These caramels are the absolute best. I stop every time I'm passing through…read more First... They have free samples but if you indulge, you'll be hooked. The vanilla caramels are creamy, soft, and melt in your mouth. You have to try them. The chocolate caramels are unique and incredibly rich in flavor. They are fantastic. I love the Hazelnut Melt-aways and the Irish Mints. I'm too cheap to try the truffles but if they are like the other candies, the nuns have perfected them. There is a small gift shop that is often unstaffed. You select what you wish to purchase and put the money into a box with a slot. No cash or check? No candy... You can always order them on the Internet, though. Don't forget... The Almighty is watching over the gift shop even if nobody is there to take your money ... so be honest! This is a wonderful place to stop. The candies are exquisite. Enjoy!

I don't want you to set yourself up for an experience beyond 3 stars. We were fooled!…read more This place is a monastery/convent outside of Dubuque, in a farm area. They have a lovely campus. The store is very small. They sell some jewelry items, maple syrup, caramels, chocolates, boxes of chocolates. We did not buy any because they use artificial flavors (not in the maple syrup), and this was incredibly dissapointing.

What a wonderful place! They're a pick-your-own strawberry farm with an abundance of fresh berries…read moreand plenty of parking, a quick and easy drive from Iowa City. Bring a container to take your strawberries home, as well as some water and sunscreen, and make sure to use the bathroom before you go (there's no store but rather a small structure next to the fields where you weigh and pay). Four of us went and filled a container maybe halfway and paid $20 (around $4 per pound). They take cash, credit, and checks, and the payment process is quick and easy. Check the website before going -- they update it with details about when the berries are available -- and if you're coming from a distance, consider calling as well.

The owners, Mark and Kristina, are very responsive and always so kind and accommodating. The…read moreberries may be even better than the customer service -- so juicy and sweet.

You go to the farm and you pick your own strawberries. In all of my case studies, I've determined…read morethat food you pick yourself tastes better. A little bit of sweat equity yields better tasting fruit and veggies. Okay, in reality, it probably has a lot more to do picking the produce at the peak ripeness and then eaten in the following days instead of sitting on a truck to travel to your grocery store. These strawberries were amazingly delicious. I ate a whole bunch while I was picking because I was really thirsty and the strawberries were juicy. The picking part was easy, even though we visited near the end of strawberry-season (July 5), there were still plenty of good berries in the field. These berries are smaller than the ones you will buy in stores but everything they lack in size they make up for tenfold in flavor. I can't vouch for how long your berries will last because it didn't take long to eat most of them. We did freeze some but I would suggest forgoing washing them since I think they will fall apart. I thought the price was a little high ($1.50/pound) for picking your own berries, but I still plan on going back next year. This place is also a little difficult to find so I would suggest calling ahead for directions (and for their hours since I believe they change throughout the season). My personal method of looking at a map and directing my mother down random country roads ended up with me leading us down a very poorly maintained "road" and my mom thought I was going to break her car.

Fun place for apple-picking and buying delicious apple products (recommend the sparkling apple…read morecider and apple donuts). The orchard is huge, with plenty of room to roam and apple tree varieties to choose from, mostly honey crisp, but also crimson crisp, Jonagold, fuji, and gala. Admission is $5 per person and we paid $22 for a two-person you-pick peck. Which was more than enough for us! Cons: Parking was an issue (it was a weekend) with unclear traffic flow through the lot...and it became progressively more busy later in the day.

This was a most lovely orchard experience from start to finish. I began with a visit inside the…read morefarm market, which had fresh apples; frozen applesauce and pies; chilled apple cider + cans of their alcoholic ciders; and merchandise + gifts. Make your way to the register, and you can purchase donuts and turnovers as well as your u-pick bags. I made my apple turnover ala mode, which was worthwhile, and savored it outside overlooking the orchard. So picturesque! After my apple treat, I was ready to pick and made my way to the orchard. Expect some hill climbing and pretty scenery between the apple trees and flower fields. I imagine the trek could be more challenging for families with young ones. Wilson's boasts 100 varieties of apples, one of the reasons I visited the orchard in the first place. At the end of September, I filled my bags with two varieties I had never heard of, which was fun. The rows were well-marked with the apples that were ready for picking as well as the name of the variety. More importantly, the apples were delicious. Overall, I'm very happy I spent a morning here, and I imagine just about anyone else will feel similarly.

I can't say enough great things about this farm and the wonderful people who run it! We had a great…read moretime going through the corn maze, picking apples (I ate so many I barely had room for the donuts ), petting cute animals and taking a hayride through the farmland. Mike Dittmar was incredibly kind and talked to us about the history of the farm. We found out they have this neat Airbnb on property and can't wait to book next year. One piece of advice- I seriously almost didn't buy the donuts because I'd eaten so many apples while picking and I'm glad I decided to because they are insanely delicious!!

No pumpkins in pumpkin patch!!! No apples on apple trees. Shabby kids play equipment - screws…read moreexposed, rotten, falling apart. This place has seen better days. It's a rip-off because they take ur money and send you to get pumpkins that aren't there, and to a small apple area with bad apples. I get dry weather hurt but then Do Not pretend it didn't and take the money! Go elsewhere. Response to owner: Correction - I should hv said no pickable apples... All we wanted to do was PICK apples and pumpkins - lady owner should not hv taken our money if admission was not needed for that. I am 100% correct to report that lady owner sent us to an empty pumpkin patch where there were NO pumpkins to pick. None. I am 100% correct play equipment is in disrepair and worn out. Spin it as you will but overall a disappointing experience - owners can't even agree on what admission covers.

We went apple picking yesterday. Had a good time. We were the only ones in the orchard. Which was…read moreawesome. Picked some delicious sweet apples. Also purchased the best mini apple cider doughnuts, and apple butter. First timers here and our experience was fantastic. Terrapin was full of friendly faces and big smiles! Definitely worth visiting if you appreciate the non-commercial feel.

Absolutely a gem! We visited Galena on a weekend getaway and stopped here before heading home. We…read morewere first welcomed with a fantastic smell of cinnamon and sugar goodness!! Plus, the ladies that greeted us were friendly and welcoming. The orchard had some of THE BEST apples we have ever tasted! They also had some very yummy donuts, pies and smoked apple crisp..... They also sell local honey and some other jams and jellies. 100% worth the stop and will definitely stop again if we are back in the area!!

They were so nice and helpful. We were taken to a row and they said that if we didn't find enough…read moreripe strawberries to let them know and they would give us a different row. That was not a problem at all! We found so many ripe strawberries we would have picked more if we weren't camping nearby and didn't have to eat them all:)

Lovely family farm in a beautiful location. Friendly folks and loads of berries…read more They don't use any chemicals, so my kids could snack as we picked.

This place is a gem! Highly recommended for anyone looking…read morefor the freshest local, in-season produce. The prices are very reasonable as well. They also have beautiful flowers that make for beautiful DIY bouquets !

Absolutely love the Tree Farm …read more Acres and acres of beans, tomatoes , mind blowing varieties of peppers and chilies , kohlrabi, beets, , , , and the delicious onions!! More than anything, their love for the vegetables and the hard work in the process of growing delicious produce shows! Lots of love and respect to Chris and Susan! Ps. Get cash, your own bags, and get ready for the experience. Love and always, Soumya and Jitish.

Love Ten Eyck Orchard. They are small family-run operation with an impressive selection of apples…read more The owners are so friendly and the fruit quality is great. Would recommend a visit!

Great selection of apples, cider, baked goods and honey owner was very personable. Place was easy…read moreto find