Location North Jacksonville off Old Kings and Dunn…read moreAvenue-near the airport Parking Large open lot Atmosphere Classy/ boutique farm Seating Okay-I didn't take a star off BUT-the seats are too high for the table skirt-I could not get my legs under the table and I am petite. Are people sitting side saddle? My daughter is small but put her legs down. Our friend pushed out away from the table. Otherwise, they have long tables-great for groups, high top tables for 2-inside/outside, rockets, cushy lawn chairs by fire pits. So relaxing. Service So friendly, attentive Menu What I love is the changing seasonal menu. If you had the broccoli corn bread-you will love the maycaw cornbread-C and P farm is the largest producer of maycaws in the world-fun fact! It is sweet, dense, corny taste-yum! Served with sweet fresh butter that is air light! We had the lamb sandwich served with a side. I wondered at first glance at the lamb-kind of a lam loaf-not like a gyro, served with mint and something else on the most AMAZING wheat bun!! The sauce-not typical tziziki but really delish. I chose the squash which was sautéed with dill-not my fav but the squash was cooked perfectly. We also had the shrimp and grits-a Jax fav that consistently pleases. Our friend had the chicken with heat sandwich-toasted bun, house pickles/many, slivers of onion, battered chicken breast, with a douse of hot sauce. If you like the heat-this is your sandwich-served with medium sliced fries. Very tasty. There is a separate dessert menu but we were full-satisfied. Re: drinks-house beers, ciders, iced tea-no lemonade, aske for 2 carafes of water as the glasses are on the small size. Note Walk the farm-see the animals, landscape-great walk after or before a meal. Think about wedding or special occasion spot. Summary This is our fav go to place to est esp when headed to the airport-very chill vibe, outstanding food, great service. Love this place!

Our first visit to Congaree and Penn for our one-year anniversary set a high bar, making our recent…read morereturn a subpar experience. While the food was delicious, I don't love that the menu has shifted to an à la carte style rather than true entrées. We ordered the chicken, pork chop (beef was sold out), potatoes, eggplant (didn't love) and the cookie. A table seated well after us received all of their food first, and we received no explanation for the long wait. Additionally, unlike our anniversary last year, when they brought out complimentary drinks and dessert to celebrate, this milestone went completely unacknowledged. While I might revisit, I would not choose Congaree and Penn for a celebration again.

What a fun and fair priced experience Kent and Sue Wooldridge have provided for everyone. Not only…read moredid we have a blast picking through the bushes of super fresh blueberries, but we had an opportunity to meet such a wonderful couple. Be sure to stop by before blueberry season ends and grab a jar of the local raw honey.. which I couldn't help but buy again even though I have a full jar at home! Bring cash or checks.

Love this place. It was fun picking and the staff was great. Blueberries were gigantic and…read moredelicious !! Wish the season lasted longer

This is a fantastical, magical place! It's like stepping into a cartoon about a farm. The staff are…read moreso gracious and thoughtful! The animals greet you and escort you on the tour (try to learn all their names!!) As if a fun time on the farm wasn't enough, you also learn so much about animals, the environment, and our connection to all hearts. I was absolutely enchanted from the moment we arrived until the time we reluctantly left. I could have stayed a week listening to their stories. I am blessed for having spent time here.

From the owner: Escape to what has been named one of the most wonderful, relaxing, peaceful farms in America…read more A place where your mind, body, and soul will relax and become one with nature.

This place is awesome! Trina, the owner, is very engaging and knowledgeable. The alpacas all come…read moreto her and you can tell they love her. The tour is very educational and fun. Interaction with the alpacas is so fun and special. Each alpaca has a unique personality and you instantly fall in love! My wife loves the kisses.

I had the absolute best experience at Shady Rest Alpacas, and so much of that is because of Trina…read more From the moment you arrive, you can tell how deeply she loves and cares for her animals. She's incredibly sweet, welcoming, and knowledgeable--and her passion is impossible to miss. One of my favorite parts was hearing the stories behind the alpacas. Trina jokingly calls herself a "bad farmer" because she tends to take on some of the hardest cases, but that's actually what makes her so special. She goes the extra mile (and then some) to make sure every alpaca is comfortable, cared for, and given exactly what they need. Hearing what some of them have been through and seeing how much love and patience she pours into their care was genuinely inspiring. The experience was educational, personal, and honestly really moving. You don't just visit alpacas--you leave with a deeper appreciation for them and for the kind of dedication it takes to care for animals at this level. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you're considering a private tour, do it. It's unlike anything else around and absolutely worth the visit.

Went for the first time on 2026 and it was so much fun. My wife and daughter enjoyed everything…read more There was so much to do that's included in the entry fee such as corn maze, tractor tour, haybale ride, toys for kids, barn to feed animals and a pumpkin patch. Staff was extremely friendly and super helpful with navigating around and taking pictures for families! Will definitely go again next year!

Not sure what happens to this place... normally pick from here or going to Amazing graces. This…read moreyear we picked here and man. All I can say was it felt so sad and dark and dingy. Looked like no one cared. We can with the family on Halloween and was told candy be giving out at 5 well no candy. Had few food trucks and wanted peanuts but the guy just randomly picked up and left. The corn fields had lot of trash and dead corn (more then your normal amount) just felt dreary and nasty. Very overpriced for a family unfortunately we won't be back to this one.

First time here last weekend for the Family Farm Day and we had a blast! It was pretty easy to find…read moreyou just follow the signs that point to parking. People with reflective vests will tell you where to park so it's smooth and easy to get out when you need and no one is blocking you in. We ordered our tickets online and they were in my inbox within 5 minutes of placing the order. We signed the waivers and the young ladies at the desk scanned our tickets. They gave us a map and wrist bands. The map tells when the nature walks will take place and there's also a speaker system in the pavilion and other places to hear announcements. The only thing we didn't get to was the cow milking (not a live cow) and the nature walk but we weren't too disappointed because the highlights were the pony rides and feeding the bison and cows! It was clean and everyone was helpful. My daughters and I went to one of the restrooms but the women's was clogged with toilet paper - when we stepped back outside I saw a worker and flagged her down to let her know and she said "oh thank you!" And got right on the walkie talkie and within minutes had one of the men over there and it was fixed. Meanwhile we went to another restroom just down the walkway. We bought T shirts and a tumblr, had some BBQ and milkshakes.. all was delicious and wonderful! Would definitely go back again. Well worth the money for my family of 4 to have an epic day!

I went to Diamond D. For a school field trip it was nice and the kids had fun. This place is good…read morefor small kids.

We reserved the farmhouse for one night. We had a wonderful time wandering the farm and feeding the…read moreanimals. The farmhouse was very clean and extremely comfortable. It was funny having pigs under the house sleeping. I sat on the porch and listened to them snore, it was a riot. I've never heard a pig snore. The very best part was the look on my sisters face when she got to do the cow cuddle with the highland cows. It was a special surprise for her. Thank you Elaine for making our visit wonderful. We will be back.

I've been to Rooterville Animal Sanctuary twice, and both visits were totally worth the 2 hour…read moredrive from Orlando. The animals are well taken care of, the people working there are so nice and helpful and booking a highland cow cuddling session was amazing. You can even stay on site if you want that real "outdoorsy" experience - but it's perfect even for a quick day trip. Can't wait to come back again!

I've had the pleasure of residing on Tumble Farm since November and I love the farm feel close to…read moretown. You can enjoy the quiet of the farm and when you want to feel the aura of the city it is only 30 minutes away in Gainesville. I enjoy hanging out with the goats, donkey and horses. Maureen and Nick are wonderful hosts.

Had the pleasure of staying here with my family in our RV from Sept 2017 to Jan 2018…read more The owners are lovely people and the property is gorgeous. There's a menagerie of farm animals that my 3 year old loved. The owners even let us grow a vegetable garden while we were there. My in-laws and my parents stayed at the air bnb on separate occasions and both were comfortable. Tumble Farm has a real "Choose-your-own-adventure" vibe. The owners can help accommodate whenever you want to do in the area. From biking to canoing. This is a great place to have a rustic wedding, take a boy scout troop, travel with your horses, whatever event you can think of. Check the air BNB listings (Tofu House and a yellow scamp RV) for reviews from folks who actually stayed rather than one grumpy reviewer who just drove through.

Great place to bring family and friends, soaking up the sun at 88° and enjoying nature…read more There were many attractions, such as pumpin and sunflower picking, Axe-throwing, various rides at the fields for adults and children. Parking was easy and the staff was very welcoming-will definitely be back again!

Another years for Flower and Garden Expo! Lots of flower, garden items vendors, as well as farmers…read morewith their plants/flowers! There are yummy food trucks and farm animals to keep you entertained. Great fund raiser for St John's County residents in need.

About 3 years ago, I bought four beautiful trees from Southern Tree Farm and had them planted by…read morethe company. Two trees were in small containers and they have done wonderfully well after planting! However, the two larger trees have struggled for three years and one of the trees is slowly falling to pieces. The one that is clearly going to die had a cut main root when it was planted. I was told by the staff that it would live if it survived the year. It survived but is not going to be here by next year. The other large tree is struggling but might make it. I've recently read that when planting trees from containers you must unroll the root ball. I know this wasn't done and I suspect it is the main problem. The dying tree can easily be rocked back and forth and could probably be pushed over. The roots have not spread out. I've used other Shaw service with good results but I don't think I will in the future.

From the owner: When you are ready to add a touch of greenery to your residential or commercial property, turn to…read morethe professionals at Southern Tree Farm. We will give you a tour of our 36-acre tree farm so you can see the large variety of trees to select from. From shading trees to flowering trees, we grow all types of trees. Our experienced team will help you find the exact tree you've been wanting. Whether you want to add more shade to cool off from the Floridian sun or want to add a touch of elegance with a blooming tree, stop by Southern Tree Farm. T