SCHILTER FAMILY FARM INC

What SCHILTER FAMILY FARM INC does

Schilter Family Farm Inc is a privately held, family-operated agritourism farm headquartered in Olympia, Washington, serving families, photographers, school groups, and event hosts across the South Sound region. The business is built on a multi-generational farming legacy dating to Swiss-immigrant grandparents, with current owners Jeff and Stephanie Schilter having pivoted operations from dairy farming to agritourism in 1997. The company runs four distinct seasonal events on its single farm property: Blueberry Cobbler Days (August), Sunflower Experience (late August to early September), Fall Harvest Festival (late September to October, the flagship offering with the largest pumpkin patch in the South Sound at 20+ acres and the original Thurston County corn maze), and a choose-and-cut Christmas tree season (late November to mid-December), collectively spanning 49+ operating days per year.

The core technology and product portfolio revolve around physical farm infrastructure (20+ acre pumpkin patch, 5-acre corn maze planted in 1999, 5-acre sunflower field, multiple Christmas tree varieties, and a 140-year-old barn) supported by a Shopify-powered e-commerce platform that handles online ticketing, season passes, photography passes, gift cards, and event reservations. Additional revenue is captured on-site through seven food and beverage outlets (including Steph's Country Gift Shop, Tasty Treats Burger Bar, Dairy Bar, Beer Barn, and others), farm market produce sales, private party room and fire pit rentals, and group field trip bookings.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with no third-party distribution, no external investors, and no disclosed enterprise customers. Monetization is primarily transactional (per-visit admission tickets in the $8-$18 range, unit-priced Christmas trees, F&B concessions), supplemented by a subscription-style VIP All Season Pass at $65 and a capped-availability professional Photography Pass at $175. The company is actively preparing for the 2026 season with pre-sale ticketing open, and marketing is conducted through its own website, email newsletter, and organic social channels on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube.

Name

SCHILTER FAMILY FARM INC

Legal name

Schilter Family Farm Inc

Website

https://schilterfamilyfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schilter Family Farm Inc is a privately held, family-run agritourism farm in Olympia, Washington, serving South Sound families, photographers, and school groups through four seasonal events spanning 49+ days per year, anchored by a 20+ acre pumpkin patch and the original Thurston County corn maze.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Seasonal Farm Experiences

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Agritourism experiences
• Pumpkin patch
• Corn maze
• U-pick farm
• Christmas tree farm

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets and Activity Bracelets: Primary revenue from timed admission tickets to seasonal events including Sunflower Experience and Fall Harvest Festival. Weekday and weekend pricing with tiered rates for adults, seniors/military, and children ages 3-12. Additional revenue from activity add-ons such as Lil' Red Train rides.
2. Season Passes: All-Season Pass offering unlimited access across 49+ days of farm fun including all four seasonal events, plus VIP free gifts valued at $36.
3. Photography Pass: Professional photographer season pass granting access for photo sessions during all four seasonal events, sold at $175 per pass with limited availability.
4. Party Room and Facility Rentals: Indoor private party room available in 2-hour blocks at $125/hour with $75 non-refundable deposit. Fire pit rentals available from $65. Group bookings for field trips with $50 deposit.
5. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site food concessions including Steph's Country Gift Shop (fudge, cider donuts, kettle corn), Tasty Treats Burger Bar, Fry Silo, Cider Shack, Dairy Bar, Beer Barn, and Patty's Kettle Corner. Fudge available daily; ice cream and caramel apples on weekends.
6. Farm Produce and Retail Sales: Fresh produce sales including pumpkins (30+ varieties), apples, sweet corn, jams, local honey, and apple cider. No admission required for shopping Monday-Friday (closed Tuesdays). Christmas trees with netting, shaking, and flocking services. Fresh wreaths and garland.
7. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations, redeemable at farm locations and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schilter Family Farm Inc is a family-owned agritourism farm in Olympia, Washington, operating four signature seasonal experiences: the Sunflower Experience, Fall Harvest Festival (pumpkin patch and corn maze), Blueberry Cobbler Days, and Christmas tree sales. The property includes a 20+ acre pumpkin patch, the original corn maze in Thurston County, wagon rides, fire pit rentals, party room rentals, and an on-site farm market selling seasonal produce and farm-made goods.

Product overview

Schilter Family Farm operates as an agritourism destination offering seasonal festivals and farm experiences. The core product portfolio consists of four major seasonal events: Blueberry Cobbler Days (summer blueberry festival), Sunflower Experience (late summer flower event), Fall Harvest Festival (pumpkin patch and corn maze, their flagship offering), and Christmas Trees (choose-and-cut tree season). Supporting products include VIP All Season Pass (unlimited access subscription with VIP perks), Photography Pass (professional photography access), Gift Cards, and group services (Field Trips, Fire Pit Rental, Party Room Rental). Admission tickets include Weekday/Weekend Sunflower Experience with optional train ride add-ons. Food and retail products include farm-fresh produce, fudge, cider donuts, and seasonal treats sold on-site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunflower Experience
• Fall Harvest Festival
• Blueberry Cobbler Days
• Christmas Trees
• VIP All Season Pass
• Photography Pass
• Gift Card
• Field Trip and Wagon Time Reservations
• Fire Pit Rental
• Party Room Rental
• Farm Market

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stocker Farms: Snohomish, WA-based agritourism farm operating a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, and Christmas tree season — directly comparable multi-season product mix serving the greater Puget Sound region.
• Treworgy Family Orchards: Maine family-owned agritourism orchard running a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and seasonal farm experiences — comparable multi-generational family farm with diversified on-site offerings.
• Cornbelly's: Utah-based agritourism brand with multiple locations running corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and sunflower festivals — demonstrates the replicable multi-season agritourism playbook and operational scale benchmark.
• The Farm at Swan's Trail: Snohomish, WA agritourism destination with a 50-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze, and fall festival — competes for the same Pacific Northwest family demographic with overlapping seasonal attractions.
• Maris Farms: Buckley, WA agritourism farm featuring a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and fall festival — comparable multi-season event calendar and target audience in the South Puget Sound region.
• Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm: Olympia-area farm market, cider mill, and seasonal festival destination — directly overlaps with Schilter's farm market produce, fudge/cider donut retail, and family fall event offerings.
• Bob's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Pacific Northwest corn maze, pumpkin patch, and fall festival operator with a comparable family-friendly seasonal event model and online ticketing infrastructure.
• Carleton Farm: Lake Stevens, WA family-owned farm operating a fall harvest festival with corn maze, pumpkin patch, and on-site concessions — comparable seasonal agritourism model and price points.
• Jones Family Farms: Connecticut multi-generational family farm operating seasonal harvest events including pumpkin picking and Christmas tree cutting — comparable family-owned diversified agritourism business model.

Broad incumbents

• Bates Nut Farm: Valley Center, CA agritourism farm and pumpkin patch destination with a longer operating season and broader product mix — illustrates a larger established competitor in the agritourism category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWtumzu-B0JPlUN3sOnlVMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchilterFamilyFarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/schilterfamilyfarm_
• Pinterestpinterest.com/schilterfamilyfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schilter-family-farm-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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