I just have to say that Brandon and his family are some of the nicest people I have ever met…read more Since Brandon has bought T J farms, he has worked so very hard to get improvements made for his guests. He has impressed me with his kind hearted Ness for everyone who visits his farm. I did not know Brandon at all until we started working together a year and a half ago. We have a crew of young men and they try very hard to get things done. We replaced the roof on the main house and helped get the kitchen refurbished in the small pickle kitchen. We installed a heat pump and the list goes on. I got to spend lots of time with Brandon and his family. I really appreciate the kind nature of him and his family. They treat everyone so very kind and are always happy to see people who stop by . I just wanted to say thank you Brandon for always being patient with my crew and I. We all really enjoy your friendship. We wish you all the best and your pickles are amazing. God bless Giuseppe and the Pioneer crew.

Some really fun stuff like farm animals, grinding corn, tractors and hay ride…read more But man, oct 10th and pumpkins were basically picked clean. We grabbed some small ones, some white and green/orange ones and the price was super fair but we are going to have to do another pumpkin patch to get good carving pumpkins. I heard Peterson's was the one.

The place to go for your pumpkins, corn maze, hay ride, and all autumnal fun!…read more Run by the Book Family, you'll see their bright porched homes, fields of pumpkins, lots of farm animals, a pretty impressive corn maze, and a tower of hay bales that kids enjoy exploring. Toddlers have fun giving the rocking horses a workout. The big hay wagon is pulled by two Belgian horses, and it takes you around the fields while the friendly farmer explains about draft horses, the different types (most of us are only familiar with the Budweiser Clydesdales), and about pumpkins. You can select from a variety of pumpkins, as well as several squashes and beautiful Indian corn, gourds, etc. Prices for pumpkins were a good deal. They even have carts you can use to tote them around the farm, and take them to your car. Prices range from $1 for minis to $6 for the very largest, with most in the $2 - $4 range. Inside the country store are jams, fruit butters, ice cream bars, Popsicles, drinks, t-shirts, and the like. There is also a barbecue stand where you can get more substantial eats. There is a cute display of scarecrows, Halloween, and autumn scenes, each one sponsored by different Chico organizations, and the kids will enjoy seeing each one. A very reasonable general admission fee gets you in the door, and this includes the hay ride. The corn maze is $2 per adult. This place is a big hit for field trips, and for children of all ages. We went last Sunday at around 2 p.m. and it wasn't too crowded at all -- it was a pleasant way to spend a beautiful fall weekend. To get there from Chico, take Hwy 99 South, drive past the exit for Butte College, and then watch for the farm on your right. There is a sign, then the farm entrance about 50 feet further down the highway, without much warning, so start slowing down once you see the farm from afar so you can make the sharp swing into their driveway from the freeway.

I have taken my little grandson there around halloween time and he loves it. The corn maze is just…read morethe right size for a 4 year old. He loves the bails of hay to run on and jump off, the sand box, feeding the goats, and just running around. I absolutely recommend it!

I had a wonderful time me and my boyfriend went and we absolutely loved it! Everyone was so nice…read moreand the corn maze was so long and fun I would go again and the pumpkins are just BEAUTIFUL

Absolutely HORRIBLE and humiliating experience. I would give zero stars if I could…read more We were literally at this pumpkin patch TWO DAYS AGO with my service dog and were allowed in without an issue. I showed his service dog card at that time, even though I now know businesses are not legally entitled to require documentation or certification for a service animal. Today was completely different. I was stopped and aggressively questioned about my service dog. I was asked why I needed him and was essentially expected to prove my disability. Then they demanded that I make my service dog demonstrate his trained tasks for them before they would allow us in. I actually had him follow commands anyway, despite the fact that I should never have been put in the position of having to "perform" for them just to prove that my service animal is legitimate. For anyone working with the public, PLEASE educate yourselves on the ADA before treating someone this way. A business may ask whether a service dog is required because of a disability and what work or task the dog is trained to perform. They are NOT allowed to demand details about someone's disability or require the dog to demonstrate its task. What made the situation even worse was the employee's behavior. She was unbelievably rude and confrontational, pointing her finger directly in my face while speaking to me. The entire interaction was degrading, embarrassing, and completely unnecessary. There is already enough stigma surrounding people with service animals. Nobody should have to publicly justify their disability or be made to feel like they are lying simply because their disability may not be obvious to someone else. I am disgusted by how I was treated, especially considering we had just been welcomed there two days earlier. Management seriously needs to educate its staff on federal service-animal requirements and basic human decency. I will not be returning, and I absolutely cannot recommend this business after the way I was treated.

The petting zoo was an absolute hit at my daughter's party! Can't say enough good things about the…read moreset up, clean up and the overall operation of things! All of the animals were so sweet and happy!

I am not one for reviews but I felt compelled to leave one to help any other mother planning their…read morekiddos bday and if anyone's like me we make a big deal out of birthdays. Natacha was great. She was referred by a mutual friend , we got the large zoo which included goat/sheep/and what we thought was mini pig. The pig was Gemma who is advertised as the "kissing pig" , she was totally fine (definitely not mini) but my issue was with the girl assisting . She was the "gatekeeper" while Natacha did pony rides. This may needed to have changed as the girl allowing kids in to the "petting zoo" was an issue. Not friendly, very abrupt with the kids, I understand being a rule follower but she wasn't professional with asking the guests to abide by them. I went in with my daughter to pet the animals and literally as we approached Gemma she blurted out "don't touch her face, talk to her before touching her, don't scare her " , I am pretty respectful of animals and educate my kids but this was ridiculous .. my 4 year old literally stopped walking towards the pig and said "mom I don't want to hurt the pig" . My daughter wasn't even doing anything wrong and to jump at her was excessive. Guidance and education go a long way but to be snappy and scare kids to not pet animals at a petting zoo and for the price I paid! Honestly ruined the experience for me as she did. It get any friendlier or professional. The other parents didn't complain but also noticed the "unfriendly" vibe she gave .Thank goodness we paid extra for pony rides as this was the only real highlight of the party. Natacha was great making sure we got a family photo and let my son ( the bday boy) ride for long times when no other kid was in line. I do wish the petting area was bigger . With the assistant 4 animals and an adult with each kid ( 91 adult per kid ) in the pen it was very tight fitting. No two adults and kids could be in there at once . Overall cute idea. Glad I had a bounce house and numerous other activities for the kids as this wouldn't have been enough. Again I hate to leave less than perfect reviews but looking back at the prep and pay for this was my push to leave an honest review .

This place is adorable!!! I felt that everything was reasonably priced and there were enough things…read moreto keep us all busy. We enjoyed the blow up obstacle course, playground area, petting zoo, train ride, pony rides and the concession stands with fresh squeezed lemon aid :) We also loved being able to walk into the fields of pumpkins and pick the perfect one off the vine. I don't live in Redding but when I come up to visit I will make sure it's around this time of year again so I can revisit!!!!

Another amazing year in the books with my family at Nash Ranch pumpkin patch. Each year they truly…read morehave upped their game. Adding local craft and food vendors as well as making the corn maze extra special and fun. The petting zoo is always my girls favorite and although they've outgrown the face painting, they never pass up the train ride or the play time in the bounce house. Locally owned by a hard working local family. Great people. We love going each year and showing our support.

We had such a great time at Long Valley Acres! The animals were so well cared for, and it was a fun…read moreexperience for the whole family. The farm was clean, welcoming, and full of friendly animals. We loved getting to interact with them and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

My three year old had the time of her life here! Feeding goats and baby goats, baby cows, mini…read morehorse and chickens. So mellow, and Valerie was kind and let us explore. Playground available as well and bathrooms. We snagged some goodies from the farm stand on the way out too. 10/10 recommend

What a great experience! I went on the Fairy Trail with my son and his wife and their almost…read more6-year-old daughter. She loved every minute. Wandering down the trails to find all the little vignettes was fun and then we enjoyed meeting all the animals and feeding them treats. Hard to pick any favorites amongst the animals but the little goats were a big hit since they were so easy to interact with. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and we appreciated the popcorn, cider and water snacks. I'm not sure if we actually found all the items on the "treasure hunt" but they kindly allowed my granddaughter to pick a "prize" anyway and she loved the purple magic wand she chose. One difficulty is that there is no restroom, not even a portapotty. Given the location that is not good as it is quite a distance to get to any place with a public restroom. Another is that there is no way to contact the venue by phone if you have questions. I almost didn't go because I was a bit late and the confirmation I received said that we had to be there at our specific time with no ability to change it. Fortunately my son was able to email them and ask if I could catch up to them on the trail if I arrived a bit late and they responded quickly enough that I didn't have to turn around and go back home (my drive there was two hours).

We had a wonderful time in the forest near Gold Run…read more Wonderful hands-on experience for our 4 1/2 yo. He was delighted by the gentle and funny goats. The older kids and other adults in the walk had as much fun as we did. Two reservations from us adults--they need a Portapotty in the parking area and the walk was a little too long for our youngster. Easy to get to from Sacramento area.

Cancelled on me the morning of my son's birthday. I booked a mobile petting zoo for my son's…read morebirthday 6 months in advance. Jennifer had written the wrong time of the party down, did not reply to my text the day before the party asking if we were still on (because I had not heard from her), and then cancelled on me the morning of the party because she had a cold. Jennifer said she had been feeling sick days prior to the party and yet she did not think to cancel then or come up with a backup plan for my son's party. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing. Jennifer never even said sorry.

The staff/owners are amazing! They are friendly and very kind and gentle with the animals. They…read moreare both excellent with the kids and make each kid feel special and important. This family run business often times participates in community events. They are willing to bring the animals to you, or allow you to go out to their farm for your event/party. They are very reliable, and it is a guarantee both you and your child will enjoy all they have to offer. This is my favorite business to visit whenever I need an animal fix. The llamas, horses and pig are my absolute favorite!

(VRBO is a pain the &$%#, book through her site or direct contact)…read more I booked a weekend at Vaquera Ranch, I'll never forget it. I searched and searched for the perfect place and this was it. I was traveling with family and friends, including two energetic 7 year old girls who are nuts for animals (with the attention span of a gnat). Pam's place is majestic, a quick hour to skiing, hiking, etc. At first we felt we were MILES into the sticks but once we got our bearings it was a very quick 10-minute drive out to the store. We didn't cook much but if we had to there were pots and pans, a nice-sized cuisinart hot plate (everything there is top of the line!!), a Kuerig coffee pot with biodegradable pods (which we appreciated). The wine fridge was enough to keep some groceries if you wanted. And by groceries, I stored beer in there. The kids loved movie night on the big screen TV, doing crafts around the beautiful kitchen table, and of course going down to see the horses. The large tub, we couldnt get them out of it...which was absolutely perfect, they were filthy at the end of each day! We enjoyed the massive show the sky gave us come night time! Stars galore! Pam was over the top generous with her time. Memories of the ranch and the space Pam has created for her furry, four-legged family will live warmly in our hearts until we return.

Vaquera ranch was so delightful. There were so many horses, goats, and sheep that lined the fields…read moreand the rooms were just so charming and thoughtfully put together with a delightful horse theme. The kids had a great time feeding and petting the animals and riding the horses. It was such a peaceful getaway and Pam the host was so charming and helpful. The nearby towns of Penn Valley and Nevada city were higher end then a lot of the other western towns I had been to around California and had some great dining options. We were able to visit the mining museum and stop over in Tahoe to see some snow for the kids. The estate also had a great hot tub and we were able to bbq steaks at night and there was plenty of outdoor space for dining. We had a great restful time and it was a great weekend getaway. Pam even made us home made breakfast and dinner which was also delightful! Highly recommend!