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Maize Questâ in Lower Hudson Valley, New York

Who:                Barton Orchards presents Maize Quest, The Cornfield Maze Adventure

Theme 2006:    “Island of Manhattan”

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Where:             Barton Orchards at Fishkill Farm

15 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct, NY 12533

Please note this is Barton Orchards new farm in Fishkill

Contact:           Pete Barton     Phone: 845.897.2266     Email: orchard@bestweb.net

The opening dates will be verified later in the season and communicated via our website and the new Google Group that you can sign up for on our front page

When: Maize Quest opens August 5th – runs through October 29^th

Aug 5 – Sep 4: Daily                 10am – 5 pm               

Sept-Oct:  Saturday, Sunday & Holidays     10am- 5pm

Last ticket sold two hours before closing                                               

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Flashlight Nights:         October 7, 14, 21, 28.  Open till 10pm.  Bring your own Flashlight! 

Last ticket sold two hours before closing.

Cost:                Adults $8, Children 4-12 yrs. $6, 3 & under – Free!

Groups of 20+ -- Please call for special scheduling, leader info and discounts!

WHAT: Maize Quest® is a cornfield maze adventure that offers unique, interactive activities to help guests discover the “Island of Manhattan” maze!  You wander through 10,000 feet of pathways on a quest to complete the maze and make choices as you explore. Maize-o-Vision^® secret decoders help you navigate the 8-acre puzzle. You must not only escape the maze, but also complete puzzles and games related to the history of Manhattan, New York City and its various points of interest.

Maize Quest® is a great way for families, scouts, schools, youth groups and corporate parties to enjoy victory together!

Website:          Join the Quest online at www.bartonorchards.com and click on ‘Corn Maze’ or www.CornMaze.com and click on ‘New York’.

More:               Words in the maze spell “DA Morgenthau” to honor Robert M. Morgenthau, owner of Fishkill Farm who has served as Manhattan’s District Attorney for more than 31 years.

Giant 80-foot Slide – that whisks you toward the entrance of the maze

Gemstone Mining – Pan for a variety of real gem stones in an authentic mining sluice.

Small bag of mining dirt - $5; Large bag $7 

Why:                Maize Quest’s goal is to provide top-notch entertainment and exciting education opportunities to individuals, families and groups.  Visitors can maximize their efforts by working together to meet the Maize Quest Challenge!

Directions:       Located one hour north of New York City in the beautiful lower Hudson Valley, Barton Orchards is right off of I-84.  From Interstate 84, take Exit 15, Lime Kiln Rd., and travel south for one mile.  Turn right at the Stop sign onto East Hook Rd and the farm will be on the right side of the road.  ###

Barton Orchards at Fishkill Farm

15 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct, NY 12533

Contact:        Pete Barton

Phone:          845.897.2266

Email:            orchard@bestweb.net

“Island of Manhattan” Puzzle Amazes Guests Seeking Summer Fun

Guests Explore Barton Orchards’ All-New Maize Quest Corn Maze Adventure!

Fishkill, NY – Barton Orchards opens its first Corn Field Maze with the theme “Island of Manhattan” at 10am on August 5^th at 15 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Jct., and NY.12533.   The Barton Family, farm produce experts at Barton Orchards, joined forces with Maize Quest, an international maze design firm and franchiser of maze fun parks.  Maize Quest not only designed the unique maze but also added games on the Manhattan theme to increase the entertainment value.

The “Island of Manhattan” maze features a giant Statue of Liberty holding her traditional torch against a miniature outline of New York City’s skyline.  At the top, maze pathways spell out “DA Morgenthau” to honor Robert M. Morgenthau, whose family has owned Fishkill Farm for 98 years. Morgenthau has served as the District Attorney of New York County for more than 31 years.  The Barton Family has been farming in Dutchess County for two generations and is known for producing premium quality fruits and vegetables and selling them directly to the community.

 Challenging the maze, guests discover clues and facts about the New York City, do crayon rubbings of famous buildings, decode a secret word, and navigate through the twisting puzzle using Maize-o-Vision^® secret decoders to read a hidden map.

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“Our maze centers on Manhattan Island and leads guests on a quest to discover curious facts and bits of history about New York, our nation’s largest city,” said Pete Barton, the official Maze Master at Barton Orchards.  “People soon discover it’s never been so much fun to ‘get lost’!”

Because the maze is a puzzle bigger than any one person, teamwork is a hallmark of solving these gigantic puzzles. Each year thousands of families, scouts, students, and church youth groups challenge a Maize Quest maze. They divide into teams of 4-6 people and work together to complete the maze-based scavenger hunt. 

To make sure everyone finds the way out, maze patrons can wave for help with the use of a signal flag given to them at the entrance.  Staff members are available inside the maze to give hints to the frustrated.  Barton Orchards’ Maize Quest provides outdoor adventure in a safe environment.

After completing the maze, guests can make other memories together at Barton Orchards.   Groups can enjoy panning for gemstones in an authentic mining sluice right on the property.  Bags of mining dirt are available for sale for $5 a small bag or $7 for a large bag. 

Barton Orchards’ Corn Maze is part of the international Maize Quest^â family of Maze Fun Parks.  It opens at 10am on Saturday, August 5^th at 15 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 and runs through October 29^th. 

Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 4-12, and free to those 3 and under.  Groups may schedule special events and times to visit Maize Quest.  Call Barton Orchards at 845.897-2266 for pricing and booking or visit www.bartonorchards.com and click ‘Corn Maze’ or www.CornMaze.com and click on ‘New York’.  ###