Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Serenity Farm Serenity Farm at Benedict ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/) - Welcome to Serenity Farm! VISIT US Nestled on the banks of the Patuxent River Serenity Farm is a historic, working family farm lying peacefully along the Patuxent River in Benedict, Charles County, Maryland. It has been owned and farmed by the Robinson family since 1965. Serenity Farm was the first Agricultural Land Preservation District in - [Weddings](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/weddings/) - Weddings VISIT US About the Venue A Naturally Beautiful, Historic SettingSerenity Farm offers a relaxed, authentic setting for couples who want a wedding connected to the land. With sweeping waterfront views, wide-open pastures, and a spacious barn with modern amenities, the farm provides a memorable backdrop for ceremonies and receptions of all styles. About the - [Events](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/events/) - Events VISIT US Yearly Event Highlights Click here to jump to the full calendar of events at Serenity Farm. Fall Harvest DaysEvery fall, Serenity Farm hosts annual Harvest Days weekends, a chance to come and pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, and enter our Petting Farm! Please check the calendar below and our Facebook page - [Harvest House](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/harvest-house/) - Our Harvest House Purchase Farm-Raised Meats Our Harvest House is open for the season on Saturdays from 10 am–3pm, April–November! Get farm-raised beef, lamb, and pork straight from Serenity Farm. Click the link below to see our price list for this year!Our animals are free range, pasture raised, and grass fed, supplemented with ground corn - [Regional Partners](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/regional-partners/) - Regional Partners Heritage Partners Across Southern Maryland Serenity Farm partners with many organizations across Southern Maryland in support of the history and heritage of the farm. Sharing and celebrating our agricultural heritage is made possible by our many partners who support our efforts.Please visit our Harvest House or explore our partners’ websites below to find - [Petting Farm](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/petting-farm/) - Petting Farm The Only USDA Certified Petting Farm in Southern Maryland! Meet and pet some of our animals at the Petting Farm, the only USDA certified Petting Farm in Southern Maryland! The Petting Farm is popular with all ages. Call us to schedule a visit or watch our Facebook page for open dates. OUR FACEBOOK Our - [Shop](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/shop/) - [Rentals & Tours](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/rentals-tours/) - Rentals & Tours Rentals: The Barn at Serenity Thinking of having a wedding, party, or reunion? Consider renting the Barn at Serenity! Easily handles up to 100 persons. Your event can be combined with renting the Petting Farm, hayrides, and more extras! The Barn at Serenity has restrooms, a dance floor, and bar area. A - [St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/burial-ground/) - St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground Discovery of the Site An official Charles County Historic Site, the St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground was discovered in 2012 after a severe storm uprooted a tree on the Serenity Farm property. After careful consideration, the remains were exhumed by archaeologists and their studies revealed clues about the burial customs - [Contact](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/contact/) - Contact Us Contact Serenity Farm Your name Your email Message subject Your message How did you hear about us? FacebookGoogleA Friend Δ Address 6932 Serenity Farm Rd, Benedict, MD 20612 Phone number (301) 399-1634 - [About Us](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/about-us/) - About Us How We Became Serenity Serenity Farm is on the north side of the town of Benedict. Native Americans lived at the location of Serenity for thousands of years before Captain John Smith visited the Patuxent in 1608. The family and descendants of Richard Smith (no relation) owned a plantation in the area for ## Products - [Donate to Serenity Farm](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/product/donate-to-serenity-farm/) - Your donation of $25 to Serenity Farm will help feed our goats, horses, and other animals, as well as maintain our farm equipment. Thank you so much for your support of Serenity Farm! ## Events - [Greening of the Burial Ground](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/greening-of-the-burial-ground-2/) - Part of the Charles County Holiday Trail, Meet at the Harvest House at 1 to create your own swag or decorations made out of natural green materials (provided or bring your own), then tour to the historic St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground, resting place of 23 enslaved persons dating from 1790-1810 to decorate the graves Part of the Charles County Holiday Trail, Meet at the Harvest House at 1 to create your own swag or decorations made out of natural green materials (provided or bring your own), then tour to the historic St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground, resting place of 23 enslaved persons dating from 1790-1810, to decorate the graves with the decorations created. Only one tour that day, leaving at approximately 2:00 pm; space is limited. Meet at the Harvest House on Serenity Farm. Light refreshments, hot cider, cookies, and treats are offered. ​ - [Juneteenth St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground Tour](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/juneteenth-st-nicholas-creek-burial-ground-tour/) - [St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground Tour](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/st-nicholas-creek-burial-ground-tour-2/) - [Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/southern-maryland-sunflower-festival/) - Kick off fall by visiting the farm and supporting the Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, Petting Farm, and more! Kick off fall by visiting the farm and supporting the Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, Petting Farm, and more! - [Sunflower Festival En Plein Air Day](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/sunflower-festival-en-plein-air-day/) - Sunflower Festival weekend always begins with our En Plein Air painting day and competition. Entries will be judged by a qualified judge. Gallery space is limited to twenty entrants. - [Greening of the Burial Ground](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/greening-of-the-burial-ground-2025/) - Take a guided walk to the burial ground and hear a brief history at this Historic Event sponsored by the Farm Heritage Conservancy. - [Tour of St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground at Serenity Farm](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/tour-of-st-nicholas-creek-burial-ground-at-serenity-farm/) - ​Come tour the historic St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground at Serenity Farm! Tours will be at 2pm, leaving from the Harvest House at Serenity Farm. Space is limited, so please reserve a spot now! - [St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground Tour](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/st-nicholas-creek-burial-ground-tour/) - Part of the Charles County Holiday Trail, Meet at the Harvest House at 1 to create your own swag or decorations made out of natural green materials (provided or bring your own), then tour to the historic St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground, resting place of 23 enslaved persons dating from 1790-1810 to decorate the graves - [Nicholas Creek Burial Ground Tour](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/nicholas-creek-burial-ground-tour/) - Tour to the historic St. Nicholas Creek Burial Ground, resting place of 23 enslaved persons dating from 1790-1810 to decorate the graves with the decorations created. Only one tour that day, leaving at approximately 2:00pm, space is limited. Meet at the Harvest House on Serenity Farm. Light refreshments, hot cider, cookies, and treats are offered. - [Petting Pen 5/3](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-2/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 9/6](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-9-6/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 8/2](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-8-2/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 7/5](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-7-5/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 6/7](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-6-7/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Christmas Cocktails and Charcuterie Market 2025](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/christmas-cocktails-and-charcuterie-market-2025/) - Enjoy the Serenity Farm Holiday Market on November 22! Join us for Christmas Cocktails and Charcuterie! - [Harvest Days - 10/11/2025](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-11-2025/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Harvest Days - 10/12/2025](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-12-2025/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Harvest Days - 10/18/2025](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-18-2025/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Magnolia Market 2025](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/magnolia-market-2025/) - Enjoy the Serenity Farm Magnolia Market on September 20! This event includes vendors, music, and farm fun to benefit #DemandACure! Rain date is October 25. - [Harvest Days - 10/19/25](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-19-25/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Southern MD Sunflower Festival 2025](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/southern-md-sunflower-festival/) - Celebrate the return to full festival atmosphere! Kick-off Fall by visiting Serenity Farm and supporting the nonprofit Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of all-you-can-pick sunflowers, vendors, and more! This event will be held August 30 & 31, 2025, 10 AM to 4 PM. Sunflower picking with the build-your-own bouquet station are included in the - [1st Annual Food Truck Festival and Farmers Market](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/1st-annual-food-truck-festival-and-farmers-market/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our 1st Annual Food Truck Festival and Farmers Market! Rain date April 27th. - [Petting Pen 8/3](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-8-3/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 7/6](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-7-6/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 6/1](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen-6-1/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Petting Pen 5/4](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/petting-pen/) - The petting pen will be open the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, May through August. - [Breakfast at Sniffany’s (at Green Barn)](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/breakfast-at-sniffanys-at-green-barn/) - Join us Sunday May 19 for Breakfast at Sniffany's! Set-up will be on Saturday. - [Magnolia Market](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/magnolia-market/) - Enjoy the Serenity Farm Magnolia Market on September 21! Rain date is October 26. - [Harvest Days - 10/20](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-20/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Harvest Days - 10/19](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-19/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Harvest Days - 10/13](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-10-13/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Harvest Days - 10/12](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-2/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Annual Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival - Sep1](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/annual-southern-maryland-sunflower-festival-sep1/) - Kick off fall by visiting the farm and supporting the Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, petting pen, and more! - [Annual Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/annual-southern-maryland-sunflower-festival/) - Kick off fall by visiting the farm and supporting the Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, petting pen, and more! - [En Plein Air Day](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/en-plein-air-day/) - From 8am-dark on Friday, August 30th, celebrate En Plein Air Day with us! No charge. Registration is suggested. Visit farmheritageconservancy.org for details. - [Spring Vendor Event](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/spring-vendor-event/) - Kick off fall by visiting the farm and supporting the Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, petting pen, and more! - [Strawberry Moon](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/strawberry-moon/) - Join us from 7:30-9:30/10:00pm, on June 6, to celebrate Strawberry Moon! This event is held in conjunction with FHC (at the Harvest House). - [Sunflower Festival - Harvest House area](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/sunflower-festival/) - Celebrate the return to full festival atmosphere! Kick-off Fall by visiting Serenity Farm and supporting the nonprofit Farm Heritage Conservancy. Enjoy 6 acres of pick-your-own sunflowers, hay rides, photo opportunities, local art show, vendors, petting pen, and more! This event will be held September 2 & 3, 2023, 10 AM to 4 PM. Sunflower picking - [Harvest Days](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Demand a Cure Event](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/demand-a-cure-event/) - Harvest House area Saturday, September 23, we will be hosting our Demand a Cure event. In the event of rain, this event will be moved to Sunday 24. - [Harvest Days Fall Festival](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-fall-festival/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - [Greening of the Burial Ground](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/greening-of-the-burial-ground/) - Meet at the Harvest House and create a swag or wreath from natural materials that are provided. Then take a guided walk to the burial ground and hear a brief history. - [Christmas Market](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/christmas-market/) - Enjoy the Serenity Farm Christmas Market on November 16! Experience vendors and food trucks. Rain date is November 26! - [Harvest Days Fall Festival](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/harvest-days-fall-festival-2/) - Join us here at Serenity Farm for our Harvest Days Fall Festival! Ticket price $15 per person, 4 and under are admitted for free. Ticket price includes: pumpkin, petting pen, and hayride. Harvest House is open with apples, pumpkins, apple cider, mulling spices, and apple butter and many fall items. Weather dependent. - ["Crossroads: Change in Rural America" Smithsonian Exhibition](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/crossroads-change-in-rural-america-smithsonian-exhibition/) - Maryland Humanities has selected Serenity Farm and the Farm Heritage Conservancy to host the opening of their statewide tour of the Smithsonian exhibition, Crossroads: Change in Rural America! This is part of their Museum on Main Street program. The exhibition will be on display from September 3 to October 14, 2022. Crossroads: Change in Rural - [Buy Local Challenge 15th Anniversary Celebration](https://serenityfarmatbenedict.com/event/buy-local-challenge-15th-anniversary-celebration/) - An evening of farms, food and fun! 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