Whistling Well Farm was the perfect spot for a laid-back fall outing! I organized a trip there with…read moresome colleagues, and it ended up being such an easy, low-stakes way to spend time together outside of work. There was plenty of space to roam through the orchard, chat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery without feeling crowded. The apple picking was great--we had no trouble finding plenty of apples--and I also loved that the farm is both dog-friendly and kid-friendly, making it a fun destination for all kinds of groups. They even had live music while we were there, which added to the relaxed, festive atmosphere. Before heading out, we stopped by the little farm store and picked up some local goodies like jams and cider. It's those extra touches that make the experience feel special. The only minor downside was that the pumpkin patch was a little sparse when we visited, but the orchard and overall atmosphere more than made up for it. Whether you're planning a family day, a casual date, or a group outing with friends or coworkers, Whistling Well Farm is definitely worth a visit!

Simple. Keep this word in mind as you travel to Whistling Well Farm. If you are seeking out a state…read morefair experience or something with loud and boisterous events, this is not it. Contrary it's every reason why we enjoyed it. Highlights include: dog friendly, nice parking, friendly staff, proficient store with basic items such as honey, caramel, chocolate covered cherries, plush dog toys, coloring books, apples, etc. Outside you will find a pumpkin patch, goats and even a DJ with a dance floor. If you have kids, this is a great outing for the family. My group walked our dogs around the space, split come apple cider donuts and snapped a few pics by some of the fall decor. Notes: dogs are not allowed in the gift shop and there is a food stand that serves hot dogs, cider, chips and apple cider donuts. We did not see any alcohol onsite.

Fun, family friendly. Five dollars to pick, tractor ride up to the orchard, corn mazes, play area…read moreand farm petting zoo. It was a good deal. You pay separate for the 1 peck bags. The orchard is all honeycrisp currently; great looking trees. They have elk at the back of the orchard. They have mums and pumpkins for sale. In the large barn they have crafts and food for sale. The things to improve are the bathrooms, just a porta-potty, and hand washing facilities, especially by the petting zoo area.

Was great experience. Lots of local fruits, veggies, honey, crafts, food and baked goods from…read morelocal farms. Great find and bought to much.

A fun variety of fresh produce, micro greens, specialty mushrooms, meats, jams, baked goods, honey,…read moresoaps/lotions/balms (goat milk based), and even a hot sauce stand and coffee stand. There is a seasonal floral decor stand too. Most offer credit card payment (Square). It's enjoyable to talk to owners about their business and how they make their products. They're all very proud of what they have to offer.

I loved everything about this place. The owners made us feel at home. We watched the alpacas out…read moreour RV window. The goats on the other side. We were in heaven.

Just an amazing place to visit. The owners were extremely…read moreaccommodating and the Alpacas were a lot of fun. They also have a beautiful store , high quality at very good prices. Definitely worth visiting!

This is a fantastic place to ride whether you are a beginner or experienced rider. I had never…read moreridden before and they made it such a user friendly experience for me, I have been taking lessons there ever since!

From the owner: We offer horse boarding, horse training and horseback riding lessons. We train and teach English…read moreSaddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western, and Driving. We actively show on the Pinto circuit.

I went with my wife and toddler to see the tulips here in May. While the farm and flowers…read morethemselves were quite nice, there were several factors that made this a negative experience. The primary one, that I'll write about here, was very poor line management and a huge lack of clarity. They have "Tickets" and "Wristbands" buying a "ticket" makes you eligible for a "wristband, but they are not the same thing. They had a terrible solution. Where you wait in an insanely long line (literally an hour long) to get a "ticket" then you have to go all the way back to another insanely long line to get a "wristband" in order to get in the hayride that takes you to the flowers (they would not allow people to walk). There was not clear signage which lead to a lot of confusion that really slowed things down. What made things worse is that we were there right at opening time, so we completed the idiotic process properly. But about an hour in the staff realized how bad their idea was, and tried to combine the lines which led to a ton of people being able to budge us, which was really unfortunate and frustrating. I certainly would never visit this place again on a weekend. It was such a poor experience. Maybe going during the week when visitation is not at peak could be feasible.

Went back after a few years. It was a lot busier which is to be expected however they can not…read morehandle how many people are going. There are no signs telling you where to get what. We bought tickets online in advance, but there was no sign for online sales. Then once we finally found the right line there's only one iPad so the guy had to walk away to get it to scan our tickets. Once you get out of the main area (we ended up walking because only two trackers were going and the line was super long) it was good. We liked the lower area but the front was a total mess and took way more time than it needed to. Pretty disappointed. Hopefully they can fix the front area before next season. Also, there were SO many bees.

Visited this orchard on a nice late October Sunday and had the best afternoon! It is $8/person for…read morea 1/4 peck of apple picking (tasting allowed) and can pay more for bigger bags. As a group of four we greatly enjoyed walking around the orchard and finding our favorite apple varieties. Afterwards we stopped at the little cafe for some apple cider donuts and beignets, all which were warm, fresh, and absolutely delicious!! Ended our visit by picking a few pumpkins to take home for carving/painting! Would definitely recommend for couples and families as a fun fall activity!

The people were friendly, fresh veggies and plenty of place to move around. It was nice to stop…read morehere one afternoon.

If you happen to be in the area, this is worth a visit. It's a little market truly in the middle…read moreof farmland, and you can bet the fruits and veggies sold here are local. Now that the season's about over for blueberries, they simply didn't offer any. There weren't any shipped in from California. I love that kind of honesty. Instead, there were dozens of varieties of apples, lots of zucchini, summer squash, corn, and some perfectly beautiful butternut squash. They make (and give away samples of) apple cider and apple butter here, and there's a wonderful bakery counter filled with rustic and absolutely delicious sweets: apple pies, caramel apples, fruit filled cookies (incredible!), muffins (delish!). No fancy schmancy pastries here, but what's even better is the shop smells like bakery heaven and there's a complimentary cup of coffee with every bakery purchase.

Great place to visit for a family fun adventure. It's really easy to just walk in and start roaming…read morearound. There are wagons and some gravel road/trails that meander the property. If bringing a stroller, I'd suggest a jogging stroller or something with inflatable wheels. There are tons of pumpkins, all different sizes for carving. If you're looking for something more decorative, there are gourds galore! If you want something unique, they have all kinds of bumpy, lumpy textures pumpkins too. Of course there are apples, you can pick your own or grab a bag from the store. I've never had donuts but apparently they're good, I do know the caramel apples and caramel corn are delicious. For activities...take your pick between a small little zoo, I'd say more observation than petting. I saw pigs, bunnies, chickens and goats. There are a couple corn mazes but they aren't free, buy entry at the store cashier. They do have an area for a little bonfire some days and there are trails and a big pile of hay bales to climb around on. Pick your own apples is definitely an activity too! Nice little gem out there in Oronoco!

They do a great job!!! If you like apples, pumpkins, and a great atmosphere, this is the place to…read morego.

Service was top notch thank you for the apples and pears boys had a great time and the scenery was…read morebreathtaking. The boys and I had a blast with the animals

The cutest Orchard ever! With sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, bunnies, and kittens!…read moreFree admission and activities 40 varieties of apples and pears Pre- picked and u-pick pumpkins Deer apples for hunters Pumpkins and squash Orchard Walks Rabbits and fish pond Cutouts for photos Small children can pick a free small apple bag