Zekiah Farms is always a good experience with a variety of items to splurge on…read more I have been to Zekiah Farms on random, quiet weekends as well as when they have events. Either time the farm has a friendly team who will go out of their way to greet you and help. It has consistently been a great experience and there's always treasures to purchase. I recommend a visit to Zekiah Farms on days they are having and are not having an event. Both are great and don't forget to take a good look in the meat coolers to see what good stuff you can take with you. My haul included sweets, honey, and meats. This time.

We purchased some chicken and pork sausage. It was amazing!…read more We had a very positive shopping experience was greeted with kindness professionalism from Cindy and her son Tyler. We had stopped in because we were considering purchasing goats in the future. We are just a novice at this point. Tyler took the time to give us a lot of information about care health and requirements that they would need. We would highly recommend this business. We will be shopping there again in the near future. Craig & Cindy Jolly

Who knew this hidden gem was so close to home. I was able to take all 5 (and one on the way) of my…read moreGrandkids to this family farm in Southern Maryland. On the property, we visited the petting zoo, did a kid's corn maze (along with a slide), took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and had the kids pick out their own pumpkins. They had a ball! The farm also has fresh vegetables, ciders, honey, jams, meat and other items available for purchase. The entry fee is $11 for those 2 and above which I think is reasonable. They also have ice cream(which they all loved), milkshakes, root beer floats and pulled pork sandwiches available for purchase. They have strawberry and blackberries for picking in the spring(will be back). The family was very friendly and informative. was friendly. My Grandkids had a ball. This is what I call good, clean fun.

Their meats and vegetables were really good . I tried their blackberry cider amazing,service was…read moreexcellent very friendly

Fresh fruit,vegetables and honey is the best all around. Wonderfully run farm, oh and a greenhouse…read moretoo with really nice plants! Always a pleasure to go there, nice people.

Great for kids - mine are 3 & 6 and had a blast! They loved the play area, corn house, hayride, the…read moreflags, & corn maze the best. Though, I will say I think there is a serious risk of a child getting hurt if not watched carefully near the hayride, especially when folks are lined up to get on the next ride directly beside the path where the hayride runs on. Also, we wanted to buy a pumpkin on the way out but didn't want to go back into the shop. It might be beneficial to have a person outside to collect money for items. Two other suggestions would be to fix the portapotty lock & provide more trashcans. Overall, we loved this place! It was our first time visiting, & we hope to return.

His is a great stand for farm fresh vegetables milk and cheeses. They also carry handmade crafts…read morefrom locals and hold events for children during the holidays. They need to update there hours online I drove 20 to find out they were actually closed winter hours are not listed online. Very disappointed

I'm giving this a 4 star rating because of the SUPER friendly service from the sweet lady working…read morethe store .. I wish I could remember her name.. and the Really Delicious pickles and jerky. I bought the sweet & spicy jerky and they are Not Kidding about it being spicy!! My whole mouth was on fire after the first piece! Which is awesome because I don't consider it spicy unless I'm drooling and crying. Achievement unlocked! The name is what drew me to this place...I would give this place a 5 star rating if they had any spiders on display. I'm a spider enthusiast and was disappointed that there were no spiders or interesting background about the name. :( I plan to check out the fall festival with my family this weekend or next to check out the ice cream that's raved about on here and see some animals! Great job!

Braehead Farm is a great place to go as a family. There is an amazingly large area for kids to play…read morea variety of games. There are many animals to see and goats to feed. My Grandchildren loved every minute we were there. They have multiple gardens to pick your own vegetables, fruit, and fresh flowers. We had so much fun we went back two day later and we will go many more times to come. The service is beyond excellent. The person who greeted us and waited on us as we paid for items available on the farm was very friendly and a wealth of information regarding the farm.

A great farm for fruits, veggies, pumpkins, flowers, and more! We loved being able to picnic with…read moreour own sandwiches and also got some sides from the lunch counter and of course cider doughnuts. It was a great way to spend a few hours before heading further north.

Goat Milk Soap - Cold Process in Small Batch - I LOVE IT, especially "orange blossom". The bars are…read moreoversized and can easily be cut in 1/3 and used in multiple showers on next to sinks. I loved it so much I went back to get more. Sometimes something small can make a big difference in this is one of those.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

After reading so many positive reviews, I succumbed to a groupon for the walking tour. If you buy…read morethe groupon, you get a great deal for 2 adults to take the tour, as well as a $10 credit at their farm store. Once you take a look at their store, you know there's no way you could leave here empty-handed. They sell steaks and chops from every farm animal you can think of, as well as fresh eggs and Amish butter rolls and aged raw milk cheese, and even kombucha. There is a clever young boy behind the cash register, and he will persuade you to buy everything in stock. Their items are very reasonably priced for grass-fed/free-range/happy meats and dairy products, especially when you're tired of paying too much at Whole Foods for lesser quality and freshness. If you have a genuine interest in learning how a farm works, then you would enjoy taking a tour here, as it's very informative. The manager, Amy, is a wonderful tour guide. She is very patient and will answer everyone's questions. We learned about how they rotate their farm animals to improve soil quality, and about what and how they feed the animals. I wouldn't recommend bringing kids here unless they are extremely interested in farms, and are very patient. Otherwise, they will be bored to tears and will ruin the fun for the farm dorks, like me. If you think this is a petting zoo, it's not. You will see plenty of farm animals running around and/or freely grazing, but it's understood that they don't want folks chasing those free range chickens around. The whole tour took over 2 hours, which was a little long for me, so I left a bit early to hit up the farm store before the rest of my tour group did. I even ordered one of their last turkeys for Thanksgiving, which I'm beyond stoked about. I'd highly recommend this tour. Be a little patient, and eat a big breakfast before you come. There are no lunch options within walking distance, so unless you plan on snacking on a hunk of cheese, you might get hungry after the drive and the walking tour and the ooohing and aaahing at these beautifully kept grounds.

Such a late post: Thanks to Groupon, I took my mom on a farm tour since it was Mother's Day…read moreweekend. We both enjoyed all the information about the animal care, farm practices, cheese making, etc. The blue cheese was my fave and we also bought some beautiful, colorful fresh eggs. Wonderful staff and beautiful healthy looking animals.

Queen Anne Farm has the best tomatoes and freshest local produce around. Everything is high…read morequality, the selection is excellent, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Beautiful produce & seasonal offerings. In spring & summer, produce is picked daily. This is a gem…read moreof a family farm!

This farm, with farm to table service, has the BEST produce, meats and poultry imaginable. If…read moreyou're careful about sourcing your meats or just love good food, this is the farm for you. We've found nothing better since leaving the Charlottesville area, even in food conscious New York. Looking forward to them opening a shipping component to the business. Meanwhile, if you're lucky enough to be in the Charlottesville-Arlington delivery area, do your mouth a favor and check out their website for delivery schedules. You won't regret it! This is a thumbs up, five yum review

LOVE Sylvanaqua. I met Chris at his booth at Forest Lakes farmers market last year and he has been…read moredelivering to my house since (delivery in cville is FREE!). I love that I've gotten to know him and I feel great about how he treats his animals. We started with just egg delivery, but now often get chicken, pork and grass-fed beef. He even found me one last ham a week before Christmas, and then promptly answered my frantic email on Christmas Eve for cooking instructions! His prices are cheaper than Whole Foods, and I trust his meats' quality and animals' welfare more than pre-packaged meat. I have been recommending Sylvanaqua Farms to anyone who will listen!

Stopped in to see some primates but unfortunately there weren't any in the exhibit area, not sure…read morewhy. Moved on and enjoyed watching a pair of gibbons. This zoo is just the right size, not oversized. They hold events throughout the year such as Christmas and Halloween. A tranquil place to walk, enjoy nature, animals, and some fresh air. The best part, it's free.

Couldn't even begin to tell you the last time I visited the zoo but when I got invited this time I…read morecouldn't say no. Especially knowing we'd get a chance to see the zoo's newest star, baby elephant Linh Mai. She was the very first animal we saw that morning happily playing with her mom and aunt and she was absolutely adorable. My friend insisted on getting there right when the zoo opened and while I was dreading an 8:00 a.m. arrival on a Sunday, it ended up being the perfect time to visit. The temperatures were still cool and most of the animals were out, active, and moving around. As the day warmed up it was easy to see why arriving early makes such a difference. For anyone who's never been, admission to the zoo is completely free. However, you'll need to reserve passes online ahead of time which are scanned at the entrance when you arrive. Another big plus is that you're allowed to bring in outside food and drinks which can save you quite a bit of money if you're trying to avoid paying theme park-style food prices. The zoo is also easily accessible by Metro. If you're driving, parking is available for $40 but if you're lucky arriving early might help you score free street parking like I did. Between seeing the adorable baby elephant, enjoying a beautiful morning, and getting to watch so many animals actively roaming around, this ended up being a much better experience than I expected. I definitely won't wait as long before making another trip back.