This place exceeded my expectations! There is so much to do on the farm and $15 for it is beyond…read morereasonable. Our family spent close to 3 hours there. Highly recommend for people with or without kids.

We had a great time on the farm at the West Portal Pumpkin Patch! We loved the hay ride and found…read moreone of their golden pumpkin prizes! The corn mazes were fun as we enjoyed our wonderful cider floats! Thank you WPPP for a wonderful day on the farm!!

I took my kids and visiting family here on a Thursday when the kids had no school. I hear it can…read moreget crowded on the weekends, but on Thursday when we arrived a little before noon, it wasn't bad. They had a steady stream of newcomers but not too crowded. It was fairly easy to find though going there, my map told me to go down a treacherous gravel road which I wasn't terribly fond of. They have a moderately sized parking lot and you'll see this large, red barn. That's where you get your goodies (there's often a line) and where their store is. We stopped by for a treat first. They sell ice cream, cider floats, and what is a "TikTok famous" coffee float with donut. We got: Cider ($4) - I didn't actually drink this. I got it for my kid with food allergies. He wanted ice cream but they do not know if the ice cream they use contains eggs or not so we played it safe. My kid thought it was okay but finally finished it later. He typically prefers regular apple juice. Cider float with donut - you have a choice of no donut for $2 less. It's like a root beer float but with cider instead of root beer, black and orange sprinkles around the time of the cup, whipped cream, and a powdered cider donut over it all. I shared this with my daughter. That donut was delicious! Warm, tender, and crisp on the outside. The drink was great! I do wish it came with a spoon because it got difficult finishing the last of it. Warning: if you have one of these, the bees are coming for you. They use some sort of caramel-like sauce to get the sprinkles to stick. Overall, quite good. Maple cider donut ($3): my sister got this and she said it was amazing, but she said she thought $3 was a bit much (the unglazed donuts are $1.25 each). She's vegan, so didn't partake in the float, but she also wasn't going to ask if there's milk in the donut. If you're getting only donuts, they are purchased in the store. They have tables and chairs nearby for you to picnic and enjoy your treats. Going through the gates, there was a table but they were busy with other people so we walked right in. There is no entrance fee, which was nice. You go through the apple orchard first. It seems like most of the apples have been picked through, though there are a lot of developing apples. Some of the nicer ones were way too tall for us; they don't provide ladders. We only managed to find one that looked nice. At the end, there used to be a sunflower field and the corn maze. It's epic but you don't know how formidable until you're past the point of return and realize it's not a kids maze. We were in there for a while! Even met other kids that thought they'd be lost forever. The corn stalks are taller than a human and they're pretty dense so you can't look over or through them. It's a true maze and I was impressed. I wish they would provide a paper maze puzzle of the corn maze because I'm so curious how it is from above. Lots of dead ends. What I can say is don't lose hope. You'll get there! (When we finally found the exit, it was almost like a dream because we had been staring at corn for so long.) In hindsight, it was good we ate something first. Once done, we explored the sunflowers and saw the pumpkin patch. As we headed out, we went to pay for our lone apple and we discovered THE CORN MAZE IS NOT FREE. It's $10 per adult and $5 per kid. They charged us $1 for the single apple. I guess they work on the honor system? I didn't mind much because that maze clearly took planning. Before we left, we visited the store full of baked goodies. I got a few cider donuts, a dumpling, and a piece of crumb cake because they just brought out a fresh tray. Plus a lattice harvest pie. The pies with crumble aren't vegan, but the lattice pies are made of vegetable shortening. Restrooms! They have a row of port-a-potties by the parking lot. They're actually the cleanest ones I've been to before. No sinks but they do have a dispenser of antibacterial hand gel. The openings are a bit large so if your kid needs to use the toilets, hold onto them. Overall, it was quite enjoyable and I definitely think everyone should go through a corn maze of this caliber at least once in their life. The apple pickings were sparse but at least you get delicious floats and donuts! Note: they have gluten free goodies in the store but they are nut based (almond flour). They also had one gluten free-vegan item.

My family and I made a trip to come here. It was a bit far of a drive about 2 hours but we wanted…read moreto check it out. There wasnt any pumpkin left in the field to pick and the apples were not event there on the trees. I would definitely have to say hand down to the cute little store - there was a bakery side and oh my gosh the donuts , the cookies and the Tik Tok famous drink was out of this world. So the 2 hour trip was definitely worth the drive. The service was okay the individuals behind the counter to order the Tik Tok drink had a bit of a attitude when I was asking about questions. Just stay patient. Other then that I would highly recommend coming here and trying a piece of all of there different donuts and cookies are soo soo good. They even had a pumpkin cider donut which I never had before. Don't forget to stop by and check them out.

My fiancé and I visited Von Thun Farms for the Tulip Festival, and it was such a beautiful…read moreexperience! The colorful tulip fields were absolutely stunning and made for the perfect spring day. The staff was incredibly friendly and even offered to take pictures for us, which we really appreciated. There was also a small farm area with sheep and chickens that was fun to visit, and several food trucks with plenty of tasty options. The farm was well organized, clean, and full of great photo opportunities. We also noticed they have other seasonal events throughout the year, like strawberry and blueberry picking, which gives us another reason to come back. We had an amazing time and highly recommend a visit. We can't wait to return for one of their upcoming events!

Our first visit was not good. Prior to our visit, we called and spoke with a woman, possibly the…read moreowner/manager inquiring about a Blueberry Crumble Pie . After some back and forth, my wife and I were told that they would have some for us since we were an hour away. Imagine the disappointment once we got there and was handed a frozen Blueberry Crumb . We decided since that was not what we were expecting, we didn't buy it. This owner shrugged her shoulders with a 'no big deal' and walked away. When you treat customers with such contempt and disrespect, we will never return again So a fair warning to others. To this farm you are viewed as a cash transaction and nothing else. Move on to other much better farm businesses that treat their customers better. Ciao!

GREAT FARM! Great activities for children. Fresh eggs, produce and bread and more! Brittney is…read morealways so kind and helpful.

"Farm Fresh Eggs, Home Raised & Hand Gathered" I've been wanting to try these farm fresh eggs for a…read morewhile. I think they opened in Fall or Summer 2019. If you've ever eaten super fresh eggs, then you know there's a considerable difference from supermarket eggs -- even the organic and free range eggs that you can buy in a supermarket. Cedar Gate Farm eggs are excellent (or woohoo as good as it gets). I bought 2 dozen for $12.00 ($6.00 each). Definitely worth it, IMHO. Excellent flavor! An egg farmer once explained to me that a fresh egg has a firm jelly-like white when cracked opened, and an egg with a watery white is not fresh. The store is small, adorable and clean located on a real farm in Denville, NJ. You can see the goats, chickens and other animals roaming around. I love what they did with their property. They put a ton of work into it and it's meticulously maintained. They have a few other items, but I was really only interested in the eggs and they didn't disappoint. They have a few vegetables, homemade pickles, goat cheese, honey, jam, country-style gifts, a small selection of candy, etc. I think I saw a sign for pie, but don't recall seeing any -- maybe sold out.

This was the perfect fall outing for our family of three. It's smaller than some of the other…read morepumpkin patches but less busy and noisy for a Sunday than some of the others. Our little one is too small for any of the activities or the play area so it was great just to walk around and snag a couple of cute photo ops. Bought some pumpkins and cute little munchkins from the Pumpkin Corral and then some pumpkin bread from the Pumpkin Cafe. It's $5 for a slide of pumpkin bread of $12 for the loaf so we went for a loaf! It was delish, not too sweet and great texture. They have lots of fun activities geared towards kids and even a trick or treat glow corn maze some nights. JUMBO Pumpkin $17 Large Pumpkin $14 Small Pumpkin $5 Munchkin $3 Gourds $3 White Large Pumpkin $18 White Small Pumpkins $8

From the owner: The Best Farm Experience in the Lehigh Valley!…read more Valley Fruits & Veggies is a family-owned farm and agritourism destination in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley offering pick-your-own strawberries, fresh summer fruits and vegetables, and a full lineup of fall farm experiences. Guests visit Valley Fruits & Veggies for seasonal produce straight from the field, amazing milkshakes, ice cream and sweet treats, as well as pumpkin picking, corn maze, and classic hayrides in the fall. The farm is a very welcoming and family-friendly setting. Open seasonally, Valley Fruits & Veggies connects the community to local agriculture through hands-on experiences, fresh food, and memorable farm traditions. Whether visitors are searching for pick-your-own strawberries in the spring in the Lehigh Valley, summer farm markets, or fall activities like pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Valley Fruits & Veggies is a trusted local destination for authentic family farm fun and fresh flavor.

Had a great time at Rosebridge. We did Piglet Cuddling and the Farm tour and met so many friendly…read moreanimals.

We were looking online at 'activity' farms (animal husbandry-horseback riding-bees, etc) in the…read morelocal area and came upon the Rose Bridge Farm. Rose Bridge is a sanctuary and working farm on land once owned by William Penn. Since 2013, the farm has become a 'forever home' for over 300 animals. Many of the animals are rescues from dairy farms, livestock auctions or other scenarios where they were at risk. They have several different activities, we opted for the Farm Fest, which combined several of the activities. The Farm Fest includes a mini farm animal husbandry tour, baby animal cuddling time, hands on craft activity, a beverage bar and an outdoor fire pit. It lasts about 2 hours. There were many parents there with children, but also adults like us by themselves. There are two times - 4-6 and 6:30-8:30. We went on the 4:00 tour. It was great! It was very interesting hearing how the animals came to the farm - it was so heartwarming to hear the stories of saving so many animals. However, I wasn't expecting the 'cuddling time' to be so much fun. We started with the goats - so friendly! They were nuzzling and 'pawing' us - I sat down and several came to me and wanted to be rubbed or held. I even had an opportunity to feed a baby goat its milk bottle! We interacted with pigs, sheep, a beautiful thoroughbred horse and a donkey! It was a very special experience! Afterwards we all went to a large barn and made crafts - specifically little planters we decorated, added dirt and seeds (large selection of flowers and vegetables seeds) to take home as a little souvenir. We had a dinner reservation so we left before the fire pit activity. Overall, it was a wonderful experience to be with these farm animals and to support such a worthwhile project.

I stopped by for the home made ice cream today and it was such a great treat! I went with the…read morecarrot cake ice cream and the German valley chocolate! First off the carrot cake had real carrots in it. Which I liked! I met Amy, who makes the ice cream, and Denise who does the quality control. They were both very friendly and they gave me a peek at the process of making the ice cream. I highly recommend stopping by and visiting Ort Farms! They also have a produce store, that offers different kinds of quiche. I look forward to trying the bacon and cheddar quiche next time.

Went here a couple of months back during their Boo Bash weekend festival. We enjoyed a few hours…read morethere to do some pumpkin picking, hay rides, and the rest of the usual activities. They have several food trucks with lots of different choices. They have a nice farmer's market that is nicely decorated and has plenty of items for sale. They have a great selection of pies too. Also, there is an ice cream stand next to the market opened daily, all ice cream is homemade and fresh! Their hot apple cider and cinnamon donut was a great treat! Since finding Ort Farms is not too far from us, we'll be back next year once the crops are back in season.

Hidden Brook Ranch Alpacas is fun and educational for all ages!…read more Best to make reservations ahead of time. In addition, you'll need to sign a waiver in order for your reservation to be completed. Costs: $25 - Alpaca Experience and Guided Walk (60 mins.) $15- Meet and Greet Alpacas (30 mins.) At the farm ,you'll see a couple of tall Llamas standing guard in addition to the alpacas. : D Gary was the owner and guide tour. Unlike visiting other alpaca farms, Gary put an educational spin on our visit. Gary shared about the shearing and the different grades of alpaca yarns, which of course would go along with the yarn costs. A small group of us led the alpacas by leashes. Of course, each alpaca has its own personality. Just like people.. LOL.... My bf's alpaca "St. Nick" (who was born on Christmas) had the sweetest disposition. My alpaca "Wally "had its moments". Wally wanted to stop a lot and just graze. After we finished tour, everyone went over to a table where handwashing implements were available. A cute gift shop is available with beautiful alpaca related items and even duck eggs! A small parking lot is available. A very clean port-a john is available for customers.

My husband and I drove to this lovely part of Warren County and met alpacas and llamas, learned…read moreabout them, had many questions answered about their care, learned how to feed them, and took Jack the llama for a walk on a halter. The Gen-X age dude who owns the ranch is super chill and friendly. At the end of our tour he showed us the yarn and hand-knitted items made from their very own alpacas and llamas.

NESHANIC STATION: Readington Brewery is a true farm brewery, growing ingredients right on-site…read moreincluding hops in multiple varieties, plus wheat, barley, fruits, and even veggies that go straight from field to glass. They have 16 options on tap, showcasing their farm-fresh ingredients across beer styles, seltzers, and even birch beer. Flights are always a must for us when visiting a place for the first time and we enjoyed every taste. Standouts included the Doppelbock, Mango-Kiwi Fizzy, Godhi-Real Peach Fruit, and the most unexpected favorite, El Diablo Chelada, a beer-meets-Bloody-Mary situation. Even as someone who usually skips Bloody Marys, this one won us over. Bold, layered, and wildly drinkable. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome inside the stunning barn-style tasting room, complete with warm wood paneling, oversized wagon-wheel chandeliers, plenty of seating, Rutgers pride, and a peek into the production area. Outside, pups can stretch out on the spacious deck and lawn overlooking the farm. Bonus points for fire pits where you can cozy up with a beer. This is also a family-friendly spot with a great playground out back and loads of room to roam. Just be sure to check their website for 21+ hours. Bring your own food or catch whatever food truck is on-site, and don't miss their packed events calendar. Trivia, open mics, chess games, book clubs, bingo, and more keep things lively all week long. Farm vibes, great beer, happy dogs, and something always happening. Hard to beat!

We visited Redington brewery on a Saturday afternoon. There were plenty of tables open to sit with…read moreshade as well as Adirondack chairs. We brought our kids with us so they could play on the playground while we enjoyed a few drinks. There are snacks available for purchase as well as a food truck that serves lunch items. The beers on top were delicious and the vibe was unmatched. It was a gorgeous day to just be outside, let the kids run around, and enjoy a few drinks and small bites.

Summertime is great season to travel to faraway farms and scenic roads to discover all that NJ…read morelands have to offer. Kash Valley Farms offers both organic vegetables and organic meats inside the barn from their farm for sale. Vegetables on one side and meats on the other for menu options! I purchased a strip steak, to try the line of their grass fed and finished meats. After I read the website for cooking suggestions on the specific cut, we appreciated the flavor and the texture, noticed a long, white fibrous through the length of the steak. We will stop back to try another cut of beef and perhaps some fowl.

The best in the Tri-State area. Believe me, The Cotton Cattle farm does not ever let us down. The…read morefamily really takes a lot of pride in the business!!!