Came in for the Blueberry harvest. Produce was in good shape, and it's nice and quiet. Staff is…read morefriendly. And their blueberry ice cream is amazing. Looking forward to returning.

Autumn is my favorite time of year; the temperature drops; the leaves change; and most of all--it's…read morepumpkin time! I love everything about pumpkin, so when I read about College Run Farm (CRF) serving homemade pumpkin ice cream, I was sold. My boys and I decided to take advantage of a gorgeous fall day and drove to CRF in Surry. If you've been to Chippokes State Park, you know how rural that road is and narrow. CRF is right up the road past Chippokes' entrance. We figured we might be the only customers there; we were shocked to see a full parking lot and many people. CRF has pumpkins available already picked, but what's the fun of that? We went to the pumpkin patch with our sheet in hand -I posted a picture- and cutters in order to cut the pumpkin off the vine. My boys decided they wanted Aladdins, and they were in Section 1, easy to find. My youngest picked a small pumpkin ($6) and my two older boys wanted bigger ones (regular $7). CRF does not weigh pumpkins and you use the honor system. You put down which pumpkins and how much on the sheet; put your pumpkins in your vehicle; and then you take the sheet to inside to pay. While inside, you can also purchase admission for the corn maze ($3 per person--free for 5 and under), which we didn't do, and homemade pumpkin ice cream, which we DID do--FTW! I thought their ice cream was a pretty good value: big waffle cones with two scoops for $3.50--especially being homemade. They also serve homemade strawberry ice cream in the spring during their strawberry season. We enjoyed CRF; it had a relaxed feeling, and we loved being able to pick our own pumpkins off the vine. They don't have lots of fall festival stuff such as a bouncy house or hayride, but that was fine with me. Surry is a bit of a drive from Suffolk, but combining a visit with Chippokes State Park, it could be an awesome day.

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.)

The scent of lavender is enough to calm you as you enter Sweethaven Lavender Farm. Take your time…read moreand clip lavender stems for a bouquet to take home an dry out for lasting touch of lavender. You also can cut zinnias and sunflowers. They have an area where you can pet their animals too. After spending time in the gardens and on the farm, they have a cute shop with lavender products, including syrup, simple syrup, lotions, soap, scone mix, brownie mix, and so much more. In addition, they have a cafe offering lavender lemonade and lavender iced tea, plus some munchies. You can enjoy your refreshments at tables in their barn or rent a small covered building to have a private party with a couple of friends. At times they also have bands playing, so bring comfy chairs and enjoy the lavender and treats!

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.

I came across Amy's Garden's booth at the Birdhouse Farmers Market in Richmond, and WOW what a…read moretreat!! Their products and prices are incredible. I don't go to Farmers Markets often and after visiting this booth I think I might start making it a weekly thing. The flower bouquets were to die for. They have some of the prettiest flowers I've ever seen. I was able to get a very full bouquet for just $8! They also sell bouquets with paper that are $12 and a bit bigger. They also have fresh produce. I got some yellow and green zucchini, the perfect summer veggie! They were selling other greens and vegetables too. I can't wait to bring my friends to this booth. I'm looking forward to returning with a bigger basket to buy more goodies! I highly recommend stopping by this booth, the line is worth the wait (it also goes by really fast).

Wonderful produce and wonderful people…read more Highly recommend at the Williamsburg Farmers Market.

From outside the fence the size of the gardens is deceiving. It's quite large. Honestly, I didn't…read moreexpect much but once you enter it's rather enchanting. You feel like you're tucked in a hidden oasis with the canopy of trees with the various plants and flowers surrounding you throughout the garden. There are signs to identify all the beautiful flowers and plants. Various areas for sitting are peppered throughout the garden- a pavilion with two picnic tables, a seat for two under the pergola a gazebo with additional seating and a bench or two to rest. I can only imagine its full beauty in the spring or summer. They even had a bird feeder which was busy with a bunch of beautiful feathered friends stopping to eat. It was quite a serene & peaceful visit. It's also free.

This place surprised me because it was more than what we saw as we drove past on the way to park…read more So I'm glad we got to wander the garden, which it meandered in a small park. It had all sorts of beautiful trees and plants, flowers, and bird houses and bee houses! It truly is a wonderful array of botany and trees planned out by a wonderful group of people who invest their time and love in this! There are shade-loving plants and sun-loving plants everywhere! The feeders attract a variety of birds to the garden while the flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies! It's a very relaxing way to unwind and explore nature!

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.

We were staying at Great Wolf Lodge but decided to see what was in the area. The granddaughters (12…read more& 9) thought the ice cream was the best! My husband and I also thought the ice cream was very good. The young man behind the counter was knowledgeable about the place. We came in mid June so not many flowers were blooming. I could imagine it must be beautiful when all is in bloom. There was inside and outside seating. We were surprised to find corn hole and ping pong outside. We all enjoyed this break from the loud screaming kids of the waterpark. Totally recommend this for yummy dessert and some low cost fun.

Great ice cream shop and flower shop!!…read more First time in here and loved the overall feel of the place. They have seating inside and outside as well as some corn hole games set-up outside. It used to be a house that was converted into the ice cream shop. Now onto the important stuff...the ice cream! Lots of good flavors and I throughly enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie dough flavor and my dining companion enjoyed their vanilla shake. Service was efficient and kind. Each table was adorned with flowers arrangements that you could buy and they also have a make your own bouquet table set-up inside. Can't wait to go back for some more great ice cream and to make my own bouquet!

A hidden gem. This is the type of place where you walk in guests and leave as family. Plus, the…read moreseats are super comfy. Little puppy was there to run up and greet us (Stella) as the other mead tasting was being poured prior to ours. We started off with a tasting of the sweetest, most classic and delicious mead. The owners are classic "people, people" and love to hear you talk - basing your likes on samples until you find YOUR favorite for each person. Windchaser is unmatched by others with its incredible home charm and its incredible location 'next to' but not in the Williamsburg outlet area. Will be back! I can't wait to see what they create next.

I could never say enough good about this meadery! We actually met the owners at another…read moreestablishment that we had stopped at and found out their meadery was just a few miles away from the Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort we were staying at. So the next day we had breakfast and made our way up there. It's in a strip mall style building, so don't pass it by. We were the only folks there at first, and that worked out in our favor! I think we tried somewhere around 20 samples by the time we were done. Joe & Melanie are fantastic hosts. And they sure have the mead making down! Their "imaginarium" bottles are awesome!! You will try some things you never thought would work and they just do! They will even do blends for you to taste. The blood orange mixed with their chocolate Noire is unbelievable. Be careful though, at 14% mead starts sneaking up on you quickly! If you love mead or don't even know what it is, you need to stop here. Is the widest variety of flavor profiles I have ever had at one meadery. You will find something you like!