Hayride at Schaffer Farm: Market Garden Rows and Panhandle Skies

CLARENDON FARM FIELD GUIDE

Hayride at Schaffer Farm: Market Garden Rows and Panhandle Skies

A 1.5-hour hayride across Schaffer Farm’s 80-acre property — see the farm’s 10,000 sq. ft. market garden, seasonal produce, and wide Texas Panhandle sunrises and sunsets.

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Hayride at Schaffer Farm: Market Garden Rows and Panhandle Skies.

Duration
1.5 Hours
Location
Clarendon
Operator
Schaffer Farm
Category
Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Schaffer Farm sits on 80 acres off old Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle. The farm’s 10,000-square-foot market garden and broad fields produce an abundance of vegetables from July through October (or until first freeze), and the low, open horizon makes sunrises and sunsets a central part of the experience.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MARKET

A 10,000 sq. ft. market garden

Schaffer Farm’s market garden is the agricultural heart of the property, supplying much of the seasonal harvest visitors see on the hayride.

THE HARVEST

Peak produce from July to October

The farm’s fresh-vegetable season runs July through October or until the first freeze, with crops including corn, okra, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, watermelon and cantaloupe.

THE VIEW

Wide Panhandle sunrises and sunsets

With broad, open fields, the farm offers sweeping sunrise and sunset views that stretch for miles on clear days.

What the day feels like

What the hayride feels like

The hayride moves across Schaffer Farm’s broad acreage, passing the market garden and crop rows while giving guests a sense of the scale of the farm and the seasonal bounty. Visits are timed during the farm’s July–October harvest window when fields are at their most productive.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this hayride works for — and who should rethink it.

1
Families with childrenSuitable for all ages and sized for small groups, making it a straightforward family outing.
2
Small groupsTours accommodate up to eight people, ideal for intimate groups and parties of friends.
3
First-time farm visitorsA short, 1.5-hour introduction to a working market garden and farm landscape.
4
Large partiesNot well suited to large groups due to an eight-person limit; organizers should book multiple tours or check with the operator.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

The farm’s fresh-vegetable season runs from July through October or until the first freeze.

Duration

The hayride tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Meeting Point

Meet at 5989 Texas Highway 70, Clarendon, Texas 79226, United States.

Operator

The hayride is operated by Schaffer Farm on its 80-acre property off old Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the hayride?

The tour duration is 1.5 hours.

Where do we meet for the tour?

Meet at 5989 Texas Highway 70, Clarendon, Texas 79226, United States.

When is the farm’s produce season?

The fresh-vegetable season runs from July through October or until the first freeze.

How many people can join a single tour?

Tours are limited to up to eight people.

Is the hayride suitable for children?

The offering is described as suitable for all ages.