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Birthday Parties

party1Have the BEST birthday EVER at Red Gate Farm!!!

viewinggalleryOur birthday parties are a child’s dream:

  •      Private pony rides for your guests, use of our fabulous facilities, and perfect photo opportunities. Parties can be held rain or shine, as we have an enormous indoor riding arena.
  •     We are offering outdoor parties in our huge open stone barn with 5 picnic tables with a private ring for pony rides, and private parking area.  If bad weather, we can hold the party for the children indoors. Our indoor party room has heating and air conditioning, restroom facilities, kitchenette, and fridge/freezer, and can hold up to 25 children
  •      Decorations may be brought to the farm, such as balloons, table cloths, party favors, etc. 30 minutes before the scheduled party time.  Carrots and apples (cut up) can be brought to feed the ponies, but children must be supervised while doing so.
  • The first hour of the party is run by Red Gate Farm staff (i.e. pony rides or group lesson); the second hour is  run by the party host (i.e. food, cake, games, etc.)

Please email RedGateFarmVA@aol.com or call to discuss party options and availability at office (540) 882-3530, or cell (703) 585-7586.

AVAILABILITY: Starting in March, we will be offering 2 time spots on Saturdays and Sundays:  12-2 pm and 3-5 pm.  Occasional holiday and weekday dates/times may be available.  Generally we do not schedule parties in Jan/Feb due to the cold.

The program is popular, and books up well in advance. The following dates in 2024 are available :     Saturdays, 12-2 or 2-4 pm:    most are available.    Sundays  3-5 pm:   Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Dec. 22.

Below are listed some of the most popular party options, but we can customize your party.

PONY PARTY: The pony party includes one hour of pony time  (with one pony) for up to 10 children, which includes a 15-minute pony grooming lesson, 45 minutes of pony rides, and use of the party facilities for 2 hours. Cost is $500.

SUPER PONY PARTY: The SUPER pony party includes one hour of pony time (with TWO ponies) for up to 20 children, a 15-minute pony grooming lesson, 45 minutes of pony rides, and use of the party room/ facility for 2 hours. The moonbounce may be substituted for the second pony. Cost is $700.  $50 per child over 20 children, but this is not recommended.

GROUP LESSON PARTY (AGES 8+): The Group Lesson party includes one hour of pony time for 2-10 children, including a 15-minute pony grooming lesson, 45 minutes of a group lesson for your party only, with each child on their own horse, and use of the party room/ facility for 2 hours (one additional hour).  Cost is $700 minimum up to 4 riders, then $100 per rider after that.  Age range is NOT flexible.   A release form MUST be signed for each rider.  Long pants and hard-soled shoes with a heel required.

 PARTY ADD-ONS:  2-hour moonbounce $200 during entire party time, 2 hours private pool $200 ( NO LIFEGUARD) one hour during party window (non-horse time ) plus one extra hour afterwards (must be 3-5 time slot May – Oct. ). LATE FEE:  IF your party stays late (more than 30 minutes, then a $50/hour late fee is assessed.) 

PAYMENT: $100 deposit at time of booking.  This is non-refundable but we work with you if you need to change the date/time.  Balance at least one day in advance, due to the day-of party entertaining distractions.

Indoor information:  We have 25 chairs for parties.  Total number of people that will be allowed for one party, including adults, is 35 due to the size of the room.

Often we are asked which children are “Participants” in the party.  Regardless of age, if they are going to be grooming a pony, riding a pony, sitting at the party table, and/or making a craft, they are included in your party headcount.  If they are a baby in a stroller, a teen that is just there for their sibling, a parent of a party child, etc. then they would not count. Children 1-2 years old will have parent walk with the child in addition to our pony leaders.  Children over 2 can ride the pony independently.

Also, we do allow outside food, including pizza.  The only company that will deliver to the farm is The Village Market at  (540) 955-8742.  Other outside food is limited to simple finger foods, other than birthday cake/cupcakes/ice cream.  No cooking is allowed on the premises.

FEEDBACK:  4/23/22:  Thank you for everything!  That was the best birthday party ever! Your farm is beautiful, the lady who helped us with the pony was amazing, and your pony was so sweet.  The Stone Barn is an incredible space for an event.  Thank You!

TIPPING: We encourage and appreciate tipping to our party hosts for their time and attention to your group.