Swans Trail Farms

What Swans Trail Farms does

Swans Trail Farms is a family-owned agritourism business operated by the Krause family in Snohomish, Washington, approximately 30 minutes north of Seattle. Founded in 1984 on the site of the former Staswick Dairy Farm, the company transitioned from dairy farming to agritourism in 1997 and now operates across 125+ acres of diversified farm experience. The core offering consists of seasonal festivals (Baby Animals & Berries Festival in June, Fall Harvest Festival in September-October), U-pick produce operations (strawberries, apples at $3/lb, pumpkins), an on-site Cidery and Country Store, and a portfolio of 30+ attractions including a 12-acre Washington State Corn Maze designed as a model of the state. Education is a growing vertical, with a STEM-focused Farmer Camp for ages 5-13 registered via UltraCamp, plus NGSS-aligned field trips and homeschool programs for schools.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and event-driven, with tickets sold online in advance through the Peek booking platform and season passes offered for repeat festival-goers. The customer base spans four segments: families with children (primary), schools and homeschool groups, corporate groups booking company picnics for hundreds to thousands of guests, and local community U-pick visitors. The farm also offers private event rentals including farm birthday parties ($650-$1,250 base packages) and weddings, plus on-site food and beverage (Apple Shack, Espresso, Cidery) and an $11 add-on gem mining experience. Underlying agricultural technology centers on sustainable practices — Integrated Pest Management under EPA guidelines, pest pheromone disruption, Pacific Northwest-suited varietal selection, and crop rotation — rather than proprietary software or AI systems. The company has 11-50 employees, remains privately held with no external investment, and uses seasonal labor with a minimum hiring age of 14.

Name

Swans Trail Farms

Legal name

Swans Trail Farms

Website

https://swanstrailfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swans Trail Farms is a family-owned agritourism destination near Seattle offering seasonal festivals, U-pick produce, a corn maze, farm parties, corporate events, weddings, and STEM-based educational camps for families, schools, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism / Farm Experiences

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Strawberry Farming (111333), Corn Farming (11115)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmstay B&Bs & Agritourism Inns (THAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Agritourism services
• U-pick produce
• Seasonal farm festivals
• Farm event venue
• Educational field trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Snohomish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Festival Admission Tickets: General admission tickets to seasonal festivals including Baby Animals & Berries Festival and Fall Harvest Festival. Tickets sold online in advance with limited availability.
2. Season Passes: Season Pass valid for one named person with unlimited festival access and guaranteed entry even when sold out. Non-transferable and non-refundable.
3. Farm Parties / Private Event Rentals: Private party packages including Barnyard Basics, Prospector's Party, Barnyard Chicks Birthday Bash, Berry Fun Party, and Ultimate Farm Adventure Party. Additional wristband sales for extra guests.
4. Corporate Events / Company Picnics: Company picnic hosting for corporate groups, accommodating from a few hundred to thousands of guests. Full-service from setup to cleanup.
5. U-Pick Produce Sales: Visitors pay per pound for strawberries picked. No admission fee to enter strawberry fields. Apple prices at $3 per pound. Pumpkin patch sales.
6. Food Concessions: Apple Shack (sweet treats including strawberry shortcake, soft serve), Espresso drinks, Country Store snacks, and Cidery (hard cider for adults).
7. Add-On Activities: Gem mining at $11 per bag (purchased separately from admission), Gem Mining included at discounted rate online or at booth upon arrival.
8. Farmer Camp Registration: STEM-focused summer camp for ages 5-13 with weekly themes. Single camper $350, Counselor-in-Training $275, sibling discounts available.
9. Field Trips: Educational field trip programs for schools including Fall Field Trips at $14.95/student, Homeschool Days at $14.95/person, and Strawberry Field Trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Swans Trail Farms is a family-owned agritourism destination offering seasonal festivals (Baby Animals & Berries Festival in June and the Fall Harvest Festival in September-October), U-pick produce operations (strawberries, apples, pumpkins), a 12-acre Washington State Corn Maze, a STEM-focused summer Farmer Camp for children ages 5-13, and event hosting services including farm birthday parties, company picnics, and weddings. The farm also operates on-site food and beverage concessions (Cidery, Country Store, Apple Shack, Espresso) and an educational field trip program aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.

Product overview

Swans Trail Farms is a family-owned agritourism destination operated by the Krause family since 1984, offering a diversified portfolio of farm experiences, educational programs, and event services. The core offering centers on seasonal festivals (Baby Animals & Berries Festival in June, Harvest Festival in fall) combined with U-pick operations for strawberries, apples, and pumpkins. Educational programming includes STEM Farmer Camp for children ages 5-13 and school field trips. Event services encompass farm parties, company picnics, and weddings. On-site amenities include the Cidery, Country Store, Apple Shack (sweet treats), and Espresso bar, plus over 30 attractions including the Washington State Corn Maze and gem mining. The farm operates on approximately 125 acres and employs sustainable farming practices including Integrated Pest Management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baby Animals & Berries Festival A June festival featuring baby farm animals, U-pick strawberries, and over 30 barnyard attractions and activities including cow train, ziplines, jumping pillows, and gem mining, offered to families.
• Harvest Festival (Fall Festival) Fall festival featuring the 50-acre pumpkin patch, U-pick apples, Washington State Corn Maze, and family attractions including hayrides, tractor pulls, and petting farm.
• U-Pick Apple Orchard

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 people attended the 1997 open house event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Craven Farm: Snohomish, WA farm with U-Pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, fall festival, and school field trips. Direct competitor in the same Snohomish sub-market with overlapping festival and U-Pick offerings.
• Remlinger Farms: Carnation, WA family farm with U-Pick berries, pumpkin patch, seasonal festivals, and farm market. Operates a similar agritourism model serving the Seattle metro area with comparable family-oriented programming.
• Lyman Orchards: Middlefield, CT diversified farm with U-Pick apples, berries, and pumpkins, corn maze, festival programming, and on-site retail. Comparable diversified agritourism destination with strong brand recognition in its region.
• Cox Farms: Centreville, VA agritourism destination featuring fall festivals, corn maze, U-Pick, and extensive attractions. Scaled direct peer operating a comparable diversified farm festival model in a different region.
• Bishop's Pumpkin Farm: Wheatland, CA farm featuring U-Pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, and school tours. Family-run agritourism operation with directly overlapping festival and education offerings.
• Underwood Family Farms: Moorpark, CA farm with U-Pick produce, Fall Harvest Festival, animal center, and educational programs. Closely comparable agritourism operating model with multi-stream festival, education, and farm-stand revenue.
• Bob's Corn & Pumpkin Farm: Snohomish, WA farm offering U-Pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, and fall family attractions. Direct geographic and offering overlap with Swans Trail Farms in the same Snohomish market.

Broad incumbents

• Silver Dollar City: Branson, MO large-scale theme park with strong farm/craft heritage, festivals, and family attractions. Larger incumbent in the family entertainment space that includes agritainment elements but is not a direct U-Pick competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/swanstrailfarms
• Facebookfacebook.com/thefarmatswanstrail
• Xx.com/SwansTrailFarms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swan-farm

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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