Such a beautiful place and by far one of my favorite places. They have pick your own sunflowers and…read moretulips depending on the season. You can buy by the stem and even pick the bulbs! When you walk in you can pick a basket and are handed scissors to easily cut your flowers. After strolling down the endless rows of flowers they have a clean up station where you can trim your stems, buy vases and other little things such as jams, honey, etc. I love that they allow you to take photographs here and bring outside food to have a little picnic. There are benches and plenty of open areas to lay out a blanket and relax. Pro tip: Tulip season is quickly approaching. They are set to open the first few weeks of April. Tickets sell out quick and will be going on sale soon.

Well, we arrived for a Christmas tree. They wanted $400+ for their trees. So we ended up not…read moregetting our trees from this farm. Fresh cut trees typically run us around $125-200 depending on the size. So I was not going to pay double for a tree.

ENTRY FEE THEN EVERYTHING FREE!…read more Such a great time! Lots of things for kids of all ages to do and experience (mostly little kids around 11 and under). But even as adults we had an enjoyable experience. SLIDES Lots of fun slides and unlike other places - you don't have to pay each time to ride them! APPLES So many free apples and apple juice! Bring a jar of peanut butter and you've just fed your entire family! FRIENDLY STAFF These are the nicest kids around. Everyone is joyful and in the spirit of the season! Have fun!

The animals seem unhappy. This is supposed to be family friendly environment. But the new ownership…read moreis perverted. In many ways, you could visit and see for yourself. Some of the ways that this is run, just raises eyebrows. Also, their playground equipment is falling apart, I literally saw a screw fall off a piece of equipment. And some kid was shouting. They finally fixed it. But it was in fact, still broken.

What a magical place! I brought my 84 year old Mom to see the goats and she had such a good time…read morethat I brought my adult kids back with me. Marshmellow, the Llama, was a hit! My Mom sang to the donkey. There were little goats being born while we were there in the barn. The bunnies were the highlight of my kids' trip. I then went back for Goat Yoga. OMG!!! This made my year! I had a blast. Not sure how much yoga I got done because I was soooo focused on the friendly goats. My favs were Elsie and Fudge. Then I was talking to Susan, one of the owners, about flowers for my daughter's wedding - she was so sweet, she let me cut a bunch from her own garden and didn't even charge me! We need more folks in the world like Little Goat Farm at the Lake!

We visited the farm as part of the Harvest Host program and were allowed to assist with feeding…read moretheir goats. Both owners were courteous to us and our children, and we had a fun time spoiling their animals with snacks and snuggles.

Ventured here today looking for some fresh fruits and vegetables…read more Was happy with the selection for today. Picked up some yummy fruits and veggies. Was excited to see seeded watermelons and seeded grapes! We also grabbed some jelly's and apple butter. The Apple Butter took me back to Sunday mornings breakfast at Grandmas. The bakery side had a variety of yummy treats from doughnuts, pies, cookies and cakes. Definitely grabbed a few for later. The Apple Pie ice cream my hunnie ordered was delicious. Tasted just like Apple Pie. Looking forward to our next adventure here already.

I visited the nursery section only and the variety was impressive. I found most of what I was…read morelooking for which was a win. However the service was very hit or miss. The woman who checked us out was an absolute delight, warm, funny, and exactly what you hope for at a local farm stand. Unfortunately my experience in the herb section was the opposite. When I asked about strawberry plants and was told they didn't have any, I mentioned I was a first time gardener and asked if she could recommend something beginner friendly. Her response was essentially "just pick something, all you have to do is water them." When I explained again that I was new and looking for guidance, she told me she couldn't help me. As a first time gardener trying to learn, that kind of dismissiveness was discouraging. If it weren't for the lovely woman at checkout, I likely wouldn't return. I ended up going to Ed's Plant World in Brandywine where the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful to a beginner. The difference was night and day. That said, I'm giving 4 stars because the place is really awesome in terms of selection and variety. The woman in the herb section may have just been having a bad day. It's absolutely worth checking out.

A fantastic place for families to find delicious healthy food as well as a fun location to play and…read morelearn about orchards and farming. A shopping trip combined with an adventure. The owners couldn't be more knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. Their business and products are a gift to the area. Come to the large, covered market to buy fresh fruits, corn & other vegetables, as well as jars of jams, jellies, chutneys, and fresh bakery goodies. Enjoy picking your own apples or choose from several varieties in the store, picked in season as they ripen. Have a picnic while the kids play on the equipment in the play area. Choose your pumpkin. Try the delicious fresh cider and the fresh fruit slushies. It's all good. Their apple cider donuts are legendary. Lots of parking. Not far out of town. I wish my own hometown had a place like this.

We found Marker-Miller on Google during peak Apple picking season a few years back. It's a great…read moreexperience, we just went again. The orchards have several apple varieties, are well maintained and easy to navigate. The price is quite reasonable, you pay by choosing between three sizes of bags to pick the apples. They have picnic shelters and several playgrounds for kids that are free. Kids can also participate in a tractor ride in individual cars that are pulled by a riding lawn mower. We didn't see a full size tractor ride however. If you come hungry, try their apple cider donuts, slushies and ice cream. All of it is really good!

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.

My boyfriend and I went on a blackberry picking date here, and we had a blast! We loved that there…read morewas NO line. It was $4 for admission, $1 for a picking bucket, and you pay per pound for your produce. Unfortunately in July, they didn't have any more peaches, but still had plenty of blackberries. To be honest, the blackberries were very sour, but I made them into a pie so it was delicious in pie form! We walked around and saw the animals on the farm, and wandered around the market where they had a ton of seasonal produce available for sale.

Note: review is for the "market" (not orchard) June 29, 2025 because I'm sure inventory changes…read moreover the year. I had to write about the best apple cider donuts I've had the pleasure of enjoying. Fresh out of the kettle $7 for 6. They take credit card. Also pies available for $20 and some honey, fruit butter, bbq sauces, and some salsa plus bags of kettle corn ($6). Was looking for jams/jellies but those are available up in the peach orchard ($8, cash only). Donuts better than Apple House!? That's a high bar.

Great place for apple picking. If you have 4-wheel drive they even allow you to drive through the…read morelines of apple trees, so minimal walking required if that is what you are looking for. If you get there, keep going past the shop on the left side until you come to a white house with a red roof, this is where apple picking starts. On the way home, be sure to stop by the shop you saw initially on your left. They have freshly made apple cider donuts which are super delicious.

great fruit grown on their farm very personable owners who know their stuff. also locally prepared…read morepastries and meats.

We head here when we want fresh produce. The owners make you feel like you're visiting friends!read more

We came too late. No more peaches this year but the folks are nice. The orchard is well kept. No…read moremajor hills or hard terrain good for children and elders too.

A few years later and this is still the place to go for apple picking. For $20 you get a giant 1/2…read morebushel bag and you can fill it to the brim with all the apples you can pick. We were directed to area 13 which had lots of Fuji, Granny Smith and Yellow Delicious apples among others. We were there on a weekday afternoon around 10:30 am so it wasn't too crowded so we could move around the orchard without fighting the crowds for the perfect apples. They didn't have much in the way of frills set up, just a stand on the way out selling apple butter and jams. I think they might have more amenities on the weekends but I'm not sure. If you want basic non-crowded apple picking, come here on a weekday morning. Check their website for events, etc. if you're planning to come on a weekend and want more activities. Oh, and they're cash only so be sure and bring some cash since I don't think there's an ATM on site.

still my fave orchard. Friendly service, yummy apples, easy to find location. CASH ONLY!read more

There's so many farmers markets in between route 66 and Shenandoah National Park that it's hard to…read moreknow which one to stop at. We didn't want a touristy one, so this is the one we stopped at. The hours at this store are impressive - 8am to 8pm 7 days a week. The owners are definitely hard workers! I didn't meet Janet but Roy was to the point when I asked questions. A bushel is $36, and a half bushel is $18. A half bushel bag is a lot smaller than the box that they call a bushel, so we decided to buy a bushel. You can fill the box up with whichever apples you want. They have a big selection of apples, including some I'd never heard of (eg, Virginia Gold). Roy was attentive and told me when the box was full and that I should stop adding apples. It wasn't quite all the way to the top, but it was still a good deal. If I'm in the area, I'll probably stop by again!