Always fun when not too crowded. Can no longer eat store bought cherries. Sad there were no…read morecherries this season but always get honey from here

I haven't been back here since COVID occurred, but I'm so happy to have come back here to…read moreexperience cherry picking again! I came here with family on a weekend, and due to the large crop bloom, there was a BOGO deal going on this year where if you buy 1 bucket, you get another bucket free! It 's always extremely hot whenever we come here as it would be usually in the summer months. I suggest being prepared because you walk up a small incline in between rows of cherry trees, so being hydrated is necessary. Parking and entrance is free, instructions are given by staff and they lead you to where to go to begin picking. General rules include no eating the cherries inside, no yanking cherries off of branches (leaving stems behind help them grow again), and for the BOGO deal, you must fill up an entire bucket. Now, it can be pricey because it's currently at $6.50 a lb (.50 cents increase compared to pre-covid) and I think a bucket can contain at LEAST 10-12 lbs. So you need to shell out at least $65 in order to do the BOGO deal for example. A staff actually said that a bucket might cost about $85 each when I asked. We didn't do the deal because that would be too much for our small family, so I think this is optimal for large groups! We ended up paying $48 for our bucket and we went our ways. Good for a quick hour. Too long and you may overheat from the heat! - bring own water, bottles sold onsite are $2 each - local honey is also sold - 2 lbs minimum for adult to purchase - overall fun and unique experience! - always double check dates and times, sometimes they close at 1/2pm!

We are so lucky to have this gem in our hometown! DeBellis farm is where you go for beautiful…read morepesticide free flowers, homemade goods on weekends and the best backdrop for photo shoots. Such a sweet family, their tours are the best, they make you feel right at home.

Amazing family farm. Go there to pick your one follows amongst other boutique items. Owners are a…read morelovely California family who loves what they do.

Black-owned, farm-to-table brunch with a live saxophonist? Now THIS is how you do a Sunday!…read more A group of us came to check it out, and we had such a good time. We were a party of 22, and they were able to seat all of us together, which was definitely appreciated. The brunch spread included an omelet station, waffles, fried chicken, chicken sausage, grits and veggies, green salad, fresh fruit, and peach dump cake. They also offer peach and watermelon mimosas made with their own sparkling wine from Ojai and freshly juiced fruit. The live saxophonist was such a nice touch and created the perfect Sunday brunch vibe. After brunch, we stopped by their store, where they sell fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, body butters, soaps, and more. They even offer a seasonal fruit and veggie box subscription. And I have to mention the service...exceptional! Everyone was welcoming and accommodating.

Visited Bloom Ranch for a birthday celebration and had a nice experience. It was brunch with…read moreunlimited mimosas. They had waffles, sausages, grits, fried chicken, fruit, salad, and an omelet station. The atmosphere was just enjoyable. The weather was nice and breezy, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Pro tip: it's a farm, so wear closed-toe shoes; you will get dusty. Bring a fan if you get hot easily, and bring your water bottle to stay hydrated. The only downside, in my opinion, is that even though the live performance is amazing, it is a little too loud, especially when you are trying to talk with your group. And while the omelet station has a line, you can go to the other station to grab the other food by the time I sat down the food was somewhat cold, maybe warm but not hot for sure. But overall it was an nice experience and hard to believe this is located off the 14 freeway.

Quail Run Ranch is a unique and one-of-a-kind ostrich farm that is basically out in the middle of…read morenowhere. You might not realize how huge and dangerous some of these birds really are, but they average about 9 feet to 12 feet tall and from 250 to 350 pounds. And, they can be quite deadly. During the mating season, the males will instantly try to attack you if you get close. They've got about 6 to 10 different ostriches in separate fenced off areas. If you pay a few dollars for a tour, they will walk you down and show you the different ostriches they have, as well as provide some pretty interesting ostrich facts. Their feet are crazy as they are the only two toed bird on earth. Looking at them it is easy to see how they are related to dinosaurs because it looks just like a dinosaur foot. You can also buy ostrich eggs if they have them available, which are equal to about 24 to 36 eggs. The flavor and consistency is actually pretty good as well and very similar to chicken eggs. They also sell honey and a bunch of other things. Also, in certain times of year, you can go and see the baby ostrich chicks that they raise. If you're feeling adventurous, this is definitely worth a trip, especially if you have kids. This has become a fun stop we started making on our annual visit to the California Poppy Preserve in Antelope Valley. I would call ahead and see what's going on with tours and everything else. Five stars.

This place was so amazing great place to get close to ostrich. The own himself gave my family a…read moreprivate tour it was so informative and all the details he gave us have me so amazed. The location it self it's beautiful near mountains. They also have restrooms and playground for kids. They also have little shop they sell ostrich eggs which are huge and they even have home made honey. Amazing place would definitely be going back!!

Best place to pick cherries. Friendly and kind proprietor. Unlike other farms this place has no…read morefees and minimum purchase. The lady gave our kids a tour of the farm, talked to is and educated us. We had an amazing time and highly recommend this place to everyone in town!

The drive out to the ranch was good. It's a small ranch and we saw the line for the first day of…read moreopening. Holy moly! It was the last day too. Cherry picking lasted only hours for all those people who picked a lot and did not leave too much for others. My share was couple of pounds. After an hour wait, there was not much to pick since the cherry season was sparse this year. The cherries were sweet! The people who worked there were so sweet. The other neighboring cherry farms were not even open to the public this year. It was fun anyway because it was like back to the way it was before the quarantine but everyone was wearing masks except a few just did not care about the rest of the crowd.

This is such a special & wonderful place. Came here from out of town to celebrate my mom's birthday…read moreand we are so glad we did -- we're already looking to plan our next visit. Not sure about people's nonsensical complaints, but yes.... this is located near a rural highway, but it wasn't busy or inconvenient. Also, yes, they were generous to provide a free shuttle service from your parking spot to the entrance in a golf cart, which we really appreciated because we didnt have to walk in the heat, which is the obvious alternative. The tickets are a great price, especially knowing that it ultimately goes back to help the animals. Some people seem to be confused on the nature of this establishment. It is not a traditional "petting zoo" -- its an *animal sanctuary*. (Which is well disclosed everywhere, if you just take a moment to read a little bit, you'll clearly understand that). Their whole point is to rescue farm animals from cruelty and *slaughter* -- so it seems like common sense that a place that literally rescues farm animals from being slaughtered would also, of course, oppose slaughter and therefore, support veganism. Not complicated to comprehend if you just think it through a little. Obviously, it wasnt forced anyway -- it was just offered incase people were interested. No pressure. All of the volunteers we encountered were incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. You can tell theyre genuinely passionate about animals. They enforced the boundaries of the animals well, while keeping things fun and safe for everyone. Awesome facilities, very clean, and well planned. Again, a very special place that were so excited to visit again. Cheers!

My family and I drove out to see this place last weekend because we love animals and had heard…read moreabout it for years. We arrived to find parking along a busy highway (?!?), with golf carts shuttling visitors to and from the entrance, just a few feet away from cars whizzing past. That was weird. Then we got to the sort of holding area where they keep guests until their reservation time. Before we went in, the owner came out to greet us...sort of. She gave us a basic history of the place, but before she did, she wished us "happy pride" and told us all about how virtuous she was, as if everyone should be celebrating? Weird and inappropriate to say the least. The last thing she did before allowing us the entrance we'd paid handsomely for, was to lecture us about becoming vegans. Which is one of my biggest pet peeves about vegans to begin with. Then she stood at the entrance and offered everyone literature on veganism as we walked past. I declined. Wholly inappropriate, offensive and off putting. I didn't pay to be lectured about something I disagree with. It was nice to (finally) see and interact with the animals, but some of the volunteers were too much. I understand they're used to dealing with idiots every weekend, but some of the instructions they were giving were flat out dangerous, like having babies (maybe 18 months old) feed carrots to grabby, nippy horses. Bad idea when little hands aren't any bigger than the carrots. Most (not all) volunteers were just a bit too power trippy and under-educated for my taste. I will say the facilities were pretty clean and appeared well kept, but the horses and donkeys were filthy and in dire need of grooming. Give your visitors brushes and curry combs and show them how to brush the animals. Win-win for everyone. It was nice to hang out with the animals, but most of the people I could do without. Probably won't be back again.

I love this place; beautiful flowers, great service, friendly people, and great quality fresh and…read moredelicious produce

Truly a lovely roadside produce stand! I purchased apples that were crisp and tasty. I was also…read moregiven an ear of corn to try, which was sweet and fresh. Service was very friendly and helpful. Prices are certainly reasonable given the freshness and quality of the produce. There also seems to be a unique variety of produce that you don't see every day. If I lived in the area, I would certainly be a frequent customer. It's almost a drive-through; parking is right in front of the stand and very convenient. Shop local!

Monica was very welcoming and so kind in assisting us. The farm has a great atmosphere and its…read moredecorations are awesome. Definitely would recommend checking this place out!

Visited Gilchrist Farm with my family for my 50th Birthday and it was such a beautiful time! First…read moreoff, the staff is great! From Monica, to Claudia to Farmer Sunny, everyone was so helpful and friendly and made us feel welcome. We purchased tickets thru Groupon which included $15 to use towards activities on the farm and you can always purchase more tickets onsite. Our group did a lil of everything , petting zoo, archery, maze, pumpkin decorating, pony riding. They have a small food court with 2-3 food vendors. The lady with the tacos and pupusas is so nice and friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. The hot dogs are yummy with an amazing snap to them. There was a small family business selling fresh sourdough as well so we had to pick some up. Yes the bathrooms are port a potties but they are clean. Internet is choppy as expected up on a mountain and actually forced everyone to be present and enjoy time together rather than being on our phones posting. It's a cute lil farm and it was such a great time. Thank you for having us!

This is an absolute gem! Vidal, the farmer grows the most beautiful produce . Hard to do in our…read moredesert with extreme weather! He is enthusiastic and loves farming. Our meals are, without doubt so much better with his produce. He offers a large variety and the quality is top notch! I highly recommend his CSA.

Amazing produce from an amazing farmer. Highly recommend checking this small organic farm out and…read moresupport small business. The owner is extremely hard working and puts thought and care into his farm and produce.