MORRIS PLAINS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Teddy’s Morning at Craftsman Farms: A Hundred-Year-Old Walk Through Story and Orchard
A one-hour, docent-led outdoor experience for children inspired by the book Adventures at Craftsman Farms with Teddy that maps a 1911 morning across the museum grounds and helps families plan the visit.
Teddy’s Morning at Craftsman Farms: A Hundred-Year-Old Walk Through Story and Orchard.
Set on the historic grounds of Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains, this guided, family-friendly tour leads children through the orchard, rose garden, and pasture as they follow Teddy’s imagined 1911 morning—an interactive, outdoor-only experience that blends storytelling, props, and encounters with the Stickley family’s legacy.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Immersive, book-driven storytelling
Based on the children’s book Adventures at Craftsman Farms with Teddy, the tour uses lively narration and hands-on props to invite kids to imagine life on the property in 1911, meeting members of the Stickley family through interpretive moments.
A walk through orchard, rose garden, and pasture
Families move across the exterior landscape—visiting the orchard, rose garden, and pasture—following Teddy’s morning and exploring outdoor features of Craftsman Farms as part of the tour route.
Hands-on close and a keepsake
At the end of the tour children receive a special prize and families are invited to the Education Center to color pages from the book—small, concrete rewards that extend the story into a creative activity.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Led by a museum guide, the one-hour docent-guided tour moves outdoors across the Craftsman Farms landscape, encouraging children ages 4 to 8 to search, imagine, and step into Teddy’s morning through storytelling and prop-driven encounters while visiting orchard, rose garden, and pasture.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Adults are encouraged to bring water for their party.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The program is a one-hour docent-guided children's tour of the Craftsman Farms exterior landscape.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms.
What are the age limits for children?
The tour is designed for children ages 4 to 8.
Are there live farm animals on the tour?
No. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is no longer a working farm; animals are represented through storytelling and interpretive props.
Is advance registration required and what does it cost?
Advance registration is required. The tour costs $5 per child and is free for adults.
How many children can participate?
The tour has a six-child maximum and adult supervision is required throughout the entire tour.
Do we go inside the museum buildings?
No. This tour is an exterior tour of the museum grounds and does not include interior entry.