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.

I've been to several botanical gardens over the years and this one is a real gem. We visited it in…read morelate September but it still had a lot of late Summer foliage. The new greenhouse displays are magnificent. We enjoyed the cafe and dining area. The gift shop is very nice with a great inventory. We would like to visit again in the late Spring / Summer when everything is in full bloom.

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

The best farmers market! I try to go every week if I can since I live nearby. They have amazing…read morevendors and I love the new layout. My only wish is that they had gluten free food options in the food trucks, but no other complaints and I highly recommend.

I love me a farmers market and this one hits on all cylinders. Plenty smiling vendors, hot chai,…read morecider donuts, farm fresh eggs, organic produce, gluten free baked goods from an Irishman and adorable puppies everywhere

Such a great Saturday morning outing! We grab our fruits and vegetables for the week, and I always…read morepick up a few salads from I Kale Life. We also stop by Tizana for some sweet treats. We love enjoying the live music while letting the kids explore and try new things. After the market, the kids always make their way to the splash pad for even more fun. This week, there was a petting zoo for the children, as well as Zeka, the Henrico Library dog, and my kids absolutely loved it. They had an amazing time! The service is always good, and the atmosphere makes it a wonderful family-friendly experience.

I was highly impressed by this Farmer's Market-ESPECIALLY if you have kids. There is a table that…read moreif your children try a vegetable or fruit they are given a ticket to exchange for $2 dollars worth of fruits or vegetables. This makes it an exciting experience for children. More than one booth used organic or non gmo products and no to low spray produce. Due to the proximity to the splash pad it also makes it easy to make it a great morning for the kiddos.

The Toano Open Air Market is a friendly, down to earth farmer's market with vendors selling fruits,…read morevegetables, baked goods, meats, flowers, plants, soaps, and jewelry. A band plays music while kids run around and people enjoy a relaxed market experience. There's even a guy who sharpens knives, and a master gardener giving advice. The vendors provide excellent service and are very neighborly. We are so fortunate to have this friendly market in Toano!

Such a sweet community and small businesses here! Love the homemade sourdough breads, local honey,…read moremeats, and local loose leaf tea!

Just updating my review to say I still love this farmers market. When I was living in Southside, we…read moreused to come here a lot. Now I come occasionally to check it out with my friends still in Southside. My favorite vendors that come here are Maharajah Coffee and First Stop Donuts. I love the people running them! I enjoy that it's right in the park so there are quite a few benches to sit on. There are also fun paths to explore with a warm drink and yummy snacks. I highly recommend ordering goodies from the vendors then having a picnic in Forest Hill Park. On my recent visit, I bought some rainbow carrots, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, fennel, and Europa fresh bread. As it gets colder there can be fewer vendors, but they carry everything you could hope and dream of. I loved checking out a vendor that sold holiday candles. There is tons of parking here and it's easy to bike or bus to. I'd recommend checking this market out.

Great experience here as well. The ambiance of the park was so cute. Make sure you get there early…read morebecause they WILL sell out. Great food options.

This place is incredible!!! They have such a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, baked goods,…read morepumpkins, cheese, meat, oysters, canned goods, decor, etc. You name it, they probably have it. I got some heirloom tomatoes, apples, a grapefruit, a small pumpkin for our kiddo, zucchini, cucumbers, and some other items. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Everything was so fresh and stocked well. I can't wait to come back!

There are a lot of things to like about this produce market. I visited for the first time today and…read morefound all the staff friendly. There's a variety of plants and vegetables. I was able to pickup a few tomato plants for $1.98 each. The heirloom tomatoes are tasty but they're a product of Canada. I noticed the stickers after I'd already purchased. Whenever possible I prefer local grown but I understand that's sometimes a challenge. They have delicious cookies, bread and oatmeal pies from Montana Good Bread Co.

This is about as good as it's going to get for a small-town farmer's market…read more I love that my hometown is doing this. I love that it's still in that somewhat awkward beginning stage of "how does this work?" (or maybe, that's just me...). I love that the vendors are quick to point you to another vendor if they're out of something or aren't carrying something that day. Easy to find, super cheap prices. The big drawback is that you can't get eggs or any meat products... yet. Excited to see how this market grows in the future!

PG Farmers' Market has been one of my Saturday destinations for years. Although it is a small…read morefarmers' market it has a lot to offer and at prices that are way lower than any other in the area. They have a wide range of local produce, eggs, honey, coffee (roasted locally, not grown), and lots of assorted craft items. I typically go for the eggs and produce. On this occasion, I bought some coffee from a vendor which was amazing and only $7 as compared to some local coffed I bought in RVA for $12. I also bought some veggies, eggs from one of the few vendors that sell them, and hoop cheese. This is a great little farmer's market. The only down side is that there are some weekends that vendors are scant. My favorite thing to get is eggs and there are times when there are no vendors with eggs. Even still, I never leave empty handed and never spend more than $20.

Lakeside Farmer's Market has great weekly markets, both indoor and outdoor, with a wide variety of…read morelocally sourced food and handmade gifts. They are also home to some amazing classes hosted by Twisted Carrot. The food based classes take place in their industrial kitchen at the back of the market, while their artisan classes take place at tables set up in the indoor market space. From basket weaving to fermentation, you can learn valuable skills while grabbing some locally sourced goodies on your way out. I highly recommend.

Actually was visiting the Lewis Center botanical gardens and on our way to the next stop saw the…read moreLakeside Bike Sculpture and had to swing in so we saw this and the Virginia love sign the farmers market wasn't open on this particular day though. The bike sculpture is a hidden gem that was commissioned by Richmond artist John Meola, whose talent for repurposing salvage materials gave new life to what would have otherwise been scrap and so every angle that you look at reveals another bicycle frame wheel handlebar or gear so it's a fun place to stop with you're looking to get a photograph or you're a cyclist or just appreciate imaginative craftmanship. This is more than just a sculpture it's a symbol of sustainability creativity and Richmond's long-standing connection to cycling.