From: Mrs. Thomas
2nd grade
Southview Elem, 
Kearney, MO
(1st visit)
I thought Carolyn's Country Cousins was wonderful! You provided a fun hands-on learning experience for the students & covered an important 2nd grade objective. Thank you for a great day. On a scale of 1-5 .. rated the tours all "5" for Employee Attitude, Curriculum needs met, Quality of Tour, Quality of Teachers Packet

From: Ms. Daniels
Garcia Elem
(1st visit)
Super Day!
On a scale of 1-5 .. rated the tours all "5" for Employee Attitude, Curriculum needs met, Quality of Tour, Quality of Teachers Packet

From: Mrs. Bonham
Southview Elem
Kearney, Mo 
(1st Visit)
This was a great field trip! it met all our goals and the children loved getting gems.

From: Ms. Watkins, 
Elm Grove Elem.
The kids had so much fun. The farm is a neat place

From Ms Lause; 
Elm Grove; (3rd visit)
On a scale of 1-5 .. rated the tours all "5" for Employee Attitude, Curriculum needs met, Quality of Tour, Quality of Teachers Packet

Dear Carolyn,

We took our 4 year-old grandson, Ben, for his first "Brunch With Santa" last weekend and I can guarantee you, it was a big hit with him! 

He had a wonderful time with Santa and the other attractions at the Pumpkin Patch.

He loved the Towering Tunnels. He also really liked the animals in the "Petting Shed."

The food was great too!!

As you can see, Ben and "The Connection" got along VERY WELL!!! 

We told him that we "think" the BATMAN LEGOS he asked for will FOR SURE be under the tree Christmas morning.

We'll be back next year!

Dick and Sharon Starks
Parkville, Mo

We visited your wonderful place on October 30th. Thank you SO much for such great place to take our kids from our Special Needs class. You were very accommodating and friendly. THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT EXAMPLE TO ALL!! 

Today, we received a Christmas card from you! How very thoughtful. Thanks for thinking of us. 

God bless you all, and have a great Christmas! :o) 

Suzanne Wiley
Life Skills Teacher
Summit Lakes Middle School

Dear Carolyn's

Thank you so much for letting us come to your farm for a visit! My class had such a great time. They are still talking about how much they want to go back!

Sincerely,
Lori Vandever
Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher Crescent Lake Christian Academy

Hi~

    My family and I along with some friends visited your Pumpkin Patch today, and I don't want to take up much of your time but I'd just like to tell you a little about our afternoon there.

    First we were in the petting barn and some kittens were out so we told a woman in a green shirt.  She came over and put the kittens back in their cage and then proceeded to feed the baby pig.  As she did this she saw my 18 month old son very interested in what she was doing and she asked him if he'd like to pet "Wilber".  She let him in the cage right up to the PIG !!!  He was so excited (I was so excited)!  For her to go out of her way and spend time to let him get closer to the piggy.  Then another girl (a younger girl) got out a kitty and asked "Gabe would you like to pet the kitty".  He again was elated (so was I).  I'm sure there were many things to be tended too on your farm but they took the time to not only say "Hello" but treated us like neighbors, friends.    

    Another instance we were waiting near the tractor for a ride to pick pumpkins.  No one else just 4 adults and 3 toddlers.  The driver had gone to lunch minutes before we walked up.  A man cleaning up the picnic area put his trash bag down and asked us if we were waiting for a ride.  And sure enough he jumped right on that tractor and drove all 7 of us to the pumpkins (ok, 2 huge trailers could have fit a lot more than 7 people) But he took us right out there and waited as we tried to get toddlers to hurry and pick just one of your beautiful pumpkins.

    And one more......we also went on the train ride.  The "driver" was so eager to let us in the shop, gave us time to look around, and even let the kids set on the engine for a perfect picture.  He was wonderful.  Made us feel so WELCOME !!!

    All in all we had the most wonderful day!  Your farm is clean and full of fun stuff to keep the kids entertained.   I just thought I'd say Thank You to everyone who made our day Perfect !!!  You have a great staff and a wonderful Farm.

Thank You!
Sincerely,
Kari Rauer and Family

Dear Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch,

Just wanted to drop a note to say a big "Thank You!" Our class had a great time. The kids really enjoyed their time there.

God Bless you all!
Mrs. Nelson, Crescent Lake Christian Academy