We had the best time touring Heavenly Acres Farm today! Jennifer was so kind and took us on an…read moreawesome tour while giving us so many opportunities to interact with the animals. Our daughters loved every minute and enjoyed all the animal feeds! We highly recommend visiting!

I can only say good things about our stay at the Heavenly Acres cabin. Jennifer and Forrest were so…read morehelpful in all aspects of planning our trip and of course once we arrived. They responded to all of my emails with the questions I had very quickly. The cabin sits off the side of their house w/ a porch looking out towards the farm. The inside of the cabin has two open bed rooms that are adjoining w/sliding doors that open up to a closet area between the two. While the cabin doesn't have central a/c there is a machine that works as an a/c, a heater, and a dehumidifier. We visited during the summer and this kept the cabin cool. The main room has a couch/trundle bed so you can sleep an extra 2 guests, as well as a dining table (plates, cups, utensils and some cookware available to use). I suggest bringing what you need as far as cooking utensils go, however Jennifer helped us get whatever we needed that we didn't bring. There is a sink, a microwave and a full size fridge, and while there isn't an oven/stove there is a griddle in the cabin that worked very well for us and a grill outside available to use. There were towels and rags for us in the bathroom which was nice since that's just one less thing we had to tote along with us. There is a great one person, jacuzzi tub that I called dibs on as soon as I got there. Very relaxing. Outside there is also a fire pit with bench seating, great for s'mores or telling scary ghost stories. Do yourself a favor and opt in for the hands on farm experience! Gather eggs, milk a goat and/or sheep, help feed the animals and get to meet them one on one, Alpacas, pigs, miniature horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep! Not only is is fun but interesting. You'll learn all kinds of info about each and running a farm. We also got farm fresh duck and chicken eggs that we made for breakfast in the morning, YUMMY! We're hoping to come back for their fall festival if we're still in the area. Thanks again for hosting us, we are so appreciative of everything you guys did to make sure we had a wonderful experience.

What a value you get when you visit this charming farm - a farm experience and a huge bouquet of…read moreflowers to arrange at home later for $30. We didn't know what to expect but knew there would be flowers to pick. We brought all of our own paraphernalia like scissors, a trug and even a vase. Leave that at home, ya'll because Anne-Marie provides all of that. One stipulation is if you have a long drive ahead of you, it might be a good idea to bring a vase. A tall paper cup is what you are provided and gets a little soggy as time passes. My kids are 5 and 3 and they both had so much fun picking flowers. We picked zinnias, sunflowers, strawflowers, daisies and cosmos. We purchased 2 bouquets and with that amount made 4 bouquets at home. It's amazing how many flowers fit in a tall paper cup. I'm not sure if dahlias are ever available but that is one flower I would love to be able to pick a bouquet of. Totally thinking of having my kids' bday party here next summer. Really such a great experience to get kids closer to nature.

Found this amazing place that is hidden gem secretly located in Zionsville. Came for the Sip and…read moreClip event which is on Thursdays 6-8p and costs $30. We brought our own wine and snacks which is encouraged. Open cutting of gorgeous selections of flowers. Many beautiful choices including sunflowers that are stunning. The owner has very well maintained paths and bundles your selections for the ride home. This is her second career and she does it well. She is very welcoming. There are tables and chairs but feel free to bring your own. So peaceful. Great girls night out event.

You know what both makes me laugh and annoys the HECK out of me?? People who give zoos low ratings…read morebecause they didn't see a BUNCH of animals during their visit to the zoo!! Too hot, too cold, too busy... It's NOT the animal's "responsibility" to make an appearance or keep us entertained. C'mon now!! We went for a quick-ish visit Memorial Day weekend. Beautiful weather, surprisingly light attendance, and we honestly saw less than half of the animals we were "supposed" to see. What we did see was beautiful gardens, well-marked paths, and lots of OPPORTUNITIES to see animals!! Beautiful place, TONS to do AND see... Truly something for everyone, young and old!! Easy parking, reasonable prices, GREAT info... What's not to love?!?

The Indy zoo is great place to go on any sunny day! It's fun for the whole family or just with your…read morefriends and significant others. The zoo is a very wide variety of animals from elephants to penguins to lions as well as a cheetah and warthog! They also have a rhino, monkeys and all types of birds. Each exhibit has plenty of viewing area and description placards. My favorite the ocean and plains area. The penguins and rhinos were so awesome to see close up. Overall I'd recommend the zoo to any Indian resident or visitor . They also have plenty of food and drink options including wine and beer.

Carmel Clay History Museum got a glow-up recently, so any Yelp photos pre-2024 might not reflect…read morethe museum's current improvements. The building is fresh and new with lots of space to explore, but still located in the heart of Midtown Carmel just off the Monon Trail. On the first floor, you'll find a gift shop and displays of Carmel history and ephemera. On the second floor, you'll find more informative displays about historic Carmel families and Carmel's Quaker heritage. The third floor is my favorite. That's the children's floor, with play houses, lots of toys and games, and fun things to explore. The museum also hosts a weekly free storytime in the children's section. I love that there's another free place for kids to play in Carmel. Also on the third floor, you'll find a room dedicated to the schools around Carmel, Carmel high school sports, famous athletes, and vintage items in display cases. This floor also gives you access to the rooftop area, where you can look out onto downtown Carmel and the Monon Trail. This is a really cool resource for learning about Carmel's history. Whether you're a Carmel resident or not, you can feel the pride of the city just by walking around the building. Best of all: It's free to visit the Carmel Clay History Museum -- just pop in when they're open!

Such a cute museum and the history of Carmel . The third floor is a children's play area that you…read morepay $1 to get in

They do wonderful work. Rescuing food and at the same time feeing those in need and simultaneously…read moreproviding training in the service industry for individuals who could benefit from it. I call that a perfect trifecta. All the folks here are just really friendly and upbeat. I have never encountered a rude employee/volunteer here. Got leftovers from a company catering, or bought too much groceries, or run a business that may generate food waste? Bring what you cannot use to Second Helpings. No donation is too small or too big. Rest assured no food goes to waste. What they cannot use, they will pass on to other organizations. They do have guest speakers available if you want to do a food drive for them or inspire others. I try to attend their events like the Souper Bowl... Be prepared, this event is a mad house, but so much fun... Soup stations all around the building, try one, try all and then vote for your favorite. Some soups are also available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks are usually provided. So next time you don't know what to do with food, your time or money, consider donating or volunteering for this organization. Well worth it.

It provides so much for Indianapolis and beyond. Food at no cost to over 200 agencies plus at many…read moreparks. The training program is valued at over $8,000 free of charge. Anyone completing the program can get an excellent paying job in the culinary industry. Second Helpings has an employment specialist on site. There are so many perks! Everyone there is happy! Anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer for as little or as much as they want to with very few exceptions.

I really enjoyed volunteering here. It was very impacting. I've never worked in a warehouse before…read morebut I would imagine that it's similar to the assembly line we had. I was at stop 3 so I handed out salad, peppers, or brocolli along with a pack of Starry and a bag from Starbucks. I didnt give 5 stars because some of the bags had old dates. I asked what the dates meant and was told not to worry about it. Many of the families driving through were very grateful and thanked us while the others looked away or didnt say anything at all. I was really happy to serve the community and would enjoy going back.

While, I appreciate Gleaners efforts to help. My first experience has been dulling by the lack of…read moreitems that I can use to add into or create meals.

This is a wonderful conservatory and so cool that Indy Parks has this available! For $5 you can…read moreenter the conservatory and enjoy all the plants and surroundings.

The conservatory offers a variety of plants, flowers, and serene views of the waterfall. The…read morewaterfall and fish pond was definitely my favorite view out of everything offered at the conservatory with their scenic views and decor. The sunken garden was an okay view, the fountains were beautiful but there wasn't any other foliage, flowers, or scenery out there to enhance the view. The garden definitely has potential to be better than it is.

I first encountered Love on a Leash in my employment setting. As the health emergency declaration…read moreended, one of the agencies felt like it would be a great idea to bring in some therapy dogs for those of us, myself included, who had worked so hard during such a particularly challenging time. I've now had several encounters with at least two of the dogs and one encounter with another one. After having such positive encounters, I began exploring the group more to learn about it since I'd actually never even heard of it. Love on a Leash is a national organization that started in San Diego County. From the beginning, it has been about pet therapy. It started in the 1980's and was incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit organization. It has grown to an organization with 2,400+ members nationwide. There is at least one chapter in nearly every state. Per the Love on a Leash website, their purpose is "Love on a Leash® is committed to bringing comfort, happiness, and healing to more people nationwide by increasing public awareness of pet-provided therapy. Our volunteer organization provides an accessible certification process that allows qualified therapy teams to provide effective pet-provided therapy services in their community." The Indy Chapter covers Marion County and surrounding counties. It actually was founded in 2009 (How am I just learning about it?). The Indy chapter coordinates many group visits each month at hospitals, nursing homes/senior living centers, elementary and high schools, the Indiana National Guard Armory, adult daycare centers, recovery centers, and college campuses in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Some members do independent visits. The Indy chapter has a core leadership group of four women who meet daily at a dog park - it's also noted that the Indy chapter is growing. I've met two of the dogs - Brylee and Jack. They are both golden retrievers. I also met a shih-tzu, though I can't remember their name. All the Love on a Leash dogs are therapy dogs (not service dogs). All three of the dogs I met were very comfortable with my wheelchair (which is also apparently part of the certification process). They also certify cats and even rabbits. Indy currently has 32 active teams, 29 handlers, 30 dogs, and 2 cats. I've really grown fond of both Brylee and Jack and have looked forward to their visits when they show up. If you're interested in having a dog certified for pet therapy or looking for a pet therapy visit, I'd definitely check out Love on a Leash. I've been extremely impressed with the dogs I've met and their handlers.