The training and stable services at Five Oak Farms are the very best! My daughters take riding…read morelessons and have improved beyond expectations. Nikki and Megan are a great training team! Our horse is stabled and I never have to worry about her. I know she is well cared for!

I have been training at this barn for several months now with my son (age 11). I am so impressed…read morewith the great care that they take of the horses. Also, everyone is so warm and friendly. It is a great community of people who are passionate about riding. I am especially impressed with the owner/trainer, Nikki. She really knows how to bring out the best in you. I can see so much improvement in our riding during the few months that we have been working with Nikki. She is a great balance of pushing you to grow in a way that feels supportive and super positive. I just can't say enough good things about this barn.

I stopped today unexpectedly, after discovering you while driving by while taking care of some…read moreerrands. I am so glad I did! I saw the word "Plums" on the sign and felt that I'd like to treat myself, so at the next corner, I turned around. I have significant dietary considerations, and plums fit right into my plan, for a few reasons. So I stopped and bought a bag of plums... $6. I tried to tip a buck (I only had $7 cash on me so "here... for the tip jar"). Nope! "Thank you, but put it in your tank". The two young ladies that helped me were delightful, and told me about their property and how it's been in the family since it was built in 1911. I love history! Such a beautiful property. But the plums!!! Oh man... so amazing, sweet and perfectly ripe. I was so lucky to just happen-by this gem on the last day of their plum-sales season. I can't wait to see what their next harvest is. I was inspired and created this for them (for you!) and expect to "happen-by" again fairly soon. THANK YOU for my most delicious and most healthy snack today!

Take a step back in time and enjoy this family's orchards that reminds you of everything good about…read morethis earth. We have enjoyed plums, pomegranates, persimmons and mandarins at such reasonable prices. Walk up the ramp into the old barn and pick out the day's offerings. Don't forget to get the recipes!

Fun festive pumpkin patch!…read more This family run pumpkin patch is in the heart of Folsom. This was perfect for small children as it isn't huge like many other patches. They have a variety of pumpkins for sale, and reasonably priced. They have tractor hay rides, animals for petting (bunnies, goats, & chickens) and pony rides. They had a corn maze/tunnel that the children loved running through. And the rocking horse corral was a big hit. And it was reasonably priced. We will be back at Christmas, when it turns into a tree farm!

I came here with my family for their pumpkin patch in October…read more We had such a great time. We came early so the parking wasn't bad at all and it wasn't too hot. It's such a cute, family-friendly place. They had all different sizes of pumpkins, some food to purchase, a small petting zoo, a tractor/trailer ride, and small area of little pumpkins and rocking horses to sit on. We met several other families there and thoroughly enjoyed our time. (Pumpkins are also reasonably priced).

The strawberries here are amazing--so soft, juicy, and full of flavor. Nothing like the ones from…read morethe grocery store. Highly recommend!

Fresh from the fields, so plan to use them RIGHT AWAY! Also, for some reason my friend thought…read morethis meant "organic" - NO! Their produce is not organic, and THEY DO NOT claim to be so! I have personally seen them spray pesticides many times! So just be careful to thoroughly wash (in a proper solution) BEFORE using!

Perfectly delicious strawberries, nice people, and a good value. They also sell several other…read morefreshly grown veges as available. The season is almost over, and I hope these folks return next year.

The strawberries smelled amazing coming home in my car! The owners were very nice and friendly. I…read morealso purchased a bag of sugar snap peas. I've been purchasing the berries from the grocery stores so far this year.... they were just ok. I snacked on the peas on the way home... they are very good, as were the berries. They are much sweeter than in the grocery stores. It is worth the extra stop! Tiffany "Small But Mighty" K.'s recent review of a local strawberry stand was my inspiration to stop at this one.

Simply the best. I've come here for many years and everything is to die for. My favorites are the…read morepeaches in summer time, the Asian pears in the fall, and the persimmons in the winter. I've made many jams and sweet treats with the fruit here. Always helpful, everything is clearly organized, and honestly the best kept secret in town. Love that they offer the seconds at a discounted price as someone who preserves a lot. Check it out!

So far our experience here was pretty good. The produce seemed fresh and the plums we've eaten so…read morefar are flavorful. I forgot to take photos of their plum table but they had at least 4 types of plums/pluots for sale this July. We hope to be back to try some other things soon.

Shadow Glen Riding Stables was hands down the best field trip we have been on in years!…read moreAs a 3rd-grade teacher, I cannot say enough good things about Terry and the wranglers. They were welcoming, patient, knowledgeable, and made every student feel included. Our students had an incredible opportunity to learn about ranch and farm life, tractors, horses, foals, farm animals, hay, and the daily responsibilities of caring for a ranch. The hands-on experiences were the highlight of the day. Students were able to groom horses, interact with animals, ask questions, and gain a real appreciation for agriculture and animal care. Terry and his team kept the students engaged from beginning to end. What made this experience even more special was Terry Howard's generosity. Shadow Glen donated approximately three hours of their time at no charge to educate three classes of Center Joint Unified School District students. That level of community support is truly appreciated. Our students are still talking about the trip, and the adults had just as much fun as the kids. It was an outstanding experience from start to finish.

This place was nice, I signed up for riding lessons which was a one on one lesson with a trainer. I…read moreforget my instructors name but she was a young girl, really patient and knowledgeable. My lesson got cut a little short because a horse (not mine) got stuck in his reigns wrong and freaked out. They said I could ride more on my second lesson but when I tried to book my next lesson it was sold out until next year.. I'm not kidding. More than 8 months until I could book my next lesson. Very nice staff and horses but I wish their lesson bookings were more straight forward.

This is the very best chicken that I ever have eaten. It's not a store bought either. I got it at…read moreMoore Natural Ranch. It's moist and very tender. Love my chicken.

Hands down the best lamb I have ever had. The Katahdin has the best meat, is healthier for you and…read moredestroys New Zealand lamb in flavor. My friend and I split a lamb and were both blown away. It's so cool to have a heritage breed farm so close !! All of these breeds are the old world breeds with old world flavor and no altered genes. Thank you guys !! LOVE IT !!

I heard about this spot a couple years back from my SIL but never made the time to go. Now that my…read morethree youngest kids eat strawberries like they're candy and it was Mother's Day it seemed like the best time to go! Although, it was a bit of a drive for us coming from Sacramento/Elk Grove we were able to maximize our time there. The strawberry farm is family owned and located not too far from other businesses in the area if you wanted to find something to eat or find somewhere else to hang out afterwards. There was a food truck, Laopino, that had delicious lumpias, music, a bubble machine, plus a few games and activities to keep the little ones occupied, and shaded tables to enjoy your fresh harvests. :) Tickets are only available online. Weekend tickets are released on Thursdays at 7 pm. When choosing our date and time it shows we only had an hour to pick but really we got to take our time and enjoy our morning. I feel they show you have a one hour slot to help stagger guests in. I love how they had a little gift shop set up, another tent with fresh flowers, drinks, and beautiful cookies at the register to purchase. The strawberry fields had plenty to choose from. We saw lots of bright red ones varying from all sizes. The staff also informed us there were 6 types of strawberries being grown! My kids enjoyed only for a short while and mainly wanted to stay in the kid area. There are also plenty of photo ops on the farm too! We would absolutely return in the future. Highly recommend!

I saw Granny Mays on an Insta ad and I immediately clicked on it to make a rezie! My daughter…read moreLOVES, I'm talking about lovesssss strawberries so picking fresh berries is right up our activity alley. Being able to include her in picking the strawberries then taking them home to eat fresh off the vine was everything and more. On the day we went (reservation on a Saturday from 10-11am) the cost for adults was $12 per person. This includes a small basket per person. They offer 6 different varieties of strawberries, yup you read that right. I had no idea there were more than one variety, so this educational part was cool. The farm can get crowded and with this Sac heat, I highly recommend scheduling your reservation early and on a weekday. The farm is family owned and everyone is so nice. Would absolutely recommend this idea to families with your kiddos.

Great service, selection and quality. Can't miss here for great meat for dinner. Don't overlook the…read moreMANY sausages and brats selection!

ONLINE - I was searching for places which sold venison. This was listed as #3. When I went to the…read morewebsite, venison was nowhere to be found. Worse still, all of their package deals were marked as "sold out." I live out in Elk Grove and was planning to drive to Folsom for some "fresh" meat, but it seems they're selling nothing at all right now.