I can't think of a better way to spend a day off than soaking in the charm of Sweethaven Lavender…read moreFarm in Williamsburg, VA. From the moment you hop onto those winding country roads, you feel the stress start to melt away. Parking is a breeze. It's literally an open field where you just pull in and park wherever. It's casual and easy, like everything here. The entrance is warm and inviting, and the women at the front stand welcomed us. You can immediately tell that every inch of this place was created with intention and care. Even the little playhouses for kids are painted in such charming colors. I visited toward the end of lavender season, so the fields weren't at their peak, but honestly it didn't matter. The wildflowers were in full bloom, and the sunflowers were just starting to bud. We had a blast feeding the sheep, who were clearly used to visitors and more than happy to accept snacks and attention. The gift shop is a must. It's packed with lavender goodies of course, but also a bunch of unique, cute items. I walked out with the cutest bee T-shirt & enamel pin. Then there's the café, which had everything from sandwiches to lavender ice cream, cotton candy, slushies. Yes, we tried it all! The lavender ice cream stole the show for me. I'll be back for my lavender ice cream fix! One of the best parts was spending time wandering the flower fields and cutting blooms for our own bouquet. Sweethaven feels like a dream. Everything about it is thoughtful, beautiful, and full of joy. I left with a full heart, a bag of goodies, and lavender ice cream on my mind. Already counting down the days until we visit again.

The perfect, relaxing summer activity…read more You can pick different kinds of lavender or flowers. I chose a mix of them and I was glad the person checking me out wrapped them separately so I would know which one was the culinary bunch. Their shop also has lavender lemonade and lavender snacks. I picked up a lemonade and a lavender brownie. Both were delicious. The live music added to the atmosphere. They also had the cutest farm animals.

I used their services for my grandson's birthday party and recently for a family reunion. I was so…read moreimpressed with how friendly, helpful and kind they were with my grandson and his wild friends. During the planning she & her husband were so helpful, and easy to communicate with. Needless to say my grandchildren and their friends (even us Adults, lol!) had a wonderful time with the animals! That's also why I booked them for our family reunion! Everyone young and old enjoyed playing with, Petting, and getting pictures with all the cute animals! It was also a great learning experience for young and old, as the owners explained each animals habits, food they eat, and general information. I'm looking forward to seeing them at our church bazaar this summer! If your looking for something for a birthday party, family reunion, or fundraiser event at church.....look no further!

Crazy pig lady was a no show, took ten phone calls to get her on the phone where she proceeded to…read morescream at me. She had time to make it right and did not. Haven't recieved our deposit back. I'll make it my life's work to let everyone with a kid know that this is an unreliable service.

This place may be small, but it is definitely mighty…read more I had one staff member who was in contact with us while we were planning our visit for our special needs class at our school. He was so helpful and also provided bags of feed to our children while we walked around. While walking around, we were able to see many animals . One of our favorite areas was the garden area. Our children really enjoyed watching and looking at some of the items they were growing, whether it was produce or flowers. Another area we enjoyed was the playground . Our children in our classroom are older, but they were able to enjoy the playground as well. There was plenty of seating around the playground so you could sit and watch the children. The bathrooms were pretty clean for the type of area we were at . All of the staff that we came in contact with were fantastic. There was a lot of hard-working staff members there whether they were feeding animals or watering or attending to ground crew chores. The parking lot is pretty large. It can accommodate both vehicles and buses. We will definitely return .

Bird Bird Gap Farm is a gem for families looking for a fun, safe, and engaging place to spend the…read moreday. Right near the entrance, you'll find clean and well-maintained restrooms--something every parent can appreciate! Off to the side, there are fantastic sensory and fine motor skill activity stations that are thoughtfully designed for all kids, including those with sensory needs. The highlight for many is the amazing playground. It's spacious and exciting, and best of all, the swings are inclusive and accessible for children with disabilities, which makes this space truly welcoming for everyone. In addition to all the fun, there are friendly farm animals to visit and interact with, which is always a hit with little ones. Plus, there are not just one but two free little libraries on-site (1:the one for kids is located near the garden gazebo and main animal area 2: The young adult one is located near the swings leading you to the fine motor skills and sensory bin area) perfect for encouraging reading and relaxing in a peaceful setting. I highly recommend packing a lunch a blanket and grabbing a book and enjoying by the small pond. Lots of photo and learning opportunities here! Bird Bird Gap Farm is more than just a place to play it's a space that values accessibility, creativity, and community. Highly recommend! Look out for the white peacock!

SOOOOO good. came to our school for senior prank and the entire school had a blast! such sweet and…read morebeautiful animals. HIGHLY recommend

This was a terrific party for my son's 5th birthday! It was easy to communicate with them, the…read moreprices are very reasonable for what you get and the distance they travel, and the animals are wonderful. I can't say enough good things about The Teeny Tiny Farm. They were on time, set up everything in a jiffy, explained how to interact with the animals, cleaned up after the animals so quickly that sometimes I didn't even notice if there'd been a dropping or mess. The pony rides were well executed and the guy was so considerate and friendly. He answered lots of questions about the animals and was patient with the kids. He made sure the birthday boy got plenty of time with the animals and another pony ride before he packed up to go. I was pleasantly surprised that this surpassed my expectations.

We were impressed by the care every animal we saw was given. Even after ugly weather the entire…read moreplace was tidy and well kept. Every animal was human friendly and well cared for and wonderfully behaved. I can't wait to bring home our donkey foal. We're thankful that Spellbound is a place we can feel good about buying our donkey from. I'd buy any animal with confidence from Gayle O'Neal. We're adding our donkey to our family. I look forward to adding more Spellbound animals to our little farm family.

From the owner: "Spellbound Facility is not open to the public. We provide animals for off-site events only. /…read moreServices: Provide Offsite Animals For Stage & Outdoor Performances, Living Nativities, Large Event Petting Zoos, Photo Shoots, Publicity Events / Breeder of Animals: AQHA & NFQHA Quarter Horses, Miniature Horses, Miniature & Standard Donkeys; Dromedary Camels, Katahdin Sheep, Pygmy & Nigerian Goats, Llama, Alpacas, Sebastopol Geese, Guineas, Pembroke Welsh Corgis / Stud Services: AQHA/100% NFQHA Quarter Horse, Miniature Horse, Standard Donkey, Miniature Donkey, Katahdin Sheep, Miniature Pygmy & Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Pembroke Welsh Corgis / Animals for Sale: Please Call, Email, or Text."

We finally got to visit the red barn! I've been wanting to take the kids since they always have so…read moremany events there. It was $15 a person, pretty steep like any other Christmas event during this time of the year. It was a nice setup, lots of opportunities for Christmas photos/props. There was an area to sit and eat and write letters to Santa, a table to decorate gingerbread cookies (I thought the one table should be expanded to at least two), the big barn had Santa and at the back of the barn were tons of animals to interact with! There were lots of playground equipment but it was definitely too cold to do that for too long. The cookies and hot chocolate came with the admission fee and there were other options for food. Overall my kids had a lot of fun!

I fell in the Middle of the Night on the 15th... Getting up from the recliner (that's how I sleep…read morenow) I had to ... My L knee just Gave Out... Still Sore today 09/17/2023... But who Cares about Kristie ~ as not 1 Individual has ever reached out (even as I was Laying on the MUDDY GROUND At their Establishment)... A Lady with a BABY on her HIP bend to help but I couldn't MOVE... I MOANED to this Sweet Lady that she couldn't Help Me... A Wonderful Older Gentleman Leaned Down and told me "It's okay, Just Relax"... Ever so Calmly... Many times... I didn't want to disappoint my Little's so Him & I managed to get me up... I Leaned on stalls to get around to feed those Animals... but couldn't stand in line for the Horse's... I'm Truly DisHeartened by this... That's Life though ~ Right...??? My PCP Flat REFUSED to do ANY Imagery on my Knee or Shoulder... Just a VERY DEEP SHOT that he told me out His Lips "Will only relieve your pain till the SUN GOES DOWN"... This Happened December 4, 2021... Almost 2 years ago...

Holly Fork Farm is a charming experience for those looking to leave the city behind and enjoy a bit…read moreof rural fun, particularly during their autumnal events. Went here recently with my parents to enjoy the nice day and get some fall activities in. It's nice that they let people 60+ in for free so my parents didn't have to pay, and my basic ticket was $10. The all-inclusive pass is $25 but frankly this isn't really worth getting except for families looking to use the children's attractions like the slide and bounce house. There were plenty of chickens wandering around, as well as ducks, pigs, and other assorted barnyard animals in various pens which were fun to see. The pumpkin launching thing was a blast though $10 for three small pumpkins to fire is pretty pricey. The apple cider donuts were expensive too, 2 for $5 for small donuts. Thankfully the short hayride experience was included in the admission. While this was a cute experience, I think the main draw is for families with young children who would make the most use of all the activities here or older folks who are able to enjoy it for free. Otherwise, there's not much for those in their 20's-40's to do, though I did enjoy the brief time with the pumpkin launcher. If you have kids, definitely come! Others might want to review their other options. --- Overall: 4.0 stars Pros: - Nice staff, very friendly and helpful. - Inviting family-friendly atmosphere. - Free for 60+, not too expensive for others if you skip the kid stuff. - Plenty of stuff for kids if you're here for that. Cons: - Everything is a bit of an abridged version of things you might find elsewhere: very short small hayride, small play areas for kids. - Nothing to do for those without kids, nothing like rope swings or wine tasting.

I stopped off here instead of college farm where we usually get pumpkins bc it's closer. It was…read morenice that the prices were on thre pumpkins. However. I had never gotten a rotten pumpkin, so I didn't think to inspect it thoroughly. Drove 45 minutes home & sat my $13 punkin down to decide on decorating. Bugs later appearing & when I flipped it over, I noticed it was rotten. Had to throw it outside. (I usually but Cinderella or Fairytale pumpkins bc I like the taste. I usually only put the cheap pumpkins outside.) Personally, I'll stick with college farm. This farm did seem to have a lot for children to keep entertained & sold clothes, fresh eggs, & other jams, etc. (For kids, I prefer Dardens. The owner loves to educate kids & allow them to touch everything. They have breast cancer pink pumpkins that they donate money to fight breast cancer. They also have great pies & smoked ham.)

Gorgeous home to tour! We really enjoyed our visit and all of the people working were super helpful…read moreanswering any questions we had.

We had a lovely picnic celebrating my daughter's birthday. With ample parking acres of lush grounds…read moreand animals to feed an interact with it was a great place for the family.

We visited Hunt Club Farm today with my two sons (18 months and 2 years old), and overall they had…read morea great time. They loved the animal enclosure especially the chickens and were very excited about the goats. The playground was also wonderful and perfect for my 2 year old to run around and explore. My 2 year old is on the autism spectrum, so I really want to recognize that the environment at the farm felt very sensory-friendly. The gated areas were especially helpful because my son tends to elope, and it allowed me to feel much more comfortable letting him explore. For families with toddlers or children with additional needs, that kind of setup makes a big difference and is truly appreciated. However, I'm very disappointed with our experience during the pony ride. I paid $10 for my 2 year old to ride a pony, and I was genuinely excited because it was his first time ever being on a horse. I've heard so many positive things about how horse riding can help regulate children on the spectrum, so this was a moment I was really looking forward to as a parent. Unfortunately, the staff member who took us around for the pony ride was extremely rude and clearly seemed like she did not want to be there. Her attitude made the interaction very uncomfortable, and it honestly felt like we were an inconvenience. I pushed through the moment so my son could still enjoy his ride, but it completely took away from what should have been a really special first experience. When we looked back at the photos we took of the moment, in some of them she is actually rolling her eyes, which was very disappointing to see. No parent wants their child's first experience with something special to feel like they are bothering the staff. I'm sharing this feedback because the farm itself is a wonderful place for young kids, and I hope management is aware of how interactions like this affect families' experiences. The animals, playground, and environment were great, but customer interactions especially during experiences like pony rides should feel welcoming and positive for families and children.

How is this my first visit ever to Hunt Club farm?! I've always heard good things about it, but…read morejust never checked it out. Well today & finally did and it was a blast! Despite it being very packed on a weekend, there was plenty to do without out it feeling over crowded. The animals are were the sweetest and you can tell they are accustomed to the attention and the feedings. We loved petting the animals as they were all gentle! I especially loved that the Farm had many photos opportunities set up! The growth chart is a cute one, especially if you come back each year to capture the growth! We spent the bulk of our time at the adventure trees. Climbing through all the different rope bridges and fast slides! We didn't ride the ponies since the line was pretty long, but I'd love to in the future. I saw many people hosting birthday parties & baby showers here. Pretty cool that the farm has that option. I'm interested to see if they'd host a corporate event here! Overall, I can't say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend visiting! If you're debating, this is your sign to just go! :)

What a wonderful and beautiful farm! This was my first visit after seeing a Facebook as, about June…read more30th being a customer appreciation day and offering free salads, so I went to check it out. Customer service: 5/5: Everyone I encountered answered all my questions and was vey knowledgeable about all the products they sold. Also made you feel very welcome. Products: 5/5: All the fresh produce as well as Meats, eggs, dairy products looked amazing. They also have some honey and local soap and lotion products. Since it was free salad day, I also got some amazing fresh veggies and can't wait to go back to buy some more of their fresh produce and other products.