Fair warning: Bluffton is not a big down, and despite this market being on a weekday, I have never…read moreseen this area as packed as it was for the market. You can still find parking a couple of blocks away, but the area had a cramped feeling that it usually does not. The reason for this, I assume, is that this is a pretty impressive market as these things go. The setup is on a green square and allows plenty of opportunity to sit and eat or otherwise enjoy oneself, but shade is also available and there are some bathroom facilities on the square. The vendors were a good variety for a market of this size, including several fresh vegetables and local rice, but also baked goods and some of the sort of prepared food that you'd be more inclined to eat on the spot. Prices were high, as one might expect. But I don't think that anyone inclined to shop here would not find something distinctive and local to be worth paying money for.

This Market is open on Thursdays from 10 AM -2 PM in the Summer and in the Fall the times change to…read morelater in the day. Parking is free on the outer perimeter of the park and neighboring streets. That is a huge plus for me. Also I love that it is true to what it is which is local growers of fruits and vegetables. There is a couple of food to eat booths as well. This particular visit I was running late and arrived at 1pm an hour before they close. Since I was hungry I stopped at this booth that had dumplings or lo mein noodles. The dumplings were not reading so I got the lo mein had very little vegetables and the lo mein was okay not the best I ever had just average. Next I went to a particular vegetable stand that I have been to before with great success. Meaning I got home and the purchases were good. Last week I got a cantaloupe and tomato here. This week needed peaches for my Mother In Law. They were firm and the size of a baseball. Six of them weighed in at $17. Next I stopped at a booth that had pralines. I chose one with walnuts $3.00. The taste was very buttery and really hit the spot. Just as I headed back to the car it started to rain. So glad to just miss it. Note all vendors have covers over their booths. To protect their items and to keep out of the sun/rain. Definitely will continue to come here as I love the small town flair and every one is so nice and friendly.

We went and picked blackberries and blueberries early this am. Well earlish since they open at 9…read moreAM. We try not to eat too much as we picked but it's not easy. At all. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. Today a family was out there and their young children were helping pick so it was fun listening to them compete etc. And the lady that helped us was extra nice and friendly. Thank you and greatly appreciated kind lady. Great prices also. I visit a lot in the warmer months and occasionally the rest of year

A rustic roadside stand right at the grove. Produce was being brought into store from fields as we…read moreshopped. Ask to sample the satsuma mandarins or other varieties - the young lady at the checkout stand was glad to hop up & oblige us when the sample tray was empty. Pick up a bag or two of citrus or other products to take home.

Love this Botanical Garden! Polite and courteous staff…read more Beautiful work that they have completed and always willing to share gardening n landscape advice. Great sale too. Some go here at lunch just to call and enjoy nature.

The garden attached to Georgia Southern is next to a highway and does get road noise. There are…read morealso, unavoidably, biting insects. Other than that, it's quite impressive, with an outdoor event space and some nice facilities, as well as a dynamic and well-manicured exhibition of plant life. It was free and I had no trouble just walking in and out. I wouldn't say it's an essential thing to visit, but for my needs it was a good stop.

I'd like to start by saying I'm not a complainer. I understand stuff happens…read more But today we drove 40 minutes to get to Madrac Farms. The gravel road into it was blocked off, and instead there was a dirt road full of humongous potholes, filled with woodchips! I've never driven slower in my life....what the heck? There was a long line to get down this road....then when we get to the parking lot, after 10 minute down the drive, the parking lot is full. Probably 100 cars driving slowly around the parking area, hoping someone will miraculously leave, and hoping you're in the right place at the right time. There were no employees in the parking lot directing anyone. So rather than a corn-maze, we spent literally 30 minutes in a parking-lot-maze, trying to get the heck out of there. I understand people probably swarmed the place, due to the covid lockdown we live in. But we promised our two-year-old pumpkins and goats. Instead she got 2 hours in her car seat, and a trip to Walmart to get a pumpkin and a toy, for being so well-behaved during this waste of time. If the owners read this, I would advise the following: 1) get a proper road (gravel is great, not potholes and woodchips) 2) build a larger parking area 3) have some employees out there directing traffic 4) if you're over-capacity, turn people away at the main road!! I wish the owners success in their venture. Business owner myself. But I guarantee, we will not be back.

It was our first Halloween in Savannah so we had to do it right! Our neighbors recommended Madrac…read moreand I'm so glad they did. From the corn pit, goats, patch, and the slide- everyone had a great time. We ran into a bunch of our friends from church and neighbors so it felt like we had organized an event there. Looking forward to next year!

Hope Ranch Zoo is a great adventure! Staff was welcoming and helpful and there were so many…read moreanimals!!! Was so surprising for a Zoo in the middle of Guyton! The gift shop was so cute and they offered a small amount of concessions type of snacks. The main building also had clean restrooms and an area with picnic tables. Birds... So many birds... More than Alfred Hitchcock could ever imagine!!! Our favorite animals that we saw were the camel, the many peacocks, zebras, and the prairie dog. Of course the miniature goats were also adorable. It looks like they are still building out the space for future animals and human guest. Excited to go back to see what is new in the future!

Had to get on here and share this amazing place I just took AJ to. Hope Ranch Zoo in Guyton,…read moreGeorgia is an amazing experience for kids and adults. 2 & younger are free. Paid $45 for a private tour. 10/10 would recommend. Tour began at 11 and concluded at 1210ish. Nathan our tour guide was nothing short of amazing. They are super friendly and very informative. Met the owner, who was friendly as well! You can tell they love these animals down. & a lucky plus for us we had their blue heeler Shannon helping guide us on the tour.

Such a pretty farm. I took photos here with my DSLR. Thanks guys!read more

All of the animals are rescues. It was very sweet to see the family treat the exotic animals like…read moretheir pets right down to their daughter, Isla. I'm terrible at remembering the actual species names. Beautiful parrots, lemurs, skunks, variety of raccoons, reptiles, rare owl, etc. - up close and in person. Many of the animals you can hold. Well worth the visit.

Love the friendly, helpful people who work here!!! All the fresh fruits, veggies & raw honey!!!read more