Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

I have never been to a lavender farm before, and this one is beautiful! It smelled so good!! I…read moreopted to add the U pick, and it's a souvenir that I will keep forever! We have it drying in our garage, and we take a whiff of it everyday :) Beware: there are a lot of bees!! I also got their lavender lemonade, and it was so refreshing! The people that work here are so friendly, too.

We drove over an hour to visit your Araceli Farm lavender farm because we were looking forward to…read moretaking photos in the lavender fields. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the fields were poorly maintained, with a significant amount of weeds, making them unsuitable for photography and very different from what we expected. We did not take the tour because the condition of the property did not meet our expectations. We also waited for the manager to come speak with us, but no one ever came. Given our experience, we respectfully request a full refund for three people. We also believe visitors should not be charged while the fields are in this condition, as they do not provide the experience that is being advertised. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to your response.

Owners were so accommodating and helpful! Our wedding was amazing! Venue is gorgeous and the bridal…read morecabin is the perfect place to get ready on your special day!

I went here for a barn reception and the 3 owners literally sat outside the party the entire time…read morein lawn chairs and made their son check in frequently by doing random end jobs like checking garbage bags (mostly spying) This place has great potential, but folks should not have to pay thousands of dollars to feel very uncomfortable (and their guests) at their own party they paid for. If the owners do not want folks renting their place or want to watch renters/guests every move, then why are you renting it out??? The owner even came inside the reception hall two minutes before the "end time" and was yelling "wrap up, wrap up" in a rude horrific tone. I've been to a lot of venues and there is just a way to handle things nicely and professionally (it was a small party too). Don't you want future business? Crazy

This place is absolutely beautiful with the field of flowers. I did the pick your own bouquet…read moreseasonal fresh flower picking. Was able to leisurely wander the garden and cut the flowers that I wanted and made a bouquet. When I went inside the flower barn they helped arrange my bouquet and added some touches to it and made it beautiful. After my friend and I did the bouquets we decided to get something to eat at the outside Cafe. Our server was very friendly and explained about their farm-to-table approach. I had the Capay Cuban sandwich which was delicious. They had homemade dill pickles on it. I had their hand cut French fries that had miso aioli and jalapeño ranch that had just a little kick. They didn't have a large selection to choose from but everything looked yummy. There is a bar there and had specialty drinks available. They have a little marketplace where they sell dried flower arrangements as well as gift sets of their vinegar, oils,soaps, jams, nuts and honey. They also sell mugs and clothing with their name on it.

Came here to celebrate Mother's Day weekend with friends and had a chance to try the restaurant and…read morepick a bouquet of fresh flowers in the flower farm. It was quite hot, but the restaurant had ample shading and misters. Food and drinks were typical for a weekend brunch. The flower farm was a real standout! The staff gave us a quick but comprehensive tour and provided metal flower vases, clippers, and parasols for the heat. I loved the variety of flowers! Definitely recommend this experience to others looking for a unique afternoon activity. But would recommend bringing a hat if going in the spring and summer for the heat.

Fond memories of this scenic walk as it was one of our family's places to escape during the Covid…read moreshut-down. We visited the Arboretum more recently, and it was just as serene and beautiful as we remembered. From the Davis Commons, there is an entrance to the trail which follows a small creek to the UC Davis campus. The beginning is paved, so you can even push your baby along in a stroller. Along the way are plants and flowers of different varieties, small bridges, a grove of towering trees, and mallard duck couples obviously bonded for life! There is plenty of shade, benches, and spots to rest, but the full loop is about 3.5 miles, which would also make for a phenomenal run with Mother Nature.

Spent my Saturday afternoon here. It was a bit windy & cloudy but there was some sun off and on. It…read morewas so nice to just be outdoors. People were out walking, jogging, enjoying a picnic, reading, etc. parking was a challenge but I parked in the parking structure nearby the Mondavi center. Beautiful views and loved how busy this place was as everyone came out to enjoy the view & some sun.

The staff were very nice and provided safety tips that were helpful. We had never been to a…read moresanctuary before and it was lovely. Cleo and Tayo were super sweet!

Such a beautiful place! All of the animals are so healthy and happy and accessible. If I had a…read morehorse, I would certainly want to board it at this ranch! Devyn has really created an oasis for experiencing the beauty of this part of the world!

My fiancee and I went to the corn maze for pre-halloween festivaties. We got there just as it was…read moregetting dark so flashlights were a must. Unfortunately, we also picked a night to go when it was raining. If you go during the rain or just after make sure you bring a bag to bring your shoes home in and a change of shoes. Even though they give you an aerial photo of the corn maze it is still pretty fricken difficult. Going at night when it was dark and muddy made it that much harder and not having a good sense of direction made it nearly impossible. But the best part of it was haunted corn maze, which is a short section off to the side of the corn maze. Even though you know people are going to jump out and scare you they still do a good job of it. I couldn't tell if I was wet from the rain or had an accident when the guy with the chain saw came out. They did a great job. I give it four stars and we will be back next year for sure.

The BerryFest Strawberry Festival exceeded my expectations. I've been to Yolo Fairgrounds before…read morefor the Honey festival and others and wasn't too inpressed, but I didn't expect Berryfest to be so large and enjoyable! Parking is plentiful at $10 or you can park outside and walk in. There were SO many vendors selling all kinds of knick knacks, drinks, desserts, snacks, and strawberry themed stuff, and I was able to get craft unsweetened ice tea instead of sugary drinks. The vendors were outside and in two separate indoor warehouse areas. The best part was the Amazing Animal World showcasing their reptiles inside, for free!! We stood in line, which wrapped around their tables and we were able to hold slinks, snakes, scorpion, and bearded dragons. So cool! Thw toycar racing was also free inside and lots of tastings like the honey stalls. There was also an animal petting area and horserides for a cost, but I don't support those because those poor animals are so overstimulated. Although, the baby llamas were really cute. There were a good variety of food trucks and tents. On the lawn was a huge car show. Then there's the nook that takes you down various California farm's fruitstands, some from Santa Cruz. They had the sweetest strawberries and blackberries I've ever had, so of course we brought some baskets home. I wish there was more entertainment and more strawberry-infused unique foods. I was expecting strawberry ice cream at the least but didn't find any. Overall, the festival had something for everyone and it was great that they had the indoor areas to escape the heat. Great variety of food and fun.

What a fun time we had today. We weren't familiar with the festival till this year when my…read morehusband's barber gave home 2 tickets to the festival. We're always up to trying new things and free had our attention. With a predetermined temperature of 92 today we had to strategize. We couldn't arrive when it opened as we had a church BBQ to go to. We ended up arriving at 2pm, the peak of the day. We didn't realize the festivities wrapped up at 4pm. We parked our car in the JC Penny's parking g lot across from the entrance. So convenient. It was $10 cash. I'm glad I went to the website for the festival and knew to bring cash. The fair was a quick walk from our car. The entrance is on the street corner opposite the entrance to the parking lot. Soon as we arrived we ventured to the bathrooms. There wasn't a line and they were well kept and supplied and smelled fresh. Next we checked out the huge car show. So many beautiful cars from different eras. As we were passing the food venders I spotted a shaved ice stand with a line in front, but the line was in the shade do we hopped in line. It was a quick line and the lovely gal offered us a mini donut after I exclaimed that was our next stop. The donut was still hot, covered with cinnamon sugar and just melted in our mouths. As good as I remembered them. Back to the shaved ice. it was $10 plus tax. It was your typical fair shaved ice with many floors to choose from. It wasn't my first pick of a cold treat, but it worked. I was more in the mood for a fresh strawberry or berry smoothy, but we never did find that so I'm glad we grabbed the first cold treat that we saw. It was really refreshing and a fun sweet treat. We sat under the trees on a bench we shared with a gentleman who was also eating a snow cone. I wish it was the Japanese kind with the snow. If you haven't had it before you've got to try it. It's so finely shaved that it's literally like snow falling from the sky. It was warm out but not hot enough to melt our snow cone and make a sticky mess. Next we went to the indoor stage and watched a roping demo. That was a fun sight to see. After that we went on the hunt for the farmers market section. We found it all the way in the back, past all the craft and other vendors. All the vendors had samples and buy, were those strawberries sweet. Nothing like the ones at the store. There were so many to choose from. I don't know how people decide. We choose to buy them from the last vendor. It was $21 for 3 baskets or 6 baskets for $40. We chose the 6 baskets to share between 3 households. I think we ate a basket while resting in the shade before we made our trek back to our car. Overall it was a good experience. You can't blame them for the heat. You can thank them for all the shade trees and benches. Inside activities and stages. I highly recommend this festival.