This place is genuinely adorable and filled with beautiful animals to see, my favorite was…read moredefinitely the highland cows and all of the babies there.The family who runs this farm is super sweet and friendly and made us feel welcome both times we went. The little shop inside was adorable and had all kinds of fresh meats and cheeses.

We had so much fun visiting the farm and getting a tour of all the animal pens!…read more Our tour guide truly loves each animal and you felt a personal connection.. Our tour guide took us around all the facilities and let us interact with each animal. We went inside every gate and touched animals, I got to hold a chicken, piglet, rabbit, was able to pet cows and sheep. They have a mini farm store too where you can buy milk, cheese, meat, yogurt etc This is a wonderful activity for kids and adults alike. I would absolutely come back!

Bolton Landing, NY - my introduction to Up Yonda Farm came courtesy of the Lake George Winter…read moreCarnival, which included a naturalist-led snowshoe hike in its activity lineup. Although we didn't make the tour (sold out), we drove up anyway to see if we could rent snowshoes to hike the trails on our own. Fortunately, there were plenty of snowshoes to go around - including kids/toddler sizes! - despite the tour group before us which I was afraid would clear out the snowshoe racks. But that was not at all the case! Rick and Linda at the Center could not have been lovelier or more helpful. Rick walked us through the trail map, pointing out where the tour group had gone (who would've broken in the snow for us), and being mindful of the fact that we were hiking with a small child who may or may not have a meltdown somewhere along the way, and how far into the hike it is likely to happen, from experience. I pulled out AllTrails to help with navigation, and Rick told us he actually created the GPS tracks for the property in the app! There are 3 miles of hiking trails across the 73-acre property, well marked with blazes and easy to follow. The woods were so beautiful and serene in the fresh snow. My child enjoyed the StoryWalk on the Sugar Trail and had me read the story to him. In addition to the educational exhibits in the farmhouse welcome center & museum (including some cute turtles!), the Center offers a variety of environmental education programs throughout the year (birds, butterflies, wildlife, night sky, hikes, field guides, crafting, seasonal events, etc.). It is now maple sugaring season so you can learn about the process and visit the sugarhouse when it's open. In the summer, you can see the butterfly garden, picnic by the pond, and explore the grounds with vistas of Lake George. We loved our visit to Up Yonda Farm, and the snowshoe hike turned out to be the highlight of our weekend. What a magical experience for all seasons!

I recently visited Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center for their maple-making tour and…read moreabsolutely loved it! This was my first time visiting and it was such a fun experience. The snowy setting made it even more special. We walked along a path through the woods while learning about how maple syrup is made. It was really interesting to hear about the history of maple sugaring and see the progression of tools that have been used over time. One of my favorite parts was the tasting. At the very beginning we got to try raw maple sap, and later we tasted the syrup fresh after it had been made. It honestly changed my mind about maple syrup -- I used to not like it, but tasting it fresh made me appreciate it so much more. There is plenty of parking, and the bathrooms are right next to the parking lot. After parking, you walk up to the main house to check in. The tour starts off to the side of the house near a fire pit, which was a nice gathering spot. At the end of the tour they served French toast sticks with different maple syrups to try, which was delicious and a perfect way to finish the experience. Overall, this was such a fun family-friendly event. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique outdoor activity and a great way to learn about maple syrup!

I'm a cheese head…read more So when my friend was making our itinerary for a trip to VT, I was really excited to try this place! Weather got a little hariy getting there with the slushy roads, but we made it! It's pretty remote location with no street lights, so if driving in the dark look for the signs to get there and trust your GPS. There's a large parking lot across from the entrance to the little store/shop. The shop is actually the owners old family home I belive. We arrived pretty much at closing time, but we were still welcomed warmly. We got a cheese & maple syrup tasting which was yum and informative, and the staff member that did it was really nice, I forgot her name, but see photo below. One of the cheeses has won a cheese competition, very cool. We also got to meet the owner, but she was busy getting Christmas orders together. I perused all of the cheeses I wanted and settled on 4. We got to try 2 out of the 4 from the cheese sampling. The nice lady that checked me out even gave me some nice to-go samples as well. The smoked cheese was my fav, and the sage. But I enjoyed them all. I was able to easily fly home to TX with them due to the cold weather of the season. After the tasting, we got to peruse the store. They have so much other stuff to buy in additon to cheese and maple, tons of knick-knacks and gifts and merch. We didn't get to explore the farm after since it was pitch black when we left, too bad. Enjoy!

Some years ago I tried the maple syrup from Sugarbush Farms and never looked back. No other syrup…read morecompares and I always go out of my way to visit anytime I'm anywhere in the greater New England area! Sadly this year I didn't get to visit New England - but lucky for me Sugarbush ships nationwide!! So I tried it out and ordered some of their syrup and my fave cheeses. Ordering online via their website was super easy. I ordered my fave dark variety of their maple syrup and 4 cheeses: horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Their horseradish cheddar is my absolute fave - a wonderful kick of the spicy horseradish blends so well with their rich cheddar. I really love the jalapeño cheddar too - packed full of flavor with just the right amount of kick - not overwhelming but enough to taste it. The other two were great as well - you can definitely tell their cheeses are made fresh on site - flavors are just next level compared to industrial-manufactured cheeses from the grocery store chains. And the maple syrup is also in a league of its own - nothing mass-manufactured from any grocery chain holds a candle to the rich, complex flavors and velvety texture. The syrups also last quite a long time so I'm able to keep my stocks full yearly! Since I was ordering cheese with a long way to travel, and it was still quite warm in parts of the US, their website suggested adding one of their insulated shipping boxes for an extra fee of $8. I didn't want to risk ruining my cheese so I did and all arrived in excellent condition! They pack it in extra insulated styrofoam with ice packs. So it's definitely worth it imo. Next year I'll be in Maine in October so I'll definitely be planning an extra day or two to pop over to Sugarbush on my way back out haha!! See yall next fall!

A lovely spot to pick fresh lavender. We've never done it before and the owners were so friendly…read moreand really insightful about it. I would definitely go back.

Gorgeous, relaxing, peaceful place. We've been there twice so far, a dinner and then a jazz…read moreevent. The owners are sweet passionate farmers, Dave and Diane. They are friendly warm hearted people that really care about what they, their products and people. I am hoping to have an event there one day as the smell of lavender will uplift and give you tranquility. The mountain views are beautiful and cows next door are adorable. Only sad thing is they close September so only few weeks left to go. Also, buy some of their lavender products at Troys Farmers Market and start to live in bliss

Found this place on airbnb and decided to stay for the night with my family. It was such a great…read moreexperience as we got to unplug and enjoy the nature. They have animals running around the whole place. Cows were really fun to watch. If you wake up early enough, you can go and watch them milk the cows which is a super cool experience that my daughter really enjoyed. If you want to unplug and enjoy some quiet and appreciate the nature, I highly recommend this farm!

Delicious beef, lamb, dairy and eggs. All from grass fed animals right on the Larson farm. Really…read morefriendly family, active dairy farm, we were very happy to discover that they offer organic products. Their gelato is delicious! They are the only farm around selling raw milk, and it is well worth a drive. Will be back soon to purchase some Skyr and more eggs for sure.

One of my favorite places for a yearly fall family tradition! Apple season means apple picking,…read moreapple cider donuts, hard cider & fun for the entire gang. Feeding & visiting the goats is always a hit for the kids. Depending on when you go, you can sometimes expect a bounce house, pony rides, food vendors, live music etc. The donut line can get absurdly long but it's never too long of a wait for those local-favorite cider donuts! The donuts are always fresh & warm & otherworldly delicious. The barn also offers many local treats, apple cider, fresh eggs & veggies, fudge, honey, handmade products & so much more. Look up to see the train hanging from the ceiling! Slyboro Ciderhouse is usually serving hard cider, beer on tap, cocktails etc.

We did the Tractor Tour today (My Daughter, Son-in-Law and three year old Grandson) and I have to…read moregive a shout out to Dennis who was our Tour Guide! It was NOT just a wagon ride through the apple orchard!! He told us the history of the orchard, let us stop 3 or 4 times and taste a few apples (and grab a few for home!) Plus he gave us tokens for a taste at the Slyboro Ciderhouse! It was so much fun and my Grandson LOVED it!! I highly recommend it!!

I am a bagel lover. Living in Upstate NY is slightly torturous because you are close to NYC bagels…read moreand Montreal bagels but the quality of each city doesn't quite make its way here to the middle. Enter Blackberry's bagels. Soft but still chewy, big enough to load extras onto, if that your jam, with flavors that truly make a difference, these are now my GO TO bagels in the area. The Everything bagel being the standout so far. So happy that I can finally get a good bagel without spending hours traveling!

Must visit! A true adirondack farm, nestled in picturesque Thurman. We recently visited during the…read moreThurman Farm Tour and even despite the monsoons, enjoyed the freshest wood fired pizza and warmth of a family run farm. We left with some delicious breads and mustard from the farm as well. The jalapeño cheddar bread is insane.

Amazing produce and a great farmer! Recommend highly getting your eggs and bacon here!!read more

Stopped by today to pick a few tomatoes. Also grabbed some garlic that looked like it was fresh out…read moreof the ground. Chatted with Boris, who was very friendly. Waiting a few days for the tomatoes to ripen-- hoping and expecting that they will be delicious. Very nice man. Also has kale, basil, and other greens. Highly recommended. Nice to take your kids here, too, so they can learn about where their produce comes from. I, personally, had never seen garlic bulbs still attached to the stalk. Pretty cool.

The burgers here are amazing (in my all time top five). The chicken sandwich is so large we…read morejokingly call it Birdzilla. This place is a hidden gem for sure.

Incredible local brewery! I stopped here on my way to…read moreVermont and not only do they have great beer offerings but they have a full menu of homemade food. This place has such a homey vibe and you feel welcome right away. The staff greeted my boyfriend and I and walked us through all of the beer and food offerings. I wish I was hungry because their food sounded incredible! We tried several of their beers and really enjoyed them. They offer lots of different styles and you can order a flight of four, which is great. My favorite was the Pumpkin Ale. They also have several different local wines available. We'll definitely be back to try their food and more of their beers!