I took my kids and visiting family here on a Thursday when the kids had no school. I hear it can…read moreget crowded on the weekends, but on Thursday when we arrived a little before noon, it wasn't bad. They had a steady stream of newcomers but not too crowded. It was fairly easy to find though going there, my map told me to go down a treacherous gravel road which I wasn't terribly fond of. They have a moderately sized parking lot and you'll see this large, red barn. That's where you get your goodies (there's often a line) and where their store is. We stopped by for a treat first. They sell ice cream, cider floats, and what is a "TikTok famous" coffee float with donut. We got: Cider ($4) - I didn't actually drink this. I got it for my kid with food allergies. He wanted ice cream but they do not know if the ice cream they use contains eggs or not so we played it safe. My kid thought it was okay but finally finished it later. He typically prefers regular apple juice. Cider float with donut - you have a choice of no donut for $2 less. It's like a root beer float but with cider instead of root beer, black and orange sprinkles around the time of the cup, whipped cream, and a powdered cider donut over it all. I shared this with my daughter. That donut was delicious! Warm, tender, and crisp on the outside. The drink was great! I do wish it came with a spoon because it got difficult finishing the last of it. Warning: if you have one of these, the bees are coming for you. They use some sort of caramel-like sauce to get the sprinkles to stick. Overall, quite good. Maple cider donut ($3): my sister got this and she said it was amazing, but she said she thought $3 was a bit much (the unglazed donuts are $1.25 each). She's vegan, so didn't partake in the float, but she also wasn't going to ask if there's milk in the donut. If you're getting only donuts, they are purchased in the store. They have tables and chairs nearby for you to picnic and enjoy your treats. Going through the gates, there was a table but they were busy with other people so we walked right in. There is no entrance fee, which was nice. You go through the apple orchard first. It seems like most of the apples have been picked through, though there are a lot of developing apples. Some of the nicer ones were way too tall for us; they don't provide ladders. We only managed to find one that looked nice. At the end, there used to be a sunflower field and the corn maze. It's epic but you don't know how formidable until you're past the point of return and realize it's not a kids maze. We were in there for a while! Even met other kids that thought they'd be lost forever. The corn stalks are taller than a human and they're pretty dense so you can't look over or through them. It's a true maze and I was impressed. I wish they would provide a paper maze puzzle of the corn maze because I'm so curious how it is from above. Lots of dead ends. What I can say is don't lose hope. You'll get there! (When we finally found the exit, it was almost like a dream because we had been staring at corn for so long.) In hindsight, it was good we ate something first. Once done, we explored the sunflowers and saw the pumpkin patch. As we headed out, we went to pay for our lone apple and we discovered THE CORN MAZE IS NOT FREE. It's $10 per adult and $5 per kid. They charged us $1 for the single apple. I guess they work on the honor system? I didn't mind much because that maze clearly took planning. Before we left, we visited the store full of baked goodies. I got a few cider donuts, a dumpling, and a piece of crumb cake because they just brought out a fresh tray. Plus a lattice harvest pie. The pies with crumble aren't vegan, but the lattice pies are made of vegetable shortening. Restrooms! They have a row of port-a-potties by the parking lot. They're actually the cleanest ones I've been to before. No sinks but they do have a dispenser of antibacterial hand gel. The openings are a bit large so if your kid needs to use the toilets, hold onto them. Overall, it was quite enjoyable and I definitely think everyone should go through a corn maze of this caliber at least once in their life. The apple pickings were sparse but at least you get delicious floats and donuts! Note: they have gluten free goodies in the store but they are nut based (almond flour). They also had one gluten free-vegan item.

My family and I made a trip to come here. It was a bit far of a drive about 2 hours but we wanted…read moreto check it out. There wasnt any pumpkin left in the field to pick and the apples were not event there on the trees. I would definitely have to say hand down to the cute little store - there was a bakery side and oh my gosh the donuts , the cookies and the Tik Tok famous drink was out of this world. So the 2 hour trip was definitely worth the drive. The service was okay the individuals behind the counter to order the Tik Tok drink had a bit of a attitude when I was asking about questions. Just stay patient. Other then that I would highly recommend coming here and trying a piece of all of there different donuts and cookies are soo soo good. They even had a pumpkin cider donut which I never had before. Don't forget to stop by and check them out.

If you're in the Far Hills area, Greenbriar Farm is an absolute staple. Scott and Joanne are easily…read morethe best around! warm, welcoming, and dedicated to offering top-tier local products. Their farm-fresh ingredients make all the difference when cooking at home. I recently picked up eggs, thick-cut bacon, jam, and mini baked goods to whip up a breakfast plate, and the quality was unmatched. The bacon fried up perfectly crisp, the fresh eggs made the fluffiest scrambled eggs, and pairing them with their preserves made for an incredible meal. When you start with ingredients this fresh and high quality, cooking at home is an absolute joy. Massive thanks to Scott and Joanne for providing the best farm goods in the area!

I was in the area for a meeting and did a search of farms and stumbled upon Greenbriar Farmstand…read more I was greeted by Scott and was given a run down of the farm and what the sell at their farm store. Lots of items packed in the stand. Fresh produce, baked goods, homegrown grass fed beef and dairy. Most of the items are straight from this farm while some are sourced from other local farms. I came away with steaks, burgers, hot dogs, heirloom tomatoes, valley shepherd yogurt, Lioni mozzarella and some granola. Great spot with reasonable prices. I'll definitely return soon.

Beautiful property, terrible experience…read more We arrived five minutes early and were immediately scolded. We paid an extra $100 for a "party helper," who spent the first 20 minutes picking up sticks, was frequently on her phone, offered almost no actual help, and then left halfway through to work elsewhere on the farm. There was very little direction or organization, but plenty of policing over trivial things -- including being short six tiny plastic cups. We were also made to feel like a burden over two extra guests who stopped by briefly with a newborn. The owner even told me upon arrival that she "could charge a lot more for this amount of people." Then charge more. Don't make the host feel uncomfortable during their child's birthday party. Several of our guests commented on how tense and rude the atmosphere felt. The farm itself is lovely, but the management, communication, and overall hospitality were so poor that I would never recommend hosting a party here.

We absolutely love it here!! We had my daughters birthday party here in the summer and we also…read morevisited for my other daughters birthday around Christmas time and the farm was all decorated with lights! Each time we have come we have always had such a pleasant experience. Everyone there is so kind and we love supporting this business!

I stopped by for the home made ice cream today and it was such a great treat! I went with the…read morecarrot cake ice cream and the German valley chocolate! First off the carrot cake had real carrots in it. Which I liked! I met Amy, who makes the ice cream, and Denise who does the quality control. They were both very friendly and they gave me a peek at the process of making the ice cream. I highly recommend stopping by and visiting Ort Farms! They also have a produce store, that offers different kinds of quiche. I look forward to trying the bacon and cheddar quiche next time.

This is such a fun farm, but I'm sure it would have been even better for children!…read more As a group of adults who love PYO (pick your own) and festive experiences, we decided to try out a new farm in NJ. Ort Farms drew us in with their fall activities, pricing, and the fact they had a VIP Tasting Experience that allowed you to try multiple snacks! We loved having the VIP tasting passes, though it was a bit difficult to navigate where exactly each stand was to claim our treats. The roasted corn was a great lunch, and being able to snack on popcorn, slushies, and ice cream was even better! Our favorite was the soft serve: while half our group said the pumpkin was the best they've ever tasted, I have a soft spot for the maple ice cream. The pick your own is smaller than other farms we've been to, but you could fully tell that the land a was cared for more than a commercialized farm. The fruit trees were pristine and the vegetable options were extensive! We also love that you can bring your dog to the farm -- you just can't take them into the fruit and veggie fields. But, you can still walk them alongside the fields while your family enjoys picking! There were tons of kid friendly activities, which is why I think this would have been an amazing spot to bring the family. For adults, it was still a fun experience, but we definitely felt like we missed out on the full potential of the farm not bringing children. Bonus: there are animals on property you can feed, and you can tell that they're all well taken care of. Our favorite was Anxiety the goat (yes, his name is Anxiety!) If you're looking for a family friendly pick your own farm experience, this is the place!

On Saturday I took my parents to Bluebird Farm Alpacas. I booked the time slot about a week in…read moreadvance although it seemed like we could have arrived without a reservation. I am not sure how many they allow per group. The property is beautiful and clean and the alpacas are clearly well cared for. At the beginning, one of the employees gave an interesting ten minute lesson on alpacas, the difference between them and llamas, and some other random facts and safety tips. We then got to visit two different pens and interact with the llamas. Included in your fee is a small bag of their food which went a long way. The alpacas all had different personalities but they were all friendly. We really enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend checking them out!

I've been wanting to do this for YEARS. I finally did it and this was so worth it. I was able to…read morehang out with with alpacas as well as feed and pet the alpacas and walking with the alpacas (which is what I was most excited for). The whole experience was an hour. The walking portion was maybe 20 minutes and they are just so sweet. The staff was super friendly as well and had a lot of knowledge (also took some great photos for me!). I would definitely recommend if you love animals!

Always such an enjoyable trip, and the experience differs depending on the time of year. That said,…read morewe visit multiple times over the course of the year for various reasons. In the Spring, their garden center simply can't be beat. I purchase flats of vegetables for my garden here, and the plants always do incredibly well. Healthy, good producers, and for a great price. There also offer many varieties I can't find elsewhere. The market truly shines here. Fresh baked goods are incredible. Donuts, pies, cakes, etc. are all excellent. Fresh milk, vegetables, and eggs are also amazing. However, we LOVE their meats. You can't go wrong with any of them. The petting zoo is great for children and families. It is certainly elaborate and fun. Staff are kind and helpful, always willing to strike up conversation. Prices are reflective of the quality here. We love it. Try it out!

Do not come here if you breastfeed your baby. I was having a…read morenice day picking flowers and veggies until I made my way to the market. My baby got hungry, so I looked for a place to nurse him. The only sitting area around (aside from the pumpkin garden that had no seats available) was a small secluded room next to the wine section. There were no customers there. So I made my way to a stool, took out my nursing poncho (I'm European so for me breastfeeding is completely natural, nonetheless I understand and respect the fact that other people might get distracted by it so I still wear a poncho to cover myself in public) and was about to take my baby out of his stroller when a lady working in the counter asked me what was I looking for. I replied "nothing thanks I just have to nurse him". She then stopped in complete shock, looked at me in disgust and said "You CANNOT DO THAT HERE". I think I was just as in shock upon hearing this in the 21st century, in a so-called "family-friendly" place. I quickly got up, turned away, and had to go all the way back to my car with my crying baby to be able to feed him. Of course as soon as I finished breastfeeding him in my car, I drove off, and I will for sure never drive into this place again. Nor will I recommend it to any other moms. Really sucky experience for a postpartum woman, who just moved into town, and was very excited to take her baby to the farm. I had booked my tickets a couple days ago and what I expected to be a fun farm day turned out to be an experience where I felt judged and discriminated for having to do something as physiological as feeding my baby. I understand a room next to a wine-selling section might not be an ideal place to nurse, trust me, it wasn't for me either. But the lady could have been a LOT nicer, much less judgy, and be polite enough to guide me into a better place to feed my baby rather than making me go away as if I was gross. I think if you work in a customer-facing role in a family farm, being this rude to a family should be a deal breaker and managing these situations with kindness should be non-negotiable. And if you're a place that "welcomes" families with kids of all ages, you should also expect some breastfeeding moms might have to feed their children.. And either have a place for them to do so, or good enough manners to handle the situation. But maybe that's just me. Extremely bizarre day for me and my family.

We're at Turtle Back Zoo pretty often and have really enjoyed seeing the continued updates and…read moreimprovements. It's clear there's a real effort to keep making the zoo better and give members a reason to keep coming back, and we definitely appreciate that. Essex Farm is probably our favorite part. Our son absolutely loves feeding the goats, and it's become one of those little traditions we look forward to every visit. We're hoping they'll get some new goats soon! We definitely miss Princess Duckie and Pocket, who were always favorites of ours. We really appreciate everything Turtle Back does to keep improving the experience. It's a great place for families, and we're happy to be members and keep coming back!

They have a small zoo, easy walkability all over the day, small and medium-sized creatures and…read moregiraffes. The farm animal touch spaces are cool, and you can bring in whatever food/drink you want. A carousel for separate charge. Turtle rescue space (true to the name), and they have a separate rope adventure, and near the South Mountain playgrounds and reservoir. Also near the Codey Ice Rink, and now at least they have three good sized parking decks now, so it's no longer as painful to park in the fields as before. Also stopped here for an animal adoption/rescue event one day, too - people brought dogs and could talk to the rescue folks and adopt-a-pet or fund their services.

Faraway Alpaca Farm was such a memorable experience. The farm tour has to be set up before arriving…read more($25/per person). This can be done by going to the web site. When I did our tour, I received replies and confirmations immediately. Upon arriving, you are greeted by the farm owners/tour guides, Steve and Leda. They are both knowledgeable, cordial, funny, and the entire tour was educational, fun, and wonderful. Aside from alpacas, you'll also be introduced to their horses and donkeys. After the tour, we went through their gift shop, which had everything alpaca. From socks, to hats, and even ribbons of their award winning alpacas. As the pictures and videos will show, I highly recommend this tour and know that you will be thoroughly impressed.

If you're in the mood to take a little road trip out of the city and you love alpacas (and who…read moredoesn't), this is a fun activity! It's a little family farm that offers farm tours for $15/person which you need to arrange beforehand. Leda and Steve, who run the farm, are the absolute nicest and you can tell they really love and care for their alpacas (as well as their two Icelandic horses). They have so much beautiful land to run around on and they're like part of the family, it seems. We were able to go into the girls pen and say hello. The alpacas are friendly and curious but don't necessarily like to be touched so they're very clear about how to approach them. After spending a good amount of time in there learning about them, we went into their farm store where they sell the yarn from the alpacas and various alpaca fleece items. It's a really fun and wholesome experience and, if you have other things to do out in that area, totally worth the time and the drive!

After reading some unfavorable reviews on TripAdvisor from 2025, I was a little worried about what…read morewe would encounter during our visit yesterday. As it turned out, the experience could not have been more positive! It's a beautiful and well-maintained property with ample parking. The alpaca stables (males in one, females in the other) were very clean, and the 26 alpacas are clearly loved and cared for. They were gorgeous, friendly, and healthy. The staff, mostly (if not all) volunteers, were lovely, from the young adult (late teens, early 20s) guides who accompanied us on the 20-minute walk with our assigned alpacas, to the senior ladies working in the gift shop. The gift shop has a wide range of lavender and alpaca wool products, as well as related themed products. I would up spending $36 on a variety of items, some of which were perfect, low-cost gifts. In response to the TripAdvisor complaints about items being "expensive," I found the prices to be reasonable and normal for homemade, hand-made, and locally sourced items, as well as for specialty items made elsewhere. I can't say enough positive things about the guides who accompanied my friend and I on the walk, and the young man who gave the entire group on our scheduled walk the preliminary background information about the alpacas and what we might expect on the walk. They did an excellent job and were very friendly and helpful. At the end of the walk they make time for pictures to be taken, and the animals seem to know the drill quite well because they obliged without a fuss on a very hot day. Overall I give this experience a 10 out of 10 and highly recommend it for all ages.

Lovely farm and beautiful store. The store has fantastic soaps, scrubs and lotions. I especially…read morelove the home made lavender and honey lip gloss, and lavender deodorant. I can't live without the lip gloss! Wonderful selection of handmade hats, gloves and blankets. I also got a kick out of the Alpacas. When my sister and I went the ladies were all pregnant and very hungry! You get to feed them for a buck. The male alpacas were friendlier, as they were... not with baby alpacas. The women who work there are lovely as well. Always a fun conversation and very helpful explaining the natural ingredients in their products.

This is such a beautiful, well-kept farm with so many things to see and do! They have a market…read morefeaturing multiple local vendors selling everything from candles, soaps, meats, spices, and so much more. I ended up picking up so many great things! The farm itself has a variety of animals and is set up as a nice, self-guided tour, so you can explore at your own pace. They also have a trail you can walk, which was a really nice addition. The bathrooms were fairly clean, and there's also a concession stand with a variety of food options, including hot dogs, burgers, onion rings, fries, and wraps. I got a cheeseburger, and I'd honestly give it a 10/10! Overall, this is such a great place to spend the day, especially if you're looking for something fun, relaxing, and family-friendly. Definitely worth a visit!

This is a cute farm with attached hiking trails in Westchester County. There's a lot of free…read moreparking. Entrance is free. They have farmers markets on Sundays in certain seasons. They have over 777 acres. You can read about the history. There are no pets allowed so the animals are comfortable. They have all sorts of events.