Shelley is such an amazing and wonderful caretaker for her farm. We had the privilege of going to…read moresee her and the baby goats on our last road trip. It was the highlight of our trip!! Such personal 1:1 time and in such a loving atmosphere. We will be back soon!!

From the owner: Here at Riverwatch Farm, our beloved goats and free range chickens are part of our family. They are…read moreso much more than just milk machines, They are our pets, and we love them. While we respect the different philosophies and approaches to herd management, we choose to bottle raise our kids for a number of reasons such as the safety and friendliness of our kids, and the udder health of our does. Our herd is disease free, and tested annually. Biosecurity plays a big role in our practices here. We are committed to making sure that our herd remains a clean herd. We also offer farm tours and goat snuggling sessions.

Hive Five Apiary & Bee Supply is the Best! I reached out to them about a situation I was in and…read moreneeded some help, Jeff was patient and helpful. I'm a hobbyist beekeeper on the West Coast, I was needing 30 deep wax frames sent to San Diego, Jeff and his wife were able to provide what I needed. I received the frames in just a few days and in great condition.

Jeff was really great to work with. He answered all our questions and was very informative about…read morehis business and his products. We did not leave empty handed.

This is an Amazing place. I bought pies from here to give to neighbors and friends for Thanksgiving…read moreand Christmas. Anything, purchased from here is Phenomenal! Celia Herron

THE BEST STRAWBERRY FARM EVER!! I came here for the first time with my mother in law and family and…read morewe picked beautiful fresh strawberries and absolutely beautiful and plus it is is big and beautiful and they have everything playground and goats and so peaceful and magical and love it so much and took home so many delicious strawberries made some jam and eating lots of them. I am coming back year every year and the staff are so kind caring and respectful and so sweet and wonderful people and plus they have little market to buy staff. Plus they are wonderful so kind and lovely and so sweet and and awesome place and everything is so awesome and wonderful and and everything looks brilliant and excellent and I appreciate them so much for all there hard work and devotion to the community others and the farmers for planting incredible fruit that are strawberries and so fresh and tasty and delicious and brings back memories for me when I younger picking strawberries with my favorite family. Thank you From Lauren

Truly an outstanding facility. The employees are the best. This is a great place for children to…read morehave extremely fun outdoor activities, including horseback riding. These folks have been in business since 1960.

5-Star Review My daughter had a trail ride at Triple R Ranch…read moreand it was absolutely fantastic! Her guide, Ava, was wonderful--patient, encouraging, and great at making her feel comfortable the whole time. You can tell Ava really knows how to connect with kids and help them enjoy the experience. The ranch itself is beautiful and well-run. If you're looking for riding lessons or a memorable trail ride, this is the place! Highly recommend Triple R Ranch.

Sooooo cute! And right in my backyard! Just off Seaboard road in the field beside Wave Church…read more Last year they planted later due to COViD. But this year they're open in late June. Peak blooms are in the next 4-5 days. Follow them on Instagram for up to date info on blooms and hours. Super friendly staff. $25 gets your group in and you can get 10 sunflowers. They'll give you a bucket but you can bring your own shears (or they have some to borrow) and they'll wrap them for you too in cool napkins for the drive home. Suggest if you have a long drive you bring some water for them. The sunflowers are beautiful and plentiful and there weren't that many bugs. Also - this is a large field of sunflowers so you can really spread out. It felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. We roamed for half an hour before we saw other people. They have a small boutique selling themed items all featuring their bee or sunflowers. Adult shirts are $25. The bee pins are $10. A sunflower coloring book with colored pencils is $13 or $10 for just the book. Etc etc. Love love love!!!!

Is a "pop up farm" a thing? Yelp has a category for "attraction farm"- I guess that fits!…read more Goldpetal is a beautiful maze of sunflowers. Not the "you'll get lost" kind of maze, more like a "you'll want to get lost" kind of maze. They opened on August 27th and reached max bloom on September 2nd. Their Facebook page indicates that you may only have another few days to catch this season's blooms. We went on a Thursday evening around 5:30 and only had a short line to get inside. The line was much longer when we were leaving around 7pm. It's $20 for 10 stems. That includes entry for up to 5 people. You can get an extra 10 stems for $10 and I think military gets an extra 5 just for showing their ID. You can't just go for the pictures, you've gotta pay. Dogs can come too- just make sure they are on a leash and you may want to bring water for them if you're planning a longer trip. They give you tips and the rules before you enter and supply you with a metal vase and cutters. I'd suggest bringing a basket instead of using their bucket though. After that the field is all yours. They have several different types of sunflowers. We got a little carried away and now I don't know what to do with all our flowers, not a bad problem to have. "By the time you're reading this it's probably too late." Cryptic, but if you're reading this after Labor Day weekend your best bet is to bookmark this for in your Summer 2021 collection and sign up for their mailing list on their website so you don't miss out next year!

The family, the farm, this whole place is a treasure and I can't wait to return!…read more I am always on the hunt for new and exciting things to do with my daughter and this place was brought to my attention by a coworker. They offer several special events throughout the year, adventure camps for kids of all ages, field trip opportunities and private parties. We attended a GLOWvember evening several weeks ago which was so much fun for our preschooler. We had never been to the farm, but Google maps and signs off the road led us to the right spot. There is ample parking on this private property and it was a short walk to the rear of the home where all activities take place. We were greeted right away by Shannon, and introduced to many of the animals on the property including a rotund pig, many goats and chickens. Shannon was a saint in guiding the children and offered them opportunities to interact with and care for the animals. Our daughter was smitten and followed Shannon like a shadow. She had activities ready for the kids to interact with the environment including a ladybug hunt and nature scavenger hunt. There is play equipment that was almost as inviting for me as it was for the kids. The night also included a bonfire with s'mores, outdoor independent play stations, family-friendly music & plenty of glowsticks. What I appreciate the most is that Shannon, a former sped teacher & special needs mom, has created a place where both neurotypical and neurodiverse children can work and play together in an engaging environment. What a blessing she is to this community!

This place is AMAZING!! It is so hard to find places for kids with special needs that aren't…read moreoverwhelmed with crowds and are able to enjoy themselves, but most importantly - be themselves. This place has is all: small numbers for attendance, LOTS of sensory, LOTS of fun, and a very decent price! It's tucked away on the Virginia / NC border. They have chickens, a pig, goats, and a cute cat! They have ziplines, climbing apparatuses, bubbles, water tables, truck pit, and more! We were there for 3 hours and my boys were in tears when we had to go home! Three hours went by so fast. This is the owner's home, but parking is definitely available. They also have a bathroom to use - it's the cleanest portable potty I've seen to date. Shannon - the owner, is so kind and congenial! She helped me with my son's when I had to take one to the bathroom. She treated my boys as if they were her very own. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed! This is definitely the place for special needs kids. This was the first time, since we lived in Japan, that I was able to let my kids run and have fun, and I didn't have to worry.

One of a kind, unique boutique filled with all things alpaca!! Hats, sweaters, vests, coats,…read moregloves, scarves, ear muffs, socks, purses, slippers and more! Great gifts for the alpaca lovers! This place made me want to see The Emperor's New Groove immediately!! So many Kuzcos!!! But don't worry, no sign of Yzma in here!! Location note: off Rt. 60, you'll see a little blue sign heading to an industrial park... the shop is in suite #201! Even though they are the "spitting" images of their llama cousins, these "cud-dly" creatures are a breed unto themselves! I filled my basket with cute handmade keychains, pens, socks and finger puppets! The owners and staff were so helpful, communicative and friendly. The prices of alpaca wool is a tad higher but not for the exquisite quality. Yet this store won't fleece you of your wallet! Since we just happened upon this cozy place you chance, we didn't get to tour the farm because there's a tour bus that you have to sign up for ahead of time! I "wool" stop at nothing to come back and visit again! The owner said to call for reservations, no pro-llama! Now that's shear joy!

Found beautiful gifts for family and friends. Nice selections. Came home and decided to order more…read morealpaca socks as Christmas gifts. John the owner was so helpful with selection and quickly mailed my box.

We took the family on a one hour tour of the alpaca farm and it was simply amazing. The alpacas…read morewere so very friendly as well as cute. It was both a wonderful as well as educational experience for everyone. I highly recommend this place for young and young at heart alike.

We have loved every experience with Rhiannon & her farm. Each time we've come for a ride or visit,…read moreit's safe & fun for everyone. My daughter loves the big boy Tolkien. You can see how much the animals are cared for and loved. They are always looking for ways to make every visit after inviting and fun as well.

Great small veteran owned business! I went for a dozen eggs, and left with 2 extra birds and a ton…read moreof knowledge. Rhiannon was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about her birds. She gave me a tour of her setup and her boyfriend showed my kids their gorgeous stallion, Ezra! I would definitely recommend them to other people and will do business with them again in the future.

Cute place! They have a good selection of pumpkins and gourds. It is smaller than I expected but my…read morekid enjoyed it! This place was so packed and we went on a late Saturday evening, thinking all the families would be gone. Haha we were wrong. It's cool that a lot of the kids' activities are free, just be patient enough to wait in lines. There doesn't seem to be any order in terms of where to go to pay for pumpkins. There weren't any signs for prices or where to go to pay. The pumpkins were all spread out. A lot of pumpkins didn't have stems, probably due to people lifting pumpkins up by them. But overall, nice and free activity for the kids.

This was a super fun little place! The prices were great and the staff was extremely friendly…read more There's even a deaf & autistic man there named Wolly who I spoke a bit too. I'm not great at sign language but I know a bit so we spoke some. He seemed happy to find someone who knew sign language, even if I only know a little bit. He runs a small stand with some beautifully decorated/painted pumpkins! The pick your own pumpkin patch in the back was pretty much destroyed or the pumpkins were rotten. So that was a little disappointing but there was a very nice, good, selection of pre-picked pumpkins up front that you could choose from. So that's what we did. The adult corn maze was in rough shape as well but it was fun and easy to get through. As someone whose never been through a corn maze this was fun. Lol These two issues could just very well be since it's the end of the season though. So they absolutely wouldn't stop us from coming back. There was a hayride, a large slide for kids, and a hay maze for kids as well! They also had a wide variety of Gordes, miniature pumpkins of all different sizes, etc. I had wished they had more of the super tiny orange pumpkins, but again, end of season, they may have just been out. Over all we spent only $51. We got two large pumpkins, apple butter, 2 or 3 medium pumpkins/gordes, and several small pumpkins. So compared to other pumpkin patches my husband and I have been to, this was definitely very cheap and fun! The decorations are nice, it's simple, and well worth the money! They also sell a large variety of pumpkin carving kits too! So undoubtedly if we're ever in the area again around this time of year, we would come back.