TJ Farms Estates

My family and I did not expect this pumpkin patch to be so much fun! We are not from the area and pumpkin patches around here include pre-​cut pumpkins at Macy’s parking lots. The pumpkins at TJ Farms are still on the vine, and we loved it! There are hay rides for kids, animal (donkeys, lambs, turkey, chickens) viewing for children, as well as others activities. I think this place is a must. Our 20 month old son loved it. Made us wish we lived closer.

This is a nice small scale family farm in Chico. Pumpkins are about $ 8-​$ 10 for medium size. Hayride goes around the pumpkin patch and costs $ 3 per head.
I think the pumpkins are marked up a little high but… it’s really all about the novelty and experience. TJ’s gets you in that Fall mood and Halloween spirit

$ 80 for 4 pumpkins are you kidding me?! Never will go back… I’d rather go to Julia’s where it is $ 3-​$ 5 a pumkin… not $ 15-​$ 30.

Took my 18 month old there for the pumpkin patch and it was really great and the women at the front desk was super nice. If we lived in the area would def take my daughter there. Great place to take the toddlers.

TJ Farms is a great family place. I have been there many times throughout my life and have always been treated with respect. Dave and Mary are pillars of the community and do an amazing job with their venues. Thank you for opening your beautiful farm to the public so we can all enjoy!
P. S. Daves dazzling dill pickles are to die for and the poppyseed dressing a great alternative to many dressings on the market. Keep up the good work!

We recently used Tj farms for a memorial service. At a stressful tiime the peaceful and beautiful grounds were a comforting experience. the natural setting and convenience of the kitchen facilities were an added plus. Mary and Dave were very supportive and went the extra mile to provide us with just what we were looking for in the way of a private and exceptional setting. We thank them for their extra efforts.

$ 35 for 3 pumpkins! Ridiculous! I was very disappointed in this“local“business. From now on I will make the drive to wheatland and go to bishops farm, where I won’t get over charged to supply my family with a little but of family fun!

Horrible with people, stick to the farming.
The place is beautiful and makes for nice pictures and pleasantly surprised out of town guests. Is it worth putting up with the owners??? You decide.
Mary and Dave Moss run the venue. Dave is a nice and reasonable man. Mary is the opposite. Make sure that you get everything she says down in writing because she can not remember what she said one week to the next. It made it very confusing and stressful. She is also the most unprofessional person I’ve ever met.
Just a week before the wedding Mary said that I had agreed to shut down at 9:30 pm (our contract clearly stated otherwise) and I told her I had no idea what she was talking about (maybe she was thinking of someone else???) and she threw a fit on the phone and then hung up on me! I was shocked. I am a polite and easy going person so I could not believe how rude she was being.
We had to go out to the farm a few days later to make some final decisions on set up and I told her (politely but truthfully) that I thought what she did was rude and unprofessional. She denied hanging up on me at first (I think she was surprised that I would call her out on it in front of her husband and my fiancé) but in the end apologized. I actually felt kind of bad for Dave because he seemed embarrassed of her and offered excuses for her behavior. I just don’t think that the bride should have to be subjected to such crappy service.
During the wedding things were fine and we had no problems with either Dave or Mary. Like I said, the place is really pretty. Don’t expect much for what you pay though. You have to set up all the tables and chairs yourself prior to the wedding. That means that after the ceremony, (while you’re taking pictures) your guests will probably be the ones bringing your ceremony chairs to their tables so that they can sit. Afterwards, Dave and Mary will put the tables and chairs away. That does not include take-​down of anything else.
Now we are about 7 weeks out from the wedding and there is no return deposit in sight! Mind you, the deposit is $ 700, on top of the $ 3000 we already spent to the rent the place for half a day.
Today my husband called Mary again (he called twice already this week, once leaving a message with no return call) and was told that the deposit is in the mail. When he asked how much we were getting back, Mary said «I can’t tell you, it’s in the letter» and then slammed down the phone!!! She hung up on him too!
In my personal opinion, Mary is so overwhelmed with running weddings that she is not capable of doing a good or professional job. It does not appear that they have enough help running the venue and so they are constantly stressed out and difficult to work with. It’s like going to any place that is understaffed and overworked. This was not a pleasant experience by any means.
This place has to be REALLY worth it to you. Keep in mind that it will not be easy working with Mary. I too had warnings from 2 different brides who both said «the place is beautiful but the owners are crazy». They were right. Good luck if you go with TJ Farms.