This is what healing and love are about! Go and just be and feel good. The animals connect with…read moreeach other and with you. Kyle and Julie are amazing.

From the owner: Noble Heart Sanctuary is a free range animal sanctuary for children and adults who create their…read morelifelong memories and where dreams come true

This is an amazing place to bring children, the elderly, those who are neurodivergent, etc…read more Great price to visit and get a bag of feed for the alpacas, and the air-conditioned boutique is adorable! The farm is family-owned; all staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Wear good shoes to get a little muddy, and visit asap! :)

Visited the farm again this fall and it did not disappoint. Feeding the alpacas is now with a small…read morecharge ($5) but totally worth it. I love seeing the animals here.

I'm so glad I was able to get tickets!…read more The staff here is amazing. I wanted to do the hiking but it was sold out. However, I still had a blast, they have a lot of different types animals here; chicken, horse, turkeys and etc. They have a total of 25 alpacas. They sure love there food. I can't wait to come back for hiking one day. Hopefully in the falls because it was super hot with the mask. They let us take pictures with social distance precaution and they don't overbook to follow there regulations. Thank you for a memorable experience.

I visited this farm during the height of the pandemic (late Fall 2020), so I am sure the experience…read morewill be different at this time. As I have been to two other similar farms, I thought I knew what to expect. This farm experience was completely different than any I had ever experienced previously. Although the animals were beautiful in appearance, they seemed to only respond to the owner when she plied them with treats. They didn't seem to be trained to walk along with strangers, namely people they were not familiar with. I was especially disappointed as I had booked a private as opposed to a group hike. I will say that the owner was accommodating when the weather was not conducive to hiking; she allowed us to change our reservation to another day.

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.

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

This is a very belated review.. however last year we ended a wonderful Saratoga weekend here, and I…read morecannot say enough positive things about our experience at woodland meadow farm. The alpacas and all the other animals (peacocks, turkeys, doggos) are all loved and well taken care of. Elaine is kind, patient and interested in the folks that visit her. You could sit and talk for hours! Duchess, the beautiful white lady of the farm is a working dog and still sleeps inside with her family at night. Only recommendation I would make is maybe a sink available to wash your hands. We didnt really get dirty but It's a farm, after all!

I'd been wanting to see alpacas in person for a really long time . I'd been hearing beautiful…read morethings about them. I am so glad to get the experience of meeting lots of these beautiful animals in these farm. Woodland meadow farm is a working farm. The owners breed alpacas for business. They started with only 3 alpacas and now after 11 years of operation, they have 73 total of different mixed breeds. It is a huge farm that can accommodate all the animals daily activities. Alpacas are adorable, charming and friendly. As per understanding, alpacas are raised basically for their luxurious and expensive fibers. It is being sell per pound to turn into hats, scarves, blankets , sweaters etc. If at once you received an item made of alpacas fiber, it is said to be a precious possession that lasts years time. They are scheduled to be sheered once a year. During our visit, the owner let me dip my finger how much deep one alpaca fiber has , about 4 inches deep. Cool! We witnessed the love of the owners to these creatures , an inspiration to reckon with. Being said , who knows, I maybe farming these wonderful creatures in the future or may get one as pet. We learned a lot about alpacas from the owners during this visit. The farm is worth visiting if you have the love for these animals. Come visit the farm and get to experience a unique enchantment.

This place is great! They are open seasonally - in the Fall on weekends - and have a GIGANTIC corn…read moremaze with adorable little scenes and statues and items of interest scattered throughout as part of a scavenger hunt. We went today- the weekend before Halloween - and brought the kids in their Halloween costumes. So much fun! This will definitely be a fall favorite from now on! The maze is big enough that even if it were packed, you'd still have plenty of space. We could hear other families around us but didn't cross paths with other people often as we wandered the maze.

We came here as part of a "County Bounty" tour (formerly the cheese making tour) and it was the…read morefarthest stop away from our home. I was tired and hungry and a bit antsy from sitting in the car so long, and our toddler was in the same mood. So imagine our surprise when we arrived and found goats to pet and feed, a bouncehouse to play in, wood fired pizza for sale, a blues-duo playing classic blues standards, and lots of places to sit down and relax. It was just what we needed. It looks like they had other fun fall activities available as well.

My wife and I visited for opening day at the food truck and we were blown away by the quality of…read morefood we had. We got the carne asada tacos, double smash burger, smoked chicken burrito bowl, and the loaded fries with pulled pork. Everything was so good, and we didn't feel awful after because they use the highest quality ingredients. I am a huge fan. Will be back.

I wish I had found this place sooner! It was so delicious! Everything they serve is grown on the…read morefarm, homemade, organic, or sourced locally. They fry everything in avocado oil! Service was wonderful and quick. Food came out hot and yummy! We went in late October so it was chilly but they had a heated tent with picnic table seating inside which was very cozy. Super family friendly, great local business, delicious food. I popped into the farm store and loved that too! We will be back.

Amazing small farm. In New England, farms have to diversify to survive and they are going a great…read morejob at it. Excellent owners and I recommend their goat yoga and their yoga partner YogaPerk. This business has heart.

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.

The real gem of the Capital District. There is nothing but happiness & joy at the llama farm. These…read moretruly are the happiest llamas. They're well taken care of and are truly loved. Katrina and Gary go out and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable at their farm. They give great tours and provide an enormous amount of interesting information. The treks are a lot of fun and you really get to see the llama's personality's shine during the one on one time. The babies are adorable and will warm your heart. I highly recommend the seasonal llama yoga. A baby llama might just come up and smell your feet while you are in a pose. Wish I could give Dakota Ridge Farms 10 Stars.

Conveniently, there is a llama farm a mere 10 minute drive from our house! For only $12 per person…read more(and free for our toddler), we booked a tour at Dakota Ridge Farm. The Farm also offers private treks for a more quiet, romantic experience with your very own llama. We pulled into the charming, inviting farm on a Saturday afternoon, ready for our field trip! Our friendly tour guide greeted us and brought Mike out right away. Mike was a beautiful and loveable llama that really looked more like a "Cusco", or maybe even "Cookie". But, Mike it was. I must admit, when I get close to a llama, I get nervous one will spit on me. Our tour guide reassured us that llamas don't enjoy spitting either and they use it as a last line of defense or if they are incredibly agitated. He also informed us that these creatures of the Andes are not happy with intense heat and that some llamas have been known to spit at County fairs in the middle of the summer when the sun is angriest with us, Northern Hemisphereans. Somehow, Dakota Ridge farmers keep their llamas happy enough that, supposedly, they have never spat (at a human?). You can confirm that fact when you book your own tour. The tour was interesting for us, adults, and mildly entertaining for a toddler. Let's be honest, he just wanted to run around the farm. At the beginning, we let him do just that, walking back and forth through a stable, sometimes following a loose hen. This is really what we wanted, though. We have an abundance of farm books at our house, and this trip is one of many in the future that will allow our son to chart his own course in a new land, surrounded by all kinds of life's creatures. After some needed independent exploration, we would pick Elijah up and introduce him to a llama or even a group of llamas. Mind you, we have dozens of stuffed animals, but no real ones. The tour guide asked what kind of exposure our son had had to large animals...we said none. However, our spiritual little boy had no problem petting, and even grabbing these large, gentle animals' faces and necks. And how did the llamas respond to a grabby toddler? Lovingly... The nervous mom in me had to step back and trust that Animal and Baby were forming their own special bond that I was not to interrupt. I think it is important to mention that I have a toddler who is, in general, quite hesitant to try new things, but something drew him to these beautiful creatures, and he was not afraid. I'm glad this farm is only 10 minutes away, because that interaction definitely makes me want to come back. This is probably a good time to add that our tour guide mentioned that the farm offered special sensory visits for children with certain sensitivities. During our tour, we saw llamas of all ages and sizes (or "alpacas" as my husband referred to them throughout the tour - we still don't know the difference). I would say the older llamas were more toddler-friendly. When the tour was over, we walked a bit more around the farm, and Elijah practiced stepping in puddles. His mud-filled shoes are still in my car because...I just can't. While we had a great time on our field trip to Dakota Ridge Farm and made many new llama friends, I can't possibly write about llamas and not review the book "Llama Llama Red Pajama". Ambitiously, we've tried to create a somewhat multilingual home for our growing family with Spanish as the second language spoken (followed by Turkish and Hebrew to a much less frequent degree). I purchased "Llama Llama Rojo Pijama" as one of Elijah's Spanish books. Here is my one complaint...the word "llama" means both a loveable cousin to both the alpaca and the camel, and also "calls". So, when the llama calls to his mother, he llamas his mother. La llama llama rojo pijama a su mama llama y llama...o algo asi. It's confusing! Sorry to the other parents trying to find fun Spanish-translated books, but I think this one might be better in...not Spanish. In conclusion, go to Dakota Ridge Farm already!

Farm to table pizza and lobster roll night. Delicious! The lobster roll was lightly dressed in…read moremayo, a hint of lemon, dill, salt and pepper served on a golden grilled hot dog bun with Cole slaw. The mushroom pizza was wonderfully charred in the huge pizza oven off of the patio. Desserts were various ice cream sandwiches. The dining area has indoor patio and lawn seating. Perfect for families with small children or adults looking for a nice date night. Service was excellent. Highly recommend. We also stayed in the refurbished barn . Loved the rustic feel. The bed was very comfortable and the rooms very clean. Rooms have a small refrigerator and a microwave but no coffee maker. There is a Keurig one the first floor in the lodging barn with a fridge for half/half so you can half your caffeine fix any time of day. Coffee is also served in their lobby located in another refurbished barn access the courtyard. Continental breakfast is served at 8am. Really enjoyed my stay.

I want to say it's more like 3 1/2 stars. But because the staff was so friendly and helpful I'm…read moregoing to give it the full four stars. I will give you all the pros first, then the cons. Pros: charming, rustic, lovely countryside location, food and restaurant looks good. (However we did not eat at the restaurant) it was pricey, probably as expected. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom is large, the toiletries are very nice, housekeeping is great. They come in daily and made the bed and changed the towels and replenished toiletries. There is plenty of parking, it is close to Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, Stockbridge, and yet slightly out of the way into the country, which makes it a special getaway. There are no televisions. Some may consider that a con, I do not. The property and buildings are beautiful. The reconverted barn made into the lodging area was done tastefully, and in keeping with the rustic charm it retained. Some of the rooms have fireplaces, great for the winter I suppose, there is a slight smell of smoke in the room. I like that, some may not. Contactless check in and check out are fine. I don't see the need for this anymore, but it is not a negative. Our room was unlocked and all ready when we arrived. Small caveat; our door did not fully close and was unable to be locked , we did find someone at reception who changed our room immediately. They even offered us an upgrade for no charge, but we decided to stay on the first floor, so as not to haul our luggage upstairs. There is a large glass water dispenser refilled every day in the hallway, along with a Keurig coffee machine, which includes many different pods, including decaf, also a tea selection. There are two small refrigerators in the hallway. I took advantage and left a bottle of milk in there for my morning coffee. It was very quiet, we did not hear any other guests, just some footsteps in the hall sometimes. The air conditioning cranked, which was great because it was a very hot weekend. Cons: there is rarely anyone at reception to assist if you need it. They rarely answer their telephone if you have a question. They rarely answer their emails if you have a question or concern. I made our reservation on line, no problem. I did call and email requesting an additional night to be added. It took 24 hours for a response, but they were able to accommodate us. Would have been nicer to know a little sooner however. I then emailed to ask if an iron and ironing board could be left in our room when we arrived and I received no response. The iron and ironing board were not in our room when we arrived. I did find housekeeping and they were happy to help me I remember calling between five and seven times on the phone before our arrival between 3 PM and 7 PM and no one answered the phone anytime. They do have breakfast from 8 to 10 in the morning, which is too early for me. Maybe not for some. A bland selection of muffins, no other bread items or croissants or rolls. Some nice cut up fresh fruit. Coffee but no decaf. I did not partake and did not think it was anything special. All in all, my husband said he would not return nor would he recommend this B&B to anyone, however, it certainly suited our needs, we were comfortable. At the end of the day was it worth $1000 for three nights? Probably not .