541-933-1832

timberviewfarmOR@yahoo.com

 

Located in the beautiful Mohawk Valley,

east of springfield, Oregon

 


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

  • Outreach

  • Special Events

  • Parades

  • 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!!                                                                                                                                           

Call to book early; as you can imagine the reindeer are very popular during the holiday season!

(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 insure 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

 

RATES

Rudolph is coming to (your) town!!

Rudolph - 1 month old

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

Sugar Plum & Dasher turn 1 year old!

Gearing up for another fun display year - call now

2009 calendar

FRIDAY                           SATURDAY                             SUNDAY

     
   

NOV 1 -

 

NOV 6- NOV 7 - NOV 8 -
NOV 13 - NOV 14 - NOV 15 - Private Party
NOV 20 -

NOV 21 - BOOKED - WOODBURN COMPANY STORES 12:30-4:30pm

 

NOV 22 -

 

 

NOV 27 -

NOV 27 - Christmas Tree Farm

10 day lease -  North Plains

NOV 28 -

NOV 29 - BOOKED -

 Oakway Center Tree Lighting      4-7pm

DEC 4 -

DEC 5 - BEAVERTON TOWNE SQUARE 10-5pm

DEC 6 - BOOKED -

CITY OF COBURG 5-9pm

DEC 11 -

DEC 12 - BOOKED - SALEM 10:30-6:30 Conference Ctr

  

DEC 13

 

DEC 18 -

DEC 19 -

DEC 20 - FARM OPEN FOR FAMILY VISITS- $10 PER CAR

call now to reserve one hour time slot

 

DEC 21- DEC 22 - DEC 23 -Private party
DEC 24 DEC 25 DEC 26

don't delay - - contact us now to reserve

your date for the 2009 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 above 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.

 

Shown are minimum charge examples for simple displays within our 30 mile travel zone.  We want you to get your money's worth, so our display time begins when the reindeer are taken out of their trailer and are put in to their display pen.  Pen is not broken down until the time reserved is over. So if you book us for 4 hours, you get 4 full hours of display time, unless otherwise arranged.  Set up takes approximately 1 hour and tear down/clean up takes approx. 1 hour.  For a 4 hour display we will be on site for approx. 6 hours total from the time we drive in until the time we pull out.

 

*1/2 day or less  (4 hours maximum) - $625 minimum charge + travel mileage if applicable.  $150 per hour over the reserved 4 hours if event goes on longer than anticipated. 

 

*Full day (over 4 hours, max. 8 hours) - $1,250 minimum charge + travel mileage if applicable.  $200 per hour over 8 hours if event goes on longer than anticipated.  We prefer our animals not be on display longer than 8 hours per day if at all possible for their comfort and wellbeing.

 

*Each display is quoted individually depending on display requirements & circumstances.  Additional charges may apply to your display requirements.

Indoor displays or displays that are over 100' from truck/trailer parking area add $200 set up/transport 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.

 

Display includes at least 2 reindeer, 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 (no soft surfaces), 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, security personnel for keeping your crowd back from the reindeer as they are transported back & forth from pen to trailer & *advertising for event.

 

* Reindeer draw in crowds like you would not expect.  Attendance will increase greatly if you advertise the reindeer will be at your event.

 

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. Grassy areas are not a good surface for set up, as reindeer have very large hooves and will tear up the grass, leaving behind a muddy mess.

 

Overnight stays will require a client provided trailer at the display site so we can stay with the reindeer.  Ask us if this is necessary if you are within 100 miles of our farm.

 

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day displays are priced differently than regular days - ask us for special pricing quotes.

Field Trips -

$5.00 per child (under 3 free)

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.

*****2008 availability for Field Trips/Educational Outreach is limited to Monday afternoons.  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

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.

  • Special pricing structure for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day & New Years eve/day display requests. Please call for a quote.

  • 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.
  •  
  • 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

  • #1 - 13 tines total both sides - $130 + shipping

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

  • #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 page is an original hoof print and personalized.

Includes a photo of Vixon

$30.00 (framed) plus shipping

Reads "To my friend (your child's name), who still believes, Vixon"

In Memory of

Jingle Bell

4/25/2000 to 7/28/2008