Excellent selection of (already-picked) pumpkins and mums, ready for the scary season! We bought…read moreone of each to get into the spirit, will be back closer to Halloween for pumpkins to carve up. Very good prices. This place is a bit off the beaten path but it is a gem of a find. I wonder if they also do Christmas trees? Takes cards and cash. The sign says open 9/1 to 10/31.

Awesome business for locally grown plants. Tons of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Probably some of…read morethe most beautiful flower baskets I have seen in a long time for unbelievable prices. All the plants were extremely healthy too! We spoke with several employees and they were helpful and professional! I highly recommend Crowder Farms!

This farm, with farm to table service, has the BEST produce, meats and poultry imaginable. If…read moreyou're careful about sourcing your meats or just love good food, this is the farm for you. We've found nothing better since leaving the Charlottesville area, even in food conscious New York. Looking forward to them opening a shipping component to the business. Meanwhile, if you're lucky enough to be in the Charlottesville-Arlington delivery area, do your mouth a favor and check out their website for delivery schedules. You won't regret it! This is a thumbs up, five yum review

LOVE Sylvanaqua. I met Chris at his booth at Forest Lakes farmers market last year and he has been…read moredelivering to my house since (delivery in cville is FREE!). I love that I've gotten to know him and I feel great about how he treats his animals. We started with just egg delivery, but now often get chicken, pork and grass-fed beef. He even found me one last ham a week before Christmas, and then promptly answered my frantic email on Christmas Eve for cooking instructions! His prices are cheaper than Whole Foods, and I trust his meats' quality and animals' welfare more than pre-packaged meat. I have been recommending Sylvanaqua Farms to anyone who will listen!

Goat Milk Soap - Cold Process in Small Batch - I LOVE IT, especially "orange blossom". The bars are…read moreoversized and can easily be cut in 1/3 and used in multiple showers on next to sinks. I loved it so much I went back to get more. Sometimes something small can make a big difference in this is one of those.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

We took the family on a one hour tour of the alpaca farm and it was simply amazing. The alpacas…read morewere so very friendly as well as cute. It was both a wonderful as well as educational experience for everyone. I highly recommend this place for young and young at heart alike.

Great family fun and the cutest store that makes you feel like you went back in time.read more

I love strawberry picking! This farm is so cute and has a lot of strawberries to pick. I went with…read moremy mom and we brought our own baskets and they weighed them with nothing in them so they could figure out the weight of the actual strawberries. they have other gorgeous plants you can purchase for your own garden. we bought sunflower plants and they grew beautifully! We made so many delicious and great pastries with our strawberries!!!

We absolutely love coming to Holly Fork Farm each year for our field trip! They do such an amazing…read morejob making the experience fun, educational, and enjoyable for everyone. The staff is incredibly organized and welcoming, and there are so many wonderful activities for the kiddos. The students learn about the pumpkin life cycle and the different parts of a pumpkin, and they even get to pick out a pumpkin to take home! There are two different areas for the children to play, farm animals to see, a fun hayride around the farm, and a picnic area where we can enjoy lunch. Everything is always very clean and well-maintained, and we especially appreciate how kind and accommodating the owner and staff are. They truly make our visit special every year. We look forward to coming back year after year and are so thankful to Holly Fork Farm for providing such a wonderful experience for our students!

We came here to take our son to the pumpkin patch for the very first time. After doing some…read moreresearch, this farm was off the path and seemed to have a lot to offer. We got here on a Sunday about 30 minutes after they opened. Staff were helpful in directly traffic to park and explain what general admission covered. They have a large pumpkin patch offering pumpkins of all different sizes. We got a pumpkin from the kid pumpkin patch which offered all orange pumpkins at $5.99. They also had larger pumpkins of all colors and sizes at 99 cents per pound. You could also pick sunflowers or flowers in the fields right next to the pumpkins. Everything was in close proximity to each other but I would recommend if you have a stroller, to leave it at home and bring either a wagon or baby carrier. The fields are bumpy so driving a stroller can be hard to do. There was tons of activities including face painting, animal feeding, line dancing, pumpkin slinging. The farm got busy FAST but staff were working hard to help all. I loved the little country store with tons of food products and novelties. Food items were decently priced and doable for larger families. Food was very limited and offering smaller items like hot dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, and nachos. If they had food trucks come I feel like that would be a huge hit. We had a great time here and will be back in the future.

The whole property is beautiful and very clean. People seem to respect the space, and there wasn't…read moretrash everywhere, which I really appreciated. Parking is free and plentiful. We went on a Sunday and never had to wait for a spot. We just used the second lot instead of waiting in line for the first. The unticketed section has a market store and cafe you can enjoy without paying admission, so it's worth knowing about before you buy. The ticketed area is huge, with a forest walk, farm animals, and lots of slides. The corn maze was fun, but a group of unattended teenagers was screaming, holding up the line, and acting inappropriately. There's a sign saying young children need an adult with them, but nobody was enforcing it. The goat pen was also rough. Young kids were running around harassing the goats and grabbing at their horns, and no employees stepped in. It was nice to experience, but it could use more supervision. The line for the hayride was enormous so we didn't get to experience that but it looked really pretty. SERVICE All of the employees were very, very nice, joyful, and welcoming. It's clear they employ a lot of young adults, which is great to see and support. I'd still recommend buying tickets online ahead of time. It made the entry process much smoother. FOOD The sandwich was huge and tasty. The cider donuts were a letdown, since they weren't as warm as I'd hoped and came out a little dry. The strawberry rhubarb pie was excellent, and the applesauce was really good. The fresh lemonade was great and priced better than I expected. VALUE Ticket prices were reasonable, especially for a family outing. OVERALL: I probably wouldn't come back unless I was bringing kids, but it's a beautiful establishment.

A Unique (and Unconventional) Day at Cox Farms…read more ​If you're planning a trip to Cox Farms expecting traditional fall activities, be prepared for something a bit different! ​We took the family recently, and here's how it went: ​Unusual Themes: Forget pumpkins--the hayride features aliens, which definitely sparked some complaints from kids expecting to pick out pumpkins at a non existent pumpkin patch! The animals were tied up in very small spaces. ​Easy Navigation: The corn maze isn't really a maze; it's a clearly marked path, so no getting lost here. ​Crowds & Value: At $30 per ticket, it gets steep for a family. Because it was sold out, the lines for the slides were super long, and some attractions (like the rope swing) were pretty underwhelming ~ one swing and then jump ... are you kidding me? Recommend returning to what Farms do best; pumpkins patches, zip lines, sun flower fields, blow pumpkins out of cannons, pick apples ... be a farm plus reduce your prices to make it more affordable for families to visit.

We had the pleasure of experiencing a true farm stay at Madeline farms in Luray Va. We were…read moregreeted by gentleman farmer Tony upon our arrival to the farm We received a quick tour of the 40 acre plot which has plenty of chickens, horse, mini horses and 40 head of cattle. When we entered the house it was a wonderful remodeled farms house with every convenience you would need along with a design of impeccable detail. We spent hours by the fire out back, took a cow safari across the property and the neighboring 140 acres, cooked dinners in the gourmet kitchen,and spent quality disconnected time as a family. Fresh eggs are available every morning from the coop outside the kitchen window.The beds and high quality linens made for a great night sleep. Tonys warm spirit is the best part of the farm. He is always there to make you feel welcome and answer any of your questions. We will be back next year for another wonderful visit.

This is such a special place, and Tony is so lovely. We've been here two years in a row and agree…read morethat it's a tradition at this point. Our kids adore the animals and think Farmer Tony is a hero! Thank you for such a wonderful time and for such great hospitality.

We were in the area visiting family and my daughter took us to Miller Farms. Good selection of…read morefruits and vegetables, including a wide variety of potatoes. Large selection of meats, especially pork products. They were unfortunately out of double yolk eggs which we were curious to try. The bakery section was excellent, especially since they had a no sugar added apple pie that turned out to be delicious. We also bought donuts for the family. Not sure if we'll ever be in Maryland again, but will stop at Miller Farms if we do.

I visited the nursery section only and the variety was impressive. I found most of what I was…read morelooking for which was a win. However the service was very hit or miss. The woman who checked us out was an absolute delight, warm, funny, and exactly what you hope for at a local farm stand. Unfortunately my experience in the herb section was the opposite. When I asked about strawberry plants and was told they didn't have any, I mentioned I was a first time gardener and asked if she could recommend something beginner friendly. Her response was essentially "just pick something, all you have to do is water them." When I explained again that I was new and looking for guidance, she told me she couldn't help me. As a first time gardener trying to learn, that kind of dismissiveness was discouraging. If it weren't for the lovely woman at checkout, I likely wouldn't return. I ended up going to Ed's Plant World in Brandywine where the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful to a beginner. The difference was night and day. That said, I'm giving 4 stars because the place is really awesome in terms of selection and variety. The woman in the herb section may have just been having a bad day. It's absolutely worth checking out.

Stopped in one day to see what food items Whiffletree Farm had to offer. Walked out with a couple…read moreof T-bone steaks, some bacon, and some ground Chorizo. The ground Chorizo was really good! Will have to pick up some more in the near future. #WhiffletreeFarm

I don't buy a lot of meat but when I do I buy it from Jesse. Best local meat around a really nice…read morefamily farm run by nice people.