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Deer Meadow Farms is Manitoba’s newest Corn Maze and Hobby Farm. Located on Vince and Liana Rattai’s property on Deacon road in the RM of Springfield, Deer Meadow Farms is just 5 minutes North of Winnipeg near Birds Hill Provincial Park. All five Rattai’s have all been working hard this year to get the Maze and Farm up and running. Brendan and Garret have been doing a lot of construction and Thalia has been looking after the animals, as well as doing some commercials.

The actual Corn Maze is just over 5 acres in size, which is both big enough and small enough at the same time. Completing the maze should take about an hour. The maze features a design by 15 year old Brendan Rattai, the oldest of the 3 Rattai children. The design is cut using a GPS system with the design loaded into a mobile device that is attached to the GPS and the mower or cutter being used.

The Hobby Farm features a Petting Zoo with animals you would find on most farms. A calf, sheep, goat, rabbits, chickens and ducklings are the main attractions for kids.

The Welcome Lodge is a Chalet style ticket booth that looks like it came from a mountain ranch or hide-a-way. The gorgeous high peaked roof, covered deck and log trusses on the front make this a particularly appealing place to purchase your tickets.

The Grain Barn is a concession stand that is done in a cute barn style, complete with a lean-to styled porch with covered deck, red paint, black roof and weathered boards and barn doors across the front.

The Farmers Market is a simple tent canopy with vegetables for sale when in season. Deer Meadow Farms specializes in sweet corn and other vegetables.

Before you get to the actual Corn Maze, your kids will have already solved the Pallet Puzzle. A small maze with multiple exits, this is a great place to start for children ages 10 and under. After that, the Bale Maze and Straw Stack will draw their attention as they scamper through the more challenging maze and climb the stack to see which way is out.

There are also group sites with fire pits and picnic tables that can be booked for a nominal fee. Firewood is supplied with the booking. Also featured is the TiPi. A large screen tent that can accommodate 20-25 people, the TiPi is a great birthday party tent. BBQs are available upon request.

There is parking for 20-25 cars in the parking lot, with an overflow area.

Deer Meadow Farms promises to become a great place for relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors in a country style way. From the log furniture to the log rail fences, Deer Meadow Farms is rustic and charming and family friendly. Visit www.deermeadowfarms.com for more details and info.