleyorchards.com to start the conversation.
Dogs & Pets
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Pets are not permitted at Hidden Valley Orchards.
Only service animals are allowed on the farm grounds.
Photography Sessions
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To schedule a photography session, please submit a request HERE.
Photographers can bring a single client to Hidden Valley Orchards for shoots during our regular weekday hours (Please note: multiple session shoots and wedding parties are not permitted).
Our grounds are closed for photography sessions on weekends and other non-business days. On days that we are open to the public by admission, you and your subjects will be required to purchase tickets to the Apple Play Yard to enter.
If you use images for promotional purposes or share them on social media, we kindly request that you acknowledge Hidden Valley Orchards!
Hidden Valley Orchards may use images taken on our property for promotional purposes and on our social media platforms. Please tag images with #HiddenValleyOrchards
Hidden Valley Orchards is not open to photographers outside of business hours.