Literally cannot say enough great things about Southern Cross Ranch. It has become kind of a…read moretradition for me to go on a trail ride for my birthday with my husband (who also shares my birthday) and my kiddo the last two years. Southern Cross is absolutely beautiful from the moment you pull in the drive you know it's a special place. We checked in at the main house and drove over to the barn where my family and I were able to meet all the horses love on them a little, meet the doggies and just take our time. When it was time for our ride we went and got the horses ourselves, brushed and loved on them, got them dressed and ready all by ourselves my kiddo was a beast picking up that saddle and carrying it she did fantastic!! The people guiding us were so nice letting us know what we needed to do and when but letting everyone do it mostly themselves. I loved it and ended up bonding so well with my horse, Borris. He was an absolute love bug and when I go back I hope I can ride him again he's the best! My kiddo had Troy and my husband had Amos who was gorgeous! We even got to see a mama and baby horse my daughter was smitten! We had such a great time and it was a relatively easy ride with no large drops or tight places. We rode through a creek which I thought was the best part of the whole ride hearing the horses hooves splashing through the water was so cool! Even my kiddo who has only gone riding one other time before loved it and is already planning her next trip back! Definitely THE place to go if you love trail riding and beautiful scenery. They cater to beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. If you love riding or want to try it for the first time this place is the best check it out!!

One of my favorite places on earth! I have been visiting the ranch for over 20 years and just got…read moreback from my 5th trip with my husband and our now 15-year old son, neither of whom are big into riding but just love being there for everything else it has to offer. As a lifelong rider, I appreciate how well trained and well cared for the horses are. Southern Cross Ranch is my absolute favorite place to ride, especially because it's hard to find good western riding up in the northeast where I live. And as a busy mom/professional, I very much look forward to not having to cook or clean or go grocery shopping or make any decisions whatsoever about food other than what delicious things from the buffet to put on my plate! The staff are wonderful and incredibly gracious; they really go out of their way to make the guests feel welcome and at home. We are already planning our next trip there!

What could be better after a hike on beautiful Yonah Mountain than a visit to nearby Yonah Mountain…read moreVineyards? A lot of things as it turned out. Although the setting is admittedly spectacular, acres of hilly vineyards with views of the mountain behind, and the patio was certainly fancy, the tables each with fire pits in the center providing cheery warmth, the tasting experience itself was sub-par and overpriced. It lacked the authentic feel I've seen in other wineries and seems more of a tourist destination. First thing I noticed is the shockingly high tasting fee of $35 for a flight of 4 2-ounce pours of their choice. No substitutions allowed! Either these are some spectacularly great wines or this is a major rip-off. I passed. But since I was here I decided to have a glass. I got one of their estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. It was around $16 but since I was here. It was good, but certainly not worth the $48 they charge for a bottle. For the $35 do you get individual attention, descriptions from the bartender about the wines and about their winery? No. You get 4 labeled glasses to take back to your table. Not worth it. Find another place less touristy, more authentic. That shouldn't be hard. There are like 65 wineries in the area!

Stopped in for a tasting while the wife was antiquing. All the wine is produced by their estate…read moregrown grapes. Had the red flight, all were tasty. I bought a couple bottles of their cab and the wine glass came with the flight. I must have lucked out as the place was completely empty (this was a Tuesday afternoon). I asked my host for a spit bucket and got a funny look; I ended up using a water cup. Not sure if they offer snacks.

Beautiful animals and a really neat farm. Text in advance (night before) to schedule your visit…read more Fascinating yarn workshop with a gift shop coming soon. The owner & these gentle alpacas are a delight to spend time with.

From the owner: Welcome to Noa's Ark Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill! We are a…read morefamily run farm & full service fiber mill, processing alpaca fiber,wool fleece & other exotics. We began our wonderful journey and adopted the "alpaca life style" in 2012 with just 6 Huacaya Alpacas on 4 acres. In 2014, realizing & understanding the need for quality fiber processing, Jack founded The Ark's Mill. Needing room to grow, in 2016 we moved both the Farm & the Arks Mill to 10 beautiful acres where we now reside!

Awesome product, awesome and seamless online process and delivery. Everything arrived on time and…read morein perfect condition. They live up to their motto "Quail Yeah".

Manchester Farms Quail is a wonderful, old school locally owned farm just outside of Columbia, and…read morea true treasure to the community. The quail is amazing if grilled, baked, or fried (often in the Memphis hot style at restaurants like Terra and War Mouth). As well, their quail eggs are the best thing going with their amazing health benefits. Our family now rarely eats chicken eggs as they simply pale in comparison. Fried or boiled, they are simply incredible. Manchester has wonderful service both in person and if ordering for national delivery. Our family is fortunate to have Manchester so close at hand. This amazing family owned farm is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates next level taste and service. We cannot say enough great things about this company. Yolk Folk for life.

Service was super slow (so much so that I was scrolling Door dash while I waited). Once I was…read moreserved the bartender was super friendly. I ordered the chicken Cobb salad and it was delicious. This is a hotel bar with no ambiance but it gets the job done. The menu is very limited but everyone can find something. There are certainly better places in downtown Columbia but I had already peopled too much today.

My husband and I have to come in to Greenwood quite often and this is our go to place for lunch…read more The staff if so friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic, the cheese burger special is great! The pork sandwich is fried just right and if you are in the mood for a bowl of soup the vegetable beef soup and corn bread muffin will warm your soul! It doesn't matter what you order you will not be disappointed, you will go away satisfied and happy that you stopped by Garden Grille in Greenwood, S.C.

Went to Turn-About Ranch for a birthday party for myself, wife and son recently. The ranch is on a…read moresprawling multi-acre estate. When arriving, we were welcomed warmly by the owners of the property. You can see right away that this is going to be a great time. There was a large outdoor movie screen and while there were some technical difficulties getting the screen set up, we were completely happy with every effort made and ultimately the movies were playing. The interior of the main building is a beautiful country/farm chic and is very well appointed. The young woman running the kitchen laid out an enormous spread that seemed never ending and included delicious subs, home made pasta salads, pizza and much more. Cold drinks were plentiful for lounging on the rocking chars at the front porch. The bar contains top shelf alcohol to rival any large liquor store. Side by sides and four wheeled vehicles were there for people to rove about the property and if you're lucky you might get a run at the bulldozer. While we didn't go to the shooting range on this occasion, we will be sure to go back and give it a go. At the end of the night one of our hosts put on a fireworks display that made us feel like we were at Epcot on a Saturday night and the crowd chanted our hosts name in wonder at each colorful display. Overall this was an amazing experience. Will definitely go again and can't wait to go back!