The alpacas were so cute and the owners were so welcoming and informative. It was such a fun family…read moreouting. I highly recommend a visit to Sierra Rose Alpacas to everyone.

Out of all the bachelorette activities I could think of, hanging out at an Alpaca farm was far from…read morewhat I thought we'd do. However, our incredible bride LOVES animals and so did all the bridesmaids. We were lucky enough to stumble upon Sierra Rose Alpacas. We called to make a reservation which was easy and quick. On the day of the reservation we ended up being late and we called to let them know and they were kind and understanding. When we arrived we were greeted and everyone got to use the bathroom and refill water with some ice. It was a hot day! The tour was informative and hilarious at the same time. We learned a lot about the species and got to pet some and take several pictures. We also got to learn about what to do with alpaca wool and how to craft it. We all went home with awesome souvenirs. It was great to visit this farm and learn about these precious animals. We can't wait to go back the next time we're in the area!

I knew I needed to work with Deena from our very first phone call, when we somehow ended up nerding…read moreout about different varieties of goldenrod. You can immediately tell that she isn't just a florist. She's a farmer with a deep love of plants. My husband and I have a backyard that's overflowing with flowers and vegetables, so we share that same joy when it comes to talking about plants. It felt like we were speaking the same language from the very beginning. For our floral vision, I wanted our ceremony to feel like our guests had stumbled into a whimsical wildflower paradise. I wanted it to feel abundant, natural, and full of interesting textures. Even though I didn't always have the florist vocabulary to describe exactly what I was thinking, Deena immediately understood the vision and created something even more beautiful than I could have imagined. I also asked her to create a floral lapel for my husband after stumbling across one on Pinterest. She told me she hadn't made one before, but instead of hesitating, she got genuinely excited about the challenge. The final piece was absolutely stunning. It was wild, textural, abundant, and unlike anything I'd ever seen. Working with Deena was such a joy because she brought that same excitement and enthusiasm to every interaction. You could tell how much she cared, and her work speaks for itself. One of our guests messaged me after the wedding, "11/10 flowers. No notes." Honestly, I couldn't say it any better myself. Thank you, Deena. It was such a pleasure working with you.

Deena is amazing. She is a great communicator and has a farm full of the most unique and beautiful…read moreflowers, great for any of your floral needs. We bought buckets of blue and white flowers with various green fillers. The drive to the farm was picturesque and part of memorable experience. Deena had everything waiting for us when we arrived. The flowers were so fresh. Not one of the centerpieces we created wilted in a four-day wedding trip. The centerpieces were the highlight of the wedding and we'll never forget the experience. I even recently purchased seeds for two of our favorite flower varieties. Hoping to grow them in the yard. Thank you, Deena, for your help and service!

Right along the side of the two lane Colfax Highway in the foothills town of Grass Valley is the…read moreBierwagen Farm Market. Stop on in. The folks are super friendly. Veggies and fruit are ultra fresh. They offer produce not only from the Bierwagen family orchard farm but also from other local farmers. They also sell local honey, pies, jams and jellies; and pet food made from fresh raw meat including bits. The building is a real building with walls and ceiling. I don't remember if they had central AC, but the ultra hot summer Saturday that I dropped in ... the temp was way cooler in the building than outside, quite comfortable actually. And I'm a wimp in the heat. They share a paved parking lot with the Happy Kitchen restaurant, which is also a venture of the Bierwagen farm family. Oh my, their pies are heavenly. Things to note: the farm market is open seasonally. Currently they are open 11-4 pm Monday- Saturday. But for sure, for the full 411... I advise checking out their Facebook site. The Facebook site will have the items in season and current hours of operation. Facebook: Bierwagen's Donner Trail Fruit and Farm Market. #BierwagenFarmMarketInGrassValley

Took the fam here for the first time to pick out some pumpkins for Halloween. Contrary to the other…read morereviews I read of poor service here our experience with the staff there was above and beyond spectacular. All of the team members were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Delightful family owned farm, and of the few sources of Arkansas Black apples. My grandmother swore…read moreby those for her pies.

We worked with Molly of Dinner Bell Farm for our July, 2016 wedding and could not have been…read morehappier! She had been recommended to us by a friend who had also worked with her for her wedding. Pros: -For our ceremony in the redwoods we didn't need any flowers to make the place beautiful, but we did ask for a chuppah (for the groom's Jewish culture) adorned with batik cloth and jasmine flowers (for the bride's Indonesian culture). The chuppah was made out of beautiful wood, and even though the specific species of Jasmine flowers used in Indonesian weddings was not available, Molly came through with a local flower that looked almost the same. -We both love succulents and wanted to have them be the floral look of our wedding and reception. The bouquets, corsages, and bride's hairpiece were creatively made out of succulents and all looked gorgeous -For the reception, we wanted the tables to have potted succulent arrangements as centerpieces. Molly delivered, big time! Each succulent display was different and beautiful in its own way. -The mother of the groom was very involved in the preparation of the centerpieces, acquiring and hand-painting seventeen pots for the arrangements. She and Molly worked VERY well together in making this happen. -Great value compared to some of the other florists we considered Cons: -None All in all we were very satisfied with Molly and recommend her highly! Review from my mother in law : Working with Molly was a total joy. I live across the country from her, and we communicated by phone, text or email in regards to the flowers for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding. She ended up custom-growing plants for specific containers that I mailed to her. Those centerpieces, in addition to the bridal bouquets and a custom-designed outdoor chuppah ended up making a lasting visual statement! She is a superb listener and a beautiful artist. As an artist myself, I can totally endorse Molly to get the job done in a memorable way!

We hired Molly for our October 2017 wedding in Nevada City and absolutely loved the flower…read morearrangements she created for our special day. Molly is incredibly easy to work with and her prices are very reasonable. I had a hard time articulating what I wanted but was able to share some concepts with Molly and she worked to bring them to life. I loved all the arrangements she made for us and we received numerous compliments on how beautiful the flowers were. If you are getting married in the Auburn/Grass Valley/Tahoe area I highly recommend Dinner Bell Farm as your flower vendor.

For anyone like myself that has recently moved to…read moreCalifornia and discovered Co-op's BriarPatch is a community-owned grocery store committed to sustainable, high-quality, and locally sourced foods. This store featured a clean and vibrant produce section stocked by regional organic farms, bulk food aisles, and specialty health goods. Their full-service delis offer freshly prepared sandwiches, organic hot bars, artisan baked goods, and grab-and-go options. The downside is that these stores carry premium grocery pricing. In August of 2026 a rotisserie chicken was $22.00 and sweet sticky pork belly bites were $42.99 a pound.

I am a Briar Patch member!!! Food co-ops are a terrific way to build community. This one in…read moreparticular is filled with friendly staff that gives a atmosphere that feels like home they can't take out time to know their members shoppers names and co-op numbers be a part of The Patch grass Valley.ca.!! POSH CLARK

After walking into town for a quick snack, we came across Wheyward Girl Creamy. They had a nice…read morelittle selection of different types of cheese, freshly baked baguettes and all the other fixings for a fun and cool cheese board. The service was SUPER friendly! I would definitely come back here next time to pick up more cheese for our camping trip!

I've been wanting to take a cheese making class all year. Their website says they make special…read morereservations. I called, the lady said she would have to get back to me the next day about our request. She called 20 minutes later & said that would work. I was so excited, it was all I was looking forward to for weeks. We show up a few minutes before our 9:00 am class, there was a woman in the window measuring things, we wave, she waves back. Then she keeps measuring. We keep waiting. Finally, around 9:08 I knock on the window & motion for her to meet us at the door. She comes around, "Hi, we are here for our 9:00 am class", "Oh, uh...I'm just renting the kitchen, no one else is here"... She called the owner, a few minutes later comes back with "I didn't know they confirmed for the class". The woman renting the kitchen was very apologetic, invited us in to write down our names/numbers so that the owner could get in touch with us. & did they? Nope. Which brings me here today. I wouldn't have left a bad review if they had called me & tried to talk it through, but nothing... nothing, at all. I'm all about customer service & will be loyal to a fault, especially to local & small business. I get it, things happen. BUT its been over 3 weeks now, and nothing back? Super disappointing.

If you like to hunt for "the one" and cut it down with your family, this place is worth checking…read moreout. Keep in mind that most of their trees you can cut are on the small side. We ended up with a 4.5ft tall tree. They do have some larger pre cut trees that they bring in if you're okay with not cutting it fresh. The property was fun to look through, most trees were shaped very nicely and they have a good variety of trees. The staff was super friendly as well, and they even carried our tree to the vehicle for us. If you're a local to the area, you should definitely check this place out next year!

Perfect tree! Will never buy a pre-cut tree from Home Depot or a grocery store again. It's the…read morecomplete package of scenery, Christmas vibes, fresh/crisp air, small town restaurants and a general sense of coziness. Cash or check only, no debit or credit. No dogs allowed. Trees are pre-priced with tags on the trees. Pricing includes taxes and fees in the ticketed price. There are several species of trees for sale. They even have holly berry trees but I'm not sure how toxic that would be with pets or young toddlers around. Most trees are 4-6 feet tall. The taller trees are located farther back on the farm. You pick your tree and the owner cuts it down, wraps it for you, and hands you a recipe for the tree. There are also instructions posted at check out detailing further care instructions for your tree. You can also reserve a tree for a later date. Perfect day trip for the family. Great holiday vibes