I did my realize how close this place is to my house. So to my surprise it only took less than 20…read moreminutes to arrive. A lil context, I was looking for something to do solo and came across a "pick your own flowers" farm. But I found more than flowers. They had fields of berries, greens, honey from their hives and a selection of beautiful wildflowers. When I arrived there was a good number of moms with kids roaming the fields while pushing strollers and wagons. When I checked in they supplied me with a bucket for berries and told me which fields were open for picking. The flowers are per stem or fill a cup for $20. I filled my bucket which took about 30 minutes roaming 2 fields. The cost was a lot more than I would spend at the grocery store but now often do you get to make homemade strawberry preserves with berries you picked yourself?

Plenty of berries, also enjoyed flowers and veggies. It's so peaceful to pick berries and listen…read moreto the bees and the birds for a bit. The owner and staff are very knowledgeable and point you to the most fruitful rows for easy picking. Picnic tables are available if you have some in your group not up for picking or you pack a picnic lunch.

The ideal fall outing! We went on a warm Saturday afternoon in late September, and were pleased to…read moresee that it wasn't crowded at all. Lots of parking, no lines for food, and plenty of room to roam in the pumpkin patch. We grabbed a wagon and some clippers and found a pumpkin to cut off the vine. There are plenty of pre-cut pumpkins too if you'd rather just pick one that way (and take some cute pics). The wood-fired pizza was SO good and fairly priced. We really enjoyed the salsiccia pie, but all of them sounded delicious. And had to get a half dozen cider donuts for the road, obviously. I'm looking forward to returning when our kids are a bit older to try more of the family-friendly activities!

We have been going to the Hall Family Farm for many years. It used to be located on Providence Rd…read moreWest so this was our first visit to the new location in Lancaster. I absolutely love this set up even more than the last location! There is so much for kids to do here and lots for adults too. We picked our pumpkins for the season and considering the amount of people here, there were still many great looking pumpkins. The lines were too long for the donuts/food so I didn't get to try any but I am hoping to eventually try the cider donut in the future! Definitely bring your friends and family here to check out the Hall Family Farm. Side note- I know the Halls from many years ago and they are a wonderful family! If you see them around be sure to meet them!!!

we picked strawberries and it was amazing! they were delicious. great time! can't wait to go back…read morefor sunflowers.

We came to the pumpkin patch! They have a large parking lot and it was easy to find…read more It's a $3 fee for everyone above 2 years old and you need a reservation. Although, it was easy to make a reservation and there were a lot of time slots to choose from. This included seeing the animals (goats, pigs and bunnies), walking in the flower fields (a sunflower field and colorful flowers), the playground and taking photos. The playground really was not much and I think older kids would've gotten bored easily. For an extra fee, there is a corn pit to play in, a wagon ride and a train ride for kids. We did not do these. There wasn't a ton of places for photo ops, but there were some. They have a shop with goods for sale as well as some snacks and drinks like apple cider, slushies, apple cider donuts, alcohol, etc. We went the weekend after Halloween, so there weren't many pumpkins to see/choose from, but if we went earlier in the season I'm guessing there would have been. On the opposite side of the property, there was a Thai restaurant and a shop that served ice cream and alcohol. There were plenty of picnic tables and even a couple TV's showing football. This was a bit of a walk to get to, though. They also have pizza which you have to order ahead of time with your reservation if interested, but I've heard great things about the pizza. Keep in mind it is only porta johns, like many pumpkin patches. All in all, not my favorite pumpkin patch in the area, I questioned why we needed a reservation and to pay, it really didn't include much, but I'm wondering if we would've had a different experience if we went earlier in the season.

Family friendly fun place that allows you to gather your own fresh fruit from the vine. Has a great…read morewebsite showing what is in season. Great place to teach your children about nature.

Magical day for myself and my family visiting the farm yesterday…read more Mr. Walker was very kind and patient. The persimmons were almost too good to be true. You can tell great time and care went into ensuring they were perfect for guest. We will be visiting more frequently. Our drive is just under an hour but so worth it! Looking forward to making more memories at the farm for years ahead.

Just found this patch about 2 miles down the road. A nice couple growing berries and offering for…read moresale. You pick or they pick. Either way, large sweet strawberries close to home.

Extremely rude, as someone commented they do talk about you in front of you to other ppl, so…read moredisrespectful. Also, always closed without a notice. I'm done with this place.

We went with some friends and took the kids and had the best day. The indoor play area was spacious…read moreand had lots to do. The mini donuts, cider slushies, and all the goodies were delicious. They had apple picking or you could just buy the bucket! So many options for fun here.

Sprawling farm with just about every activity you can think of…read more Lots of apples, grapes and berries. Plenty of room for your family and friends. The apples in the bins at the market are about half price the apples in the orchard. And you get a larger selection from the market. $2.50 for a bottle of water. You guys can do better than that. It's a necessity on the farm and in that sun. Try not to gouge the client too much for it. The BBQ joint needs some help. The serve a plain pulled pork sandwich with absolutely nothing else besides a choice between two sauces. Where's the pickles, onion and peppers? Do you even BBQ?

Staff was welcoming from the time we drove up. They helped us choose the apple varieties we wanted…read moreto pick and directed us to the best areas to go. There were lots of ripe apples of several varieties for us to pick and we filled our basket quickly. Prices for U pick were very reasonable and much less than some other orchards in the area. We stopped to look at the beautiful zinnias and watch the butterflies and bees enjoy them as well. We also bought jam and apple butter and baked goods in the market to bring home for later. I enjoyed a Fuji apple that I had just picked and it was awesome. There is lots for kids and families to do, especially on the weekends. We would definitely return!

We had such an amazing experience. There were a looot of people, but it flowed very very well. We…read morepicked apples, grabbed some apple treats (apple cookie, apple turnover, apple fritter, apple donut). It was ALL good. There was also a food truck that had amazing food! I would 100% recommend Stepp's.

I was invited to Blackberry Ridge Farm for a luncheon and a wreath making event. The farm is really…read morehard to see from the road but after driving down a quiet path I noticed all the possibilities Blue Ridge farm had. There's lots of land, two protected flower tends and a beautiful room inside, which can host a small intimate but beautiful event. The inside space is clean and well-maintained and even the bathrooms are comfy and cozy. One of the owners Julia accompanied by her assistant Kendell showed me around and told me all about blackberry Ridge Farm. Blackberry Ridge Farm is a CBD and hemp farm where they harvest these herbs to make natural products as well as a cut flower farm. Speaking of cut flowers, while I was there, I saw customers picking up the most beautiful cut flower arrangements. They also have a large selection of dried flowers which we intern used to create beautiful, decorative heart-shaped wreaths. If you are looking for a small, intimate place to host a gathering or a place to do a hands-on, creative event with your friends, family or coworkers give blackberry Ridge Farms a call they've got you covered.

This family owned and operated farm is a Huntersville hidden gem & full of heart and soul! Today,…read morewe picked our own flowers and Julie helped us arrange them into beautiful bouquets. They provide you with clippers and a bucket and you create your florals. $15 for a half bucket and $30 for full. The farm does seasonal events as well so be sure to check them out on social media! Their collection of CBD and hemp products is impressive (see photos for a small example). You won't regret checking out this local farm in any season. Thanks, Blackberry Ridge, for a fun Friday! We'll be back for sure!

I saw this place on Kidding Around and thought we would check it out. It's in the middle of no…read morewhere but not hard to find. The family (staff) is helpful and friendly. We opted to pick our own gallon of blueberries and had a wonderful time. I'm rating this 4 stars because I think it was a little expensive for what it was. It's $30 to pick the gallon and I was told it was organic and non spray. After seeing prices for other places I saw some charged anywhere from $10-20 for this. There was a group of ladies that came and when they were told the price they were surprised and ended up leaving. I don't regret coming here because we had a fun experience but just letting you know it can be pricey!

Great area for picking. Owners on site, very kind and helpful. My three grandchildren had a…read morewonderful time!

It's strawberry season and it has become a tradition we go strawberry picking Mother's Day weekend…read more Cherry Place has been our go to spot. It's a small family farm and they are always super nice. The strawberry fields are well maintained. It's not as large as some other places we've been, but we like that. There were a few muddy spots which was advertised and we had rain recently, but the paths were easy to walk. It was a busy day so they told us we would have to look under leaves to find the ripe berries. We still ended up with 2 lbs of berries and my daughter enjoyed. They tasted delicious, too. It was $4 per pound when we visited and they had jams and other products available. My daughter's favorite part is visiting the animals. They have some chickens and goats that are easy to get to. Sometimes they have corn out you can feed them with or you can bring some food to feed them. There's also a sink to wash hands after. Be careful with your strawberries or take them to the car first. I was taking a photo and a goat started to grab my bucket of strawberries. Lol. We haven't been to their fall event but love the smaller feel for strawberries. They post updates and info on their social media channels.

Visited Cherry Place on a Sunday afternoon! Nice place for an outing with younger kids. May not be…read moreeventful enough for older kids. They had a small animal petting/feeding section, 2 corn mazes, hayride, pumpkins for purchase, etc. They serve free popcorn and have water and soft drinks for purchase. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Parking is on site and free. Admission was $10 per person.