My son and I just visited the alpaca farm for the first time. It was so cool. It was our first time…read morevisiting an alpaca farm but we've been wanting to check it out. We fed the alpacas, and it was a cool experience! We look forward to going back again!

Great place to visit with kids. Bill was extremely accommodating. My grandson is still talking…read moreabout baby Luna. Very safe. My wife enjoyed the serenity and Alpacas.Wonderful gift shop. Very educational and informative. Calvin...Madison

If I could give WGF another half star, I would. The produce is beautiful and perfect and…read moredelicious. But oh, the prices! As far as I know, it is not certified organic, but the prices are higher than organic at stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. A very small cabbage was over $4. A bunch of radishes was $5.50. A 10-oz tomato was $3.99. The prepared foods are equally pricy, and vary widely in quality. A small tub of their "schmear", a mix of dairy and scallions that I add to potato salad dressing (it works well) is $8.50. A very small (for 2) peach galette was $8.95, but delicious and perfectly baked. A berry scone ($4.50) was a heavy lump of underbaked dough, a huge difference from the light, flaky, golden scones I get from Dagmar's in Old Saybrook. A ginger-pecan scone was better. A raspberry thumbprint "cookie" fell into pieces when I placed it in my pastry box ($4.95) -- it tasted good, but the texture was more like a lump of cold oatmeal. A single slice of house pizza ($7) made me sad -- the concept was good, but the broccoli was burnt and chewy. Most of their baked goods are too heavy and underbaked. The staff is friendly, warm, and welcoming, as well they ought to be. The parking is hideous -- cramped and inadequate, with no handicapped that I could see. The actual farmstand building is small, hot, and crowded at peak times. To sum up: I think most people assume the produce is organic, but there are no signs to that effect. The refrigerated prepared foods are generally tasty. The baked goods are a crapshoot, and at the prices, it's not worth the risk of their not being worth the money.

We have visited this farm for organic produce previously and were very happy with the quality and…read moreselection. Recently we attended a flower arranging class and had a wonderful time. We were able to cut our own flowers fresh and they also had some already cut for us. They described options for greenery, how to cut certain flowers and just let us loose to pick and start arranging. We also had delicious morning glory muffins and coffee while we worked. We appreciated that assistance was available as needed but the class was not too instructional. Overall it was a really fun experience. Hopefully I'll be in town at a time we can take advantage of a farm dinner. Loved learning about the many options for outings at this beautiful farm for activities and appreciated they have opened up the property for activities.

So happy to have found this farm! We were looking for a place to bring our one year old to pet and…read moreinteract with farm animals that was not a large and crowded zoo, and we were very impressed. It's like stepping back in time to a slower lifestyle strolling around the farm and petting goats, sheep and donkeys. It was free to visit which was great and we were free to walk around and explore. For only $1 we could buy some food to feed the animals. Great development experience for our child. We will definitely be back as the weather gets warmer!

Festival Farm is old fashioned country fun. my grandchildren love the train ride and the animals…read moreare so cute. Definitely make the short trip!

Very cute pumpkin farm. 0.65 per pound which I think is fair. Very straightforward pumpkin patch…read moreand friendly staff. Didn't see produce or farm items for sale but would recommend if you're looking for a cute pumpkin patch.

We have visited this farm for the last two years when it is time for pumpkins. Both experiences…read morehave been great. The farmers are really nice people, very easygoing and friendly, so I feel comfortable having my curious kids there. There are some pumpkins still growing in a pumpkin patch and there are also some pumpkins in the patch that have already been cut from the vine. My kids love to wander through a real pumpkin patch to search for the perfect pumpkin. But there are also lots of pumpkins on tables from which to choose, medium to large. They also have the tiny white pumpkins and large white pumpkins. I was really impressed by the squashes and gourds. There were kabocha, turban, hubbard and butternut squashes for sale. And there were really nice gourds fresh from the field- they were washing them as we were browsing. We like that there are a few restored, antique tractors for the kids to climb on - these make for good photo opportunities! We also feel like the prices here are very fair - and for really high quality, fresh pumpkins. I highly recommend this pumpkin farm. It's great for families. We will definitely be back again next year.

The little farm stand before you enter the town of Deep River is open! This spot has changed hands…read moremany times, but is back as The Farm On Deep River. The farm stand is filled with coffee, baked goodies, gifts, and ice cream from local favorites like Deep River Roasters, Ani's Table & Marketplace, and Honeycone Craft Ice Cream. Outside, there is plenty of parking, tables, and an area for you to visit animals. It was a hot day when I visited and most animals were inside to keep cool. There were goats, ducks, chickens, alpacas, and a baby cow. A few goats did come up to the fence to say hi. I tried the Spring-fling Latte that was salted honey with blueberry cold foam. It was delicious and festive as it had red, white, and blue sprinkles on top. The staff was so nice and friendly. We grabbed our coffees before walking around the paddock. This is an adorable spot that you certainly need to check out.

We stumbled upon this quaint little magical cafe while on our hour long drive. We were so impressed…read morewith try how beautiful the cafe was- we enjoyed an iced latte and some bakery treats! The property was in great shape- very well maintained. Lots of seating all around some by the pond, some behind the cafe. We took a stroll to the animals where barns where the owner was actively taking care of them, she was amazing and answered lots of questions from my two curious boys. It was just all around a great experience and I can't wait to go back!!

What a great farm!! I found out about Hindinger Farms from Instagram. A food truck called Bubba's…read moreBrunch was going to be selling brunch of the food truck at the farm. You can read my review of Bubba's Brunch food truck in my review section because the food was delicious. Hindinger Farm sells fresh vegetables, fruits, jams, and other items for children, and it has a beautiful backdrop. One side of the farm overlooks the other side of the farm and the other side of the farmi overlooks this beautiful backdrop of nature on the farm. Hindubger Farms puts on live shows, and you can go shopping. There is also a playground for the kids to play. The playground is fenced in with a picnic area so parents can enjoy their food without worrying about their children's safety. You can always check their website for events, shopping, and find out which food truck will be at the farm that day. The customer service was great, and I will definitely be back.

This farmstand has the best produce in Connecticut, in my opinion…read more In fall of 2024, my husband and I made it a habit to visit a different farmstand every weekend to support our local farmers. Of all the sites we visited, this was the stand out. The fruits and vegetables are incredible... literally picture-perfect and bursting with flavor. In addition, the stand has lots of homemade products like mango salsa, horseradish mustard, and the like. These specialty items are delicious! Oh, and don't forget to pick up some of their homemade preserves. My husband and I practically overdosed on peach preserves! There is a beautiful outdoor area where kids can play, which also makes the stand a nice destination for families. Last but not least, the staff that works here is so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them.

If you like rustic, wine, and farm animals, look no further. Harbes family farm has it all! Let's…read moretalk about the adult stuff- the winery. Located in a beautiful barn is their wonderful winery where they offer wine tastings with plenty of seating for large parties. They also have cider, which was quite tasty. We had a large group and this was the perfect spot to host us all so we could sit together and relax. This would be a spectacular venue for an event... specifically a wedding. We would highly recommend stopping in here if you are in the area. There's also a cool farm with animals for the littles, or any animal lovers, and a farm stand with fresh local fruits, veggies and cider donuts (during the fall). Lentz_explore

Wine country on Long Island! Decided to take a trip out to Harbes Vineyard in Mattituck . MJ and I…read moreenjoyed wine sampling with 5 different whites and reds. " Wine Flights" We enjoyed the wine inside their wine barn. This early 1900's barn is now an air conditioned wine sampling wine barn. We paired our wine with a yummy charcuterie board. The bartender knew everything about the wines we sampled, and about the history of the Harbes family farm. After enjoying the wine, we headed out to pet the farm animals. Yes they have 2 Highland Cows. The baby goats were our favorite! Then MJ got lost in the Hedge Maze lol, see video below. We enjoyed roasted corn on the cob and some fresh lemonade. Overall a great time

Such a cute place to visit with kids! It's free to visit, has bathrooms, and there's a little shop…read morewhere you can buy water, ice cream, and farm souvenirs. Just keep in mind that a stroller made mainly for pavement can be difficult because the paths have small rocks and grass. Overall, a really sweet family stop!

A must stop while visiting Block island. It's FREE and it's close to the ferry dock and downtown…read moreshops and restaurants. Very cute and well maintained Farm! Venture around the grounds and admire the beautiful and well taken care of animals. There is a nice garden, many different animals and a great place to take in the scenery There is a walk in area to pet/watch some chickens and some cute llamas, which gets you closer to the back of the farm. You can see fritter up the pasture where the horses and donkey like to roam. Food basket is available for guests to feed the animals for free There is also a lemonade stand that makes fresh squeezed juices. Visit the gift store to browse the homemade knit collections .

What a wonderful surprise! This alpaca farm exceeded all our expectations. My family and I had such…read morea great time here. We discovered it on Yelp and knew we had to make it a stop during our road trip. We're from Seattle and love exploring New England every fall, and this farm has definitely earned a spot on our must-visit list for years to come. We can't wait to return next year!

Visited the farm again this fall and it did not disappoint. Feeding the alpacas is now with a small…read morecharge ($5) but totally worth it. I love seeing the animals here.

They were closed, but let us still say hi to the animals. Very sweet and appreciative thank you for…read moreletting us do that.

Such a cute farm!!! The owns is so sweet and they have such a cute shop with stuff they makeread more