My friends and I came here for the Summer Shindig last weekend. We had the best time! Admission was…read more$12 and with that we were each able to pick out 5 sunflowers and got complimentary watermelon. There was also hayride, fireworks, cute farm animals, live music, and lots of vendors that day. I can't wait to come back here for more events!

We visited this farm on a school field trip! It's a cute family run establishment. They have a…read moregreat setup with a hayride, pumpkin patch, cotton picking fields, animals, hay bale maze, playground and pic nic eating areas. The employees were so friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs! I loved the cotton picking session, it was a bit lengthy on the history discussion and the kids (kindergarteners) lost interest about 10 minutes into the 20 minute speel. Overall, we had a fantastic time! BTW, I hear they do a fun setup for Christmas ;)

Debbi and Hank Merrill operate a small alpaca farm and love visitors. The alpacas, while not…read morevisibly scared of people, are not eager to be touched and are far less welcoming than Debbi and Hank. Debbi is an open, warm and informed host who gladly answers questions about her alpaca family, which she is passionate about. Although I did not have an appointment, which is advisable, and called from the farm's driveway, Debbi kindly drove over from her nearby home and spent an hour with me chitchatting about all things alpaca. For you alpaca enthusiasts, the Merrills also operate a small gift shop with items incorporating alpaca fleece, including yarn from their own animals (how often do you get to meet and learn the name and story of the creature whose body produced the material for the socks you are about to knit?), hats, sweaters, socks and stuffed animals. If it can be made with alpaca fleece or has a picture of an alpaca on it, Debbi probably has it in stock. If you thrill to the idea of hearing alpacas hum in close proximity, stop by and check out the alpacas and kitties and ducks and geese. Debbi and Hank will doubtless put out their welcome mat.

i loved being able to visit this cute little spot. the owners are both so friendly and there's no…read moreway you can go and not learn something new. even if you don't get to touch/feed the alpacas the experience itself is worth while & the shop the owners have have unique one of a kind finds. i highly recommend. make sure to call ahead to ask if it's okay to stop by:)

I had a lovely shopping experience with 1818 Farms recently! A couple of Sunday afternoon's ago, I…read moreordered several lip balms and a beautiful "resin art - rectangular tray," please see the picture which does NOT do the product justice. These were birthday gifts for my favorite Sister. Fast forward to Tuesday, and the extremely well packed box arrived! Wow, talk about fast shipping! The lip balms were treated with so much care! They were packed in a reusable ice pack envelope, and packed so well, I had to get the scissors out to open them, which sadly, damaged the envelope package but not the balms. 1818 offers a handwritten note along with their products, which I forgot about. After Sister joyfully opened her gifts, I remembered the hand written note, which we retrieved from the abundant bubble wrap in the trash can, and Sister just loved the note! Such a nice, sweet, personal touch! To this day, Sister is looking for the perfect easel on which to display her beautiful resin tray, and you can even specify a color scheme for the flowers in the resin products. Do consider 1919 Farms for unique, natural, and in nearly all [perhaps all] cases handmade items that support a locally owned Farm. Thanks so much 1818 Farms for making my Sister's birthday extremely memorable!!!!!

I met the owner of 1818 Farms, Natasha McCrary, at a craft fair featuring Alabama made products…read moreearlier this year. 1818 Farms is located in the historic town of Mooresville, near Decatur, Alabama, population at last count was 53. Events here may triple the population of the town on a regular basis. In addition to Natasha's line of cosmetics, the beautiful little farm raises organic produce, heritage breed Babydoll Southdown Sheep, and other farm animals. It is a popular site for weddings and receptions I understand. Seminars, children's camps, classes and retreats are just a few of other activities that are found here. When I first met the owner, she told me about their farm-to-table dinners featuring produce grown on site and when I got home, went online and made reservations shortly before it sold out. On June 10, 2016, I attended my first Dinner on the Farm featuring Chef Jakob Reid of the Albany Bistro in nearby Decatur, Alabama. You will not find a prettier setting for a farm-to-table dinner. A rustic pavilion with fans, elegant seating and table settings is located in a shady corner of the property with a view of the woods and a nearby creek. Beautiful music provided by the Mellotones of Madison, Alabama, provided a really serene background of perfect relaxing live string harmonies. Appetizers were the first enticement offered to guests. A platter of grilled shrimp on miniature grit cakes tasted as good as they looked. A variety of pickled vegetables made in the Farm kitchens were spread with an assortment of cheeses, including a local goat cheese, and crackers. An egg salad dip from on site farm chicken eggs rounded out the bountiful appetizer table. A special treat with the Camembert cheese was a blueberry jalapeño jam hand made with on site ingredients by the hostess, Natasha McCrary. The slight spiciness of the jalapeños was a surprisingly good compliment to the sweet blueberries. With the cheese, it was a powerhouse combination. The first course consisted of a beautifully prepared bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, with a drizzle of Georgia olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and farm raised basil grown and picked just feet away from our tables. The second course was a small salad of fresh, young cucumbers marinated in Georgia olive oil, vinegar, dill and basil served on a wedge of Italian flat bread. The main course was a perfectly roasted moist and flavorful skinless chicken breast, named by the chef "airline chicken" with a wing bone left attached like the tail of an airplane. A grit cake well toasted on all sides with a faint taste of Andouille sausage was a great side to the chicken and was a fitting compliment, almost like a Cajun cornbread, to perfectly cooked vegetables which were my favorite dish of the evening. Farm grown squash, zucchini, and pole beans were steamed with a light seasoning that complimented but did not hide the wonderful taste of the vegetables. Chef Reid has the ability to showcase the taste of the wonderful fresh produce he prepares without over seasoning. The final course for the evening was a very French inspired baked meringue with a topping of strawberry mousse from locally grown strawberries and drizzled with a dark chocolate Ganache. It was a very decadent desert to end a very wonderful meal in a very wonderful setting. The special dinners served here do not include beverages except for water and so you are encouraged to bring your own. Most guests did bring their favorite wines which were very abundant. I prefer wines matched to the food on special dining occasions so a menu, which was not provided, would be a helpful suggestion. Dress is casual and should be comfortable for an outdoor setting.

Sorry excuse of a pumpkin patch, worst experience I've ever had, great for kids but crowded, kids…read morerunning everywhere with no adult in sight, got shoved by a child while looking at animals in the "petting zoo" if you're going for photos please GO ELSEWHERE, whole place has been modernized. If you have a truck or suv they make you drive through a small stream. The people who run it are nice. Overall will not be returning. Place has changed a lot over the years. I went as a child and had great memories safe to say that's changed and no good memories were made today

What a gorgeous, well maintained farm! The love the "Bennett family" must have for this farm is…read moreapparent throughout. We visited on a Tuesday afternoon so crowds were low, and we enjoyed a reasonably priced concession stand type lunch with handmade fried apple pies! There were so many activities to engage in and many places to explore! Beautiful Fall photo ops everywhere and unique pumpkins available for purchase. The animals were precious, all named, and facts were posted about them! It was a beautiful day with such beautiful land to enjoy. It was tucked away from the city but still close enough to I-20 for easy access. I highly recommend visiting this farm for such an enjoyable family experience!

Great hands on learning experience, reasonably priced as well. Exactly what I needed to gain…read moreconfidence with my own rabbitry. Very happy with the handsome buck I took home with me.

From the owner: Give us a call or text and we’ll set you up with a farmtastic play date with baby goats, bunnies,…read moreand pigs. Play dates by appointment.

We had such an excellent time at Goat yoga bham! Really lovely people! Really lovely animals! Well…read morecared for farm, beautiful scenery! Doing yoga with the goats was so much fun, with the laughter of children ringing in my ears and the sun shining on my face, it was just a glorious time!

went with my sorority sisters and it was so much fun!! the lady was so nice and the goats were so…read morecute! i would 100% recommend :)

The service was wonderful! I came here for the homeschool event. Honestly the price is worth it…read more. there are ENDLESS things to do there. We arrived at 9:30am and had to leave @2 because they were closing and didn't event get to finish everything. It's amazing!

Great family outing! It can be expensive with a larger family, but after paying for entry, most of…read morethe activities are free. Lots of things for kids and great autumn activities and food. You'll easily spend an afternoon here.

What a fun experience for the whole family, young and old! The owners are very hospitable and kind…read more We've visited numerous times over the years.

We had an amazing time feeding the animals, the alpacas were amazing and friendly, they love their…read morecarrots, lots of chickens running all over the property and a few donkeys (wish I had apples to give them) When your get a chance bring the kids you will have a great time, we sure did, was amazing to see the newborn alpaca baby just a few days old. Can't wait to return and this time I won't forget the apples buddy.

May is peak strawberry picking time in Georgia and my friends and I had been planning this trip to…read morego pick our own for over a month now. This place is cute, sweet (literally!) and an easy day trip from Atlanta - only about an hour away. Perfect for anyone, young or old. Just two things you need to know before you go: **Note that the farm is EAST of I-85**. This means if you're coming down from Atlanta, take a left turn off the exit, and it will be about a mile and a half up the road on the right. The map on this page and in Google maps is correct; the map on the farm's Facebook page and Apple Maps is wrong! They both show the farm west of the interstate and we spent some time driving around there trying to find the farm before trying the other side of the highway.** [glad we did or we would have missed out!] **CALL BEFORE YOU GO!** Every few days or so the orchard needs to close down to allow more berries to ripen for picking -- this is common for all strawberry patches. If you're driving any distance, you don't want to come all that way just to find you can't pick. If they're open, I advise arriving early so they're not over-picked the day you arrive. Current hours (as of 5/7/18) Tues, Thurs, Sat 10-6 Sun 1-5 Or by appointment Now for the experience itself: Utterly charming! Once we did find the farm, we had a lovely time. There were plenty of berries. It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon and there was a lot of space; no crazy amounts of crowds. The owners were just as lovely as can be. You collect a basket at the start and fill to your heart's content. (note: the darker the berries, the sweeter they are!) You pay by weight; I got a ridiculous amount of berries for only $10. Note that you'll be bending down a lot - strawberry plants are low to the ground, after all. But it's not a strenuous workout. Ripe berries will pop right off easily! And the patch is literally right there at the entrance where you park your car, so no need to worry about walking a long distance either. I went with two other adults and we had a grand time. There were also families there with children and they were having a blast too - so definitely pack up the kids for a day of fun out in the sun and come here.

Delicious, ripe berries...nothing like the grocery storeread more