All aboard the Bil-Dol Farm Experience: Red, White & Bloom

Step aboard an unforgettable countryside adventure that blends historic rail travel with hands-on farm fun. The Bil-Dol Farm Experience: Red, White & Bloom Special begins with a scenic journey aboard The Mannington Limited, Woodstown Central Railroad’s narrated excursion. Traveling 18 miles roundtrip between Woodstown and Mannington, guests ride along Salem County’s first railroad line, dating back to 1863, aboard an authentically restored 1930s-era train.

Departing from South Woodstown Station, the train heads south through lush forests and some of New Jersey’s most rural and picturesque farmland. Along the way, guests enjoy narration covering the history of the railroad, stories from the surrounding communities, and insights into Woodstown Central’s railroad operations. The train pauses at Fenwick Grove before beginning the return journey north.

For guests booked on this special experience, the journey continues with a stop at Penton Station, originally a historic whistle stop. Here, passengers disembark and transfer to Bil-Dol Farm for the second part of their adventure, and each guest receives a custom Bil-Dol Farm cup, included with the combo ticket, to fill with fresh-cut blooms selected directly from the fields.

Upon arrival at the farm, guests transfer to the stunning fields via a narrated, tractor-pulled wagon ride highlighting a family-owned working farm before stepping directly into vibrant flower fields for an immersive U-Pick flower experience. Wander through rows of blooming flowers, hand-select your favorite stems, and create a personalized bouquet to take home. Each flower is harvested by you at peak freshness, ensuring beautiful color and lasting blooms. This interactive experience offers a meaningful connection to the land and the people who grow it, all set within a peaceful, picturesque countryside setting.

This experience combines the nostalgia of rail travel with the joy of creating something beautiful by hand, making it a memorable outing for families, friends, couples, and flower lovers of all ages. To complete the journey, guests board a tractor-pulled wagon ride from the flower fields back to Penton Station, where they reboard the train for the return trip. The Mannington Limited then carries passengers back north to South Woodstown Station, bringing to a close a seamless and memorable experience that blends nostalgic rail travel with farm-fresh fun.

This experience is ideal for families, friends, couples, and flower lovers seeking a unique way to explore South Jersey’s agricultural roots while creating something beautiful by hand.