Hickory Harvest
in the Oley Valley
Tuesday, October 13, 4-8pm
Oley, PA
Yellowbud hickory, also known as bitternut, is a native nut tree that has grown across this region for centuries. At Bloom Farm, we're working with partners like Rodale Institute to bring native tree crops like this one back into how we eat, and it all starts with the harvest. Join us for an afternoon outdoors gathering hickory nuts, getting to know the trees, and learning what happens after the nuts leave the forest floor, including how they're pressed into oil at Third Place Processing just down the road.
No experience needed and all ages are welcome! This event is free but space is limited.
Food will be provided for harvesters!
RSVP below or reach out to hello@bloomfarm.com with any questions.
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A guided hickory harvest in the Oley Valley
An introduction to yellowbud hickory and native tree crops in our region
A look at how hickory nuts become oil
Food provided from Bloom Farm & Vesta Kitchen as an offering for harvesters
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Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Gloves if you have them
A water bottle.
We'll have harvesting buckets and bags on hand, as well as some fun harvesting tools!
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Fill out the RSVP form with you name, email, and the number of people in your group, including kids.
We'll follow up with exact location, parking and meeting point details closer to the day.
Farmhouse Spaces
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Goat Room
Features a King-size bed, deep-soaking bathtub, steam shower, and double vanity. Perfect for couples.
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![A cozy bedroom with a white bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and three framed art pieces on the wall. The room has light-colored walls, wooden trim, and a window with floral curtains letting in natural light.]()
Swan Suite
Available as a room for two or as a suite for up to four guests. Features one king bed and two twin-size beds in the adjoining room, a deep-soaking bathtub, and a separate shower. Perfect for small families.
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![Cozy attic bedroom with sloped ceiling, single bed with white bedding, small window, vintage dresser with a vase of dried flowers, potted plant, and built-in white cabinets.]()
Alpaca Room
Three twin beds accommodate guests in our spacious attic. Perfect for group getaways.
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![Two wooden outdoor handwashing stations with small shelves and metal faucets are placed on a stone patio in a garden setting. In the background, pink-flowering trees and an old stone building with a wooden door and a rusted metal roof are visible, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers.]()
Spring House
Tucked into the hillside, the Spring House is a healing indoor-outdoor space for private massage sessions, an outdoor sauna, and two cold plunge tubs filled with limestone-filtered water from our natural spring. Guests can also explore our thoughtfully curated boutique of wellness goods.
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Yoga Barn
Originally a livestock barn, our wellness studio is now a blank canvas for somatic and creative practices spanning yoga, meditation, art therapy, and breathwork. This recently renovated space is steps from the main house and fully outfitted with best-in-class props & tools.
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![A woman and a man sitting in chairs having a conversation in a cozy, rustic wooden room. The woman is gesturing towards a large flowering branch in front of her, while the man is attentively listening. There are bookshelves filled with books behind them.]()
Art Barn
This multi-level stone barn is our largest and most versatile building. From studio space for our artists-in-residency to large format dinners, photo shoots and workshops, we work with guests to outfit this space as needed.
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![A small wooden shed with black door and outdoor lighting, surrounded by trees and bushes, along a gravel pathway.]()
Cottages
An enclave of four cedar cottages has been meticulously integrated into the farm without disrupting the land or its waterways. Each slightly different, they feature closet space, desks, and locally-sourced vintage quilts.
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![Wooden platform in a forest with tall trees, green foliage, and a stacked pile of logs in the background, leaves scattered on the platform.]()
The Grounds
Our grounds include 3 miles of walking trails, 60 acres of forests, fruit and nut orchards, and wildflowers for foraging. We encourage guests to spend quality time in nature and explore freely while on-site.
FAQ
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A deposit equal to one night’s stay (or 50% for stays longer than 2 nights) is required at the time of booking.
A valid credit card authorization is required to confirm your reservation.
Cancel with full refund within 48 hours of booking
Cancel with 50% refund until 7 days before arrival and none thereafter
If you book within 7 days of arrival, the full cost of your stay will be charged at the time of booking.
For all other reservations, the remaining balance will be charged 7 days prior to check-in.
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Check in is at 3pm.
Check out is at 11am.
Early Check In and Late Check Out options are available to our guests for an additional fee. If you plan to utilize either of those upgrades to your stay, please let our staff know the approximate time you'd like to check in or out.
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Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pets in the farmhouse.
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Generally, yes! However, this experience has been curated with adults in mind. Please reach out to stay@bloomfarm.com with any questions.
We are unable to provide cribs.
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Most of the farmhouse dates back to the 1800s. The oldest part of the house, including our special wood-fired oven, dates back to 1760! Some additions were completed in 2007 and were constructed to blend seamlessly into the existing architecture. You may encounter some creaky floor boards during your stay – we consider this part of the charm of a historic farmhouse.
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Bloom Farm is located in historic Oley, Pennsylvania, about 1 hour from Philadelphia and about 2.5 hours from New York City. The exact address will be provided upon booking.
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Yes! Kindly provide your dietary restrictions upon booking. You can learn more about our dining program here.