Orchard Farm

Orchard Farm Organics has long been an important part of the Waldorf School of Princeton.  Bob and Caroline Phinney, founders of our School, have operated the 61-acre for decades. In that time there has been a close relationship between the School and the Farm with students regularly participating in activities there.  As the Phinney’s looked towards the future they wanted to create a legacy where this relationship could endure.  

In Autumn 2023, the Waldorf School of Princeton acquired the Farm.  This ensured that the students had continued access to so many valuable places like Brown Wood and Bedens Brook and it has opened up new opportunities for the School for student learning, community programming, and revenue generation.  It also ensures that we are able to conserve this valuable agricultural and natural landscape.  Guided by the School’s Orchard Farm Task Force, the School is currently transitioning into farm management and planning for its future.

Whats Happening Now?

Pop-up Market
Check out our pop-up at the Farm Store every Friday, 2-4 pm.  Limited parking at the Farm Store (1052 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540) or park and walk over from the School.

Volunteer Days
We have begun to hold regular volunteer days.  Check out upcoming dates and sign up here.  

School Lunch Program
Following our successful school lunch pilot in spring 2025 we are currently planning for how we can develop the program out of the commercial kitchen at the Farm.  Please contact Lindsey Stephenson if you’d like to learn more and help with this exciting new initiative!

Fall Planting
We are planting some fall crops to support the development of our lunch program and store.  Stay tuned for updates on what we harvest!

Farm Newsletter
Join our newsletter to get the dates and for all updates on the Farm. 

Have a Question?
For questions about the Farm please contact Farm Committee Co-Chair Ariana McBride.