A petting-zoo-focused patch with corn maze and pick-your-own options in rural East Feliciana Parish; genuinely uncomplicated, but limited public information means you'll need to call ahead for hours, pricing, and activity specifics.
Barn Hill Preserve (also known as NewSong Pumpkin Patch in some listings) operates October through early November, but the farm does not publish hours or 2026 pricing online. This is one of those operations where you cannot show up and get full details from the website—you need to call ahead.
That’s not inherently bad; it often means a smaller, less commercialized operation that books the way local farms do. But it does mean more planning on your end.
Before you drive out: Phone 225-286-3003 and ask:
Corn maze, petting zoo, and pumpkin options (both pick-your-own and pre-gathered). The petting zoo is a significant draw for families with toddlers and early elementary kids—animals are usually the highlight of the day for that age group.
The corn maze is likely designed for typical family navigation, not a two-hour challenge, so expect it to be completable within 30–45 minutes for most families.
East Feliciana Parish is rural country between Baton Rouge (25 min south) and St. Francisville (15 min north). The setting is genuine farmland, not a commercial park; parking and facilities are probably basic but functional.
October weather in central Louisiana is still warm during the day (typically 75–85°F) with lingering humidity. Shade on the property will be limited to barn structures and whatever trees border the maze. Bring water and a hat, especially if you’re visiting with young children who move slowly through attractions.
Pricing is unpublished, so you cannot plan exact cash. Both admission and pumpkin selection are unpriced in what’s published — treat this as a genuine unknown rather than guessing a range. Call ahead to confirm before driving, so you can budget accurately for a family of your size.
Rural farms sometimes see reduced hours mid-week or open only Friday–Sunday. Call to confirm the schedule; early October typically means fewer crowds and better pumpkin selection than late October, when choices narrow.
The farm is located in the St. Francisville historic area, which makes a good pairing: visit the patch, walk through town, explore a plantation or antebellum home. Luckett Farms is also nearby if you want to visit two patches in one day.
October (season runs Oct 1–Nov 2, with unspecified daily hours); early-month visits typically mean fewer crowds and more pumpkin choice.
1.5–2 hours (estimate based on typical petting farm + maze + pumpkin-pick duration; no session times published)
Rural location and limited information suggest smaller, quieter operation than major regional festivals; no published hour restrictions mean potential for variable wait times.
No details provided; rural Highway 955 location suggests farm lot, likely unpaved.
No accessibility information available; call 225-286-3003 to confirm ADA accommodations and petting-zoo accessibility.
You need specific hours, published pricing, or predictable visiting windows; you want tractor rides or educational displays; you're planning a long all-day visit.
Historic St. Francisville (15 min south) offers plantation tours and riverside dining; Luckett Farms is also in the area for a second patch visit if time allows.
Hours have not been published online as of our last check. Call 225-286-3003 directly to confirm what time they open and close.
Pricing has not been published online. Call ahead to ask for 2026 rates before making the drive.
Research notes mention both pick-your-own and pre-harvested pumpkins are available. Confirm which options are available on the day you plan to visit.
Research notes describe it as offering corn maze, petting zoo, and pumpkins—sized smaller than major regional operations but with core family attractions.
October 1 – November 2, 2026.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
11342 Highway 955 E, Ethel, LA 70730, in East Feliciana Parish. It is one of 4 patches we track in Baton Rouge Region.
We track 4 patches in Baton Rouge Region. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 33 days against a regional average of 45, so it is a shorter window than most of its neighbours — miss it and the nearest alternatives will still be open.
What sets it apart locally: it has farm animals, which most Baton Rouge Region patches on our list do not.
barnhillpreserve.com · pumpkinpatchesandmore.org
Checked August 2026.