I was on the hunt for something festive and when I saw Oak Hill Farms on Instagram, I couldn't wait…read moreto visit. It was such a fun find! It's a market, shop, cafe all in one. There isn't any place to sit and sip your drinks, but instead of sitting, you can take your latte for a stroll around the shop. This seems like a great place for stocking stuffers and gifts. They have lotions, soaps, candles, holiday decor pieces, ornaments. All things that everyone loves to receive and rarely buys for themselves. If you are in more of a window shopping mood, they have samples of everything. At the cafe counter (also where you can pay) you'll find a small but mighty coffee menu. I got the gingerbread latte and loved every sip. My coworker got the latte with hot honey in it and said it had just the right kick. For a place that doesn't seem to specialize in coffees, they did make two wonderful drinks for us. There was plenty of parking and it looks like they do quite a bit outside (maybe on the weekends?) with the tree lot and farm in the back.

Oak Hill Farms is a little farm with cute fall aesthetics. I can definitely see this as a place…read morepeople come to take pictures. Parking was no issue at all. There were plenty of spots on a Tuesday afternoon around 3pm. When you enter you go through these giant barn doors. The inside is a lot of fall decor with candles, bakeware, kitchen towels, all the cute home stuff that makes your house extra cozy for fall. They also have a little coffee area too but I had already gotten coffee earlier so I didn't order any. Although everything was super cute, it was also a bit pricey so I unfortunately only bought some lotion which was really moisturizing and smelled AMAZING. Something I really liked is that you could sample most of the lotions and sprays so although I didn't buy them, I could at least try them out. If you go through the back exit, you enter the farm portion with a little pumpkin patch, donkeys, and sheep! There were a few places for "photo ops" too. If you walk further there's actually a little garden/flower field which was really nice to walk around and take pictures. You couldn't pick any flowers at this time but maybe we could've earlier in the season in the summer. This was a cute little farm that I would come back to for another season to see how they change it up. Although some of the items were pricier I would come back to get something as a gift. I think there's a lot of nice stuff to give for a housewarming and it's good quality too.

Close to home and just what we were looking for. Late Oct and still lots of apples on the trees…read more Sadly lots on the ground too and people who just can't but help to act like animals. Aside from that it was a fun outing with the family. Only about 40 months from home. Great fall weather and the picking was fun. We finished by going to the market which was a nice treat. We got some fresh, hot apple cider donuts and some other sweets. I'm glad we have this place a try. Typically we drive hours for the same experience. The apple prices were by the pound. I think $1.79 or something like that.

My friend rave about this orchard and recommended this place for peach picking. She was not joking…read morebecause I had an amazing time. We arrived around 1pm and the orchard was not over crowded. Plenty of space to walk around and their peaches/nectarines tasted amazing. It was like nectars from the gods. Lol. There are free parking and entrance and their peaches/nectarines were $1.89 lbs. Very reasonable in my book. It's cash only so make sure you bring plenty of cash. When done, you should also visit their store. There are plenty of baked good and other delicious things to buy and they had a tasting station so that was cool too. Definitely don't leave without buying one of their pies. I brought half of their peach pies and my roommate and I loved it. Would I come back here again. Hell yesssss!!! This will not be my go to spoke going forward. It's only about 1hr-1.5hr from Brooklyn.

I took my mom here because she always sends me their donuts & I thought it would be fun. It's a…read moregreat, classic NJ fall experience with fresh apple cider (sooooooo delicious out of the spigot) & donuts. I don't think there was a petting zoo though, if that is part of your childhood memories (I used to go to Tice's & Van Riper's). Our intent was to get a pumpkin to carve (they are a bit pricey!) and some cider. We were blown away, though, by the market, which has everything, including a lot of "gifty" items (chocolate lollipops, coffee, fudge, coffee, etc.) and farm stand produce. We also indulged in the apple fritters, sold in a food truck outside. They were amazing! They somehow combined the best of a healthy, fresh apple treat with fried, funnel cake decadence. We decided that we will be coming here every fall from now on!

I was visiting a flea market in the vicinity and saw that Delicious Orchards was nearby- so thought…read moreit would be fun to stop. Grabbed some organic produce which was all excellent- didn't love that the conventional section was much much bigger and there were less organic options. The bakery though is what brings it up to 5 stars- first of all, wish I had my kids with me because they would have enjoyed the experience. There's a burger window outside, a little cafe inside, a truck 'play structure' outside for little ones with a little slide.. beautiful plants and trees for sale .. the most delicious smelling jasmine plant I wish I took home.. a plethora of truffle cheeses (and other interesting cheeses)... and best of all the bakery. The raspberry cream puff was off the charts amazing. So good that I took a picture of it after slicing to post here. There are things I'd skip (really expensive organic eggs for instance.. rather go to Whole Foods for those and pay less) but otherwise - worth a visit if you're in the vicinity !

HOLMDEL: A. Casola Farms is a beloved, family-owned farm and nursery that has been part of the…read morecommunity for generations. Known for its fun seasonal events like the Fall Fest, it is also a great spot to visit with your pup as leashed and friendly dogs are welcome to join in on the fun! Brie had the best time sniffing through the pumpkin patch, browsing the Halloween shop for festive decorations, and taking in the delicious scents of fresh-baked pies and warm apple cider donuts from the market. She even posed with life-size character cutouts and joined us for a wine tasting from @foxhollowvineyards tasting stand. The farm also features a corn maze, hayrides, a craft station, and an abundance of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and other fall favorites. When winter rolls around, A.Casola Farms transforms into a holiday wonderland with a Drive-Thru Light Show, a charming Holiday Shop full of decorations & gifts, and beautiful Christmas trees and seasonal plants are for sale. Note: There are farm animals on the property in fenced-in spots, Brie couldn't resist a few barks, so keep your pup close and use caution when passing by them!

Topsoil is garbage at Casola Farms! We bought two yd.³…read more9-22-24 and it was full of rocks,roots and other garbage.. went back 9-23-24 to show them how much garbage there was.. the owner could not care less!! told me he didn't need to see and that I was the first person to ever complain.. had to go dump it in the municipal dump and realized they have "FREE" topsoil of much better quality than Casola farms. See pictures

Very cute place. When we first came to this farm and started looking for parking, I must say, it…read moredidn't look promising. The place was PACKED! However, once we parked and got our tickets, things started moving better. There was more breathing room. This is not a traditional farm where you can pick your own berries. They may have that option, but we went for the activity section that they created. There were corn mazes for all sizes, games, and activities for all ages. There was a fenced kids section for smaller kids that was nice. Food was disappointing. Lines were extremely long and prices high. I would recommend eating before going. While my initial impression of this farm Was stress inducing, I was able to relax once we got into the games and activities it offered. Overall, not what I expected, but a nice experience that I would recommend to others.

Fall is my favorite season and I really love this farm. I've come twice from the Bronx here. The…read morefirst time it was about 12 of us and 4 were kids. It was beautiful and there's so much to do. My only issue is how crowded it gets. Even waiting on line for food is insane. The food line is cash only btw. The second time i came i played to smarter. I started off at the pumpkin area and then worked my way towards the sunflowers and food after. Was able to take all the photos i wanted this way. We also did the corn maze both times. It was less crowded at the pumpkin area doing it this way bc most ppl go there towards the end to leave with pumpkins. Would def come back but try a weekday next time even if some of the family friendly activities are closed.

"We are a real working farm; we have activities that I used to do when I was a child. This is not…read morea fall festival." This above statement couldn't be any more factual. This place is a REAL farm, operating since 1860, and is simply magical. You will find only the most wonderfully friendly staff, the most sincere pumpkin patch that Linus would be proud of, and a memorable day outside in the beauty of nature and what makes farm life, farm life. For $5 per person, you are covered for a hay ride to and from the pumpkin patch. A REAL pumpkin patch; not just pumpkin purchased and thrown in a field with straw. Like, maybe bring a small knife to cut these babies free to take home with you! The ride around was super cute with how they decorated the property (I won't completely spoil it for you!) and allowed you to take in the little changes in fall foliage peeking out. For $8 per person, you get access to pick your own flowers for $1 per sunflower and $0.50 per other flower variations, as well as a corn pit, tractor tire tower, obstacle course, basketball hoops, slides, and more. Our 4 year old absolutely had a BALL in the corn kernel pit and the slides really tested his bravery. You could tell the vibe was less about posing for the most perfect photo and more about just being together with family and friends. The two food trucks on location had responsibly prices pork rolls, hot dogs, apple cider donuts and drinks, whereas if you wanted to splurge and be a foodie, they had a BBQ food truck as well. Again, wonderfully friendly staff and the hot dogs have been approved by my toddler. Cash is much appreciated here, even though they do accept credit cards. This is OUR farm now and I can't wait to come back before the end of the season!

Bullock farms is such a fun hidden gem! It was more geared more towards younger kids and fairly…read moreinexpensive. We paid for admission and a hay ride (which takes you to the pumpkin patch). The kids had a blast with all the activities, there was bowling, basketball, 3 corn mazes, a few playgrounds for the kids to climb on and a bunch of corn pits. Make sure to check out the pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin, the ride is so nice and it's great to go to a patch where you can pick it off the vine. Pro tip- Get the apple cider donuts early the line can get long Pro tip- bring lawn chairs and extra snacks for the brewery next door

We decided to come to cut our own Christmas tree this past season and wow what a huge selection!…read more Local owners and family and dog friendly. Great prices and beautiful plants too

Nice farm, very friendly people. We've been coming here for…read moremany years, ever since we decided to get a fresh cut tree, but they have changed things over the years. Few years back, we figured we'd try and pretag a tree after Thanksgiving to go back and cut later in December, well it was the first year they stopped holding the tree for you where they would record the location by way of a grid system (like the game Battleship). So we tagged a tree and when we went back it was gone ( so much for the honor system). This year it appears that it's pay one price, any tree 5'-20' tall is $99. They used to charge by height, don't remember rate per foot? Didn't ask why the change. It would be nice to get a 20' tree for the price of a 5' foot, but cutting a hole in the ceiling would be out of the question. See what's doing next year?

This farm market was a very nice visit. The farm to table market has been around since 1963 and has…read morea very nice entrance, adorned with colorful produce and greenery on either side, guiding you into their business. Once inside, you will have many choices of fresh, and well harvested, produce. Aside from produce, you'll also see many other items, like local honey, healthy chips, and pies...my favorite. I purchased a strawberry/rhubarb pie and it was VERY GOOD. The pies are kept in a standup cooler and are reasonably priced. The checkout process was quick, handled by friendly and efficient staff, and every item was wonderful. I will definitely return to Samaha's,  recommend it to everyone, and wish them continued success.

Just updating my review to say what a fantastic farm market Samara's is. I look forward to…read moreopening day every season. The vegetables are so fresh. They also carry bread and mozzarella from DeMarco's. They have pies also from a local farm.

When my 3.5 year old son asked to go to the farm, I didn't find too many nearby that seemed to be…read moreopen. I wasn't too sure about coming here since it's an hour away from us that it would be open, but sure enough, I called and it was until 7PM that day! I loaded up the car with lunch and snacks and headed to the greatest little farm you could ever imagine! This is a very intimate, family run farm that is off of a little dirt driveway. Drive slow or you could easily miss it! Parking is minimal, but free. There's no rides or attractions here; just a place to sit on the bench and feed the farm animals. If that's all you desire, then this is the place for you! My son has sensory issues, so coming here was one of the greatest day trips we've experienced to date. He was completely dressed from head to toe as a fireman, but that didn't stop him from running back and forth to feed the chickens, turkeys and the goats. The pigs were too busy snoozing, and the bunnies were hiding, so we didn't get to enjoy them this visit. I was told to bring quarters and I'm so glad we did. It was small enough for him to feel comfortable to get up close and personal to the animals, and for us to practice "gentle hands". My heart burst when the chickens were crowding around him, and he said, "Don't cry; I'm coming!" while cupping his little hands with feed. I wish we were closer; we'd come every weekend. We had the place to ourselves for about a half hour before another family came. This place thrives on the honor system, whereas you must bring exact change to purchase eggs, butters, maple syrup, honey, and even little toys. I dropped $20 easily with two dozen farm fresh eggs ($6 a dozen) and a jar of maple pumpkin butter that is to die for! My husband even bought a little toy chicken for his desk to have as a keepsake for this wonderful visit. I don't want to share this place with other people because it means so much to us now! Can't wait to come back!

What a great little farm! I live about 5 minutes away and drive past it all the time and finally…read morestopped today with my niece and nephew. It's the perfect little stop when you're looking to do something low key. There were goats, bunnies, pigs and chickens. Bring quarters so you can buy animal feed from the dispensers to feed the animals. They were all so sweet and gentle with my niece and nephew. They also sell firewood, honey, jam and fresh eggs and berries when they're in season. Can't wait to stop back here again.

We took the kids here last Saturday and it was super cute. I just discovered this place and wow…read more We went apple picking and got some really good apples. The kids rode pony's and the also have goats there as well. It's a ton of things for the kids to do in the big back yard. Definitely plan to spend at least 3 hours here because it's a lot to do.

I thought it was great. I took my 2 kids, they are a bit older now so they weren't happy to go at…read morefirst. They ended having a good time. We didn't stay with the tour because it was geared towards little kids. The staff said that was no problem. The staff was super friendly. My kids thought it was cool to milk a cow. I would recommend this to everyone. It was a little expensive. But it did include pumpkins and a hay ride. I think it was a fun place for the kids.