Pumpkin Patch

Justin and Kim have appreciated visits to Layman Family Farms since we were dating and visited their first corn maze in Botetourt County.  Now relocated to the Montvale area of Bedford County, the farm makes a great fall family outing.  This year, Elijah (2) seemed to "get" the concept of enjoying the hayride and picking a pumpkin.  The site itself is very child-friendly, and he found features he appreciated like a kid-sized map of the farm.  There's also a corn crib that functions like a sandbox, a big hit with children on the day of our visit, and there's a "child size" corn maze Elijah was able to "run" on his own.
We like this fall festival farm for its other activities, too, including a jumping pillow and a "cow train," a ride pulled by a tractor.  Elijah appreciated reading Little Critter's The Fall Festival and was able to connect his visit to the text.

Of course, there is a large corn maze for those interested.  If you go at night, don't make the mistake of not toting along a flashlight!

If you go, consider planning a side trip to Bedford, about 20 minutes east on 460.  We've visited the farm at various points in the season, and if you aren't interested in the Haunted Maze running at nights near Halloween, early November is a great, less crowded time to go.