Field Trips

Field trips are open to public and private schools, homeschool groups, daycares, and youth-focused extracurricular organizations.

  • $15 per child

  • $375 minimum per visit

  • 90 minutes

  • Recommended maximum: 25 kids (Groups larger than 25 or with specific needs are welcome to inquire.)

  • Ages: preschool and up. The zip lines and ninja course is not recommended for preschool age.

Teachers and adult chaperones attend at no charge.

Included:

  • Time with goats and chickens. (see Summer Camp page for photos of goat playground)

  • Fun in the timber- archery range is excluded from field trips unless approved by Becky.

    Add-ons:

  • A hands-on food activity may be added depending on group size and age. These activities are simple, no-bake experiences and typically add about $10 per child.

  • Homemade ice cream: $4/child

Logistics/Supervision/Waiver info:

Hours of operation

Field trips are scheduled during school day hours.

Transportation/Parking

There is room for large vans to park down in front of the house. School buses can stage at the top of the drive in front of the red barn but not on Crosheck or Anchorage Rd. Please make sure to not block access to the neighbor’s drive at top of drive.

Supervision/waiver

  • All students and adults must complete a waiver prior to attending.

During field trips, I’m present to guide and educate but not to provide child supervision.

Teachers, school staff, and designated adult chaperones are responsible for supervising students at all times, including behavior, and safety during activities.

Weather/Cancelation Policy

Standard Cancellations

Because field trips reserve exclusive use of Becky’s Mindful Kitchen, no other events can be scheduled during your time.

For field trips:

  • Cancellations made more than 14 days before the scheduled visit are eligible for a refund minus $150.

  • Cancellations made 14 days or fewer before the visit are non-refundable.

Rescheduling for non–weather-related cancellations may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability.

Field trips are outdoor experiences and are held rain or shine.

  • Light rain, cold, heat, or overcast weather do not qualify for cancellation or refunds.

  • In the case that BMK cancels due to severe or unsafe weather (such as lightning, high winds, or conditions that make the property unsafe), your event will be rescheduled. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund minus a $50 admin fee will be provided.

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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Becky’s Mindful Kitchen is located at 4139 Crosheck Rd NE, Solon, IA 

You will turn right onto Crosheck which is 1 mile after turning onto Anchorage Rd. Then take your FIRST left at the big red barn and go down the drive to the white house. 

The house at the top of the hill is our awesome neighbor and I ask that you do not block their driveway or park in the apron.  The play structure is also on their property and is off limits and please do not walk on their lawn.   

Zero parking allowed on the street.

There is a sign that says 'Drop Here and circle drive' what that means is if you need to drop off a kiddo- that’s your spot! If you want to park or plan on staying for an event, circle around and pull up to the "Park Here" sign facing up the drive on the righthand side.

Do not park in front of the house at bottom of drive UNLESS your group consists of no more than 4 cars.

There is room for two cars to pass each other on the driveway.  The entrance to BMK around the back of the home.  Follow the path past the goat cottage to the back deck.