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    Flip Flop Ranch

    4.0 (46 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Maxwell feeding freckles the calf!
    Mark G.

    We came here at the beginning of winter break for a day trip farm experience for the kiddies and it was really great! The whole experience was about 2 hours and our ranch hand Deanne was super friendly and great with the kids and animals. All the kids were able to get a turn milking the goats and took pics the animals, it was s very personalized experience. Maxwell even got to feed and walk Freckles. We even got to drink the goat milk that we milked (super delish BTW). We didn't do the overnight stay but saw the house and it's huge and adorable! It's definitely something we'd be interested to do with a bigger party. Serina is also a fantastic host. I can't wait to see all of their plans come to life!

    Kim S.

    If your kids love animals, definitely bring them to Flip Flop Ranch! We found this spot from our Airbnb cabin in Big Bear and booked the "Meet and Milk the Goat" tour. Our children (age 3 and 9) absolutely loved meeting and feeding the pigs, horses, cows, sheep and goats. Our tour guide, Serena, was delightful and knowledgeable. The animals were happy and well cared for. We look forward to coming back on our next winter trip to the mountains.

    My husband and I (at the last-minute) bought tickets for the morning goat-milking and farm tour, as well as the afternoon mozzarella cheese making class with Serina. It was truly a special experience. Serina's family owns the farm, and her knowledge, passion and expertise is rewarding in and of itself. She is super-pleasant, accommodating and happy to take in the experiences with you. It's a welcome change from the hustle and bustle. We got a tour of the immediate property, including time with all of the animals, and were able to feed most of them. We were lucky enough to spend time with baby goats that had been born the afternoon before! And we got a one on one lesson on how to milk the goats; we used that milk in our coffee, that was also served with homemade pie and muffins after the tour. After that, we went through the process of making fresh mozzarella cheese from scratch. I don't think I would have gotten this right on my own, but now I feel confidant I can go home and teach others! We'll be back and we'll be bringing friends! Thanks so much for a wonderful day, Serina.

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    If I can put zero stars I honestly would because it was the worst. Serina was the worst host I ever experienced and was really racist and intrusive with our space she also entered our rented space during our stay and touched our belongs and threw all of our food away

    The amazing sunsets during summer
    Chefmoji B.

    The people running this place are the salt of the earth. Considering how hard it is to run a farm, I'm amazed they have tons of energy left to deal with visiting guests. Our room was clean and the experience was a positive one for my 4 year old, who learned to hold kittens and also feed livestock. This is not a fancy hotel but a very_ basic_ farm with ongoing renovations taking place. Also, there are many small dogs all over the place, including the house. I love dogs so I enjoyed it. The sunsets were amazing and I loved that the 108 degree heat had a positive side to it: no fleas. It's too hot for fleas here. They have a nice saltwater pool to keep cool during the hot day. The fresh raw goat milk was an unexpected delight. I look forward to returning for more visits.

    If you are looking for a quaint and rustic country setting for your wedding or event look no further than  Flip Flop Ranch
    Jane W.

    Flip Flop Ranch is a little off the beaten path but definitely worth checking out. The Harvey's have done a fabulous job with their farm in transforming it into that perfect wedding and event setting. The barn is such a beautiful setting and they have a great guest house available for the bride's room for the day or the weekend. Serina and Lisa are great to work with and are so accommodating with your ideas and needs to make your special day remberable

    Celine M.

    This place is awesome! I highly recommend it as a day trip for people with children, especially if you live in the LA area. It was about a two hour drive, and I have a 5 year old and 1 year old, but they hung in there and didn't start to complain until the last 15 minutes of the drive. Once we arrived, it was like being in a different world. We were given a tour of the farm, which in my opinion was enjoyable and reasonably priced. The kids got to meet all of the animals, milk the goats, pet ponies, feed a baby cow, and collect eggs from the chickens. I took lots of pictures and the whole thing was super cute. After the tour, we were invited inside to wash up and change our clothes and were given coffee and a snack. I feel like these ladies went above and beyond to give us a great experience. The whole time, I felt like my children were free and able to roam. It felt safer than walking down a sidewalk in Los Angeles. My friend came with us for a tour and she has a disability and walks with a cane. We were a little nervous that she might not be able to walk around for the entire tour, but honestly, everything on the farm is pretty close together and it wasn't a lot of walking. She was able to participate in everything. We were very pleased. I can't recommend this place highly enough. It is worth the drive and you will be happy you visited. The next time you want to branch out and have your children experience something different other than the typical indoor playgrounds and amusement parks, give the Flip Flop Ranch a go. Good places to eat lunch nearby, as well. They also have an AirBnB if you want to stay at the farmhouse, which we might try again at a later date. But even as a day trip, we all had a great time.

    Erin B.

    What an amazing mini-vacation this was! My family (including our three- and six-year-old kids) spent two nights at the farm, and it was a perfect change of pace. It was so refreshing to hear the boys asking to go outside instead of to play with video games! Everywhere you looked there were kittens, ready to play or have a snuggle, and other baby (and adult) animals were in abundance. I found it particularly therapeutic to cuddle up with the baby goats, who could pass for lap dogs. Each morning and evening we were invited to go on the rounds to help feed the various animals (including goats, sheep, horses, pigs, ducks, turkeys, chickens, geese, cows...I hope I'm not leaving anyone out!) and to help milk the goats and collect eggs from the chickens. We, along with the other guests, were treated to family-style breakfasts and dinners, which included those eggs and freshly made butter. My husband helped dig the new fire pit, and the last night we enjoyed a bonfire while the kids helped turn the crank on the old-school ice cream maker, all under a star-filled sky. Since we were there during a summer heat wave (100+ degree temperatures during the day), we took advantage of things like the swimming pool and the rec room inside the air-conditioned house, which had a pool table, foosball, and air hockey. We will absolutely be returning, and hopefully bringing friends and family with us, as the change of pace and diving headfirst into learning a new lifestyle were a grand adventure that we look forward to sharing with others. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, this is a perfect opportunity to try something new... and who knows, you may find yourself like me, dreaming of having your own little farm someday!

    Ozmayra M.

    Flip flop ranch is a beautiful and unique wedding venue. Since the first time I saw it I fell in love with the beautiful big red barn. I can honestly say that my wedding was picture perfect. Serina is an amazing person who will do everything in her power to make you happy and make sure your special day goes as planed. Every time I shared an idea with Serina she would try to get the decorations I needed. She always responds fast and is very dedicated to make your day perfect. When looking for a venue look no further! This venue has amazing views for beautiful wedding memories and she offers a variety of options for your guest to enjoy! I promise you won't regret it. And besides every time I would meet up with her I felt like a kid again! There's so many things to enjoy at the ranch it definitely helps you escape from all the madness of wedding planning! I'm so happy I found this beautiful and rustic barn wedding venue! :))

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    Great place. Excellent for weddings and family gatherings. Actual working farm. Enjoy the tours.

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