What a wonderful surprise! This alpaca farm exceeded all our expectations. My family and I had such…read morea great time here. We discovered it on Yelp and knew we had to make it a stop during our road trip. We're from Seattle and love exploring New England every fall, and this farm has definitely earned a spot on our must-visit list for years to come. We can't wait to return next year!

Visited the farm again this fall and it did not disappoint. Feeding the alpacas is now with a small…read morecharge ($5) but totally worth it. I love seeing the animals here.

Beautiful small farm with an extremely friendly staff! Lisa gave us an incredible tour and was so…read morepatient with all the children on tour. Awesome little shop with farm fresh snacks after that runs on an honor system. They don't make em like this any more! Support small farms!

This hidden gem is a fabulous place to remember what a farm is all about, the sounds, the sights,…read morethe feel and yes, even the smells. I expected to see Wilber the pig and Charlotte conversing in the corner of the pig pens. Our guide Ben was very helpful and patient with all our city folk questions!

I visited this farm during the height of the pandemic (late Fall 2020), so I am sure the experience…read morewill be different at this time. As I have been to two other similar farms, I thought I knew what to expect. This farm experience was completely different than any I had ever experienced previously. Although the animals were beautiful in appearance, they seemed to only respond to the owner when she plied them with treats. They didn't seem to be trained to walk along with strangers, namely people they were not familiar with. I was especially disappointed as I had booked a private as opposed to a group hike. I will say that the owner was accommodating when the weather was not conducive to hiking; she allowed us to change our reservation to another day.

Wow, what an incredible way to spend the day! My friend and I booked the alpaca walk and had such a…read morefun time. The tour starts promptly on schedule, so make sure you are on time. There is also a very nice gift shop to check out while you wait if you want to head over early. You get to pick your own alpacas and set off on the trek. There are some small hills, but nothing too strenuous. I have asthma and did not have any issues. Alex and Denise were so sweet, informative, and patient. Much like the staff, the alpacas all have fun and diverse personalities.

Best quality farm stand around-- we've purchased steaks, bacon, sweet corn and garlic multiple…read moretimes this summer and it's absolutely the best quality around. Biggest garlic cloves I've ever seen and the farmers are super friendly and happy to chat and give you all the info you want about your food. We never want to eat store-bought meat again after this!

From the owner: Certified Organic farm in the foothills of the Berkshires. For the remainder of the season we will…read morebe offering sweet corn, beets, greens, squash, garlic, pumpkins, and broccoli. We also raise grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone free meats, including three types of sausage, nitrate-free bacon farmers' bacon, burger, various steaks, and pork chops. Eggs and honey sold upon availability. We hope to see you soon!

We came here as part of a "County Bounty" tour (formerly the cheese making tour) and it was the…read morefarthest stop away from our home. I was tired and hungry and a bit antsy from sitting in the car so long, and our toddler was in the same mood. So imagine our surprise when we arrived and found goats to pet and feed, a bouncehouse to play in, wood fired pizza for sale, a blues-duo playing classic blues standards, and lots of places to sit down and relax. It was just what we needed. It looks like they had other fun fall activities available as well.

This place is great! They are open seasonally - in the Fall on weekends - and have a GIGANTIC corn…read moremaze with adorable little scenes and statues and items of interest scattered throughout as part of a scavenger hunt. We went today- the weekend before Halloween - and brought the kids in their Halloween costumes. So much fun! This will definitely be a fall favorite from now on! The maze is big enough that even if it were packed, you'd still have plenty of space. We could hear other families around us but didn't cross paths with other people often as we wandered the maze.

It's a cute little shed with lots of meats, bones, eggs, etc. all from their farm. All certified…read moreorganic, grass-fed beef from their own herd, raised without hormones, antibiotics, or GMOs. It amazing to live so close to this gem! I highly recommend it. My first visit was for bones for beef stock. We will be back for steaks next!

Great organic grass fed beef, fresh eggs and baked goods. How could you go wrong. This is a family…read moreowned and run farm. I met the owners and there dog. My wife and I went to a couple of there cook outs, good music. A fun place to shop. A self serve farm stand.

Delicious lamb products! Leg of lamb, sausage, lamb burgers, lamb chops…read more Small scale grass-fed farm

This is a very belated review.. however last year we ended a wonderful Saratoga weekend here, and I…read morecannot say enough positive things about our experience at woodland meadow farm. The alpacas and all the other animals (peacocks, turkeys, doggos) are all loved and well taken care of. Elaine is kind, patient and interested in the folks that visit her. You could sit and talk for hours! Duchess, the beautiful white lady of the farm is a working dog and still sleeps inside with her family at night. Only recommendation I would make is maybe a sink available to wash your hands. We didnt really get dirty but It's a farm, after all!

I'd been wanting to see alpacas in person for a really long time . I'd been hearing beautiful…read morethings about them. I am so glad to get the experience of meeting lots of these beautiful animals in these farm. Woodland meadow farm is a working farm. The owners breed alpacas for business. They started with only 3 alpacas and now after 11 years of operation, they have 73 total of different mixed breeds. It is a huge farm that can accommodate all the animals daily activities. Alpacas are adorable, charming and friendly. As per understanding, alpacas are raised basically for their luxurious and expensive fibers. It is being sell per pound to turn into hats, scarves, blankets , sweaters etc. If at once you received an item made of alpacas fiber, it is said to be a precious possession that lasts years time. They are scheduled to be sheered once a year. During our visit, the owner let me dip my finger how much deep one alpaca fiber has , about 4 inches deep. Cool! We witnessed the love of the owners to these creatures , an inspiration to reckon with. Being said , who knows, I maybe farming these wonderful creatures in the future or may get one as pet. We learned a lot about alpacas from the owners during this visit. The farm is worth visiting if you have the love for these animals. Come visit the farm and get to experience a unique enchantment.

The real gem of the Capital District. There is nothing but happiness & joy at the llama farm. These…read moretruly are the happiest llamas. They're well taken care of and are truly loved. Katrina and Gary go out and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable at their farm. They give great tours and provide an enormous amount of interesting information. The treks are a lot of fun and you really get to see the llama's personality's shine during the one on one time. The babies are adorable and will warm your heart. I highly recommend the seasonal llama yoga. A baby llama might just come up and smell your feet while you are in a pose. Wish I could give Dakota Ridge Farms 10 Stars.

I had the day off and decided to take a trip and hang out with some llamas today. I did not know…read morethe place was closed however I met Gary who I think is the owner. He was so kind and hospitable to me. Introduced me to some of the llamas and told me about their personalities. It was a lot of fun chatting away and meeting all these beautiful new furry friends. Thank you Gary for a wonderful afternoon on the farm.

This small cider/winery is an excellent stop on your tour through the Berkshires. They have some…read moreinventive ciders and wines that don't follow the "rules" of flavor profiles. Using grapes shipped from CA and mixing with apples crown on site, this small batch operation is a delightful stop. Specifically, I want to shout out our wine guide who took us through several of their wines. She made our experience there memorable with her amazing personality, charm, and humor. The space is small but offers a variety of options to hang out and enjoy their wines and ciders - inside by the fireplace, outside on the screen porch, or outdoors on the patio. We loved our time at Hilltop and hope to return.

Sara is the best! She is friendly and very knowledgeable about all of the wines. We loved the…read moreunique flavors and the story behind them all. Once we had tasted a bunch and decided on a glass she suggested that we take a walk through the Orchard up to the top of the hill, which was so peaceful and scenic. Of course we got a few bottles to go and the delicious donuts. We would love to come back.