I realized my last review for SMC was 4 years ago, so time for an updated one! We have a two year…read moreold that loves to come here weekly and visit the cows. They have a great playground for little ones and bigger kids a like - although be warned that instead of mulch they have rocks. Some of the toys there are due for an upgrade (looking at you, cozy coupes) but it is free to visit so genuinely I can't complain! They have lots of community and kids events as well. Truly a pillar of fred co! We have a great time every visit!

Delivery service is beyond fixing. I contacted SMC many…read moretimes with complaints about their delivery service and driver. Only to fall on deaf ears, and have even more issues occur. I DO NOT recommend using South Mountain Creamery as a delivery service for family food needs. This is my second review. I deleted the first after being assured by SMC staff that the problems would be resolved. Well, fool me once... The delivery driver, has developed what feels like, a personal issue with my complaints. Because the food items are now either being overstuffed in the cooler or delivery box. Food is becoming thawed due to the lack of attention to detail by the delivery driver. I'm no longer using this company and I would suggest searching for better service providers.

We've now been to Summers for both a pumpkin and flower festival, and both times there have been a…read moregood time. To start, the farm has an absolutely huge property it sits on with lots of different activities - a barn, a jumping pad, etc. We have had a one and a two year old at these events, and I do think this location is better suited for an older child. There is A LOT of walking in between these activities that is hard for a very little one. The terrain is up and down with paths that have large puddles and dents in the mud, so also not suitable for a stroller or wagon. There's a large dead space between parking and the first bit of activities, which I wish they would do something with personally. Next, the value of the ticket. The ticket prices can be steep, but you can shave some money off with discount codes and buying before you go. Again, I think with an older child and buying a discounted ticket, it is worth it. We did not get pumpkins in the fall, but we did get flowers in the summer and they were absolutely gorgeous. We had a great time picking them and the staff is so friendly. Last wish item I have for this place is food! They really only have drinks and popcorn (at least when we have been there).

No consideraction whatsoever for the farm's neighbors, who were here first…read more ridiculous traffic, smoke from campfires and noise. we have quite a few real farms in Frederick County who do entertainment as a side business, not their only business. patronize Jumbo's or Chuckbone's for lower prices and support farms who care about their community.

A great pumpkin patch for the family. The price is less expensive than other pumpkin patches in the…read morearea and you get bang for buck. I don't know what they do to their pumpkins but they are the most vibrant and long lasting pumpkins you will find in the area. They are always bright orange with healthy green stems and last well through the year. The staff at the park and farm store are very friendly and always helpful. Check out Jumbo's this Halloween season!

The good: adorable piglets and true to its name, the pumpkin patch is indeed "jumbo."…read more The bad: You have to pay extra to do things like the corn cob shooter game and ride the horses. It is not an all inclusive ticket. But the worst thing (and the main reason for the two star rating) is that the jumbo pumpkin patch was absolutely INFESTED with Jimsonweed, a toxic and very spiky plant! It is not somewhere to take kids, especially toddlers, because they could easily grab the spiked pods and injure themselves. We will not be coming back here and do not recommend this spot at all, especially if you have small children. Hopefully, for their sake, they are able to get rid of the weeds next year.

Beautiful farm. Lovely experience with delicious berries. If only the bugs would stay away!read more

It can't get any better, for a number of reasons, the scenery is so impressive surrounded on both…read moresides by gorgeous foothills. And the simplicity of Frog Eye Farm can't be taken for granted. Grab your basket which they provide and pick away. One thing about Frog Eye is it's not crazy huge where you end of walking for miles and then have to turn around and the blueberries, parking and purchasing are all right there, so everything is nearby and not spread out like some farms I've experienced. They offered water, bug spray and they even let us weigh our boys baskets and they could put the blue berries in them instead of the baskets they provide. They have a hand washing station too and you can eat the blue berries as you pick. I find their website and facebook page both very informative and accurate, but if you do have a question they respond very quickly through their facebook messenger. You want to get away from the city and looking for something different on your way out to Harper's Ferry and just enjoy the day and relax Frog Eye Farm is a great place for this and at $4.00 per pound it's a great value too. These blueberries were so incredibly good, you won't be disappointed. Thank you for a fun family fun day.

Goat Milk Soap - Cold Process in Small Batch - I LOVE IT, especially "orange blossom". The bars are…read moreoversized and can easily be cut in 1/3 and used in multiple showers on next to sinks. I loved it so much I went back to get more. Sometimes something small can make a big difference in this is one of those.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

Very nice place with apples and pumpkins fresh from the patch! They also had a cute shop with lots…read moreof preserves and cooking pumpkins in which I got

Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

Delicious apples! Best cucumbers and tomatoes when they are available! Good watermelons too!read more

Great place, Always enjoy the drive. Corn is outstanding.read more

This place is awesome! Can't say enough great things about how friendly the owners are and how much…read morewe enjoy the farm fresh eggs! Never knew eggs could taste this good!

From the owner: Farm Fresh Eggs from happy, free range chickens that are fed soy-free, non-GMO feed! Located in…read moreSterling VA. Now offering Organic Chicken as well!

I'd give this place a solid 4 stars. My kids loved this place. It's a full day activity with…read moremultiple slides, swing sets, playgrounds, along with a zipline which the kids absolutely loved. There is a limited food menu but it's perfect for the kids. We also all enjoyed the massive corn maze and were proud that we made it out in less than 30 minutes. Though our kids complained for about 28 minutes of our time inside! I'm docking a star based off the weird service at the store towards the end of our time there. My kids were inside enjoying their final minutes. I ran ahead to get a few gourds and a mini bail of hay. It was such a great store. But the weirdness came when I tried taking the gourds and hay back out to my car. I asked if I could use the basket since it was difficult to juggle all of it. But the one adult of the cashiers immediately jumped up and said that I was not permitted. And that I would need to drive my car up to get the items. We had a great parking spot that I didn't want to lose. I promised I had no desire to take the basket and would return it within minutes. But they refused and said there was no way I could use it. It was so so strange. I ended up making it work. I could understand if it was a bunch of high school kids just sticking to the rules, but it was weird they wouldn't let me take the basket for a few minutes. Who knows, maybe people have stolen the baskets before? So I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. But it was really off putting. Anyway, overall it was a fun time. Just don't take a basket to your car!

Terrible Customer Service from the OWNER…read more The owner, Lisa, demonstrated an astonishing lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. A friend purchased two tickets for my mother and me and left them at the front. I was on the phone with my friend when she gave Lisa our names, and Lisa confirmed she would hold the tickets at the front. When we arrived, the tickets were nowhere to be found. Employees repeatedly told us Lisa had them, only for Lisa to tell me she had given our tickets away to someone else who claimed they were his. Despite being the person responsible for holding the tickets, Lisa refused to issue a refund. Instead, she told me that if I wanted my money back, I would have to find the man she had given the tickets to somewhere on the large farm. Her only description of this stranger was that he had a backpack. When I attempted to discuss the situation with her, she literally walked away in the middle of the conversation, got on her tractor, and left. She made it clear she had no intention of taking responsibility or making things right. What was perhaps most telling was the employees' reaction. They appeared embarrassed and frustrated by her behavior, were apologetic, and indicated that situations like this happen often. As the owner, Lisa sets the standard for how customers are treated, and this was an appalling example of leadership and customer service. She made the mistake of giving away paid tickets, refused to take responsibility for it, and expected the customer to track down a complete stranger to recover their money. Walking away from a customer rather than addressing a problem that she herself created is unacceptable. Businesses make mistakes, but a good owner takes accountability and works to resolve them. Based on this experience, Lisa demonstrated neither. The way she handled this situation was unprofessional, disrespectful, and completely unacceptable.