We came here because Oak Glen was closed, and since we were already in the area, we used Yelp to…read morefind something else to do. We arrived right at opening, and it was pretty quiet, without much going on yet. We stopped by the inn for coffee and lattes, then browsed the shops and walked through the whole property. We saw the 1,000-year-old oak tree and strolled through the lighted fields, which reminded me of a smaller version of the Descanso Gardens walk. All in all, we enjoyed our time there.

There where no signs saying there were disability parking. Only showed parking lot full. So as a…read moredisabled person I was in pain after walking the length of the driveway then the event. There is very limited sour dough products and olive oil. The lights were pretty and the entertainment was short but nice.

Lavender nights is a themed festival style event that lasts several weeks in the late…read morespring/summer. Perfect date night idea to explore the fields and take photos. The food options are fun and out of the ordinary. We enjoyed the lavender lemonade, carnitas tacos, and "lavender" sourdough mini donuts. I'd say the sourdough over-powered the lavender in the donut but the flavors of cinnamon and lemon were excellent. Note- wear appropriate shoes, this is an outdoor farm atmosphere you'll walk a lot and much of the terrain is uneven and has wood chips. There is a small tractor tour that looks cute, we didn't ride. We walked all through the place. As the night falls, the decorative lights begin to illuminate the gardens and paths making it beautiful and romantic. Highly recommended for any group of friends, a couple or family (maybe not small kids... as it's a lot of walking and not my idea of stroller friendly)

*4.5* Having been to…read moremy fair share of overvalued seasonal events, Lavender Nights was very much a breath of fresh air. Our group of 5 came on a Friday for $16 each, with one of us being an annual member at 123Farms. The parking benefits alone might be worth the membership because having the convenience of the onsite lot vs. parking half a mile away on the shoulder and walking was a godsend. I learned the farm is decked out year round for both various holidays and regular visits, and they do an incredible job creating what seems like a little fairytale world in the middle of the IE. The light fixtures are plentiful and interactive, the little shops are varied and well distributed, the live band until 8:30 sets a great atmosphere, and the food is at a price point I consider better than most fairground options. I got the garlic rosemary fries with a surprisingly fragrant lavender ranch for under $10, and my friends got a solid bowl of $18 carne asada fries with a lavender crema. I also was able to get a little glass tableside carafe for $3 that I am very proud of at one of the stores. Definitely worth the drive out and I will hopefully return!

A lavender-filled evening that smelled as good as it looked!…read more Yelp Elite find! We headed to 123 Farm for Lavender Nights, and what a beautiful experience! This charming farm is such a fun place to bring family, friends, or your favorite date. Foodie highlight: Their sourdough pizza was definitely one of my favorites! Crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. And of course, you can't visit Lavender Nights without trying their lavender-infused drinks! The lavender coffee was such a fun treat! There are cute little shops to browse and plenty of unique goodies to take home. The dining area was especially charming with beautiful chandeliers, cozy tables, and live music playing in the background. It was the perfect setting to relax, enjoy good food, and catch up with family and friends. Date night? YES! Family outing? YES! Girls' night or friends' night? Absolutely! Be sure to purchase your tickets and parking online ahead of time. Overall, such a lovely and relaxing evening surrounded by lavender, good food, music, and wonderful company. Definitely a place I'd love to visit again! Yelp Elite approved!

I've been to two festivals at the 123 Farms and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I went to…read morethe lavender festival just this last week - it was laid back and relaxed... despite the intense heat wave, the walkable parts of the farm are mostly shaded so the temperature stays at a decent level. Entry was 10$ and parking was about 18$. The food was top notch but a little pricy - still worth it for the quality in my opinion. I really enjoyed my evening. Also the absolute best funnel cake I've ever had... I'm still thinking about it days later. I've also been for the Christmas festival. This was a lot more hectic... so many people but a totally different experience in a good way. Also a bunch of seasonal food options!!! Definitely a must-go for kids!

It was our first visit to the 9th Annual Sausage and Beer Festival, but it wasn't our first visit…read moreto the beautiful property with lavender farm and natural surroundings of Highland Springs Ranch and Inn. Admission was free and that was an automatic A+! There's ample free parking as well paid parking if you prefer to park inside the ranch itself. The event to me was very organized. We came a half hour early to beat the crowd. They handed out menus and maps of the vicinity. There are lots of seats available. Beer tents located in one area and food tents located in another area filled the air with amazing aroma from grilled sausages. There were awesome choices of homemade sausages such as bratwurst, chorizo and lamb sausages. European choices of sausages included Italian sausages, spicy Hungarian sausages, frankfurter, and Nürnberger bratwurst. We decided to order the Schiewnshaxe which was a baked pork shank served with a delicious sauerkraut. I don't like sauerkraut, but their sauerkraut was really tasty and slightly sweetened. The Schiewnshaxe was juicy, tender and full of flavor. We liked it so much we ordered it again for $13 a piece. There were other options of crazy hot dogs like Chicago style dogs and guacamole sriracha dogs to name a few. The dessert tents really caught my eye when I saw Lavender ice cream. Let me tell you... this is one of the best lavender ice cream I ever had! I wanted another scoop but I had to surrender from all the food we consumed. I am definitely coming back next year. This festival was family oriented with live music, games for both kids and adults and some kid activities for some fees. The staff were all friendly and helpful. When you're done eating, stop by the Organic Galleries. It's a collection of ten boutique farm shops offering goods from the farm. If you don't visit the galleries, you're missing out!

Had a good time beer was great and the food was pretty good too. Kinda pricey though and music…read morecould of been better.

This is the 96th year of the Cherry Fest. The park has had a lot of improvements done to it over…read morethe past few years. It's a good place to take the kids that's not totally expensive...if they don't go on the rides. If you park at Wal Mart on the south side of the 10, and take the shuttle in, you get your entry ticket less $1.00 LOTS of fair grub. Topical prices.

Lowest I can give is 1 star but -1 it should be. Only thing cherry there was a pie eating contest…read more The photos they use were not there. It was all dirt first of all. Dust everywhere. No cherries or foods with cherries anywhere. The rides shown were not there either. It's a complete bait and switch. Tickets cost 10.00 for 10 tickets and every game you wish to play was 10 tickets. Music was only thing that was advertised correctly. Tons of vendors selling stuff and that was probably the most interesting thing. But all was very expensive. It was like the hillbilly experience with Beverly Hills pricing. Complete waste of money and time. It was more of a traveling flea circus. Very disappointed. I'd suggest driving anywhere but here.

what a terrific experience! unfortunately no u-pick apples…read morebut u-pick berries is the draw here! definitely come at season's open and it will be easy to find berries. we came towards the end of september and the easy ones were all gone, but if you are diligent, you can find pockets all throughout the bushes. the staff are kind and efficient. they got the snack bar line moving, long lines were cleared out effortlessly. we tried the apple cider mini donuts, they are delicious. there was live music and a shaded grassy area that easily makes enjoying the space a relaxing time. my partner filled up his berry box and i... did not, i struggled with the heat and couldn't commit to bushes for very long. for u-pick berries, this spot is perfect. for u-pick apples, this is not the spot. i enjoyed and would recommend!

It appears to be the spot for the mini donuts. Eat them fresh or else the cinnamon/sugar will fall…read moreoff. Sharing prices as of this review via my pics. SL has pretty yummy apple cider too. The ones that were there to taste test and buy during our visit: the OG (regular apple), cherry, and raspberry. Refreshing. No u-pick apples here and we were too late for the u-pick raspberries. We brought our own food to picnic there in the shady area. Since it is busy often I would imagine, would be great if SL could put more picnic tables in the open area to the right of the store. Not sure if there is any particular special vibe here - just a store that sells a lot of donuts and cider. And a Backroom for adult beverages. I can't comment on that since we didn't try any. SL has LIVE music on the other side of the store but not much shade there. Overall, SL is super busy little store with lots of other food goods made someplace else and sold here - pickled things, preserves, wine, and other nick nacks. Parking is tricky and rough so bring your patience and be kind. Go early on the weekends as with any place like this. If you're looking for kid activities with fall festivities and the like, this is not the spot. But that's how each orchard has their "thing" - just go up and down the road for another orchard near by to check out. It can be a "day long" event!

Drove an hour for apple picking and the experience is worth the drive! We went at 2-4PM and it…read morewasn't crowded at all even during peak apple picking season. The U-Pick area of the farm is gorgeous with old frontier style buildings, lush forest and garden and of course, dozens of apple trees. There's a cider pressing machine, coffee bar and sitting areas to enjoy the day. And I would recommend getting the cider, which isn't carbonated but was more like the best apple juice I've ever had. The apple picking was $5 a pound, so my friend and I shared one bag. $12.50 for the apple picking experience + gorgeous views and exploring the farm was beyond worth it!

Though they offer events which can be worth it. The customer service and staff are not that…read morefriendly, kids working here don't know anything even about what the farm offers . We asked if they had U press cider here and 3 Riley Farm workers didn't know..... We also had car issues and the staff was absolutely no help. They could have, but cited legallese BS....and did not. Even the LOCAL TOW TRUCK DRIVER said " yeah, we all know about Riley s" ...bad vibes...bad luck to get stuck here at a place where even the locals were not surprised they didn't offer any help. Not even a water.... DO BETTER GUYS!! DO BETTER.

I've lived a few miles from Oak Glen most of my life and Stone Soup Farm captures the essence of…read morewhat an Oak Glen experience should be, but often isn't. Low-key and charming, with some unique surprises. Chief among them, the craft apple cider cocktails. I got a mule and my daughter and wife got a tasty, smoky Bourbon revelation in a glass. (Well, actually a plastic cup, but I'd drink either out of a rusty hubcap they're that good.) "Would you like some ratatouille crostini to go with that?" "But of course!" (Best call I made all weekend!) Sit by the fire or find a spot of sun at one of the scattered tables. Walk around and explore. Go to the creek at the back of the property and listen to the water go burbling along over the rocks and through the brambles. We were there early (just short of 11 a.m.) so it wasn't too crowded. If you want a commercial experience, go to the Village or else where on the mountain. If you want something truer, go to Stone Soup Farm.

This is a review for their Family Farm Day, we just finished a wonderful day at Stone soup! They…read morehave tours running often throughout the day, and you get to learn about their farming methods as well as pick apples and take part of various activities. This farm has always been a family favorite, we've taken the kids here year after year due to its beautiful scenery and very nice staff. The store sells awesome marmalade! The tour is relatively short, but very informative, which is perfect for kiddos, and there's very few people compared to busy weekends! The activities such as panning for gemstones and candle dipping are very fun for the kids, and I cannot say enough good things about their new children's garden! I highly recommend this farm, they have beautiful private picnics as well!

A beautiful, well maintained preserve with a stream, a few small ponds and waterfalls, and many…read morethemed trails such as: Hummingbird Hill, Falling Waters, Sunflower Lane, Pioneer Loop, Conifers of California, Wetlands Boardwalk, Deciduous Forest, The Artist's Palette, Hidden Hollow, Sacred Springs, and Children's Forest. While there are some dirt walk paths, it be difficult to navigate if in a wheel chair or if you have a stroller. There's a good sized parking lot, though during apple-picking season and when it snows it can be a bit difficult to find a spot. Regardless, if you're in the area, it's a place definitely worth the visit. Love and appreciate that they are dog-friendly to leashed and well mannered dogs and free admission, but donations are much appreciated.

Absolutely loved getting my steps in and enjoyed the sights, sounds, and smells of all the flora…read moreand fauna in Oak Glen! Highly recommend going earlier in the day to beat the heat. Parking and admission is free. Wonderful information at the entrance of the garden. Just outside the garden past the parking lot (you'll see this upon entry) is a bbq spot and a gift shop. After walking around 2.5 miles, I tapped out and cooled down with an apple cider slushy. Lots of apple orchards in the area. I also took home a jar of apple butter as a souvenir. Had such a lovely time- highly recommend!

Riley's Farm is FANTASTIC!! It's a beautiful property and they have all kinds of things going on…read moreall the time. I read some of these negative reviews and wish I could reply to some of these people. Please support this still family run farm. It's fun, educational, and beautiful.

Riley's Apple Farms is a family-owned operation with its U-Pick apple orchards scattered throughout…read moreOak Glen, offering field trips and an opportunity to learn about its history. Check the website or call the farms to see which orchards are open during your visit, or book a field trip. We've had a couple of locations closed on us when we arrived in the past. You can't go wrong with any of the apple farms. If you're looking for a specific type of apple, ask the staff and they'll be happy to point you in the right direction. Apple samples can also help determine what type of apples you want. Prices vary depending on the apple type, and a minimum weight requirement applies. At the heirloom Winesap orchard, there was a two-pound minimum. We enjoyed exploring and picking fresh fruit from the trees--a real treat for the whole family, especially the kids. Wear comfy shoes you won't mind getting dirty. The weekends can be terribly busy, so it's recommended to visit as early as possible or during the weekdays. Fall is also an excellent time of year to visit. There are plenty of places to eat and things to do around the area as well--a perfect place to spend the day or half a day.