So many blueberry bushes to pick berries! The staff was so kind and our kids loved the experience…read more We walked away with 2 bags of blueberries for $8 - worth it!

Beautifully maintained and bountiful-- an absolute must visit if you're in Vermont. Kim and…read morePatricia were so kind and helpful, and the farm has such a laid back peaceful vibe. Best berries I've had the pleasure of eating!!!

This is such a fun place to visit with so many activities that are family-(and friend)-friendly!…read more My friends and I went apple picking here! You can start off by taking brown bags or berry cartons at the entrance storefront. There are TONS of fields to explore: we explored fields of raspberries, elderberries, blueberries, and then you get to the apple orchards. There are SO many varieties of apples. I would make sure you have some good shoes because in some areas of the apple orchard, there are some steep inclines. If there is rain, it can also get slippery. There is also a HUGE pumpkin patch, flower fields that are available for picking, and a CORN MAZE - the latter is $6 entrance fee! Again, so much to do. Unfortunately I did not have time to experience the corn maze because it started raining by then. If I could make a suggestion, It would be nice for some of the trees to have a suspended net around the bottom of the tree (maybe this isn't optimal for weight purposes). But so many apples fall off the tree- or people drop them while picking. It seems a shame to go to waste, so would be cool if there were a way to catch them before hitting the ground and bruising/ resting in dirt. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. It was a ton of fun to visit the farm with so much to do, and delicious apples. PLUS Mac's Maple is also down the road so that was our next stop!

The friendliest staff and helpful to find whatever apple…read moretype you are looking for! pumpkins are fabulous, and the Maze has been great! The cider is delicious!

Lovely family operation. The cider donuts were great - that's really what we came for. I recommend…read morethe glazed. Plus, Patch Orchards had tallow candles and bath bombs in their store made by the mother-in-law of the nice young man who checked us out - those offerings were unexpected. The apples themselves were excellent also, with lots of different varieties available for picking. The scenic views were also ridiculously beautiful. And the playground equipment for younger kids was surprisingly large and robust. Nice place to spend some relaxing family time.

I'm a local photographer who has used Patch Orchards multiple times without issue, until this week,…read morewhen I had a shocking experience with them. As usual, I arrived with my clients, politely said hello and stated I was there to take photos by the Christmas trees. Christine (whom I had never met) said nothing about rules or purchase requirements and explicitly told me I could take photos. Afterward, my clients warmed up with their baby in the car and planned to cut a tree, but Christine assumed we weren't buying anything and escalated the situation for no reason. I left with my clients down the hill to take a few last shots and as I was getting into my car, Christine brought her husband Mike down in his truck to "scare me off". They flew past me, tried to block me from leaving the road, yelled at me to "never be seen on the property again," and accused me of "taking photos without buying anything" as if that were a crime. It was aggressive, threatening and completely unprofessional. This is a farm open to the public - visitors are NOT required to make a purchase just for stepping onto the property. If they have rules for photos, they can communicate them like adults instead of resorting to intimidation and theatrics. I won't be returning (for my own safety), and others should think twice before giving them business. If you do visit, apparently you'd better buy something immediately, since that seems to be their unspoken rule.

I love, love love this place and their selection and prices. I go with a friend and we make a day…read moreout of it. I've never sent anyone there who wasn't happy with the experience. They are often sold out by mid-June, but then move from the greenhouses to the actual farm. Definitely one of my 'happy places.' They have farm dogs, and post that you should not let your dog out so in warm weather best to leave the pup home.

Edgewater has a really large variety of annual & perennial flowers, herbs, and…read moreMany vegetable starts in 6 packs and bigger pots. I love the variety, and being able to get everything I need in one stop. Their prices are good, and the plants are very healthy. The staff is very pleasant and helpful.

Local fresh produce close to my home in Wilder! I am in heaven…read more First time I went to Stern's,I found the store very clean. The assortment is way more than I expected. Lots of refrigerated stuff like cream from local dairies. Butter,eggs,cheese, tofu. Chili peppers & load of home made noodles. Great prices. Very convenient, good pricing & I will go back again!

Day before Easter at 5:35 in the afternoon during a pandemic I arrive to find the Saturday hours…read moreposted on the door: Open till 5:00. This was only my second outing that week and my last chance for greens before Easter. Before disappointment could set in the door swings open and Jill, the owner is standing there with a big grin saying : "You need to shop?". Everything was neatly put away which she opened right back up again- reassuring me to take my time. I wasn't the last late shopper that she allowed in but I'll bet I was the most grateful. I just want to say thank you for that act of kindness it went a long way in making our very unusual Easter a little greener.

Terrific selection of Vermont farm products. Their organic ice cream is outstanding with both…read moretraditional and delicious new flavors like blueberry lavender. Lovely setting. Self serve but the locals are really nice. Take your visitors. They'll love it.

Super cute farm store. We drove out here after trying their ice cream at a co-op and deciding that…read morewe just need to come here for more ice cream flavors. It's an self serve farm store on an honor system. There was no one else here when we got here, so definitely safe on the social distance front. (Hand sanitizer is provided, and we kept our masks on as per requested by the sign on the door) They have quite a variety of items, farm fresh vegetables, eggs, meats, pantry items like maple syrup granola and jams and hot sauce, and of course, what we are really here for, a variety of local milk, raw milk, cream, and ice cream. We got two of the mint chocolate chips ice cream, one black currant swirl, and one lavender blueberry. I cannot wait to try the lavender blueberry, welcome back and update all that goes! A little out-of-the-way but my goodness was the drive incredibly beautiful and totally worth it. So with the ice cream. The mint chocolate chip is to die for, and I can't wait to try their other flavors as well.

Best produce anywhere! The veggies and fruits are beautiful and delicious and all grown locally…read more The bedding plants and flowers are great as well - the Killdeer perennials I've planted always look gorgeous and are much healthier than plants from other nurseries. The carrots are especially awesome, but they also have perfect tomatoes, the best corn ever, great arugula, mixed greens etc. Strawberries and blueberries are amazing as well. They also have cheeses, milk, local meats, baked goods - if I lived in the upper valley I would do almost all my grocery shopping at Killdeer. No need to shop elsewhere!

Update: Killdeer has raised prices significantly since my review. So I mostly shop elsewhere now…read more Killdeer is still good for the occasional purchase -- but has priced itself out of the "everyday essentials" category, and into the "luxury novelty" and "tourist trap" categories. So, a half star off for mediocre value. Another half star off for business practices, based on Killdeer's sanctimonious statements trying to justify their policy of importing foreign workers from poor countries to do their farm labor, instead of hiring local workers. Come on guys, you import foreign laborers for one reason: to maximize corporate profit. There is no difference between what you do, and what mid-western meat-packing plants do. And that's okay -- I feel Killdeer is entitled to hire whoever they want, as long as it's legal. But I resent the Karl Rove-ian style "Clear Skies" doublespeak spin.

Their daily hot food selections are consistently excellent, changing everyday and offering the…read moreperfect comforting, hearty meals you want after a few hours on the mountain. If you aren't in the mood for the hot bar, their freshly made sandwiches are also good. It is a fantastic local spot with great quality food that beats resort prices any day. I make it a point to stop by every single time I'm in the area.

Quaint spot to stop and grab some essentials. Loved the clothing shop which shared an entrance.read more