Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

One of the pick your own farms in the Maryland suburbs. The pickings are well announced on the…read morewebsite. They charge a cover. The hike to the orchards could be a bit, but they have tractors during high season. Pickings depends on how the crops are doing and how picked out they are. I go there multiple times a year from blueberries to peaches to apples and they are generally good. The farm store also sells a lot of produce.

Celebrated my birthday here with friends yesterday. It was a really gorgeous day out and everyone…read morehad a great time! Reservations were made weeks ago because this place is quite popular. Please be mindful that parties of 9 or more require a $100 non-refundable fee (doesn't go toward the bill). They have alot of seating options! There's signs up saying that it's 21 and over but I did see a few strollers. Maybe it's different for private events?! Call ahead to find out! One great thing about this place is that they allow you to bring your own food! Many places don't. They also have a kitchen with a few options. A few of my friends got the flatbread and the crab cakes, which they enjoyed. We tried a few different wines. My fave was the still rose! Cheers! Until next time!

It is a quite nice winery with good quality white wine…read more 1. Reservation: absolute must. You will not get a table otherwise. 2. Wine: 4 stars Quite good for this region. We have tried literally the entirety of the menu! I prefer their white wines and very crisp and current weather appropriate. They have a rule of 1 bottle per person only. If there are 5 of you and you want to buy 6 bottles, it will not work! 3. Food: they have very good warm bread, charcuterie, flatbreads and food options. They are quite good especially for a winery. 4. Interior is nice and simple. Outside seatings don't always have an umbrella, so make sure you clearly state it when you reserve. 5. There is a grocery store with very good sushi just 4 mins away if you want better food!

That spooky time of year is coming and if you're looking for something to do to celebrate Halloween…read moreconsider adding Markoff's to your activities list. The Midway was fun with a big bonfire, music, and a ton of food vendors. A great way to kill time with your friends. I did the Haunted Trail a few years ago and really enjoyed it! It comes with specific times which I like as you don't have to worry about people ahead slowing you down. I advise buying your tickets early and same with day you're going -- get there early as parking is chaotic.

Markoff's was a big disappointment. It had been about 20 years since I last went to a haunted…read morehouse/forest and I had heard good things about Markoff's, so I was excited to visit. I found the Midway boring, the Town small, the Trail extensive but not very scary/surprising, and the prices outrageous. Markoff's charged $70 for a Town + Trail combo ticket. Ok, fine, for a unique experience I paid it. I don't think it's terrible compared to concerts, Renn Fest, and other experiences. But I thought the overall quality would be higher. At the Midway, I expected more entertainment and activities. Compared to a Renn Fest, which has tons of shows and activities going on, there is almost nothing at the Markoff's Midway. There were a few food stands (tacos, nachos, and pupusas; cotton candy; donuts; waffles; cotton candy; smores), one bar, a merch store, a small art store, face painting, a zip line, and a log rolling activity. The only entertainment I saw was a pretty tame fire dancer at one point. They played DJ music but song choices were often odd, like Elton John (doesn't say "Haunted Forest" to me). Everything cost more money to do. Beer was an outrageous $15. Tacos $8 for one (but did get good reviews from my friends). Lines were long because they only had one person checking IDs and one cashier, and no one had any hustle. Overall, it was boring. I did the Town first. You wait in a line to be driven in a group to the town. The ride there didn't have any decorations or scares which was a missed opportunity. The Town itself was a fairly basic path in and out of some rooms. Some of the decorations were neat. There were some attempted scares and surprises, but this heavily depends on where you are in your group and if you are close to the group ahead of you -- either people in your own group or the next group can spoil the scare/surprise. There were some actors and some dummies and animatronics. Actors were okay but some were overacting high schoolers. It was pretty short. My immediate reaction was, "That's it?" The Trail was much longer and more substantial than the Town. It is clear this is the main event. It was very long and winding, had lots of different themed areas, and lots of props, decor, animatronics, and actors. But everything felt a little low quality. Many of the themes were old timey, like a crypt; I would have liked a few more modern horror settings like a morgue or hospital. Some of my favorite decor was some old cars near the end because they felt more real than other area. I also would have liked some longer, more involved themed areas; instead, the themes felt short and shallow. Like, give me a whole haunted church to explore instead of just one room. They could also have more creative scares/surprises, like with people above you or below you. Scares/surprises could have been good if not often ruined by people ahead. I'm glad I gave it a shot but I don't recommend it. I would read reviews carefully before doing another haunted house/forest.

Stopped by for a bite to eat before a round of golf. The restaurant was only a short walk away from…read morethe restaurant (we didn't know that the course also sells food). The prices for a drink and a small bite were fair - only $10 for a beer and side of fries - but nothing special taste wise. A buddy got wings and said they weren't worth the cost. All the staff were friendly and helpful, and the venue itself is beautiful. If you're looking for something to eat before your round, I would definitely check with the staff at clubhouse about food options first, but this is a great alternative if you're looking for a sit-down meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

One of the most enjoyable dinner. The food was delicious, and the drinks were amazing. It was so…read morerelaxing eating next to the golf course. All the staffs were great.

Vick performed as Professor Snape at our twin boys' 8th birthday party. He was amazing to work…read morewith, especially in light of the commute required. We were so lucky he agreed to drive well outside of his usual area to perform. His illusions were mesmerizing, and he expertly handled a room full of inquisitive and skeptical kids by getting most of them involved in his performance. He gave a great message in the end of the performance also, drawing on the themes of inclusion and acceptance from the Harry Potter stories, which the adults present also mentioned as being a highlight. We cannot say enough great things about his professionalism and performance and we would highly recommend him for any event!

We hired Vick for our wedding reception! I was thinking of a simple way to entertain older folks,…read moreyoung children, and everyone in-between -- he was the answer! Vick had a wonderful story line and great tricks that kept everyone's attention! We had some guests that are very skeptical of magic tricks, and he still blew them away! I'm so happy we had him! We ended up starting his show a little late, unfortunately, but he was incredibly patient, set-up, and mingled with a few guests while he waited! He then put on a 45-50 minute show for all of us, and included some guests, my father, and us in the show! I highly recommend him for ANY event -- weddings, birthdays (children AND adult), social events, etc. Thanks, Vick!

My sister and I celebrated our birthday at Rocklands Farm Winery with a group of 20+ people, and it…read morecould not have been a better experience. We reserved a private space with a private tasting, which made the day feel extra special and perfect for a large group. For many of our guests, it was their first time visiting this location, and everyone had such a great time. One of the co-founders, Greg, personally led our tasting and was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, welcoming, and checked on us throughout the afternoon to make sure everything was going smoothly. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. I also appreciated that some friends who don't drink were still able to enjoy themselves thanks to the non-alcoholic options. The property itself is beautiful with scenic views, plenty of space to relax, and such a peaceful atmosphere. We had amazing weather the day we visited, which made it even more memorable. If you are looking for a great place for a birthday, celebration, group outing, or just a relaxing day with friends, I highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

I had an awesome first experience at Rocklands…read more I joined a group of 15-20 on the first really nice Saturday of the spring season; it was fairly crowded but we got there right at opening to secure a large section of shaded picnic tables. There was PLENTY of seating still - lots of large and small tables scattered throughout the property. They also have seating inside the winery at a small bar. The wine itself was really nice; we had several bottles of the rose at the table. It was light, crisp, and easy to sip in the nice weather. I was impressed that they also had 2 non alcoholic wines; the non drinkers in our group were happy to have some options made just for them (which were delicious also). There is a third party pizza business that had food offerings; we had many different types of their pizza which were all good. Very smart to have a food option for folks to enjoy while we sip our wine. Overall, the property is wonderfully maintained and the wines meet all expectations. I'd recommend giving this spot a try if you're looking for a nice winery north of the beltway!

Anjali and Chris behind the bar are incredible. A duo for the masses. Prompt service, incredible…read morefood, an atmosphere that I enjoy greatly (to the point where I want no one else around). Wife and I are treated like family and always have an incredible time because we are better than the average person and it's reflected in our treatment from the establishment. You go ahead and stay home, leave the incredible times out to us.

Anjali and Chris are the best! We're here every week and seeing them is always a highlight.read more

Bulgarian Festival is happening in May every single year. In 2017 it will be Saturday, May 6 at 1…read morePM - 8 PM at Calleva Farm. This is super friendly festival with good food and super friendly for the children. It is being held on a big farm so there is a plenty space for the parking, playing soccer and for little hike should you want to take a nice walk in the forest. There is music, food, costumes, and they just leave many bags of marshmallow for kids to roast them on a stick. Prices good, taste excellent, kids nicely tired after running around. Everything is moving nicely, no long waits. Fresh farm air may be very conducive to good mood of people. Bulgarian kebab is a bit spicier then Bosnian or Iranian (red paprika added) which is not bad. Cakes maybe do not pack the power of layers but they certainly pack the power of sweet taste. The fruity cake made me think of Frank Sinatra's song "Strangers in the Night" : Up to the moment when we said our first hello Little did we know Love was just a glance away, a warm embracing dance away

Best kabob in dc it's so tasty and fresh every single order I love the fresh pita so special for…read morecatering

A great C.S.A. program for all who like good local produce and supporting a small family-owned…read morefarm. A typical week includes two types of fruit, some sort of leafy green (salad greens in spring, kale and such later on), some sort of potatoes, an additional veggie (like peppers, onions, and/or eggplant), a loaf of bread and a dozen eggs. My girlfriend and I take one share, designed for a family of four, and we eat well all summer and fall and are able to save a significant amount for winter. They're usually open every Saturday with extra foods and meats for sale. Lastly, even though this is a family operation, they are always quick to credit their "workshares" - members who work picking and/or packing produce in exchange for reduced rates on their CSA. A local business worth supporting.