A unique small winery with delectable fruity wines. The flight of wine wasn't as pungent as…read morecertain white of red wines and didn't seem to have a high alcohol content (only my opinion and I loved the lightness), BUT they were very refreshing and fruity with their locally sourced fruits. We enjoyed the scenery along with some snacks, and enjoyed watching the cute chickens wander in their glory. Dog friendly

Cute winery with good wine. Beautiful scenery here! They are also dog friendly too which is great!read more

This flower farm is bursting with vibrant dahlias in shades of pink, orange, and plum, along with…read morecheerful sunflowers and colorful zinnias. You can pack a picnic and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by nature, with an incredible view of rolling hills. As the sun begins to set, the landscape covered in golden light, and if you walk to the top of the hill, you can catch a glimpse of Hartford twinkling in the distance. The combination of beautiful flowers and the tranquil atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to relax and unwind in one of their colorful adirondack chairs. The owners are friendly and helpful. Finally pricing is fair with two sizes- small and large mason jars. If you're looking for a unique and peaceful escape, this place is a must-visit. The views alone are worth the trip, but the added bonus of the flowers and the sunset make it truly magical.

"You Hit the Wrong Note Billy Goat" (Bill Haley and the…read moreComets) Bradley Mountain Farm was more fun than a Barrel full of ............Goats! We signed up for a 1:00 "Barnard Buddies" session. For ten bucks, we reserved our own bench at the fence that pens in their goats, were given a bag of goat food (compressed hay pellets), and enjoyed a half hour of Goat Wackiness. The fun began when the other 1:00 groups were escorted to our benches by our Guide. We immediately saw the goat herd march to the fence and follow us as to our benches. Obviously, they been through this a zillion times and knew there was chow on the way. I asked out guide if the goats can eat all day and was told yes--of course because goats have 4 stomachs. Another odd feature of the goat's anatomy is their eyes -they have bizarrely rectangular pupils. Apparently, their vulnerability to predators caused their eyes to evolve. They have a broad line of sight, and those rectangular-shaped pupils lets them better see danger approaching. We were instructed to hold the food pellets in our outstretched hand and let the goats "kiss" it out of our hands. It was so interesting to see hoe different goats had personalities -some were super mellow, while others were super aggressive and literally shoved their goat brothers and sisters out of the way to be fed. We did see a few males really go at each other with violent head butts, but our guide said that was normal. Go and take your kiddies and maybe you can take the goats for a walk on a leash or buy some "cuddle time" or Goat Yoga or Dress the Baby Goats in pajamas. I kid you not. They have a lot of activity options.

This was ridiculously pricey. It cost so much just to make soap when we actually went to the pen to…read morelook at the goats. They there was no goats out there. I was so disappointed, and when I went to the back to see the goats there was literally no goats there at all so we finally went to the side that had goats, and then a dog randomly started barking at us. The lady walked out of the door and told us to leave this was an extremely disappointing experience. The supervisor was really rude. and overall it was way too pricey and just a waste of time I would not recommend.1star

Great walk, great hike, great view. Would recommend. Was a fun experience and would go back again.read more

If you're going to go on a hike in 29 degree weather, might as well do it up and hang with Alpacas!…read moreBarb led our group of 10 (6 kids, 4 adults). We each had an alpaca (two llamas) and hiked to to the top of a beautiful mountain with a great view! She led us down and we were completed in 2 hours. She is a kind soul who led the children around the farm and allowed them to hold chickens, pet goats, and observe a 40 pound turkey. She answered every question they had and it was overall, a great experience! She takes a donation for her time and it is well worth it. We plan to come back again in the spring when it is warmer and the view changes with the season.

If I could rate this farm 1000 stars I would! This is a toddlers paradise! My daughter could have…read morespent easily the entire day here. There is so much to do. The entrance fee is well worth the time spent here and the excitement you'll see on your toddler's face the entire time. Though my toddler wasn't old enough for some of the activities she managed to run around the entire farm, through corn mazes, see all the animals, and pumpkin patch nonstop. There are food trucks as well if you want to really spend the day here which is a cool perk. The grounds are very clean and safe and there are workers monitoring the area nonstop and even parking attendants! I cannot wait to take my daughter back we both had so much fun.

Beautiful farm to visit. Tons of activities to do, three corn mazes, plenty of lawn games, and a…read morenice hay ride. My son really enjoyed his time there. They also have rotating food trucks.

I went to try and drop off pumpkins. My web search had told me it was okay. The woman working at…read morethe barn told me that it was okay. And then another woman came roaring down the driveway yelling at me about pumpkins. She said I should have called. I said no problem I'll take the pumpkin back. She continued to argue with me about the fact that I should have called when I was very calm telling her I'll take the pumpkin it doesn't matter. I was just telling her why i thought Pumpkins were wanted. ​ she ranted at me that I should have called first even though I had already told her multiple times I would take the pumpkin back and I wasn't trying to argue. Finally she yelled at me "get off my property!" Totally bizarre. Anyways don't try and give them pumpkins.

They were great. My wife had a fantastic time for our anniversary. The walk was very nice. I think…read moreit great for all the family, child's and adults.

I always love coming to Lyman orchards to get the fresh baked pies and pastries. Around the…read moreholidays it tends to be busier. A lot of quality farm fresh food and local produce

Lyman Orchards is a popular fall destination in Connecticut. I had read that it's impossibly busy…read moreon weekends so I visited on a weekday with my sister for lunch. It was still busy but probably not as hectic as on the weekends. They sell fresh fruit, produce and bakery items so we bought some things while there. The sandwiches were pretty good. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy your lunch.

We were passing through the area and decided to pop in at Hurst Farm for the first time! We loved…read morethe farm kitty who greeted us on the way in. The store had a great selection of candy, homemade jams, unique gifts, and more. We also enjoyed visiting with the goats outside. Super cute spot!

Great stock for a country store. Friendly staff. Prices are reasonable for what you're purchasing…read more I'd always rather purchase from a small business like this vs a chain grocery store. Also a cute kitty!

This place is so cute! I visited with a friend in October as we were wanting to participate in some…read morefun local fall activities. I bought a small pumpkin and we enjoyed walking around the grounds and taking pictures.

Strawberry Hollow Farm is a farm and craft shop that opened in Guilford, Connecticut in 1969. It…read morewas founded by Harvey Smith. Initially the farm's main crop was strawberries, and thus the farm was named Strawberry Hollow Farm for their main crop and for the hollow that it sits in. Harvey's government work as a research wildlife biologist took him out of the country and away from his farm in June, the most important month for strawberries. By 1981, Harvey transitioned from growing strawberries to growing members of the pumpkin family, because the growing schedule for pumpkins matched his work schedule. When he retired in 2001, Harvey realized his dream to farm his land full time. In addition to farming crops, Strawberry Hollow Farm also has a small gift shop where they sell various crafts. My family and I recently visited Strawberry Hollow Farm for the first time. There are so many different varieties of pumpkins and other various gourds on display, and their mums were just breathtaking. My wife and I dressed our son like Linus from "Peanuts". There were several spots on the farm for us to stage a "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" photo shoot. In addition to jack-o-lantern pumpkins and sugar pumpkins, Harvey cultivates giant pumpkins that can weigh up to 300 pounds (the kind that you see at a County Fair). The craft shop was really cool too; lots of Autumn and Halloween decorations. In the winter months, everything is themed around Christmas decorations. We purchased a couple of sugar pumpkins to take with us. We enjoyed our time at Strawberry Hollow Farm and we plan on returning in the future.