HAMPSHIRE FARM FIELD GUIDE
Up Close with Island Hill Farm’s Highland Cows: A 30‑Minute End‑of‑Day Encounter
A short, ticketed visit to Island Hill Farm that lets you join staff at feeding time to photograph four Highland cows—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Up Close with Island Hill Farm’s Highland Cows: A 30‑Minute End‑of‑Day Encounter.
On Prince Edward Island’s Hampshire coast, Island Hill Farm stages a brief, carefully managed encounter with its Highland cattle: book an end‑of‑day visit to join staff at feeding time and capture close, safe photographs of the herd while admission to the farm is included.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet Four Majestic Highland Cows
The experience places you alongside a staff member as they feed the farm’s four Highland cows, offering dramatic close‑up photo opportunities while the animals remain behind a fence; because these are large livestock with long horns, no touching or entry into the fenced area is permitted.
Feeding Time Frames the Shot
The visit is timed so guests can photograph and video the cattle during feeding—an ideal moment for close detail and personality shots without handling the animals.
Highland Stuffies at the Gift Shoppe
After the encounter, the farm’s shoppe stocks Highland cow stuffed animals priced from $14 to $30 (sizes and quantities vary), providing a tactile alternative for visitors who cannot handle the live animals.
What the day feels like
What This Half‑Hour Feels Like
This is a compact, staff‑led encounter: book an end‑of‑day slot, arrive with your admission included, and spend about 30 minutes beside the pen as a staff member feeds the herd and you photograph the animals from a safe distance. The interaction is observational and controlled—no touching or entering the fenced area is allowed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short farm encounter suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience is a brief, end‑of‑day visit lasting approximately 30 minutes; admission to Island Hill Farm is included.
Bring a camera or smartphone to capture photos and video during feeding time; no special equipment is required and guests may not enter the fenced area.
All guests in attendance—including chaperones—must have a purchased ticket/spot; booking confirms you have read the full description and the farm’s rules.
The farm shoppe carries Highland cow stuffed animals priced from $14 to $30 (depending on size) available while quantities last.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the 'Hi to the Highlands' visit last?
The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Can I touch or enter the fenced area with the Highland cows?
No—because these are large livestock with long horns, guests may not touch the animals or enter the fenced area.
Are photos and videos allowed?
Yes—guests join staff during feeding time specifically to capture close‑up photos and videos of the Highland cows.
How many Highland cows will we see?
The experience involves joining staff as they feed the farm’s four Highland cows.
Do chaperones and accompanying guests need tickets?
Yes—ALL guests in attendance, including chaperones, must have a purchased ticket/spot.
Are there souvenirs available?
Yes—the farm’s shoppe sells Highland cow stuffed animals priced from $14 to $30, while quantities last.