Photo Sessions

on June 23, 2024

Sunflower Photography

Our Sunflower Trail is the perfect backdrop for your next engagement shoot, family photo session, or just-because photo shoot!

Since our Trail is very busy during regular business hours, we have established exclusive hours just for photography sessions. Beginning July 14th through September 8th we will be allowing photographers to use the Sunflower Trail on Thursdays from 5 p.m. – sunset.

Any photographers utilizing the Sunflower Trail for their professional photography sessions during regular business hours will be asked to leave without a refund. Unfortunately the trails just aren’t wide enough to allow for both professional photo shoots and recreational trail goers.

Personal Photography for our Visitors …

The sunflower trail is a special place & we thoroughly encourage our visitors to make memories & take photos! Bring your camera and click away at the flowers and our many photo ops … just be sure to practice proper social distancing & be courteous of others. And please, no tripods as they tend to block the pathways while in use.

How to Reserve Your Dates

A limited number of photographers will be allowed in the field for photo sessions each evening. To reserve your dates please email emma@vonthunfarms.com with the dates you’re interested in booking. Your dates are not confirmed until your non-refundable deposit ($100) has been received via check or PayPal.

Your remaining balance will be due in the farm market the date of your first session. Please keep in mind we are requiring at least 72 hours notice for reservations so we have adequate staff available for that evening.

Sunflowers are an agricultural crop. Therefore, we can never guarantee them for the date(s) you’ve selected. If there’s inclement weather or damage to the crops, we will work with you to reschedule for another date that’s convenient for you and your clients or issue you a refund.

2024 Photography Dates (5 p.m. – sunset):

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Wednesday, August 8, 2024
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Wednesday, August 22, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024

2024 Pricing…

$175 per day
Your admission to the Sunflower Trail from 5 p.m. – sunset
Access to assorted props in the field, available on a first-come-first-serve basis (Signature red truck, butterfly wings, orange Chevrolet bench, black throne, fire truck, barn doors)

Policies & Procedures

Photographers are able to arrive up to 30 minutes ahead of time to check-in, scope out the field and assess lighting.
Photographers must greet their clients at the farm market and guide them to their photo spots on the trail…our staff will be unable to leave the farm market and won’t be able to assist them in finding you in our large field.
Depending on how many photographers are booked for a night, we may assign you a spot in the field (but we promise the sunflowers are stunning throughout the field).
Please be courteous of other photographers on the Trail and please keep at least 3-5 rows between you and another group at all times.
Please don’t hoard props that come with the Trail!

Season Passes & Family Fun

on June 16, 2024

Purchase Your Passes Now!

Von Thun’s Season Passes …

Von Thun’s Season Passes are valid at BOTH Von Thun’s Farm locations …
Take a look at our 2024 Calendar of Events – we have six months of farmtastic fun planned for you!

505 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (Middlesex County)
Includes weekend admission to Strawberry Festival, Fall Festivals, Columbus Day activities, & Moonlight Corn Maze. They also serve as your picking pass (no produce included).

438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882 (Warren County)
Includes weekend admission to Strawberry Festival, The New Jersey Sunflower Trail, Sunflower Festivals, Fall Festivals, and Columbus Day activities. They also serve as your picking pass (no produce included).

Why should you buy a Season Pass?

Well, besides the fact that VonThun’s is an awesome place to be?!

-If you plan to attend VonThun’s various events (spring, summer, &/or fall) throughout the year.
-If you have small children who can only visit for short periods of time.
-Pass includes free admission to all available weekend activities & attractions (except the pony rides, face painting, corn cannons, & pumpkin blaster).
-If you love all our activities & attractions and want to come back over and over again.
-If you plan to participate in farm u-pick activities … Season Pass holders receive free access to the u-pick fields & do not need to purchase Picking Passes to access the fields (does NOT include free fruit or pumpkins).

How it works …

Season Passes, once purchased, are valid at both our South Brunswick (Middlesex Co.) and Washington (Warren Co.) farm locations.
Weekend pony rides, face painting, corn cannons, & apple blasters require an additional fee.
There are no free berries, apples, pumpkins, or other crops associated with a Season Pass.
Season Passes are purchased for individuals … they are not transferable among friends or family members.
The Season Pass holder will have their photo taken during their first visit to the farm. During subsequent visits, all they’ll have to do is provide their last name OR QR Code on one of the passes to get checked in.
Kids are free until they’re 3!
The Season Pass is non-transferable to other people.
Season passes may not be used for classroom field trips.
Season Passes are valid for farm admission events only. Season Passes are not valid for classes, horse activities, camp, or kids programs.

Season Pass purchase info …

A Season Pass is $45.99 per person; admission is required for ages 3 & older. This cost is for all individuals; children, adults, and senior citizens.
Season Passes are valid for one calendar year, January through December of the year purchased.
Season Passes can be purchased for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, & other promotional events at https://vonthunsfarms.ticketspice.com/season-passes-2024
Season passes can also be purchased at our farm markets throughout the season.

Have questions?

Email Cindy@VonThunFarms.com and we’ll be happy to answer your questions!

MDW Strawberry Picking

on May 23, 2024

Memorial Day Weekend Strawberry Picking

100% chance of STRAWBERRIES and SUNSHINE this Memorial Day Weekend (5/25 – 5/27)! See below for our hours, offerings, and pricing!

Locations

South Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County)
505 Ridge Road, Dayton, NJ 08810

Washington, NJ (Warren County)
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882

Hours & Offerings

Saturday
U-Pick Fields: 9 am – 5 pm
Activity Area: 10 am – 5 pm
Farm Market (& Greenhouse – SB ONLY): 9 am – 6 pm

Sunday:
U-Pick Fields: 9 am – 5 pm
Activity Area: 10 am – 5 pm
Farm Market (& Greenhouse – SB ONLY): 9 am – 6 pm

Monday:
U-Pick Fields: 9 am – 3 pm
Activity Area: NOT AVAILABLE
Farm Market (& Greenhouse – SB ONLY): 9 am – 3 pm

*Last admission to the U-Pick Fields is an hour before the farm market closes. Last admission to the Activity Area is 4 pm.

Pricing

Admission Options (required for everyone ages 3+):
Activity Area (includes U-Pick Field Admission: $9.99
Field Admission: $3

U-Pick Strawberries:
Pint (~ 1 lb): $6
Quart (~1.5 lbs): $9
Bucket (~6 lbs): $27