Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

One of the pick your own farms in the Maryland suburbs. The pickings are well announced on the…read morewebsite. They charge a cover. The hike to the orchards could be a bit, but they have tractors during high season. Pickings depends on how the crops are doing and how picked out they are. I go there multiple times a year from blueberries to peaches to apples and they are generally good. The farm store also sells a lot of produce.

We searched for a farm whose peaches weren't wiped out due to the winter frost. This was such a…read moreplace! Beautiful countryside, there were clear signs that directed you to the orchard. Employees intercepted us to pay for the peaches and whatever extras( honey, jams, veggies) we wanted. There are porta potty's if you need them. The trees are on a slight incline if there's some that have difficulty walking. We walked out with 2 pecks of peaches!

We came too late. No more peaches this year but the folks are nice. The orchard is well kept. No…read moremajor hills or hard terrain good for children and elders too.

Such a beautiful farm and property overlooking the countryside! I just went over the weekend so a…read morebit later in the season for apple picking, but we still found a decent variety of apples to pick (albermarle pippen, braeburn, pink lady, granny smith, gold rush). Dog friendly farm. Love that I got to bring my dog along for the fun! In addition to apples, they had dig your own potatoes and a variety of salad greens, pumpkins and gourds available to pick. Since we went toward the end of the season, we were able to cut sunflowers for free. Apple cider donuts, bakery, and lunch items available on weekends only. Jarred items available for purchase at the stand. I got some baby dill pickles, which are delicious! I recommend you check their website (https://hollinfarms.com/current-available/) here before you go. They update it weekly with their current crop availability, weather changes, etc.

The farm was exactly what we expected based on the website. Once you park, staff are there to…read moreexplain how picking works and help you get the lay of the land. There were variety of apples available the day we went. The options depend on timing and the growing season. We got to try Arkansas Black, which are delicious. In addition to apples, there were a variety of salad greens and pumpkins available to pick, you could even dig up potatoes. Because we went toward the end of the season, we were able to cut sunflowers for free with our apple purchase. Expect hills and uneven surfaces for walking, so wear appropriate footwear so you can enjoy the experience. Views are beautiful, the colors were popping across the horizon. After you fill up your picking bag, don't skip o out on the apple cider donuts. Made on site daily with cider from the orchard...while not warm, they were fresh and delicious. The food stand had a variety of other snacks and jarred foods available for purchase. * Our GPS got us close to the farm and handmade signs guide you the rest of the way. * Staff are nice and helpful, they provide you with everything you need (instructions, picking bags, shears). * There are porta potties available, they were as clean as you can expect porta potties to be. * No fee for admission or parking (yay!), just pay for what you pick and eat. *

Great farm for blueberry picking. Always greeted with a friendly face upon arrival, and berries are…read morehuge and delicious. Also offers local honey and jams. Nice alternative if you want a quick and easy berry picking experience without the crowds, entry fee, and animal farm experience at Homestead. I love both farms and appreciate that there are options! I do wish Farm at home had longer hours for picking-it's often hard to make it there when juggling kid activities, naps, and lunch.

From the owner: A family-owned and operated Maryland farm located in Poolesville, Maryland just outside of…read moreWashington, D.C., offering the public a relaxing "pick-your-own" experience in a friendly and peaceful setting. Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins No per person admission fee Group events and field trips Family and kid friendly Ag-tivities Private and semi-private appointments available, including evenings

As a first-timer at Nalls Produce, I can confidently say that I am so happy to have visited this…read moreestablishment. When you arrive, it is off a main road, so you can drive by it rather quickly. I had to use my navigation system because that is exactly what I would have done HAHA! There is so much to look at ranging from the variety of seasonal plants, herbs, flowers, and etc.! They also have gardening equipment, soil, and produce in their buildings that they have. Personally, I was more surprised to see that they had duck eggs, yogurt, and different cheeses. I have not come across these items at a produce stand before, so do not judge me (I definitely plan to purchase the duck eggs at some point in time). In addition to all their fresh items and produce, they also had interesting items such as their syrups (i.e., peaches and cream, maple, cinnamon roll (I could be wrong about that one) that can be used for a variety of food items such as pancakes, in yogurt, and waffles. Other items such as bacon ketchup, applesauces, butters, jellies, salsas, and more lined the walls of the store. I took a particular interest in their wildflower honey which is produced locally. The sign says to use it daily to help build your immune system against seasonal allergies. Honey, I I have allergies all year round, so you know I bought that (pun intended ). I am already on day two and I recognize a decrease in my allergy symptoms already! I also bought a rosemary plant that I will be using for other creations. The total price for the honey and rosemary plan came to about $25 and some change. Considering what I am using these items for, it was worth it. With the service being great and the products being of great quality, I will be returning for sure! P.S. - There are also have some awesome animals that you might hear during your time there! Also, this place is kid friendly as well. They have so much to offer to their customers, so I would suggest checking out their website for more information!

I was in need for some locally-sourced, honey, and Google referred me to Nalls Produce…read more Let me start off this review by saying I had a positive experience, and I found exactly what I was looking for (plus a little extra). When I arrived, the first two people I encountered provided positive customer service, including taking me to the location where the locally-sourced honey is situated in the store (not just pointing to the general area). I really appreciated that. The other thing I found helpful was that when a team member didn't have an answer to my question, they were willing to defer to a team member who had more knowledge about what I was looking for. This is where Veronica or Victoria (I'm not quite sure of her name, other than the fact that it begin with a V) comes into frame. She provided really good and useful information in addition to asking really good questions. She also seemed to be sympathetic to the fact that I was not feeling well and was looking for something to help in the healing process. We need more of this in the world. Care and concern for humankind seems to be lacking here lately. If you are looking for locally-sourced honey and you live or work in VA, don't hesitate to stop by Nalls Produce! Happy shopping! Oops! One more note ; I'm not too sure Nalls is located in Alexandria as it states when you visit the website. After completing a pretty long day at work in Arlington, I didn't think a drive out to Alexandria (after primary rush time), would be so bad. But, the drive was a little further than expected. Because I'm not a Virginia native, I could be incorrect in my thought process. But Nalls Produce is not located in Alexandria, it is located in Franconia. That's not even Alexandria County...it's actually Fairfax County. Either way, it was worth the drive because I was able to find what I was looking for. However, had I known the drive would take it as long as it did, I would've probably done it on an early Saturday morning and spent a little more time to explore all of the other interesting items I saw. By the way, it looks like they do a monthly newsletter that highlights some great information for the upcoming month.

Great products, great service, great prices. They sell the best honey I've ever had, and all the…read moreproduce is fresh and delicious.

Was there a couple of weekends ago and finally got around to writing this...disappointed in the…read morequality of the produce this year. The peaches were obviously kept in cold storage, premium price for a half peck of what were first hard, then became mealy when left to ripen on counter. The cucumbers, tomatoes and banana peppers were okay. Was surprised at what they considered seconds, my nephew who raises pigs feeds them better quality reject produce. Not worth the prices they charge. Won't be back this year.

Two stars for the very nice workers who did their best to assist during my visit. Sadly the variety…read moreand prices were disappointing. I expect farm markets to offer fresh produce AND good deals. This was too pricey for me. I won't be back.

Love their farm stand; was in the area a few times last year and stopped by to check them out…read more Also got fall pumpkins (early on in the season) and they last a long time. Produce was fresh and staff were friendly. Reasonable prices as well. I'd imagine it'll get trickier stopping by this season with all the construction but next time I'm in the area and they're open, I'll be ready to grab some goodies.

Scored our family favorites: bi-color corn (they are the sweetest in my opinion) and pies…read more(blueberry and peach). Great customer service - literally in and out. Clean store and easily accessible (off route 85 in Dickerson, MD)

We had hoped for farm fresh tomatoes, did get the best corn! Bought blackberries and made…read moresorbet... talk about yummy! We will see you again this week!

Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.

No thank you. Completely over priced for what you get. Owner was very rude, snobby, and elitist.read more

Chocolate mania!!! I…read morecan't believe I'd never heard of this place before. A bar/restaurant with a chocolate theme? Yes please! I wasn't ready for a full meal but a spot at the bar opened so I was hooked. A menu unveiled itself and I was entranced. The entire dishes looked great - if a bit pricey. But not what I wanted at the moment, so pass. But there were plenty of small dishes so went with the pork buns. Those things were small but packed with flavor. The bartender suggested a fork and knife were appropriate since it was so delicate and he was right. But the cocktails!!! Dessert goodness in a glass. I went for the mustachio which was packed with chocolate goodness. Darn that was amazing. Extra props for the great service and suggestions. The lady next to me suggested I try their cocktail class sometime.