Beautiful small farm with an extremely friendly staff! Lisa gave us an incredible tour and was so…read morepatient with all the children on tour. Awesome little shop with farm fresh snacks after that runs on an honor system. They don't make em like this any more! Support small farms!

If you get the chance, take your kids here! Or even go as adults. You can go into the outside pens…read moreand pet the animals. And get a tour to get to ride the 750 pound pig!

This is a very belated review.. however last year we ended a wonderful Saratoga weekend here, and I…read morecannot say enough positive things about our experience at woodland meadow farm. The alpacas and all the other animals (peacocks, turkeys, doggos) are all loved and well taken care of. Elaine is kind, patient and interested in the folks that visit her. You could sit and talk for hours! Duchess, the beautiful white lady of the farm is a working dog and still sleeps inside with her family at night. Only recommendation I would make is maybe a sink available to wash your hands. We didnt really get dirty but It's a farm, after all!

I'd been wanting to see alpacas in person for a really long time . I'd been hearing beautiful…read morethings about them. I am so glad to get the experience of meeting lots of these beautiful animals in these farm. Woodland meadow farm is a working farm. The owners breed alpacas for business. They started with only 3 alpacas and now after 11 years of operation, they have 73 total of different mixed breeds. It is a huge farm that can accommodate all the animals daily activities. Alpacas are adorable, charming and friendly. As per understanding, alpacas are raised basically for their luxurious and expensive fibers. It is being sell per pound to turn into hats, scarves, blankets , sweaters etc. If at once you received an item made of alpacas fiber, it is said to be a precious possession that lasts years time. They are scheduled to be sheered once a year. During our visit, the owner let me dip my finger how much deep one alpaca fiber has , about 4 inches deep. Cool! We witnessed the love of the owners to these creatures , an inspiration to reckon with. Being said , who knows, I maybe farming these wonderful creatures in the future or may get one as pet. We learned a lot about alpacas from the owners during this visit. The farm is worth visiting if you have the love for these animals. Come visit the farm and get to experience a unique enchantment.

The real gem of the Capital District. There is nothing but happiness & joy at the llama farm. These…read moretruly are the happiest llamas. They're well taken care of and are truly loved. Katrina and Gary go out and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable at their farm. They give great tours and provide an enormous amount of interesting information. The treks are a lot of fun and you really get to see the llama's personality's shine during the one on one time. The babies are adorable and will warm your heart. I highly recommend the seasonal llama yoga. A baby llama might just come up and smell your feet while you are in a pose. Wish I could give Dakota Ridge Farms 10 Stars.

Conveniently, there is a llama farm a mere 10 minute drive from our house! For only $12 per person…read more(and free for our toddler), we booked a tour at Dakota Ridge Farm. The Farm also offers private treks for a more quiet, romantic experience with your very own llama. We pulled into the charming, inviting farm on a Saturday afternoon, ready for our field trip! Our friendly tour guide greeted us and brought Mike out right away. Mike was a beautiful and loveable llama that really looked more like a "Cusco", or maybe even "Cookie". But, Mike it was. I must admit, when I get close to a llama, I get nervous one will spit on me. Our tour guide reassured us that llamas don't enjoy spitting either and they use it as a last line of defense or if they are incredibly agitated. He also informed us that these creatures of the Andes are not happy with intense heat and that some llamas have been known to spit at County fairs in the middle of the summer when the sun is angriest with us, Northern Hemisphereans. Somehow, Dakota Ridge farmers keep their llamas happy enough that, supposedly, they have never spat (at a human?). You can confirm that fact when you book your own tour. The tour was interesting for us, adults, and mildly entertaining for a toddler. Let's be honest, he just wanted to run around the farm. At the beginning, we let him do just that, walking back and forth through a stable, sometimes following a loose hen. This is really what we wanted, though. We have an abundance of farm books at our house, and this trip is one of many in the future that will allow our son to chart his own course in a new land, surrounded by all kinds of life's creatures. After some needed independent exploration, we would pick Elijah up and introduce him to a llama or even a group of llamas. Mind you, we have dozens of stuffed animals, but no real ones. The tour guide asked what kind of exposure our son had had to large animals...we said none. However, our spiritual little boy had no problem petting, and even grabbing these large, gentle animals' faces and necks. And how did the llamas respond to a grabby toddler? Lovingly... The nervous mom in me had to step back and trust that Animal and Baby were forming their own special bond that I was not to interrupt. I think it is important to mention that I have a toddler who is, in general, quite hesitant to try new things, but something drew him to these beautiful creatures, and he was not afraid. I'm glad this farm is only 10 minutes away, because that interaction definitely makes me want to come back. This is probably a good time to add that our tour guide mentioned that the farm offered special sensory visits for children with certain sensitivities. During our tour, we saw llamas of all ages and sizes (or "alpacas" as my husband referred to them throughout the tour - we still don't know the difference). I would say the older llamas were more toddler-friendly. When the tour was over, we walked a bit more around the farm, and Elijah practiced stepping in puddles. His mud-filled shoes are still in my car because...I just can't. While we had a great time on our field trip to Dakota Ridge Farm and made many new llama friends, I can't possibly write about llamas and not review the book "Llama Llama Red Pajama". Ambitiously, we've tried to create a somewhat multilingual home for our growing family with Spanish as the second language spoken (followed by Turkish and Hebrew to a much less frequent degree). I purchased "Llama Llama Rojo Pijama" as one of Elijah's Spanish books. Here is my one complaint...the word "llama" means both a loveable cousin to both the alpaca and the camel, and also "calls". So, when the llama calls to his mother, he llamas his mother. La llama llama rojo pijama a su mama llama y llama...o algo asi. It's confusing! Sorry to the other parents trying to find fun Spanish-translated books, but I think this one might be better in...not Spanish. In conclusion, go to Dakota Ridge Farm already!

We had an amazing day wandering around the maple trees and grounds. Friendly staff helped us to…read morecheese. Plenty available to buy in the gift shop!

We enjoyed our experience here yesterday. A good size parking lot, incredibly friendly staff…read more There's some animals on the farm, a short maple hike, getting to see where the maple syrup is actually made, and sampling cheese and syrup as well. We got to learn a lot about the history and the way the farm operates. Nice size gift shop as well! We liked our visit!

This place is great! They are open seasonally - in the Fall on weekends - and have a GIGANTIC corn…read moremaze with adorable little scenes and statues and items of interest scattered throughout as part of a scavenger hunt. We went today- the weekend before Halloween - and brought the kids in their Halloween costumes. So much fun! This will definitely be a fall favorite from now on! The maze is big enough that even if it were packed, you'd still have plenty of space. We could hear other families around us but didn't cross paths with other people often as we wandered the maze.

We came here as part of a "County Bounty" tour (formerly the cheese making tour) and it was the…read morefarthest stop away from our home. I was tired and hungry and a bit antsy from sitting in the car so long, and our toddler was in the same mood. So imagine our surprise when we arrived and found goats to pet and feed, a bouncehouse to play in, wood fired pizza for sale, a blues-duo playing classic blues standards, and lots of places to sit down and relax. It was just what we needed. It looks like they had other fun fall activities available as well.

My favorite local farm! It is run by my daughter, her husband Mark and my grandson James. This is…read morea diversified farm with cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, forest products and more. The meat is delicious and I like the ability to "know my farmer"!

From the owner: Meadowdale Farm is a diversified, small family farm providing high quality eggs, meats, hay, sap,…read moreand forest products. Give us a call to arrange pickup.

Stop by when you are visiting Woodstock. It is a little of a struggle going up the muddy road in…read morethe winter time but not impossible. But take caution that's all. It is so peaceful in the winter time with no one around.

One of the most scenic farms in Vermont. An excellent spot for a photo or just to relax and take in…read morethe view.

The best maple syrup around! Wonderful, family owned business. A yearly trip to load up on syrup…read moreand maple sugar candy made here. Congratulations on your new building!

We had a truly lovely time staying at Fat Sheep Farm this summer. Our daughter is 100% in love with…read moreall the animals on the farm and our stay was excellent in so many ways. The cabin was well appointed, had some fancy soap and for the first time, we could use the provided shampoo (which was sulfate and paraben free) because our kiddos have curly hair. The kitchen was well equipped- coffee pretty good, appliances and pots and pans are in great condition. We also have a 2 plus year old and they were super nice in lending us a pack and play along with a mattress in it. I'm not sure about the odd experiences the other reviewer had because nothing of the same sort ever happened to us in the least. Todd and Suzy were super nice and helpful. Our kid loved doing farm chores every morning with Suzy. Both kids think she is the "best farmer" ever. She has an incredible amount of patience as she listened to their many farm related stories while we "helped" with farm chores. I say "helped" because the work was extremely light so don't worry about it. In terms of flexibility, they have been great. We had to move our booking because of the covid situation last year and they were incredibly helpful.

Just returning from our stay at the Fat Sheep Farm and I can't say enough about the about how great…read moreour stay was. We rented all five cabins and barn for a wedding and with recommendations from Todd and Suzy the event was a total success. The cabins are well equipped with everything you need for your stay and the views a truly breathtaking, sitting on the patio looking across the valley. The hiking trails around the farm are nice and there was plenty to do around the local area during our four-night stay. The adults had a great time around the fire pit at night that Todd setup and the children had a great time during the day exploring, hiking and using the great play area. If you're looking for a relaxing getaway, I would highly recommend The Fat Sheep Farm.

Consistently the best in donuts, apples, pies and cider-they've been doing it for generations. A…read moregreat family and a high quality product. The cider donuts set the standards for others to follow. It's an experience eating them. A special place.

The cinnamon donuts Are the best ever…read more It is definitely worth the trip. We plan a visit every year with our friends to experience the perfectly crispy cinnamon donuts that are truly a dreamy treat.