Pineland Farms, Inc. - Maine's working farm, creamery, market, recreational and business campus

Welcome to Pineland Farms!

Located in the rolling hills of New Gloucester, Maine, Pineland Farms is a 5,000-acre working farm, diverse business campus and educational and recreational venue that welcomes visitors to enjoy its beautiful rural landscape.

Pineland Farms' mission is to provide a productive and educational venue that enriches the community by demonstrating responsible farming techniques, offering educational opportunities and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through recreation.

We invite you to explore our website, using the icons above: Holsteins, Education, Horses (including Warmbloods), Recreation, Weddings and Event Hosting, Campus, and Guest Houses. And don't forget to view the Visitor section links in the left menu.

We are also excited to announce our new Creamery and online Cheese Store!

You may also telephone us at (207) 688-4539 or contact us by Email.

The Market and Welcome Center is open daily from 8am to 6pm.

Thank you for visiting the Pineland Farms website! Enjoy your stay, and we hope you will visit us in New Gloucester.

Please be aware that Pineland Farms does not allow dogs on the premises, in an effort to ensure the greatest safety of all visitors to the farm and for the safety of Pineland Farms' animals.

Things to do at Pineland in the Spring and Summer

When you arrive, start at The Market/Welcome Center—our staff is happy to help you find your way around and answer questions.

Explore the Fields and Trails

Enjoy a Walk, Run or Hike: Explore 25km of trails on your own, or schedule an organized outing. Borrow a daypack filled with binoculars, birdcalls and field guides at The Market/Welcome Center.

Go Mountain Biking: Trails are open for mountain biking and offer lots of variety from easy family rides to challenging hilly rides. Get a trail pass and map at The Market/Welcome Center.

Learn Orienteering: Our 1,200-acre course is mapped with checkpoints to locate with a map and compass. Get a map at The Market/Welcome Center and go out on your own, or ask about scheduled workshops and meets.

Recreation on the Main Campus

Play Tennis: Knock the ball around on one of three well-kept hard courts. First-come, first-served.

Fish: Cast a line into our stocked pond (license required).

Stroll the Garden

Our one-acre garden is one of the top-ten favorite public gardens in People Places & Plants. Stroll its brick walkways, take beautiful photos, or picnic on the lawn under the apple trees.

Tour Valley Farm

Visit the Creamery: Observation windows let you watch our cheese-making operation.

Set out on a Self-Guided Tour: Pick up a brochure and a map at The Market/Welcome Center.

Programs and Events

Education Programs: Thousands of acres of forests, fields and farmyards serve as an inspiring hands-on classroom, where you can explore your connection to natural history and agriculture.

Horseback-Riding Lessons and Clinics: Our Equestrian Centers offer lessons for children and adults. Horses available for all levels, or bring your own. Lessons are held in indoor and outdoor arenas.

Summer Day Camp: Experience real, hands-on fun at summer day camp!

For more information, please contact The Market/Welcome Center by email or by telephone. (207) 688-4539

Pineland Farms Visitors Guide

Visitors Guide (1.29 MB)