In Weston, Missouri there is a unique farm off the dusty gravel path, tucked away into the countryside. This popular farm has countless activities and one-of-a-kind items. Barnyard animals, pumpkins, fun fall food, and a country store, the Weston Red Barn Farm is a place to visit when in need of a fall outing with family or friends.
As a young boy, Red Barn Farm owner Steve Frey had always dreamed about owning and operating his own farm when he grew up.
“When I was a kid I had an old uncle Earl who had a farm just like this,” Frey said. “I wanted to create an educational environment for kids so they could come out in the country and enjoy what’s here.”
The Red Barn Farm offers guests a variety of things to do and entertainment. Weddings, company picnics, bonfires, WPA dances, hayrides and a fall festival is available where families can go out and pick pumpkins.
“We also do school tours. We had about 16,000 kids on tours. It gives them a chance to learn about where their food comes from and agriculture because schools don’t teach that anymore,” Frey said. “I’m trying to give the experience I had as a kid from pony rides to hay rides to petting animals. There isn’t an admission so it’s nice for families.”
Visitors aren’t the only ones who enjoy the farm environment. Matt Harvey is currently an employee and enjoys everything about working at the Red Barn Farm.
“I absolutely love working here. It’s very relaxed and a lot of hard work but we make it incredibly fun,” Harvey said. “Everyone is almost always excited to be here. The first time they’re here they realize how pretty it is and just enjoy it. The kids love it, we do school tours during the week and they’ll talk about the farm animals.”
First time visitor Stephanie Turner heard about the farm through a friend that had been before and decided to take kids that were home schooled.
“She said it was the best place she’d ever been. We had a different home school mom that set up the field trip so I had to go,” Turner said.
According to Turner a lot of the items were very hands on and very inviting.
Junior Jordan Campbell also visited the farm and had a great experience.
“It was just an overall cool environment,” Campbell said. “I would go back because we didn’t get to do everything since some of the stuff is during the weekend only.”
The Red Barn Farm opens early spring and closes down early November. Visits are welcome from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon-5 p.m. on Sundays. There’s a good chance that anyone wanting to enjoy the festivities that fall has to offer, will have an enjoyable time at the Red Barn Farm.
