I took my tree down last night that we cut down 5 weeks ago at Unangst Tree farm and it was as…read moregreen and fresh as it was when we put it up. Our tree was beautiful and full with sturdy branches. The team at the farm was very friendly and engaging and the price was reasonable. This will be our new place!

For whatever reason this year we decided to get a real tree for the first time and keep good ol'…read morefake-o in the basement for another year. I have driven by this place a ton of times and I knew of them from the local area farm tours, etc. but we had never thought of getting a live tree or stopping here until well...yesterday. While I know that they do all kinds of activities in fall and into November/December, I'm only testifying about what they do regarding trees. Just to specify this even further, I'm not talking about showing up and buying a pre-cut tree, I mean the Full Monty of cutting your own. All pertinent info is in the below link: www.unangst-treefarm.com/christmas-2014-information Basically you show up and take one of the wagons and one of their saws out to the field and cut away. It does help to ask inside the gift shop/barn as to where you're allowed to currently cut but overall it's pretty straight forward. After you're done, you take it over to the guys in the pre-cut tree area and they will clean up the bottom, shake out any loose needles (or random small critters) and tie it up for you. They give you a tag that goes back to the barn for payment (cash or card - no Amex) and then you pick up your tree to go home with. Very, very easy. We showed up at 3:40pm and the were done and on the road by 4. I guess it could take longer if it's a weekend and/or there are tons of people there but for us it was very fast. All info for pricing is here: www.unangst-treefarm.com/types-of-christmas-trees Time will tell if we'll be coming back here in the future for another tree or if this was a one off but at the very least the process is easy and the experience was fun. While there are certainly other tree farms in the area, Unangst to me would be tough to beat in terms of customer service and overall experience. A+ (Note that plenty of other places will sell trees cheaper but in the current environment where demand for trees in a lot of cases is exceeding realistic supply, this place is still open and selling while others closed a week ago or more in some cases. It is what it is.)

For the last 10 years, I have picked my own berries, apples, etc., and bought fruits and vegetables…read morenumerous times per year at Bobwhites Acres. Everything is fresh and top quality for a cheaper price than in grocery stores. Employees are very friendly and helpful to everyone, who asks for advice about their products. Once, I overpaid for something, but I said nothing, since they work hard and I considered it as a donation (they deserve it). However, the next time when I was there, they remembered me, and gave me back the money.

Throughout the years since discovering this amazing place, we've continued to come back, and for…read moremore and more! We started off just getting peaches, but have since picked blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and apples as well! All their fruit is delicious, and I love their no-frills approach to everything. We've bought some produce at their farm stand; their corn is always great! We'll continue to come back as long as they produce great fruit for the picking!

We had a great day to pick apples. To our surprise peaches were still available . Friendly,…read moreknowledgeable staff and lots of parking available. Price is only $1.39 pound! Fun to see families and different generations Apple picking together! We will be back !

The most delicious and sweet peaches anywhere. Can purchase on Saturdays at Coopersbug farmers…read moremarket until 2:00 pm.

We came here twice this month and we love it. The alpacas are so sweet and we loved feeding them…read more They all have their own spunky personalities. I'm so in love with the long haired sweet alpaca. The kids loved being here and petting the ones that let us pet them. This was such a lovely experience. Also if your child is 2 and enters for free, you don't get carrots. We will be coming here very often! Absolutely recommend this place. Reservations are made in their website. Thank you for having us!

The woman who runs the farm is very nice and answers questions about the alpacas. They are…read moreobviously well cared for and adorable but the feeding/petting experience was very rushed and only lasted about 15 min.

I had the most incredible time at Gress Mountain Ranch. From the moment I arrived, Kathryn was…read morewelcoming and enthusiastic. It's clear how much she and her husband, Ben love and care for every single animal there. The hands-on experience was the highlight for me. I loved getting to feed the gentle horses, alpacas, pigs, goats, donkeys, turkeys, peacocks, sheep and more. The personal interaction with the animals was amazing. The animals seemed happy, healthy, and very used to human interaction, which speaks volumes about the ranch's welfare standards. Not only did I get to help with the animal chores, Kathryn is also very environmentally conscious as we composted, recycled or re-purposed everything at the ranch. It was a joy helping and I highly recommend making an appointment for an experience. It is also a great place to volunteer if you love animals, Kathryn is a remarkable woman. Kathryn not only loves the animals, she is knowledgeable and kind. I learned so much about the different rescue animals and the conservation efforts the ranch supports. The entire property is beautiful with spectacular views. If you're an animal lover or looking for a unique, educational day trip with the family, I cannot recommend Gress Mountain Ranch enough. It's more than just a ranch; it's a truly special place where you can connect with nature and wonderful creatures. I am now a steady volunteer, I encourage you to plan a visit!

I had no idea it was going to be this much fun! This is the perfect place to go if you love farm…read moreanimals. No matter what age you are it's the most beautiful place! The couple who runs the property are so informative and you can see just how much they Love the animals! I recommend this highly and I can't wait to go back!

Recently stayed overnight while passing through PA. I would highly recommend staying here…read more Beautiful farm with some fascinating animals. We got a guided tour and were introduced to the farm animals with their names and some back stories on them. I fell in love with the two Great Pyrenees dogs and the 41 year old horse! Comfortable bed, also enjoyed farm-made ice cream on the porch in a rocking chair. In the morning, watched the cows and goats be milked took a nice walk through the path in the woods and revisited the animals before having an amazing breakfast of delicious bacon, eggs and potatoes, made special by Kathleen. Didn't leave empty handed either. Took home some great cheeses, that were also made on the farm. Would definitely stay again!

The B&B is a great experience if you want to feel like a farmer for a day, and show kids that milk…read moreand eggs don't come from a supermarket. Kathy was gracious about our arriving late (farmers wake up early!) due to traffic. My husband, two kids (7 and 11) and I slept in a cute room with a deck. We woke up to a rooster and were ready to begin our chores bright and early! Sam was kind and patient when showing us how to milk goats, and Mike let us help bottle feed a brand new baby calf. We even got to take the calf on a walk with a leash! What a wonderful experience for kids! My daughter got to help tend to chickens, and gather and clean eggs. The animals are very well cared for and friendly. The farmhouse is renovated for modern comfort but still has an old-time country feel--perfect combo. P.S. The bathroom has a jacuzzi! Kathy is a lovely host -- she kept us well fed. Breakfast each morning consisted of homemade muffins, scones, breads, yogurt, kefir, smoothies, butter, with farm fresh eggs. She made wonderful pancakes, bacon, and potatoes too. I got to take a cheesemaking class -- depending on how much time you have, Kathy offers shorter classes and longer classes. I couldn't get enough of the delicious raw milk and yogurt (we don't have access to this stuff in NYC). I raided the store before we left. I recommend the goat manchego!

It was such an interesting and unique opportunity. Loved the past life regression meditation…read more Something I will never forget. Also in a very serene location, very calming. Highly recommend.

We had a great time! The owners were so nice and helpful. Will definitely come back next year.read more

(This is about visiting during Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour Weekend)…read more Some farms are bigger than others. Some farms have more to see than others. Some farms are just more interesting than others. To me the above are three simple truths and not that I'm trying to rip on Spring Valley but I guess you are what you is. Spring Valley compared to mega farms like Klein in Easton, Marwell in Coopersburg or Heidel in Bangor is a speck on the map. It's a small dairy farm that also grows their own corn and hay which is fed to their herd. The good stuff is that they had signs up in certain places explaining what you're looking at. It was useful for the barns, milking area and the combine. It also did a decent job explaining the milking process. The downside would be that while the farm is small, it would have been nice to have had some family/staff to guide people or offer some type of a tour or further explain some things like their manure handling system. Not a huge issue but it would have been nice. They had ice cream for sale (not their own but large buckets of Turkey Hill) along with some baked goods and some honey/jams/jellies/preserves. We bought a few things as we do at every farm we go to especially here since it seemed like they do not have an onsite retail presence past what they set up for special occasions. Easy in/easy out and were on our way in about thirty minutes having seen everything there is to see.