More than meets the farm

Looking for a family day out, a different date idea or somewhere to take visiting friends? A working farm at Mount Samson offers all three, with a few surprises along the way.

From meeting Samson the miniature horse to exploring a treehouse and taking a tractor trailer ride, Trevena Glen Farm offers visitors a chance to experience country life without travelling far from home.

Set across 16 acres in the Samford Valley hinterland, the farm has welcomed visitors for more than 40 years, with hands-on animal encounters remaining a favourite part of the experience.

Trevena Glen Farm Managing Director Lindsay Rooke says the animals' individual personalities help make each visit memorable.

“It's a hands-on experience. You get to meet the animals, learn about their personalities and just have a fun day out,” Lindsay said.

Visitors are accompanied by their own farmer, who introduces them to residents including Samson, a miniature horse who stands about hip height, Peck the chicken and other favourites such as Jack and Freckles.

Horses, alpacas, llamas and donkeys are among the animals visitors can encounter, while a tractor trailer ride, veggie patch and treehouse offer more opportunities to explore.

For Lindsay, Trevena Glen is also the setting of a childhood memory that has come full circle.

“I first came here in Year One, so it's pretty special to now be one of the owners,” he said.

Lindsay and his team took over the farm 11 years ago. Since then, he's seen other former school visitors return, this time with families of their own.

“The farm's been here for 40 years, and we're now seeing parents who visited as children coming back with their own kids,” he said.

While family outings and school excursions remain an important part of Trevena Glen, the farm has plenty to offer older visitors too.

Couples can swap the usual dinner date for a Wine and Ride experience, which includes getting to know and grooming a horse, riding activities and a trail ride before relaxing over wine and a grazing platter.

The property also offers private group experiences and an escape room for friends, families and corporate visitors.

For Lindsay, the opportunity to share the countryside with visitors makes the demands of running a working farm worthwhile.

“It's hard work running a farm, but being out here in the beautiful hinterland, surrounded by nature, makes it all worthwhile. We love it.”

Whether you're planning a family outing or an adventure for two, Trevena Glen offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors and make some new memories.

Plan your visit: Trevena Glen Farm is at 1100 Winn Road, Mount Samson. Advance bookings are essential for farm tours. Explore experiences, check availability and book tickets online.

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