HIDDEN VALLEY ORCHARDS RULES
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No Outside Food & Beverage: Please refrain from bringing outside food or beverages, as we have plenty of delicious options for you to enjoy.
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No Pop-up Parties: Please contact HVO to schedule a private party or celebration at the farm. Impromptu parties are not permitted.
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Tobacco-Free Zone: For the comfort of all our guests, we kindly ask that you do not smoke or use e-cigarettes on the property. Hidden Valley Orchards is a tobacco-free location.
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Safety First: We ask that children are supervised at all times while enjoying our facilities. Play at your own risk!
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No Supervision Provided: Please note that we do not guarantee supervision for children or guests; it's important to keep an eye on your little ones.
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Respect Our Water Features: We kindly request that you do not enter or toss items into our ponds or other bodies of water. No wading or playing in HVO's creek or pond features. Let's keep our natural spaces clean!
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Public Access: HVO is a private property. Guests can access the property via our main entrance when HVO is open to the public during posted open hours. The property is closed to the public when the farm is shut and during non-business hours.
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Restricted Areas: Wooded areas of the property are off-limits to guests unless it is a designated HVO activity area.
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Stay Grounded Safely: For your safety, please refrain from climbing fences, structures, or our beautiful waterfall.
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No Solicitation: No personal or business agendas can be conducted on HVO property unless approved in advance by HVO.
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Ohio Agritourism Liability Notice: "Under Ohio law, there is no liability for injury, or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location, if that injury or death results from the inherent risks of that agritourism activity. Inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the risk of injury related to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you, as a participant, to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. By participating in these activities, you are assuming the risks involved."
U-PICK
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Fresh Choices Await: Hidden Valley Orchards offers a delightful variety of U-pick crops for you to enjoy.
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Daily Crop Updates: Our crops are evaluated daily to ensure they are ready for public picking!
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Plan Your Visit: For the latest information on hours and crop availability, be sure to check our Facebook, Instagram, or website before you visit.
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Supervision Required: We kindly ask that all children under 11 years of age are accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the U-pick areas.
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Hand Hygiene Matters: All U-pick participants are required to wash their hands before entering the U-pick areas. Your health and safety are our top priorities!
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Leave Pets at Home: While we adore animals, we ask that you leave your pets at home when U-picking. For health and safety reasons, pets are not permitted in the you-pick areas where produce is being harvested for human consumption.
VENDORS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Calling Local Talent: We’re excited to connect with local acoustic bands and musicians. Share your passion with us!
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If you’re interested in performing, reach out at music@hiddenvalleyorchards.com
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Supporting Local Farms: We’re interested in building relationships with local farms that provide fresh produce, cottage kitchen and handmade products. Let’s work together to celebrate LOCAL!
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Get in Touch! info@hiddenvalleyorchards.com.
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DOGS & PETS
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Service Animals Only: We welcome service animals on the HVO campus, but they are not permitted in the active you-pick areas. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Capture the Moment! Photographers can bring a single client to Hidden Valley Orchards for shoots during our regular weekday hours. (Please note: multiple session shoots and wedding parties are not permitted.)
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Photography Days Only: Our grounds are closed for photography sessions on weekends and other non-business days. On days that we are open to the public by admission, you and your subjects will be required to purchase an admission ticket to enter.
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Plan Ahead: To schedule your photography session, please contact us through our website with your desired date and time. Some weekdays will be busy with on-site events, so we’ll confirm if your chosen day works for both you and us!
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Check-In is Key: Be sure to "check in" upon your arrival! You’ll need to sign a release waiver on behalf of yourself and your clients. You are required to "check out" at the counter or with a staff member when you leave.
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Access Restrictions: We reserve the right to restrict access to certain areas of the farm on specific dates.
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Give Us a Shout-Out: If you use images for promotional purposes or share them on social media, we kindly request that you acknowledge Hidden Valley Orchards!
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Supervision Required: Children and teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult when visiting for photography sessions.
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Our Rights to Images: Hidden Valley Orchards may use images taken on our property for promotional purposes and on our social media platforms. Please tag images with #HiddenValleyOrchards
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Hours of Operation: Hidden Valley Orchards is not open to photographers outside of business hours
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Questions: For further information, email us at info@hiddenvalleyorchards.com
LOCATION
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5474 North State Route 48 Lebanon, Ohio 45036
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Spell out: NORTH Route 48 in Lebanon, otherwise your GPS will take you to South Lebanon
SOCIAL MEDIA
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