541-933-1832

timberviewfarmOR@yahoo.com

Located in the beautiful Mohawk Valley,

east of springfield, Oregon

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Join us as we take you on a journey to learn about reindeer and what makes them one of the most unique

animals in our world!

our reindeer are available for:

• Displays

• Field Trips

• Educational Outreach

• Seasonal Atmosphere

• Tree Farms

• Media

• and so Much More!

**Scroll down for information on display rates, field trips, antlers for sale and framed hoof prints.

 

 

 

Family groups are also welcome to come up to the farm to view the reindeer to learn about what makes them so unique. This is a great way to spend more time with relaxed reindeer in a natural setting.  Not only do the children enjoy a great farm experience, but they get the opportunity to see that reindeer really do exist!!                                                                                                                                          

Contact us to book early; as you can imagine the reindeer are very popular during the holiday season!  Our display season begins in late October.  It is never too early to reserve your date.

(541) 933-1832  or timberviewfarmOR@yahoo.com

A bit about reindeer:

Did you know reindeer can reduce the temperature in their legs, bringing that heat up to their bodies to conserve their body heat?

Did you know their antlers grow from the tips? And that females as well as males grow antlers?

Reindeer antlers drop off once a year.  Antlers grow rapidly.

Reindeer go through many changes during the year. From the change in their antlers to their coat density and color, they are constantly changing for the next season!

Frosty - one antler on, one off

Jingle Bell - antlers re-growing- currently in velvet

Things to know before visiting the farm:

The farm is a Bio-Safe Facility which means on or off the farm we observe cross-contamination safety measures.

No petting or touching of the reindeer is allowed to protect the reindeer from cross-contamination from another species, such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, cats, dogs, pigs, birds, etc.

But!

We do have a clean reindeer hide, & antlers so kids (and adults) can touch parts of a real reindeer!

Although our reindeer are very tame and enjoy being around people very much, they are animals, and as with any animal safety measures are taken to ensure all have an enjoyable experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

Reindeer shown above part of a Mongolian herd, 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Do reindeer really exist?

A. Of course they do!! Really! In fact, reindeer and their cousins, the caribou are the only living species of hoofed animal which exists around the whole northern hemisphere above 60 degree of latitude.

Q. How long have reindeer been around?

A. Rock-carvings indicate that stone-age hunters caught and tamed reindeer to use as decoy animals (for hunting) as early as 5000 years ago.

Q. Where else can I find reindeer?

A. Reindeer live in the lower 48 states, throughout Canada and are still a viable, working animal in Scandinavian countries, Mongolia, Russia, and Alaska, where groups of people depend on reindeer to survive.

Check out our New Merchandise!

Jingle Bell - 5 yrs old female - Summer 2005

Award winner - Largest antlers on a Female Reindeer

You'd never think so, but Reindeer antlers do start out small!! Sugar Plum at 6 mths with Heather & Kyle

RATES

Rudolph - 5 months old/2009      Rudolph - 1 year old/2010

if your town hasn't included reindeer in  their winter event planning, tell them about us!

Gearing up for another fun display year - call now

If the date you want to book is marked "booked" on our calendar below, or the date you would like isn't shown, contact us anyway.  We can, at times, adjust our schedules or open new dates to accommodate your needs.  We'll do what we can to fill your request if we possibly can.  Booking begins early each year and our regular clients book for the next year at their previous years event, so if you have a date in mind for your event, we can't stress enough to book early in the year. 

Our reindeer only travel within Oregon.

2010 calendar

FRIDAY                           SATURDAY                             SUNDAY

don't delay - - contact us now to reserve

your date for the 2010 holiday season!

Displays -

Reindeer displays are ideal for anyone looking to draw a crowd to their holiday event!  When our reindeer arrive, out of nowhere, people seem to appear before we are even out of the truck.  By the time we have the display panels set up, there is always a crowd gathered.  The funny thing is, most of the crowd doesn't know exactly why they are excited and what they are waiting for!  Then the doors to the trailer open and out jump the reindeer!  The ooohs and ahhhs can be heard throughout the crowd over the bells that our reindeer are wearing.  That excitement and anticipation is one of the many reasons why our reindeer are so popular at holiday events.  Reindeer are like unicorns - many people want to believe in them, but since they haven't seen them, they have a mystical quality.  Are they really reindeer?  They can't believe it!  We've had people spend hours around the pen just looking at them over and over and asking us questions about these unique animals.

 

 

 

Our displays are custom designed to work with your event, although we do have some animal/people safety rules that always apply.  We'll work with you to provide an outstanding addition to your event!  We display only throughout the state of Oregon.  We can recommend other reindeer owners for displays in other states.

 

We hope you understand when we say that reindeer are not petting zoo animals (see antlers in photos for one of the reasons why).  For safety to your clientele and our animals, the reindeer must remain in their display pen for the duration of the display time.  Photos can be taken through the display panel grid.

 

 

 

 

Each display is quoted individually depending on display requirements, time and day we have the reindeer on display & specific client requests.

We can take your request for a particular reindeer for your event, but can not guarantee that reindeer will be available to be at your event, as the one you ask for may already be reserved by another client.  We do our best to honor your request, but please understand if we can not.  The good thing is that all our reindeer have great personalities and no matter who arrives, your crowd will not be disappointed!

$700 is the absolute minimum charge (not including mileage) for 4 hours or less of basic display with no special requirements for the display location.

$1,400 is the minimum basic day rate for 8 hours of display (not including mileage) with no special requirement charges added.  Additional charges may apply to your display request.

Indoor displays or displays that are over 100' from truck/trailer unloading area - add $200 set up charge.

10% discount on day rate for back to back display date bookings (ex. Sat/Sun full days).  Discount applies to full day rate only; mileage and any additional charges are added after day rate is calculated. 

 

Travel times further than 30 miles from our farm are charged at $3.00 per mile r/t.  Under 30 mile radius from farm is included in display rate.  Mileage is calculated for round trip minus 60 miles total credit given.

 

Display includes 2 reindeer, 15' x 20' containment pen, reindeer handler to answer questions, clean up, liability insurance for the reindeer and a great holiday experience!

You provide safe, flat display site cleared of all debris, *tent or overhead shelter if required by weather for your clients to enjoy viewing,  **appropriate parking close by for our truck/trailer, *** lighting for night displays around pen (see below for more info on appropriate lighting), security personnel for keeping your crowd back from the reindeer as they are transported back & forth from pen to trailer, & ****advertising and onsite signage for event.

 

* - we use a small pop-up for keeping our equipment out of the rain.  This pop-up is not intended for use for people viewing the reindeer at your event.  If you wish to have a cover for your crowds please arrange to set up your tent before we arrive with the pen.

** - we use our truck to store excess equipment rather than clutter up our display site.  Parking needs to be close so we can grab what we need quickly and not leave the display site unattended.

*** - for safety, lighting needs to be hung from above instead of coming in from the side of the display pen.  When lights shine in to the pen from the side, the animals and handler are blinded, which creates an unsafe situation. 

**** - Attendance will increase greatly if you advertise that the reindeer will be at your event.  Reindeer draw in crowds like you would not expect if you just let people know they will be at your event.  If your intent is to increase sales we suggest placing the reindeer display pen in an area where your customers must walk through your store or venue to reach the reindeer area.

 

 

Our display pen is 15 feet x 20 feet.  We will not display in an area that requires less room for the comfort & safety of our reindeer.  Display area must be relatively flat so pen can stand securely. Grassy areas are not a good surface for set up unless you don't care about how it looks after the display, as reindeer have very large hooves and will tear up the grass.  Responsibility for covering and protecting inside flooring is the clients.  Our pen has metal poles and reindeer have sharp hooves.  For inside venues we suggest laying down a tarp, then sheets of 3/8" plywood before we arrive and put down our tarp.  Our tarp is not sufficient to protect marble or wood floors.  Walkways inside the venue must be protected also.  Ask us what works well for these areas.

 

 

Field Trips -

$6.00 per child (under 3 free) ; $48.00 minimum charge for group.

Includes close encounter interactive reindeer education & hot chocolate.

Approx. 20 children or less per group with the reindeer at one time for farm field trips.  Chaperones are required for farm field trips - 1:5 ratio chaperone/children for 3-5 yrs; 1:8 ratio for 6 yrs & up.

Tables and chairs provided if you would like to bring your snacks to enjoy after fun with the reindeer.  Photos with reindeer in background possible.

*****2010 availability for Field Trips/Educational Outreach is limited to the last week before Christmas.  These days fill up fast, so please reserve your time early if you are planning a field trip to the farm, or an outreach event at your school.*****

 

Family Trips -

$10.00 per car - 1/2 hour viewing (on family day only viewing is limited to 1/2 hr per family; outside of family day you have as much time as you would like) and learning about reindeer.  Hot chocolate provided on family day.

Please call ahead (541-933-1832) to see what times & days the reindeer will be available to view.  During holiday season family viewing times are extremely limited.

Other -

• Commercials & print advertising - call for quote.

• Leasing for seasonal events

• Special pricing structure for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day & New Years Eve/day display requests. Please call, tell us your plans and we'll work up a quote for you.

• Antlers for sale: Variety of sizes and pricing. Ask us! All our antlers are from female reindeer and are collector quality.  Very large, many tines, variety of prices starting at $10 per tine.  Unmounted for shipping.  Mounting kits available.
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• shown - Collector's set of 2005 First Place female antlers currently available, with Safari Int'l score of 538.  Approx. 4' x 4' in height/width - $3,000 unmounted

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• #2 - 26 tines total both sides - $260 + shipping (will require truck shipping)

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• #3 - 13 tines total both sides - $130 + shipping

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• #4 - 44 tines total both sides - $1,880 + shipping (will require truck shipping)

Autographed hoof print and photo

Each photo is an original hoof print and includes a photo and message from your choice of reindeer. Handmade and customized per each request, limited quantities.  We suggest ordering early in the year to avoid disappointment as Christmas approaches and we run out of time to assemble.

Includes a photo of Vixon, Rudolph, Dasher, Frosty, SugarPlum, or Twinkle.

$45.00 (framed) plus shipping***

***12/20/10 last date for ordering for Christmas delivery using rush shipping.

Each framed hoof print/photo is custom, and may vary in design from those shown below.

Reads "To my friend (your child's name), who believes" and is "signed" by reindeer of choice

In Memory of

Jingle Bell

4/25/2000 to 7/28/2008