Had a beautiful winter riding experience here--it truly felt like something out of a movie. I…read morebooked through Groupon and then made a reservation on their website. There were some additional costs I didn't expect, but I understood they likely go toward the guides and the care of the horses. I've ridden before and mainly wanted to enjoy the fresh air and scenery, which did not disappoint. The only thing I really wish had been different was the photo policy. I completely respect the no-cellphone rule for safety, but it was a bit disappointing not to be able to capture or share such an incredible experience. Maybe a good compromise would be for guides to take photos or short videos during the ride, or to have a brief stop along the trail for pictures. That would make the experience feel more complete and memorable. The ride itself felt a bit strict at times--we stayed in a single line and had to keep pace, which made it feel a little tense, almost like a "keep up" situation. I understand safety is the priority, though. One of my favorite moments was when the guide explained how to calm a horse and build a connection--that part was really special. Overall, it was a great experience and one of the best I've had in the North. If the pricing felt a bit more reasonable and there were more opportunities to capture memories, I would definitely come back.

My 8yo daughter just did a 1/2 hour private lesson here - her first time ever on a horse - and the…read moreinstructor (Nikki) and the horse (Tommy) were both amazing with her. My daughter is autistic and described her experience as feeling "safe, confident, comfortable, and sometimes exhilarated." By the end of the half hour, she was, solo, weaving the horse in and out of cones in the ring. Both rider and horse looked relaxed and at ease. I'm a lifelong rider and am very attuned to how things are going. Honestly, I don't understand what the more negative reviews on this site are talking about. This was amazing. Beautiful facility, the horses are well cared for, and I just signed kiddo up for summer riding camp here.

Mother's Day brunch was delicious Very professional great…read morefood and service Looking to have another party there

Opening statement: The views of this course are worth 3 stars, alone…read more I met my eldest son at Westfield U. to drive him home, but we were going to take advantage of a BEAUTIFUL fall day by playing the Ranch, first. Our day started soon after we parked and two of the staff met us at my truck to offer to drive us up to the clubhouse. So nice and a great idea to keep golfers on schedule! They couldn't have been more friendly. We were quite early, as we wanted to warm up, but first we had lunch outside on the patio. Good food and friendly service, oh, and did I mention the view? After lunch, we met my sons roommates and played. The starter was very nice, as well as the counter staff, when paying. The course was in very fine condition, with very few leaves obscuring the fairways. The greens were in great shape, as well, despite the amount of play - just a well cared for course! The play was at good speed and we hardly had to wait at all, at any hole. We finished having had a GREAT day and I couldn't conjure a bad thing to reflect on. I HIGHLY recommend playing here. Well done, Ranch Management!

I loved the golf course. Very challenging and well maintained. Got lunch in the pub before the…read moreround. One of the better Cobb salads I have ever had. They pre dress the salad which is great. Every dish I saw coming out looked like quality stuff. Wish I played better but I'll be back.

The food is really high quality and the service was quick and friendly. MUCH Better than the dining…read moreexperience at most golf courses. They also handled our group of 16 hungry guys without any fuss!!! Thanks so much

Had a fun time here with my boyfriend. Their main website looks kind of questionable, but their…read morereservation system was easy to book. It's $65 for an hour long trail ride. This ranch is about a 45 minute drive outside of Boston. As a beginner rider (this was my first time ever riding a horse), they were super friendly and made sure I was comfortable with giving the horse directions. The trail ride was pretty smooth and easy for someone like me.

Theresa guided our six-person group along Westford's wooded trail with skill and grace. We…read moreconsisted of three adults and three children, ages 10, 12, and 13. Full explanation of the saddle and reins was provided. Our adventure was designed for our three first-time riders.

I called and spoke with Terry to schedule a riding 2 weeks in advance. It was confirmed at that…read moretime but when I called the day of, he ignored my text messages and phone calls. I called his personal as well as the business number. Text messages said he read them but chose to just not respond. Do not recommend this stable.

Worst booking experience ever. Tried to book the beach ride to celebrate 10th wedding anniversary,…read morethe website said to call a week or so in advance of the ride day, then the lady responsible for it won't return calls for a week, then texts on a Saturday and says everything is booked two months ahead. And then did not respond to a question about available dates and how to book! When you charge 300 dollars a person, customer service needs to function MUCH better!

Three of us went on a mini getaway this past October that centered around a few hours of exquisite…read morehorseback riding at the Martin Family Ranch. Our small crew included myself, my daughter, and my girlfriend. We were greeted at the ranch by the very hospitable hosts, David and Jessica Martin. The riding package included a delicious western meal prepared by David eaten outdoors where everyone knows that food tastes best! Jessica provided a very informative overview of horsemanship that refreshed my memory of being around horses and provided new information to the the rest of us who had a bit less riding than I had, although I'm by no means an expert. Jessica's knowledge of horses is amazing. We each rode on a horse that was hand selected by Jessica based on observing each of us in the paddock on horseback before setting out on the trails. The pace of our ride was comfortable enough for anyone with a bit more riding experience but not too fast for those with less experience. Our horses were beautiful and well trained. One thing that I noticed early on about the Martin Family Ranch was how CLEAN the barn and stall were and how loving cared for the horses were. I loved the fact while the ranch and its horses are a business with money to be made, the well-being of the horses at the ranch is of paramount concern to David and Jessica. We would love to go back to the ranch again some day for more riding!

The Martin Family Ranch is a must! I was expecting to learn a bit and then enjoy a trail ride, but…read morewhat I got from Jess and David was so much more. I'm writing this a few days after my experience and am still smiling. At first, I actually drove right past their property because it was so beautiful that I thought it was someone's beautiful home with well-kept grounds. Jess greeted me outside. We chatted a bit about what I should expect for the day. I was surprised when she said they had prepared lunch for me. When I say they prepared a lunch, I don't mean crackers and cheese on a plate with grapes, which is always lovely. What I mean is they grilled delicious meats, prepared potatoes, as well as a fresh cucumber and tomato salad! They sat with me at the picnic table and we got to know each other a bit while we ate. Jess decided which horse she thought would be best for me. I got Gorgeous George. She chose wisely. All of their horses are gorgeous. They look so healthy and vibrant! David and Jess believe in the importance of the horse and rider getting familiar with each other. To do so, you have to spend some intimate time with each other. I was shown how to brush the horse (for different reasons and with different brushes); how to clean the horses hooves; and how to walk the horse. To be clear, I was shown how to do these things and then did these things. Then I got to ride the horse in the ring. By the time I got to the ring, I was so much more relaxed with George than I was when I first met him. David determined that I was ready to hit the short trail, so the 3 of us rode off. They both determined I was ready for the longer, more challenging trail. What a challenging, but fantastic rest of the day! We had a 2 hour adventurous ride through the trails and waters. I'm not an overly experienced rider. I've only done trail rides, and only started doing those as an adult. I've done those trail rides in NH, TX, AZ, etc. This was like no trail ride I've ever done. The scenery is great, the instruction is great, and the people are great. They love their horses, and care about their riders having a unique, safe, and beautiful day. I cannot wait to return!

This is the most incredible place! Our family loved it.....seeing the mini horses, goats, turkeys…read moren chickens, and more! Topped it off with apple and raspberry picking, and BEAUTIFUL scenery! Wayne is amazing, thank you for everything!!!!! Aloha!

The most beautiful farm in NH/MA! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the most lovely farm…read moreanimals. Calves, goats, pigs, chickens, and so much more. I have been coming here for a few months. Mr Wayne, the owner, is super friendly and helpful. He works diligently to maintain the farm and makes good recommendations. Paradise farm carries a large variety of products including grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, free-range chicken and duck. They also have pastured chicken, duck and turkey eggs. The animals here are sustainably and humanely raised. They carry raw Nubian goat milk. Goat milk is closest to breastmilk for it contains exclusively A2 protein. The type of milk that most people drink comes from holstein cows which produce A1 milk. A1 protein is not ideal for human consumption. On the other hand, goat milk is an A2 milk just like human milk. You can pick your own berries, peaches and apples here seasonally. The farm is open year around by appointment. Make sure you give Mr Wayne a call at (603) 345-0860 before coming in.

The owner of the ranch is such a genuine, friendly, and caring individual. She shared her story…read morewith us during the tour and you can really tell how passionate she is about this establishment and the alpacas. Most of the alpacas were friendly and you can clearly see how happy and well taken care of they are. I love visiting places where they care for their animals and treat them like family. Definitely a must visit if you're in the area. They do free 1 hour long tours, but donations are welcome. Make sure to make a reservation so they know you're coming.

The sweetest ranch run by the sweetest people! We drove out here on a beautiful fall day and had…read morethe most magical experience. The alpacas are clearly loved and so well taken care of here and it was an honor getting to meet them. The gift shop has so many delightful and quality goodies we could have spent hours looking at everything. A lovely memory!

Hartmans Herb Farm is simply amazing!! My son's wedding took place there and everyone had a…read morewonderful time. From the small, beautiful wedding chapel, the spacious reception and dining room to the incredible herb gardens and cozy, clean guest hotel. It was perfect. The food served was a very moist and tender chicken piccata, stuffed raviolis (my favorite) and delicious tender wild rice with mixed vegetables!!! The staff were very courteous, efficient and professional. What a beautiful place to just come for a few nights to stay, to get away from it all. So peaceful and tranquil. And very beautiful. Lynn and Clarissa are to be highly commended. They even went out of their way to ship us some maple syrup bottles that we could not bring on the airplane with us. Hartmans Herb Farm is right out of a delightful and unforgettable storybook. This is a " must stop destination!!"

I had an amazing experience staying at Hartman's Herb Farm! They made me feel like family and…read morewent out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Lynn was so thoughtful and when I mentioned that I wished I had a sketchbook, she had one waiting for me at the breakfast table the next morning. The baby goats were SO sweet and followed me around, and Lynn let me feed them. She sent me home with some herbs and plants as a gift. Not only did I have an idyllic stay, but I feel I've made lifelong friends. They had food left over from a wedding the day before and they served it to me gratis for dinner- it was really delicious (fresh salmon, asparagus and green beans). So much better than typical wedding food. I'm looking forward to staying there again. Thank you Lynnn and Carissa!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU GO HERE!! 0 STARS…read more Months back I had a meeting with Alice about a short-term marketing job for her current horses with another newly hired girl. During the "interview" I spent the majority of the time sitting uncomfortably in silence while Alice ranted on and on about how INCREDIBLY happy she was that I am not ugly or overweight. Odd, right? Fast forward, the new hire and I are aimlessly walking around the barn alone with no idea what to do. We quickly noticed the horses had NO HAY, NO WATER, NO BEDDING, and were tacked up from open to close. The girths remained tightly secured the entirety of the day. Almost every horse had several burs stuck in their manes, tails, and forelocks. It appeared they had not been groomed in WEEKS. During the short time of handling these poor horses, Nicole and I noticed they were all broken down in some way. 100% were lame. 100% had ribs showing too much. 100% were so obviously unhappy. Aside from the horses, Dennis was extremely creepy. He would slowly follow us around the barn in his car without saying a word. He even threw his cigarette at Nicole. He would tell us to do something, leave, come back, and then ask why the f**k we were doing what he told us to do. I met the ONE employee they have and needless to say, he was more than willing to dive into how shitty the owners are without me asking. It was also apparent that he abuses the horses and is NOT a horse person. Additionally, Alice and Dennis were more than willing to dive into how "dumb and slow" their only employee is without me asking. I left crying because I felt so horrible for those poor animals. Do not buy from here, do not take pony rides from here, do not take trails from here, do not send your horse here, do not do not DO NOT! Nicole contacted me a day or two later explaining how she confronted Alice about the quality of her horses. Unsurprisingly, Alice responded very aggressively. To the people considering doing business here: DO NOT. Alice and Dennis do not care about their horses in any way, shape, or form. They will deceive you into think these horses are happy and able to work. This place should be shut down. I have 2 equine related college degrees. I CANNOT make this shit up. This place is disgusting.

We enjoyed a time spent with the horses. Even though we had no reservation we were welcomed and…read moretaken care. My daughter had a pay ride that she enjoyed till the last minute. Thank you for having us