We were hoping to hit up a farmer's market on our trip to Bethel on Memorial Day weekend but could…read morenot find one in the area on Sunday, so we looked up some "farm stands" and Holbrook Farm popped up on our search. I originally pooh-poohed the place going solely by the Googly pics but OMG so glad Steve chose this place! Many plants and beautiful irises outside. BUT...I stepped INSIDE the store and the first thing I noticed was the bakery section. Okay, so only one item was gluten free (local bakery offerings) but they were lavender meringues and they were only $1 each! A super unique treat for me! Steve found the freezer with the meat. YOU MUST BUY THE MEAT! Buy ALL the BACONS! We fried up the Irish bacon today (had to find out how to cook it just right) and it was soooo good. Very different and much much much better than any store bought bacon. We also purchased Canadian bacon to try later this week. The tomatos were the first of the season. I cut one up for a tomato, spinach and brie omelette and the tomato flavor stood out. Very very good flavor! I would love (and hope to) return for produce this summer...and for eggs. Some of the items were a bit pricey for us (bacon was a steal for the quality, though) like the bourbon maple syrup and the duck pastrami however these are top notch products I have not seen anywhere else and honestly, the syrup is on my shopping list now if I do ever get back to Holbrook Farm. We also bought local coffee but haven't ground the beans yet. BTW the proprietress was very kind and patient and lovely. Please visit!

Cute little farm. Love their homemade sourdough bread! Price is reasonable for the qualityread more

The pies are amazing. My favorite place for the last 26 years of living in the area.read more

This place has been a seasonal staple for decades and with good reason. Orchards are fun and bring…read morea lot of happy memories with both activities and smells of fresh baked goods and fresh fruit. I find it hard to pick a fresh pie or food sometimes because the flies are all over everything. You can't wash fly poop off your pie. But the staff is friendly and welcoming and the place is generally well maintained. They hold events, have all kinds of seasonal activities for the public. I look forward to buying a basket of apples and other delicious treasures there every fall. It's great to see families, children having fun there...making new memories. This place has given a generation of wonderful memories to a lucky few who have shared their time there. It's truly an orchard, country store and a country experience.

Amazing place with excellent sources of healthy food. Great…read morepeople, maybe the owner who took care of us personally. I would definitely ask all my healthy eating questions:) We will definitely come again. Strongly suggested Thanks again for being amazing!

I have started shopping here on a weekly basis as a young individual who has become hyper conscious…read moreof what I choose to put into my body. First of all, I love the variety of foods & diets that Chamomille caters to. They make it very easy to find most of what I am looking for. The produce section is BEAUTIFUL. Secondly, the cashiers are always very helpful & kind. The organic selection & customer service is what keeps me coming back. I will say though, that I have purchased a bad (soft/borderline moldy) batch of cherry tomatoes that I had to toss as well as twice I have purchased expired Bobo's items. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal to me, however when you are paying these prices for food you expect them to be good. It was a bummer having to toss them. Another thing that I find a little frustrating is the large amount of products with seed oils hidden in the ingredients (highly inflammatory & overall not healthy for you at all, but you can do your own research/determine that for yourself). Because of these two reasons, I feel obligated to give 4 stars instead of 5. It takes some of the convenience of feeling like I don't have to obsess over the ingredient labels out of my trips. Something else I would like to mention is that they have a relatively small pet selection. I know it is a small store (you would be impressed with how much they can fit in there however!), they have shelves for pet supplies but they are practically bare. Barry, if you are reading this I would really appreciate some organic & healthy dog food and treats! I would much rather support locally!

Such a great place to buy things. Everything is fresh. The staff is very helpful and the prices are…read moredecent. Great quality.

Produce for Humans! The best from the Earth. This is a…read moregreat little shop with the freshest fruit and vegetables in Connecticut. Your should definitely try this place. It has an old time vibe that is so rare in today's over rushed, over processed, over stressed world. Step in and take home a bagful of organic freshness. The produce here is vastly superior to what you find in even the best supermarkets but the prices are very comparable. I drive about fifteen miles from my home to get to this store and it is well worth the trip. Once you bite into the freshest fruit and crispest vegetable that are offered here you will be convinced, as I am, that this is the real deal and the warehouse stuff from the supermarkets will no longer do. I will continue to shop here regularly and hope you will, too

Love this little farmer's market and would shop here all the time if I lived locally. The place…read morelooks pretty no-frills but the selection is amazing. Produce, meat, cheese, unique baked goods, homemade soups, delicious hot foods, cheese, imported Italian products -- they have a lot! The owner is a nice man and very helpful. Loved the pie and Italian Easter cake we picked up today and the food we've ordered in the past. Will return anytime we are in the area.

Everything fresh and delicious especially roasted chicken, salmon and baked goods. Service is also…read moreexcellent and helpful

Aldi makes grocery shopping a lot more fun for a lot less $$. Once you get past the always having a…read morequarter for your shopping cart and getting used to just using boxes (like you would at Costco) this place is pretty awesome. Yes, you do need patience, yes, things aren't stocked the best way or as pretty as you'd like but who cares. It's food shopping and they have great products and store brand items. It can sometimes feel like the Walmart of Target but as I mentioned, the prices are great and there's always a special. From produce items to their chips and dips, to their random brand merch, they have some pretty awesome stuff. For produce and partial grocery shopping I always end up spending at least $20-$30 less than I would elsewhere. Not a bad deal.

I honestly tried to like this store because of the prices but I am constantly turned off by how…read morefilthy the store is. Before you even enter the store first thing in the morning the shopping cart area is littered with garbage and there is junk in many of the carts. The produce department is littered with food that is bruised, rotting and picked through. The dairy cases need a good cleaning and the self checkout area is loaded with merchandise that was just left behind.

I've been a customer for over 20 years. Fresh produce, Sushi's very good, Meat & Fish are high…read morequality. I enjoy many of their precooked dishes. Prefer their own brand of cold-cuts over name brands! Great sales - especially the holiday seafood deals!

This is a local community grocery story chock full of healthy eats that make you feel like a kid in…read morea candy shop because you want to buy one of everything. We are making Lobster Fra Diavlo for din and we already got fresh Maine Lobstahs lol from a local fish monger but we needed to get all of the rest of the ingredients for the dish as well as making a pan bagnat for lunch (Niçoise tuna sandwich). We found all the beautiful and fresh ingredients we needed as this store is not lacking for want. I also got a couple of bouquets of fresh flowers and the single genius flower bunches were beautiful but I wanted a premade bouquet and the selections of premades were all starting to look a bit wilty sadly; maybe time for a sale to clear them out. This grocery store is very clean and nicely stocked. There were some ladies promotion vegan meat and they were offering samples but all the different departments had their own fair share of nice tempting goodies. It was packed and parking was tough but they are calling for some decent snow tomorrow (up to 18") so that didn't help the weekend rush. A nice grocery store that our family that lives here are regular and we frequents when we visit.

Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard: A 10/10 Fall Experience! My…read moreexperience at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard during the October 17-18 weekend was absolutely wonderful! If you're looking for a fall outing that combines seasonal activities, delicious food, festive drinks, and charming market finds, this is definitely an experience worth having. Everything came together beautifully, making it a memorable weekend and a perfect way to embrace the autumn season. One of my favorite activities was apple picking. Getting to walk through the orchard, enjoy the beautiful fall surroundings, and participate in such a classic autumn tradition made the experience feel extra special. There's something refreshing about spending time outdoors and enjoying activities that allow you to slow down, take in the scenery, and appreciate the season. The BBQ event was another highlight of the weekend! It added to the lively atmosphere and gave us even more to enjoy while exploring the festival. I also had the opportunity to try the hard cider and the cider smash, which fit perfectly with the fall theme. Between the seasonal drinks, the BBQ, and the delicious wood-fired pizza, there was so much to appreciate from the food and beverage offerings. The wood-fired pizza was a particularly enjoyable part of the experience, adding that rustic, fresh-from-the-fire appeal that feels right at home at a farm and orchard. And I couldn't leave without visiting the market! This was such a lovely way to bring a little piece of Harvest Moon home with me. I picked up apple butter, a Dutch apple pie, and fudge, and these treats made the experience even sweeter. I loved being able to browse the market and discover goodies that I could enjoy after the visit. The combination of seasonal products and homemade-style treats really added to the charm of the entire outing. Overall, Harvest Moon was a 10/10 experience for me! From the atmosphere and activities to the food, drinks, and market selections, I genuinely enjoyed my time there. I left with wonderful memories, delicious treats to take home, and a greater appreciation for everything that makes fall so special. I would absolutely recommend visiting during the autumn season, and I'd happily consider returning for another fall weekend! What stood out to me most was how much there was to enjoy in one place. Between apple picking, the BBQ event, trying the cider drinks, enjoying the wood-fired pizza, and shopping for delicious treats at the market, the weekend offered a wonderful mix of activities and experiences. It was a great outing for couples, families, and anyone who wants to get into the fall spirit and enjoy something a little different from the usual weekend routine. If you love apple picking, seasonal food and drinks, charming farm markets, and the overall magic of autumn, put Harvest Moon on your fall bucket list.

Fall festival. Overcrowded, overpriced money grab. Long Lines, no where to sit and they charge…read moreseparate admission to the hayride after $25 admission per person just to walk in n the place. Pizza was $20, sandwiches $25. I understand these place have expenses but this just is not a pleasant environment at all. Ride the kids train? Pay extra. Everyone is yelling cash only! The only thing that resembles a farm here are the way they treat the guests.

Andrew was incredibly helpful upon arrival and all of the staff throughout the orchard. The orchard…read moreitself was absolutely breathtaking and the apples were delicious! Super fun to come with friends and very kid friendly! I will definitely be coming back next year!

So many fun kid activities! All the staff, especially Andrew were very kind and helpful! We went on…read morea Monday so it was not as crowded and it was perfect. The donuts are so soft and fresh!

Just a wonderful place! So many plant choices and varieties as well as some unique items and foods…read morein the shop. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend!

An amazing plant store where the staff clearly takes excellent care of their inventory--every plant…read moreis always healthy and thriving. On top of that, the attached gift shop is fantastic, easily outshining many high-end boutiques.