My wife and I visited LGBG to see the new butterfly exhibit. We got there early enough to walk…read morearound the grounds for an hour. What a beautiful setting! Lots of carefully thought out flower / plant beds spread over a huge park-like area. We could see the staff (or volunteers) weeding, replacing, and caring for the plants to keep everything healthy and fresh. A children's presentation was taking place over under the shade in one area, and it was entertaining and informative enough that I wanted to stop and listen. A restaurant and a large meeting hall (one of the older houses) and a music performance pavilion and a gift shop rounded out the setting, along with the various sheltered exhibit buildings. There is also a refreshment cart on the main pathway, which was invaluable on this hot day. The butterfly exhibit was absolutely enthralling. Hundreds of live flutter-byes in a closed glassed in space. Many colors and varieties. I am told they curate the butterflies to replace them every week or so as they inevitably.... go to insect heaven. So the exhibit is constantly changing! Admission to the butterfly experience is included with the price of getting into LGBG.

The lowest skin turb botanical gardens is a beautifully well-maintained garden that's going to…read morechange throughout the seasons different things are in bloom it's a great place for photography or relaxing walks I haven't been here for the festival of lights but I do want to come back and see that.

Would love to give them 5 stars but honestly staff was a weird with us, will be back though for the…read moreBison steak alone though, it was soooooo good. 100% worth a second chance which we hope to go back this year (March 2025, last year was when we visited for first time!) The wine was delicious and the property is absolutely stunning both inside and out. Not sure if they were just having an off day or they thought we weren't gonna spend any $ there due to us having dogs/ not being dressed up at all but if it wasn't for the food/drinks/ aesthetics and we think was one of the managers coming to say hi to us I would have probably left less stars. - SpicyAivy

Truly cannot recommend Early Mountain enough! It is one of the most beautiful wineries I've…read morevisited- the tasting room reminds me of Crimson Lane or Barboursville- and definitely one of the more upscale options of the wide range of Virginia wineries. The wines are excellent and there are several tasting options you can choose- I believe there was a red flight, a white flight, and a "signature" option that had both. You also have the option to build your own flight, which I always love. The 2024 rosé is a standout, we picked up several bottles to bring home. We could not believe how good the food was- it was worth a trip in its own right! It's on the pricier side but it is clear why, the plates wouldn't be out of place at a fine dining restaurant. We also had the kindest server, Chelsie, who made our experience so special and memorable! She stopped by to chat several times, gave us great recommendations, and she could not have been nicer to me and my friends. We were lucky enough to attend our dear friends' wedding here and it was a spectacular wedding venue. The space is just beautiful and the catering was incredible- some of the best wedding food we've had by far. We liked it so much we came back to visit the tasting room the next day :) This is a perfect stop on the way to Charlottesville from the DMV and a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon.

This place needs to be shut down. We were lied to about what they were going to do and then when…read morethey came to do it they didn't bring the product. They are unprofessional and Lowes should be ashamed to not cut bait with this company. Read the google reviews of you don't believe me. NEVER let them even into your home.

Stay Away. They are part of the home depot repair plans. Ask home depot for a different service…read moreprovider. They don't show up. They don't answer the phone. They don't return calls. They don't fix the problem. They are always at lunch. They are always rude to customers. They just don't care. They don't even what to fix what a problem they are. YIKES

I went to buy some plants yesterday and I found myself in the little shop looking at the turtle…read morefigure plant pot hangers (Pigs, Turtles, Bears). I thought it was adorable and purchased it with excitement. I got home, put it on my planter I just purchased from them and it fell and broke into pieces (Highly Fragile). I took it back the next day with the receipt and the customer service representative said when it left their place, it was in good condition and would not even listen to me. For Christians and as a customer service representative, this is not the way to handle things. I am a local and have been to Crowders several times and I've never had this experience with them before. Buy your pot hangers off Amazon. It is safer.

Awesome business for locally grown plants. Tons of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Probably some of…read morethe most beautiful flower baskets I have seen in a long time for unbelievable prices. All the plants were extremely healthy too! We spoke with several employees and they were helpful and professional! I highly recommend Crowder Farms!

Braehead Farm is a great place to go as a family. There is an amazingly large area for kids to play…read morea variety of games. There are many animals to see and goats to feed. My Grandchildren loved every minute we were there. They have multiple gardens to pick your own vegetables, fruit, and fresh flowers. We had so much fun we went back two day later and we will go many more times to come. The service is beyond excellent. The person who greeted us and waited on us as we paid for items available on the farm was very friendly and a wealth of information regarding the farm.

A great farm for fruits, veggies, pumpkins, flowers, and more! We loved being able to picnic with…read moreour own sandwiches and also got some sides from the lunch counter and of course cider doughnuts. It was a great way to spend a few hours before heading further north.

We went to pick berries today, not realizing the official opening is tomorrow. They let us pick…read moreanyway! We picked 8 quarts in about 30 minutes. A quart is $2.99. They have several festivals happening over the next month, complete with hay rides and music. They also have a ton of outdoor play equipment for kids to play on. They also sell drinks and honey during the Spring/Summer. It is a must do for families in Richmond.

This place is so cute! Just a short drive from Richmond with lots of variety of produce. My friend…read moreand I wanted to find some pumpkins for fall and we found that and so much more! They had all kinds of products like various kinds of flowers, pickled products, apple butter, and even ice cream! Definitely check out this place!

This farm, with farm to table service, has the BEST produce, meats and poultry imaginable. If…read moreyou're careful about sourcing your meats or just love good food, this is the farm for you. We've found nothing better since leaving the Charlottesville area, even in food conscious New York. Looking forward to them opening a shipping component to the business. Meanwhile, if you're lucky enough to be in the Charlottesville-Arlington delivery area, do your mouth a favor and check out their website for delivery schedules. You won't regret it! This is a thumbs up, five yum review

LOVE Sylvanaqua. I met Chris at his booth at Forest Lakes farmers market last year and he has been…read moredelivering to my house since (delivery in cville is FREE!). I love that I've gotten to know him and I feel great about how he treats his animals. We started with just egg delivery, but now often get chicken, pork and grass-fed beef. He even found me one last ham a week before Christmas, and then promptly answered my frantic email on Christmas Eve for cooking instructions! His prices are cheaper than Whole Foods, and I trust his meats' quality and animals' welfare more than pre-packaged meat. I have been recommending Sylvanaqua Farms to anyone who will listen!

This is an Amazing place. I bought pies from here to give to neighbors and friends for Thanksgiving…read moreand Christmas. Anything, purchased from here is Phenomenal! Celia Herron

THE BEST STRAWBERRY FARM EVER!! I came here for the first time with my mother in law and family and…read morewe picked beautiful fresh strawberries and absolutely beautiful and plus it is is big and beautiful and they have everything playground and goats and so peaceful and magical and love it so much and took home so many delicious strawberries made some jam and eating lots of them. I am coming back year every year and the staff are so kind caring and respectful and so sweet and wonderful people and plus they have little market to buy staff. Plus they are wonderful so kind and lovely and so sweet and and awesome place and everything is so awesome and wonderful and and everything looks brilliant and excellent and I appreciate them so much for all there hard work and devotion to the community others and the farmers for planting incredible fruit that are strawberries and so fresh and tasty and delicious and brings back memories for me when I younger picking strawberries with my favorite family. Thank you From Lauren

Staff is very helpful and kind. High quality plants. Also have a terrific gift shop full of…read morelavender products and local raw honey.

Bloom! There it is! Talk about Variety! This quaint, fair sized, charming farm/nursery has a…read moreplethora of plant choices for your garden! I worked here several years ago when the farm was in its embryonic stage and let me tell you, it's blossomed! Here you'll find an amazing selection of herbs, vegetable/fruit plants, flowers, annuals, perennials and more! And of course, the gorgeous lavender! RVA residents shouldn't miss an opportunity to visit this small farm tucked away in a Glen Allen neighborhood. Off Greenwood Road, drive down the country lane and it will dead end at the farm. If you have out of town guests, a ride to this hidden treasure will make for a fun day trip! In the spring, plants and herbs from A-Z are available, starting at Anise Hyssop and down the line! Some of the perennial herbs I had purchased here years ago, still come back year after year! My Sweet Woodruff was planted many moons pasts and flourishes as a ground cover each season! They also carry some hard to find herb varieties too! I'm especially fond of the Cuban Oregano, Tuscan Blue Rosemary(that's for remembrance, quoting Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet) and the Rue (you must wear your rue with a difference, Ophelia says!) Winter, spring, summer or fall, there's always something to see at Lavender Fields. In addition to the wide selection of plants, LFHF also has other amenities; local raw honey, tours, classes, a gift shop, teas, garden supplies and tools, planters, beautiful landscaping that backs up the the Chickahominy River, and don't forget their famous lavender lemonade and ice cream. I'm happy to support this family owned, local business that is spreading seeds of joy in their path, beautifying Richmond one garden at a thyme! You'll rue the day you missed the opportunity to visit Lavender Fields Farm!

Been here many times. The food/berries are wonderful. Not bitter at all. The people are all…read morefriendly. Can't go wrong here.

No fall is complete without a trip to Sneads. We have been coming here every year since our…read moredaughter was born and it never disappoints. They have so much to offer- sunflowers, pumpkins, mountain slide, animals, and lots of play areas for the kids. The prices are great compared to some of the other local places with a steep price tag. It is a hike to the pumpkin patch but they offer carts and a hay ride. We look forward to going back every year.