BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market | Apple Picking | North Georgia | Ellijay

Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 1pm-6pm

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BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market | Apple Picking | North Georgia | Ellijay

Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 1pm-6pm

  • Visit BJ Reece Orchards
  • Apple Picking
    • Apple Picking Information
    • Apple Picking Calendar
  • Farm Activities
  • Pricing
  • Market & Bakery
  • Field Trips
  • Homeschool Groups
  • About Us
  • Contact & Directions

Homeschool Days

Every Wednesday in September

$15 PER PERSON

New for 2026! Our Homeschool Days are designed especially for homeschooling families and groups, offering the perfect blend of hands-on learning and farm fun in a relaxed, self-guided setting. Explore the farm at your own pace while enjoying many of the same educational experiences and activities offered during our field trips. Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., join us for a special educational program to learn about apple production, life on a working farm, and the seasonal activities that keep our orchard growing. Homeschool Day admission includes all of the activities listed below. Advance reservations are required so we can plan for each day's attendance.

*children 2 and under are free but do not receive a 1/4 peck bag or apple cider sippy

Purchase Your Tickets

What Our Homeschool Days Include

Bee Observation

Visit our Bee Observation Display and get a close-up look at the amazing world of honeybees! Watch live bees as they build honeycomb, care for their hive, and work together to produce honey. It's a fun, educational experience where students can learn about the important role bees play in pollinating crops and keeping our environment healthy.

Petting Zoo

Students will have the opportunity to get up close with a variety of friendly farm animals in our petting zoo. They can observe and interact with cows, pigs, alpacas, goats, rabbits, turtles, chickens, turkeys, and more while learning about the animals that call our farm home. Hand-washing stations are conveniently located nearby to help everyone stay clean after visiting the animals.

Corn Box

Our giant corn box is one of the most popular attractions on the farm! Filled with thousands of kernels of dried corn, it provides students with a unique hands-on sensory experience where they can scoop, dig, and explore while engaging in creative play. It's a fun way to experience a different side of agriculture and discover how corn is used beyond the field.

Farm Slide

The farm slide is a favorite activity for students of all ages! Climb to the top of the hill and race a friend down one of two side-by-side slide tunnels for a fun-filled adventure. It's a great way for students to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and experience one of the farm's most exciting attractions.

Rubber Duck Races

Our Rubber Duck Races combine hands-on fun with a simple lesson about how water is used on the farm. Students will use hand-operated water pumps—similar to those used to provide water for farm animals—to move their rubber ducks through a winding water course. They can race friends to the finish while learning about the importance of water in everyday farm life.

Wagon Ride

No trip to the farm is complete without a wagon ride! Climb aboard and enjoy a guided ride through our 200-acre working farm, where students will see orchards, farm animals, and daily farming activities along the way. It's a fun and relaxing opportunity to experience the beauty of the farm while learning about life on a working orchard.

Jumping Pillow

The giant jumping pillow is a favorite stop for students to burn off some energy while enjoying beautiful views of the farm. As they jump, they'll be surrounded by scenic orchards and rolling hills, making it one of the most memorable experiences of the day. It's the perfect way to combine active outdoor play with the fun of a day on the farm.

Human Hamster Wheels

Race on our human hamster wheels. Jump in the tube spin yourself down the track and back! 

We are adding mini wheels for our 2026 season! 

Apple Cider

Each student will receive an apple cider sippy to take with them, filled with fresh apple cider.

Bag for Picking Apples

Each student will get a 1/4 peck bag that they can fill by picking their very own apples out of our orchard to take home with them.

Apple Production Tour

At 1:00pm there will be an opportunity to learn how apples go from the orchard to the table by exploring the harvesting process from start to finish. They'll discover how apples are carefully picked, sorted by quality and size, bagged for customers, and properly stored to keep them fresh. This hands-on learning experience helps students understand the work and care that goes into growing and preparing fresh apples.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at reeceorchards@ellijay.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

No, we created this opportunity for homeschooling families and groups, without the burden of coordinating enough people to qualify as a field trip.


Absolutely! If other family members would like to participate in all of the same activities, you are welcome to purchase additional tickets.

Children ages 2 and under are free, but their admission does not include a 1/4 peck apple-picking bag or an apple cider sippy cup.

For adults who may not want to participate in all of the activities, we offer a weekday admission option for $8 per person. This admission does not include apple picking.

If you would like to pick apples, you can purchase a U-Pick bag separately and choose the size that works best for you.


Unfortunately, our homeschool days are only on Wednesdays in September. If you plan to visit another day you would be subject to our regular pricing. 


We will have our homeschool days rain or shine. We will pause activities if there is lightening in the area. For weather updates, we recommend visiting our Facebook page or Instagram.


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