I always return to popular places that I didn't connect with in the same way super fans do…read more Sometimes, I think I got it right. And sometimes, I have to admit I got it wrong. In the case of Tulmeadow Farm and Lacroix's Homemade (I'm posting the same update for both), I have to admit that I had it somewhat wrong. Both Tulmeadow and Lacroix's made @cticecreamtour's Top 15 CT Creameries. My original reviews for both Tulmeadow and Lacroix's were both good btw. I just didn't initially connect with the flavors I tried in the way that I did with my other CT favorites. Since those initial reviews, everything I tried at each has been a banger. At Tulmeadow, I recently had Red Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Marshmallow Toasted Cornflake, Chocolate Raspberry Raspberry Curd and the best flavor I've had this year -- Double Raspberry Crumbcake. The flavors all popped. The use of intensely flavored raspberry curd in a couple of the ice creams was next level. The colors were right on. The texture was top tier. Service was friendly and the farm setting adds to the experience. Tulmeadow is 5 Stars and I'm upgrading my earlier review.

I look forward to my ice cream cone at Tulmeadow every time I'm in town. I've been coming here…read moresince I was in high school 25 years ago! Their flavors are always the best. There's also lots of great flavors for those who can't have real ice cream!

Flamig Farm is one of the coolest farms I've been to in a long time! Located in West Simsbury, I…read morewould highly recommend visiting if you have younger children, as they have a variety of different activities including a petting zoo, pony and hay rides, and (during December) visits with Santa. Once you arrive you'll know you're at the right place when you see the giant backwards "EGGS" sign on the front of the red barn. I started by going inside their Egg Room and Farm Store, which is not very big, but does sell farm-fresh eggs, local honey, jams, pork and grass-fed beef, etc. They also have a lot of merchandise/souvenirs with their backwards "EGGS" logo. While you're inside, say hi to the birds, guinea pigs, and baby chickens that are near the register. After looking around the farm store, I went outside to check out the petting zoo. Admission is $8.00, with children under 2 and seniors over 80 being free. You can also buy a cup of grain for $2.00 to feed the animals, or a bucket for $5.00. Flamig Farm has a fairly extensive petting zoo, with pigs, goats, donkeys, sheep, alpaca, llamas, horses, cows, emus, chickens, geese and ducks, and more! You can pet and feed most of the animals, who were very friendly! Keep in mind that the petting zoo is only open from April until mid-November, 9am-5pm. Dogs are also not permitted on the farm unless they are certified Service Dogs with proper paperwork. The farm also offers pony rides for kids on Saturdays/Sundays from 11am-3pm, April through November, weather permitting. It's $5.00 per ride, with an 80-pound weight limit. Tractor rides are also available by reservation, or during the fall on weekends from 11am-3pm, weather permitting. $5.00 per person, and under age 2 is free. During the month of October, the farm offers a "Haunted Walkthrough," and during December they have visits with Santa Clause. Make sure to check their website for dates/hours and to buy tickets in advance. The only staff member I really interacted with was when I bought my ticket to the petting zoo, but she was friendly. Overall Flamig Farm is a great spot to spend an afternoon and make some new animal friends. I would highly recommend checking it out!

I came here for a birthday party and it was the first time visiting this farm. It is pretty cute…read moreand the birthday party was held in a small building with its own kitchen. The kids had fun feeding the farm animals. I will have to admit I had fun too. There are all sorts of farm animals, such as chickens, cats, dogs, goats, horses, bunnies, pigs and more. I am a cat person and I enjoy looking for the barn cats. The place is pretty clean for a farm and the kids enjoy the tractor ride. All the employees were nice and friendly. If you're planning a fun kids party, this is a great place for them.

OMG! This is a must…read morevisit when you are in the Simsbury Granby area Cash only this farm is beautiful! The grounds are stunning and the product is second to none The smell of garlic when you walk in the barn, just hit you like a punch, and you are just drawn in to heaven Well, the tomatoes weren't ready yet. The corn sure was and it looks great. I bought two ears along with of course, some garlic and some jalapeño peppers. The friendliest of farmers he is so knowledgeable and informative, and the young lady running the register was so polite and also knowledgeable Bring your camera, bring your smell of vision and enjoy this beautiful farm

This place is a dream! The owner is so personable, warm, generous and inviting. The farm store…read moreitself is like walking through a magical cave of wonder. The bright colors demand your full attention! The quality of the vegetables is so fresh, and the options are abundant! The field of flowers is a place one could run through and get lost in play. The sounds, smells, and visuals are truly magical and inspiring at so many creative levels. This farm store is at the top of my list in town and I look forward to dancing in the fields again!

"When I get home tonight I'm gonna hold her tight…read moreI'm gonna love her till the cows come home" (Lennon and McCartney) Another reason why I love Yelp! When I saw my Yelp friends Ana and Kim both review this very cool place, well I kind of made my mind up that I'd check it out too. I mean, how can you resist going to a store that has no employees, and you pay for whatever you buy on the honor system, either electronically or putting your dinero into a cash box. The store is small, but jam packed with frozen foods, ice cream, fudge, honey, jarred goods, coffee, goat and cow soap products, clothes, jewelry, a full dairy case of milks, eggs, and cheese, and more. We ended up buying a frozen portion of ground veal at a great price- just $7 for close to a pound. The purchase came at the perfect time for us because we needed it for our Thanksgiving meatballs recipe. So go take a ride to the country and check out this unique place. You'll have a blast poking around and looking at the many cows next to the store. In fact the whole experience is a pretty cool one.

A charming farm stand on Perry's Dairy farm in Canton Center, CT. This property is picturesque and…read morequintessentially New England. When you drive by, you're guaranteed to see a big red barn and cows grazing. The farm stand is fully self serve; you write on a notebook what you purchased and they accept cash, PayPal, check, and venmo. They are open daily from 9am to 630pm. The inside of the building is cozy; right outside, there were cows grazing. They have a variety of products. A few of the products were handmade cow/goat milk bath products, dairy products, fudge, ice cream, eggs, chicken, pork, beef, popcorn, honey, syrup, shirts, compost, etc. We purchased eggs, half gallon whole milk, and body soap. They had a $5 sale basket for handmade soaps. This is a great place to get local gift items. Most importantly, you're supporting a small business! I highly recommend it and can't wait to go in different seasons to see their offerings.

This 75-acre farm opened as a U-Pick farm to the public since the 1980s. There are about 15,000…read moreapple trees which are no more than 6 feet tall due to the way it was planted. They planted it this way so people can reach it when the fruits are ready to be picked, genius idea. They also grow peaches, plums, nectarines, blueberries, various vegetables, and Asian pears. We went in September for apple picking. The parking lot was spacious, a nice farm stand, a patio area, and a picnic area. This year, apple picking started on 8/31/2024 and ends in late October. You have to check in at the window to purchase a ticket; they give you a bag and ticket for a tractor ride to the apple orchard. The farm stand has donuts, ice cream, cider, slushie, and a cafe. The tractor ride was fun; you can buy a ticket just for the tractor ride alone for $5 or $18 for a bag and tractor ride. We waited about 30 minutes for the tractor; it was the last tractor ride of the day and it was a busy Saturday. We went late in the season so most of the apples were picked over. We were able to get a bag full though. The property was amazing and the view of the hills from the orchard was lovely. After, we sat at the picnic table area and which had fire pits too. They had toys for the kids and there was live music. We tried out their hard cider (4-pack $24) and it was good. Overall, it's a fun place to do a fall festivitiy.

I i'm always the first to support local so I checked the website to make sure they were open. It's…read morean apple orchard who would think that they have no bagged apples. TODAY. I GET IT. IT'S RAINING OUT. MAYBE THE PACKERS DIDN'T PICK UP ANY APPLES I just had knee replacement surgery. There's no handicap parking so I navigate my way up the stairs into the building six employees sitting around not 1 offered to help me and there's no bagged apples. Would be coming back here!!!

Love supporting this local farm: good produce, good vibes all around…read more Holcomb Farm is a nonprofit that grows without chemicals or pesticides. They sell homegrown produce, as well as dairy, meats, and goods from other farms. Their new space is nicer and bigger than the old one. And you can shop in the farm store without being a CSA member. You sign up for CSA membership before the season (the earlier you commit the lower cost it will be), and proceeds are used for them to buy seeds, maintain equipment, and for their staff. It's not cheap but if you're a member you're supporting a good organization and getting nutritious foods. As a member you have your choice of a specific number of items in the Farm store and then you can pick your own depending on what they have. When we picked, there were berries, flowers, herbs, and a few shishitos. There's a window to pick so if you go later in the cycle, things might be a bit picked over.

This historic farm is located in West Granby and is over 300 acres. The land has been farmed on…read moresince 1756. There are trails on the property open to the public, they also offer CSAs (community supported agriculture). They sometimes hosts classes and events. There is a seasonal farm store onsite. The store was lovely; I enjoyed shopping there. There were fresh produce as well as some dairy products, cookies, pickles, and more. They were offering free samples of watermelon in the summer. It's definitely worth a visit once they open again for the season!

The Bushy Hill Cidery is located on the same property as the Bushy Hill Orchard. The Cidery is only…read moreopen on the weekends. It is so adorable, homey and inviting on the inside. I got the Jump Start Cider! This is a ginger cider, it is light and invigorating and truly had all of senses ready to go! I love how refreshing and crisp it is! They also sell some locally made soaps, baked goods, and preservatives! I got a large jar of locally made honey. They also have ice cream, which I didn't try this time. I wish there was some live music here. They have board games you can play. I'm not familiar with a lot of Cideries in the area. This one is a lot of fun. Everything about The Bushy Hill Cidery is local and homemade. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their menu.

We came to this farm in September for the tractor ride and apple picking. After, we bought a 4-pack…read moreof the Bear Essentials hard ciders and sat at one of the picnic tables to drink it. The ciders were enjoyable. Bushy Hill Cidery is located in Clark Farms. They make apple wine, cider, and hard cider from 20 different types of apples they grow. They have 4 types of hard ciders: 1. B.N.D (dry) 2. Ruddy Wild (dry-cranberry) 3.Jump Start (ginger flavored) 4.Bear Essentials (local honey blend-sweet) And 2 types of apple wine: 1. Citron 2. Apple Blossom They serve those in house and you can purchase cans and growlers to go. They also serve local CT craft beer and mimosas. There's a porch, patio, and indoor area to enjoy those drinks. They also serve food from a limited seasonal menu. I look forward to going back to try out some more of their ciders and food!

The Pickin' Patch is a pick your own (fruits and veggies) farm established in 1666; it used to be a…read moredairy and tobacco farm. Yes, I love historic places and farms! I read reviews and gathered that it was a great place to visit, especially during the autumn time. The parking lot was spacious right off the busy road. They offer hayrides and there was a pumpkin patch; you can pick your own in the field or in the store. There was a garden center and farm store. The farm store had jams, jellies, apples, gourds, cookies, veggies, pumpkins, mums, hot sauces, etc. They had wheelbarrows for you to use, if you're planning to buy a few big pumpkins. They also had an apple fritter/donut/cider stand. I purchased half a dozen of apple fritters for $8; you can add extra cinnamon sugar. Those apple fritters looked like donut holes but tasted like apple donuts, it was very splendid! Overall, a great spot to stop by if you're into the small town farm vibes. There was a beautiful view of the Heublein tower on the hill and the fall foliage. It's the perfect fall activity!

Very cute, however the apple fritters place was closed at 4:30. Other people were arriving and…read moreasking about the same thing. Apparently they close at 4 so I wished they would advertise that that's all. Very cute selection of pumpkins. The farm stand had several apples and other products but we mainly came for the fritters. We ended up buying a small pumpkin for $4.

I bought a carton of farm-fresh brown eggs, 16 oz chocolate milk and 1/2 gallon whole milk…read more The lady behind the counter was friendly and pleasant and the HUGE cat sitting on the counter appeared to be pretty chill as well. It was my 1st visit with a girlfriend and plan on coming back.

Mid spring and much more still needs to grow. Even the cattle. The Farm store was open and fresh…read morestock of frozen meats were light, but the season was still ramping up. There were of jarred goods, spices, cheeses, and homemade crafts were available for purchase. Inside the rustic down-home barn has been comfortably converted to enjoy a browse of artifacts from days gone by. Service was exceptional and information can be provided. If you have any questions about the farm or its farm-share or items in the store the person(s) minding are happy to answer.