Countryside is da bomb. They probably have everything you might need for your "outside" interests…read more Gardens, bird feeders, trees, ornamental grass, peonies, hydrangeas and peony cages are just a few items I have purchased from them. They have 30,000 other items to cover all interests. The garden center is beautiful, expanse and dreamy. The gift shops inside are so quaint and unique. Make sure to save up your money because it is very easy to spend, spend and spend. It's like a dreamy garden center that will make your head spin as there is so much to see and take in. My husband and I like to go there often. It is amazing. Go see for yourself. Ohhh, one word of caution. The roads nearby are getting ripped up due to road repairs, etc. Follow the detour signs and be patient. The roads are dusty and being replaced.

Horrible customer service. Lies and theft. Multiple calls left unanswered. Still don't have an…read moreanswer. We were given a $400 gift card to countryside from my mother in law for our wedding. It was an old gift card--from 2013--that my mother in law never used. When we went to use it we were told that they couldn't find the gift card in their system and that the lady who handles the gift cards was off that day. We left them with our number and were told that they would call us back with an answer on what's going on with the gift card when the lady who handles the gift cards is working. Fast forward a couple of days. They never called us to let us know about the gift card, so my wife called them. The girl who answered the phone was rude and not helpful. She said that she knows nothing about that at all and can't do anything about it. She forwarded my wife's call to the garden department and it went to voicemail where my wife left a message. 2 days later my wife called again and the same thing happened. At this point I called them and spoke with the rude girl and gave her my name and number and she told me that the woman who handles the gift cards would be in the next day and would call me back. The woman who handles the gift cards did in fact call me back the next day. She was able to find the transaction for the purchase of the gift card in 2013 and the gift card was not listed in their system as expired. She told me that she would need to talk to the owners of countryside to see what they want to do about it and that she would call me back to let me know what's going on. This was a month ago and still nothing. No answer. We are very disappointed in how unprofessionally our issue has been handled. Both sides of our family have been shopping at Countryside for many years, hence the gift card from 2013.

This place has all the plants you need. Knowledgeable staff too. A bit of a hike for us but always…read moretripworthy.

Great varieties.....great prices....friendly informative help. I would give it a five star review…read moreand recommend to everyone.

The staff was wonderful assisting in picking out replacement bushes, providing planting and…read morewatering instructions.

We love coming here every single spring and summer for the best selection and the BEST prices…read morearound. We have gone to multiple other retailers and although some prices are very similar, Whispering hills has the best selection of plants that keep their health throughout the years. Have have been coming here for about five years already and everything flourishes every year.

Brought my 4ry old yesterday. So much to do there for her. Love that they have a free section and…read morethe part you have to pay for is very cheap. Must do the train ride while you are there. So much beautiful photo opps. I didn't have time to check out their market but will be going back for that part.

I would give more stars if possible. Myself and my friend (both retired) visited today! We had…read morethe best time in the corn pit, shooting paintballs, roping cows, playing tic tac toe, taking pictures and picking out pumpkins! This place is sooooo reasonablky priced - all the activities are free. You do pay for paint balls $3 a cup and for food for the animal farm (didn't do that so not sure how much the feed costs). We had lunch there and they have beer, cider and root beer floats as well as burgers, apple cider donuts and other items. All reasonably priced. I picked out a biiiig pumpkin and it was $10. Compared to other farms I found that to be a fair price considering the activities were all free. You need to check this place out-everyone is super nice too!

This is by far the best pumpkin patch around. So many activities for kids of all ages to do, the…read moreworkers are great, and the donuts are the best. I started taking my kids there years ago and now I am going with my grandchildren.

My experience working at this pumpkin patch was deeply disappointing and concerning. After…read morerequesting a transfer due to unprofessional treatment from supervisors, my communication was ignored by the Human Resources Representative Amber Lindberg and I was repeatedly left off the schedule without legitimate explanation. Instead of fair and transparent practices, the scheduling consistently favors family members and close friends, with clear bias and no consistency. These actions go beyond just poor management--they reflect retaliatory behavior and violate basic standards of fairness and impartiality required under Illinois law, including protections against retaliation and discrimination. For these reasons, I have submitted a formal complaint to the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) so these practices can be investigated. If you are considering employment here, please be aware of the evident favoritism, retaliation, and absence of respect for those outside their inner circle. Significant changes are needed.

Absolutely loved this farm! Rustic and hidden away and left with such a happy heart. Sons Kevin…read moreand Nathan (hope I'm remembering their names right) couldn't have been nicer. Busy as can be but still patient even answering questions. Grounds have adorable little tents with stoves in them to keep staff warm along with fun activities and a warming room for guests. Give them your business. This is "shop local" at its finest. Thanks Pioneer Farm!! My first Christmas memory of 2023.

Anyone who doesn't love this place is a grinch! - - -The farm looks as if it came straight out of a…read moreHallmark Christmas movie. -They offer a variety of tree species and you get a perfect hand drawn map of the property. -The saws are the sharpest saws I have ever used at a "cut your own" tree farm. Took me all of 15 seconds to cut down the tree -Everyone is super friendly and definitely in the holiday spirit -There are warming sheds and open fires -The property is small(ish). It's easy to navigate. The day we went it was cold and rainy and it was a perfect amount of walking. We've been to a half dozen local farms and this one takes the cake. It's not too commercial or chaotic. It's perfect. Small draw back - we came at the last weekend of the season and my husband thought all of the trees were either too small or too imperfect. Let it be known that I found about a dozen lovely firs (all at around 6ft tall) that I loved. We ended up finding a lovely tree (on the smaller side). Pioneer Tree Farm will be our first stop next year.

My wife's all-time favorite shop to get flowers at, this place is wonderful from their shop…read morepresentation all the way through their customer service! I work close by at Woodstock High School and have frequently called 30 minutes ahead of time to order a $30 bouquet of flowers that are ready in time and beautifully made to order (see below). You can't go wrong ordering everything from new designs through rustic and wildflower concepts. They will greet you with a happy face and their two wonderful puppies at the door!

Great shop! They made a beautiful bouquet on the spot. Top notch customer service. Definitely will…read morego back again and again!

The venue is beautiful. After reading some of the reviews, it is obvious that it has evolved…read morethrough the years. We were here for a wedding and spoke to the owner. He has owned it for 19 years and now it is strictly for weddings. No store ~ nothing to buy. Lovely grounds, plants, ponds, waterfalls, gazebo, arbor, water fountain, and twinkling lights in the trees. There is a lovely outdoor area set up for the ceremony and then we moved indoors for the cocktail hour. It is open and bright. However, one toilet for about 100 people was interesting. There is a tent, that is airconditioned and probably heated based on the season and weather. Plenty of room to move about so moving around the tables was easy. Just a heads up: they lock the doors for the indoors after everyone has moved to the tent. That means, you must use the toilet facilities attached to the tent. Better than a port-a-potty, but . . . Currently, Swanson is blocked off so you have to drive around the road block.

WOW! From the very beginning, we knew this was our dream venue. Not only was Mike up front about…read morehow everything worked, what was included, things we could add on, etc, but he was such a pleasure to work with! It's no wonder they've been in business so long! The Gardens are not far from our house, but it's this little slice of paradise tucked away from all the nearby commotions. We loved EVERYTHING about The Gardens. The property is dreamy and beyond well-kept. The flowers, fairy lights and small waterfalls and creek winding through the gardens just give you total serenity and joy. We could not have made a better choice for such a beautiful place to start our new lives together as a married couple. Even all our friends and family could not stop gushing about how stunning the whole place was! Honestly, I hope someone we know gets married here soon because I want to go back and relive those special moments we had from our own wedding. Ladies, when you found your hunny and you just knew that was it, they were the one...well that's how this place made us feel. It was absolutely perfect and am so happy we found it. The Gardens are truly a hidden gem, a little paradise tucked away to get lost in the magical moments of your wedding day!!!