Looking for something truly different to do with your friends? These Texas farm experiences offer a fresh take on group outings—fun, hands-on, and way more memorable than the usual options. Whether you're planning a birthday outing, a group retreat, or just a memorable day together, each one is designed for connection, creativity, and a little adventure.
Here are six unforgettable farm outings that women’s groups are loving—each one designed to be hands-on, meaningful, and anything but ordinary:
🎨 Paint an Alpaca (Well, Almost)
Location: Alvord, TX
Start your day with alpacas and end it with a painting you’ll actually want to hang. This fun, social experience takes place indoors at a charming ranch venue, where you’ll follow an instructor step-by-step to create your own canvas painting—no experience needed. Afterward, head out to the barn to meet the real stars: a whole herd of friendly alpacas you can pet, feed, and fawn over. BYOB and snacks are welcome, making this the ultimate blend of creativity, animals, and relaxation.
👉 Book your private alpaca painting class in Alvord
🕯️ Candle Making on the Porch at a Working Ranch
Location: Ladonia, TX
Choose your scent, pour your own soy candle, and then head out to meet some very curious goats. Hosted by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran on a peaceful 10-acre ranch, this 2-hour experience offers the perfect blend of craft, connection, and country life. You'll pick from over 50 fragrance options, learn candle-making tips from your host, and wrap up with a laid-back visit to the goat pen to feed and interact with friendly Boer goats. It’s a warm, welcoming experience that feels like a breath of fresh air—ideal for small celebrations or a girls’ day out.
👉 See details or request your candle-making workshop with goats
🐝 Beekeeping for Beginners (or Bring the Bees to You)
Location: Aurora, TX (Class) or Across the DFW Metro Area (Honey Tasting)
Want to spark curiosity and surprise? Try a private beekeeping class for four people in Aurora, where you’ll suit up and get a close look inside a real hive. Or, if your group prefers to stay put, book a mobile honey tasting with a real beekeeper—perfect for a party or relaxing backyard gathering. Either way, you’ll walk away surprised by how much fun you had—and how much you learned. It’s a sweet (and slightly buzzy) experience that makes science feel social and surprisingly shareable.
👉 Book a private beekeeping class in Aurora
👉 Book a mobile honey tasting in Dallas-Fort Worth
🍄 Grow Gourmet Mushrooms in the Heart of Dallas
Location: Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX
Learn how to grow mushrooms indoors with this surprisingly addictive intro class in Deep Ellum. You’ll work with real tools and living cultures as you explore the world of gourmet fungi—no green thumb required. The class is hands-on, science-meets-art, and designed for beginners, with plenty of time for questions and curiosity. Whether your group is full of foodies, fungi nerds, or just curious friends, this outing offers a fresh kind of fun—and a seriously cool skill to take home.
👉 Book your mushroom growing workshop in Deep Ellum
🧶 Working With Wool: Felting, Weaving & More
Location: Burleson, TX
Whether you’re a lifelong crafter or just curious, these hands-on fiber arts classes are a fun way to try something new. Choose from three unique workshops—raw wool processing, wet felting, or needle felting & weaving—and settle into a cozy, creative rhythm. You’ll share the space with some of the ranch’s most charming residents, —like the famously fuzzy Valais Blacknose Sheep (often called the 'World’s Cutest Sheep'). It’s relaxed, tactile, and surprisingly satisfying.
👉 Learn how to process raw wool
👉 Try needle felting and weaving
🧀 Cheesemaking & Dairy Classes at a Texas Farm
Location: Bowie, TX
If your group loves learning by doing (and snacking along the way), this hands-on dairy workshop is a perfect fit. You’ll tour a working farm and choose from three different classes: make your own mozzarella and ricotta, dive into farmer’s cheese and hard cheese techniques, or explore traditional dairy skills like butter, kefir, and yogurt. It’s a delicious, educational outing—and yes, you’ll get to meet the animals that make it all possible. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just craving a break from the ordinary, this farm makes it easy—and meaningful—to slow down together.
👉 Stretch fresh mozzarella and make ricotta cheese
👉 Learn about cheese caves and hard cheese / farmers cheddar
👉 Try the ancient elixir of kefir, make your own yogurt, and churn fresh butter
🐴 Exotic Animals & Unexpected Stories at a Private Ranch
Location: Burleson, TX
If your group loves beautiful animals and one-of-a-kind experiences, this working ranch is a hidden gem. Spend the day at a real working ranch with Gypsy Horses, Tibetan Yaks, and the famously fuzzy Valais Blacknose Sheep. This isn’t a petting zoo—it’s a hands-on experience with rare animals and a host who keeps it real.
Phones are stowed to help you stay present, but you’ll get great photos afterward. Pack a lunch, bring your group, and get ready to laugh, learn, and meet some unforgettable animals.
Each of these experiences is available to book through Delve, with easy options for private groups and special occasions. Ready to plan your outing?
👉 Request a private visit to this exotic livestock ranch
From artisan cheesemaking to goat-friendly candle workshops, these aren’t just fun farm outings—they’re also small acts of support for local farms and families. Go ahead, plan something memorable—you’ll be doing good while having a great time.
