Outside of weirdly expensive bread, the Pleasant Valley produce stop is a cute little condensed…read morespace with a lot to offer. Sure they have your fruit and veg, an inordinate amount of apples the last time I went. But they carry seasonal produce that has generally been of good quality each time I've gone. They also have multiple fridges and freezers full of every sort of beef and pork that you could probably name off the top of your head. I've picked up tomatoes there, onions, cucumbers, corn, and the last time I went I got a frozen four park of raw hamburger patties. They also have a wide array of jams, preserves, and pickled goods. Customer service has been efficient. The market itself is not huge at all, but they make ample use of the space. Like I said, outside of the weirdly expensive breads/rolls I think their prices are generally fair. And it's on the way to and from my ceramics class which is super convenient. Bonus: Right outside on the right side of the building is Vittles In The Pines BBQ tent which is ABSOLUTELY delicious. You gotta try their... pretty much anything.

I love going to local farms to support them, particularly during the summer. Pleasant Valley will…read morenot be one of them. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, law requires all employees and customers to wear masks while shopping. Pleasant Valley is flouting that law, with several employees not wearing masks and a sign telling customers they are optional. Furthermore, when a customer addressed this on social media, one of the owners attacked her for it, and was "entertained" by people who were unsatisfied with her response to not following the law.

We've been patronizing Fox Hollow since it opened years ago. It's close to our home and might not…read morehave learned about it if we hadn't driven by often enroute to Damascus, MD. We buy meat here regularly, yet we have sampled baked and jarred goods as well as Christmas trees. It is a reliable place for quality foodstuffs. Though not as expansive as a grocery store, Fox Hollow specializes in small production unique items. See photos for examples. Lamb is our favorite selection here as Fox Hollow has won numerous awards for it. Parking is free but can be tight on weekends. Hours are reasonable but recommend calling in advance to ensure they are open. as a family business, there are times they are out back dealing with the animals or garden. Compared to discount chains, prices tend to be higher, yet not as high as the boutique butchers elsewhere in Montco. We like supporting a local family business offering the kind of products and atmosphere that is hard to experience otherwise. some may call it "Olde Time" yet I prefer to think it will be the preferred future for many of us. Agree? How Stephanie can remember our names, address, and preferences is a magical power we definitely appreciate. Enjoy!

Their honey and goats milk soap are delicious! I have been back several times for both.read more

Butler's is our family favorite. It is only about a 35 minutes drive from DC and you are out in…read morethe "farm". Great family fun to bring the kids. Over the years, we've done apple, strawberry, and blueberry picking here, but the fall pumpkin festival is the best. There are tons of activities for the little ones - hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, and more. Tubby's BBQ is on-site if you need lunch. The line can be long, but it moves quickly. It is on the pricier side, but well worth it. The farm is beautiful, the experience is fun, and it's a wonderful way to get the kids outdoors.

After a wild day at homecoming, this was a very welcoming change of pace, and the weather was nice…read moreto match! I met some friends for the last day of the pumpkin festival... and believe it or not, this was my first time ever going to Butler's Orchard. Whenever anyone mentions apple picking, usually this spot comes up. So I followed the signs (and saw where people were pointing), and made my way to a parking space on the grass. I do like that you show your ticket and grab a wristband before even going inside... this meant I also had a map. So I studied that for a few minutes and then went inside. The main mission: apple cider donuts. I waited about 5 minutes in line -- shout out to the person who pointed out that we didn't have to wait in the extra long line... that was for all food, not just donuts. I grabbed myself a half dozen, and sheesh... okay, i like Fall again. I forgot how delicious these donuts are... and they were still warm. The rest of my time at Butler's was spent sipping cider, eating BBQ (that was a wonderful pit turkey sandwich), and just watching everything going on. The pumpkin picking, mazes, goats, corn pool, and everything else going on made for a really cool space. It was my first time going to Butler's, but it won't be my last. I'll be back -- especially to check out the cidery specifically. The blackberry cider I had was fantastic!

They WILL cut you out the minute they find out you have a disability. Not recommend this place if…read moreyou have disability!

I had learned about The Bee Folks years ago when visiting the Maryland Renaissance Fair. To be…read morehonest, one of favorite parts of going, besides wearing the cosplay, was to buy this local honey and support the small business. I love the fact that you could sample the different types inside the tent. I would often buy honeysticks to share at my job, always buy a jar of Killer Bee Honey, and try another flavor just because. After recently relocating to the Frederick County area, I was excited to find out that The Bee Folks is located in Mount Airy, only 20 minutes or so away! Unfortunately with COVID-19, the fair has been cancelled this year and with everyone staying in the house, I found myself without honey. I was able to easily make an online order and Lori quickly e-mailed me back to let me know my order was ready for pick up. Even though we got there early and no one was there, Lori responded to my e-mail and allowed my boyfriend to enter the store (of course with his mask on) and grab the bag. As always, the quality of this honey is amazing and I am so glad to have it again! This local business is amazing and I strongly recommend that if you are a honey lover, you will find something here that suits you!

Our favorite local honey! Maybe even the best in the world…read more. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already

Moved to Maryland from NJ late last year and was looking for a new source for honey ... tired 3…read moreothers that were so/so and just didn't suit me as use in tea and with cereal or on toast plus a tablespoon or day never hurt. Was at a deli and overheard a couple checking out who bought two varieties and asked them what they thought of it ... worlds best ... yea I've heard that before but did get a jar of their Wild Flower and kinda have to agree with them as taste and texture suit me so as a result have purchssed 3 more of the 1.5 jars for myself and probably 5 or 6 more as gifts for neighnors as they have been invaluable in helping me with my relocation and two were unfamiliar with the brand and asked where I purchased it Same deli sells great store made Emglish muffin bread which suits me with melted butter and plenty of honey to cover it. Was not aware they had a website so will check for other varieties and pay them a visit as sure it will be worth the trip.

Great honey. I love being able to buy local honey. The purchases are made on an honor system and…read moreused a QR code.

I've been on a quest to get honey from different states and I was lucky enough to find Halls honey…read morefarm. It wasn't too far from the airport which is where I was staying for a couple of days. It is based on the honor system so you drop cash in a jar. There were plenty of options and being from California, I really appreciated this experience. I location is down the driveway and near the back but you can spot it and it's safe! Yet to try the honey but hopefully I can follow up with that soon :)

Wonderful ice cream that's made in store. Very popular place, going by the number of visitors that…read morepassed through whilst we were there. Large scoops too, so be careful if your eyes are bigger than your belly like me.

Still one of favorite ice cream spots…read more They changed their name to BROWN COW. So maps and other programs may show things differently. Also, they have a rule against having pets. I think something happened before. Regardless, I don't have a dog and it doesn't affect me. What matters is the ice cream. They get the milk from Guernsey cows which you can visit at certain times. The milk is super creamy. As a result, the ice cream is thicker and creamier than others. I like their creamy flavor if you like plain. They circulate flavors and recently tried their strawberry which has chunks of strawberry and has a nice flavor profile. They are right off the road so easy access. They have picnic benches all around and a playground for kids. Certain times in Spring/Summer, there's a flower field to look at. The service is good. Never had problems. The inside is rustic and simple. The main thing is to get the ice cream which is worth it in my opinion. It is a farther drive for me, but the quality doesn't compare. We had tried a lot of places near by and we still find this one as the superior one.

We visit this farm during rainy weekdays, no fall or pumpkin activities are offered. The corn maze…read moreis open for $2, but we didn't try due to rain. The farmer market is open, they have fresh fruits and veggies, most people come to shop for these. We also observed something interesting here, different colors and shape pumpkins and gourds! They are all beautiful! They have a small corn pit to distract small kids, must be supervised. The entire store is an art exhibit of fall, very unique! #buppertsfarm #carrolcountymd #fallfestivals #marylandfarms #dmv #dmvfarms#dmvplaygrounds #hocomom #momsofinstagram #marylandactivities #outdooractivities #exploremd #exploredmv #enjoyexploring #maryland #marylandplaygrounds #visitmaryland #visitmd #igmd #mdphotography #maryland #marylandphotography #theprettycities #wonderful_places #livelittlethings #inspiremyinstagram #preservefootprints #shotoniphone13promax

Wonderful produce and plants, friendly staff and they let you feed their goats with corn husksread more

A bee store with real . The store is bee dream. Honey wine, soda, lemonade, candy, chapstick and…read moremore. They even have a beehive. Great customer service and provided a lot of information about the store.

Great little mead shop. My cousin brought me here because the last time I saw her, I took her mead,…read moreand she figured I would love it. And yup, she was right. From making and taking care of your own bees, honey, and mead, there's a bit of everything there. I will definitely be back when in the area. 10% for teachers or first responders too. Your cashier was very nice as well.