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Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm where agriculture, education, and hands-on fun come together. For generations, families have made Linvilla part of their traditions, returning year after year to create lasting memories. With something new to experience each season, Linvilla offers opportunities for visitors of all ages to explore, connect, and enjoy the farm.
We hope you will be part of the next chapter in Linvilla's history. Scroll through time to explore the moments, milestones, and people who shaped Linvilla into the family farm it is today.
At Linvilla, caring for the land has always been part of how we farm. From the crops we grow to the natural resources we manage, we work to protect and preserve the land for future generations.
Through our irrigation ponds and rainwater collection systems, we capture and store rainfall to help water our crops and plants in the Garden Center. By reusing rainwater and carefully managing our irrigation practices, we work to reduce waste, conserve water, and ensure these resources are available for future generations.
Our Garden Center is heated by a wood chip burner that converts waste wood into renewable heat, keeping the space warm throughout the colder months. We also use geothermal heating and cooling systems in our indoor spaces to maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. Together, these systems allow us to make better use of natural resources, reduce our reliance on conventional energy sources, and minimize our environmental impact.
Solar panels installed along the south-facing roofline of our greenhouse generate electricity from sunlight to help power the Garden Center's daily operations. The system produces enough electricity to meet the Garden Center's energy needs, reducing our reliance on electricity from the grid and allowing us to make greater use of renewable energy generated right here on the farm.
We partner with Kitchen Harvest to turn food scraps, unused produce, and other organic materials into nutrient-rich compost. Made right here on the farm, our compost is used to enrich our fields and gardens and is also available for purchase. By giving organic waste a new purpose, we help reduce landfill waste and support healthier soil for our farm and community.
We carefully manage our wooded areas to support healthy forests and promote biodiversity. As part of this process, we harvest firewood and smoking wood from trees around the farm.
Contour farming is one of the ways we care for our land. By planting crops along the natural curves of the landscape, we help prevent soil erosion, improve water absorption, and reduce runoff during heavy rains.
Honeybees play an important role in pollinating many of the crops grown on our farm. We work with a local beekeeper to maintain five apiaries throughout the property, providing managed honeybee colonies that support crop pollination and contribute to the farm's ecosystem.
Eastern bluebirds are native to our area and have faced population declines due to habitat loss and competition for nesting sites from invasive species. To help support these birds, we've installed more than 30 bluebird nesting boxes throughout the farm. These boxes provide places for bluebirds to nest and raise their young, helping support the local population and encouraging biodiversity on the farm.
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Linvilla Orchards is open daily year-round, with the exception of January 1st, April 1st, December 25th, and December 26th. Our hours vary by season, with special hours during holidays. Please visit our calendar for current hours of operation.
There’s something fun to do at Linvilla Orchards in every season! Our Barnyard Animals and Playland Playground are open year-round. Pick Your Own and Fishing are generally available from mid-May through early November, weather and crop conditions permitting, with fishing also offered on select spring days. Hayrides, pony rides, train rides, face painting, and other activities are available on select dates throughout the year. Visit our Calendar or explore for more information.
Linvilla Orchards is located just outside Media, Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes southwest of downtown Philadelphia. Situated between Routes 352 and 452, the farm is easily accessible from Route 1, I-95, Route 322, and I-476. Our address is 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA. If you're using an older GPS system and have trouble finding us, try entering 598 Linvill Road, Media, PA instead.
There is no direct public transportation to Linvilla Orchards. The closest SEPTA Regional Rail stations are Moylan-Rose Valley and Elwyn on the Media/Wawa Line, both approximately 3 miles from the farm. SEPTA Bus Route 117 also serves the area, with the nearest stop about ¾ of a mile away. Unfortunately, neither option provides a safe pedestrian route to the farm, as nearby roads are busy and lack sidewalks. For your safety and convenience, we recommend visiting by car or rideshare service.For more information, visit SEPTA's Regional Rail schedules and Bus Route 117 schedule.
Admission and parking at Linvilla Orchards are free! Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds, visit the farm animals, and enjoy live entertainment during our festivals at no charge.
We accept cash and all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, at most locations throughout the farm. The Playground, Stacey’s Face Painting, and some of our seasonal fall food vendors accept cash only. We recommend bringing cash if you plan to enjoy these activities. We also have ATMs available onsite.
We recommend dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable shoes. If you plan to pick your own fruit, sneakers or other sturdy, closed-toe shoes are best. Remember, we're a working farm, so paths and fields can be muddy!
Linvilla is a working farm, so some areas can get muddy, especially after rain. While many pathways throughout the farm are paved, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted at Linvilla Orchards. This policy helps ensure the safety and comfort of our guests and farm animals. Health regulations also restrict animals from certain areas of the farm, including our Farm Market, Garden Center, and Pick Your Own fields. Service animals are welcome in accordance with ADA guidelines.
Our Barnyard is home to deer, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, a cow, and more! Visitors can enjoy seeing our farm animals year-round. To learn more about our animals, visit our Barnyard Animals page.
Yes! All photographers planning family photo sessions at Linvilla Orchards must register in advance with our main office and purchase an $85 photography permit, which includes one hour of photography on the farm. Different rates apply for professional, corporate, and video shoots. For more information or to arrange a session, please email sarahm@linvilla.com. We're happy to help!
Unfortunately, we do not currently ship our pies, but we do offer shipping on select bakery items in gift baskets! Visit our online store to see what's available.
The Farm Market and Garden Center are open year-round and offer fresh food, seasonal plants, and everyday farm favorites.
