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From the owner: Gordon Family Farm is a farm situated on a back country road where horse drawn sleigh rides are…read moreavailable by appointment in the winter. The sleigh ride will take you through the open field and into cozy trails in the woods, where you can stop and warm up by the fire, sip hot chocolate, and roast marshmallows. We have a sleigh for large groups, as well as a quaint, old fashioned sleigh for couples. We also sell rough cut lumber. Many sizes are in stock, or we can saw up the specific lumber you need for your building projects, large and small. Please call 518-529-7246 with questions or to schedule your sleigh ride!

These people are so far ahead of the game, it's not fair. Other people around here turn out decent…read moreproduce. But compared to these people, it's as if the Kents invented farming. They dominate the farmers market. In every category. Without their CSA we would have a much harder time living here. Seriously. Not that we don't absolutely adore food service burritos, frozen and reheated corned beef, and Subway. Tomatoes: best. Watermelons: no one else knows how to grow them. Summer squash: best. Green beans: best. You get the picture. The full list of "bests" would be longer than the rest of this review if I finished it.

From the owner: KFG offers fresh and value added fruits and vegetables, grown organically in Lisbon, NY for sale…read morelocally in St Lawrence County, NY as well as around the region.

1500th review. Full thoughts in the blog. A $35 destination meal. Highlights below…read more Located in Plantagenet, Ontario - a small town approximately an hour east of Ottawa Mariposa Farm likely doesn't register a blip on most 'foodie' radars, but to fans of duck, goose, and particularly foie gras it is a name that should be synonymous with a Homer Simpson-esque drooling sound. Set in the rolling countryside where the quacks and honks of Barbarie ducks and Embden geese are the only sounds punctuating the serenity of hundreds of acres Mariposa is a functional farm for168 hours a week - but for two hours each Sunday it is also a $38 three-course prix fixe brunch for ~40-50 diners lucky enough to experience Chef Mark Currier's handling of the farm's bounty. The Service: Having already met one half of the ownership team, Ian Walker serves as the dining room's host, captain, and maître d'. A pleasant man more than happy to share a story the rest of the service falls in line - each dish delivered hot from the kitchen with both the servers and Ian stopping by frequently to check in and make sure you haven't any wants or needs aside from, perhaps, a little more history about the farm or their many travels to farms across North America. Foie Gras Mousse Crepe with Apple Blue Cheese Salad and Parsnip Mustard: While the ladies were welcome to skip on the very reason we traveled to Mariposa Farm, I most certainly was not - I came for foie gras and with the rich liver in this case pureed into a smooth mousse and stuffed into a buckwheat crepe I can say without a doubt it was worth the drive. Starting first with the pancake, delicate yet toothsome and moving on to its ample filling the wooden board was further dressed with thin slices of sour Granny Smith apples tossed with bitter greens, black pepper, and funky blue cheese while a light layer of smashed parsnip tinged with mustard added a subtle heat. An excellent composition served in ample portion and touching on nearly every part of the palate it would not be hyperbole to say this was the best savory crepe I've ever tasted. Bison Flank Grilled and BBQ with Pulled Pork Mashed Potatoes, Black Pepper Aioli, Duck Reduction, Carrots: Served 'pink' but so lean that it was as dry as my aunt generally prefers in her well-done steaks the overall flavor of this particular cut was not dissimilar to prime rib and with the rich aioli and duck jus serving to add both fat and flavor the richness of the dish was bumped up another notch by the locally grown smashed potatoes mixed nearly 50/50 with savory BBQ pork. An overhand smash of flavors with both my mother and I fancying the potatoes over our respective carbohydrates my aunt ate nearly all of the flank on her own - another testament to the quality of the proteins coming from Mariposa's wood grill. Duck Confit Leg glazed with Maple Mustard with Sunchoke Spaetzel, Carrots and Rhubarb Reduction: Again noting that our trip to Mariposa was predicated on their signature birds I overlooked the fact that mustard was included in both my appetizer and my main course and simply smiled and savored the subtlety of it as enjoyed one of the best duck confit dishes I've had in recent memory. Reportedly rendered in duck fat for 8 hours prior to a brief visit to the wood oven the phrase "falling off the bone" came to mind with each bite and with a sweet lacquered exterior that literally crunched on mastication before the succulent interior melted in the mouth the accoutrements hardly even mattered aside from adding a touch of fibrous vegetal undertone to help balance the otherwise intense richness of the fowl. Quebec Cheese Plate with Apple Cranberry Puree - Unable to buy many of Quebec's raw and unpasteurized options in The United States I just couldn't justify passing this up for a mere brownie and with each cheese impressive while the Tomme de Joyeux was a sort of revelation in its floral sweetness I don't regret my choice one bit - particularly as some of the better restaurants in Montreal focused their collection on non-domestic options. The Verdict: If one were to rank restaurants as Michelin does with the concept of "excellent cuisine, worth a detour" constituting two-stars then by simple default of location Mariposa would garner deux etoiles even though the setting, service, and concept certainly are not targeting such lofty goals. Focused on rustic cuisine made on a hearth by a passionate team of people hosting weekly brunch in their home Mariposa Farm remains to this day the meal my mother remembers most fondly from our trip to Canada and while I cannot quite share that degree of enthusiasm considering some of the other meals we had I would not hesitate even a second to return or to give it my strongest recommendation for others in the area - it is definitely a special place committed to doing things not only well, but more importantly doing things the right.

One of my new favourite dining experiences in the World. Mariposa is roughly 40-50 minutes…read moreNorth-East of downtown Ottawa. When I arrived, I passed by a fire and beautiful gardens into a home style restaurant with tall windows from the floor to the ceiling. The kitchen is open style so you can see the food being prepared. When you arrive, they ask you to choose an appetizer, main and dessert. One of the toughest choices you will ever have to make. Most of the food comes fresh from the farm. They are known for their foie gras, which was spectacular. Note that you need to book a reservation at least one week in advance as they only serve lunch once a week on Sunday's. It is worth the wait. Also BYOB. After we ate, the owner, Ian, happily gave us a tour of the barn and grounds. There was also a trail to take a walk down to top it all off. I look forward to going back!

This place is AWESOME…read more I've been twice now for the annual strawberry picking, and the entire experience is great. The fields are well-kept, the staff are extremely friendly and I just generally enjoy being out at the farm to pick my own strawberries to turn into lovely homemade jam. They don't just have strawberries though; they've grown over the past few years and offer raspberry picking, peas, beans, pumpkins and apples, seasonally. The other thing worth mentioning is that they do a fantastic job of managing farm updates on Facebook and their website (www.fruition.ca). With wacky weather and the finicky nature of any harvest, things change pretty quickly. But, their timely updates will let you plan a great visit to the farm for whatever is in season.

The best Farm experience! Christine is an awesome person who…read moreruns a wonderful team of staff. Everyone from the tractor driver to the cashier is always friendly. Very kid friendly with lots of space for them to run around, play on the wooden tractor, play on the hay and of course take a real ride on the tractor that runs non stop. Whether your spending time picking your own or just out to grab fresh picked fruits and veggies everything is always so juicy and tasty. All season long they have things going on, berry picking, corn maze, pumpkin picking, and lots of other great food. The price is perfect $5.25 for a small basket or $10 for a large one. Don't have a basket to bring you can buy them for a $1 and re-use them over and over. Trust me once you experience Fruition you'll be back

Cheff Fields Alpacas is a farm that raises alpacas (they have 31 of them) and chickens; and garlic…read more- and they sell these items at local farmers markets, including every Saturday morning at the farmers market located at the Carp Fairgrounds. These animals are sheared every year for their super warm fur; Alpaca fur is 7% warmer than sheep's wool, and it's super soft! The natural colours are nice enough, but Cheff Fields also sells some spun and dyed yarn as well. At their booth at the Carp farmers market, they have several skeins in different thicknesses on display and for sale for knitting, as well as some items already made of alpaca yarn. But my review is based on an actual site visit with the Ottawa Knitting Guild. Some of us met first at a coffee shop in Stittsville, and took the drive in convoy out to Renfrew to visit the farm. There, Catherine and Dwight (the owners) took us on a tour of the facility, permitting us to pet and feed the animals - the very soft alpacas, one very loud dog, and one of the biggest horses I have seen in a very long time! They have quite a wonderful set up! It's a large facility with several out-buildings including an old log cabin that is still functional with a working modern kitchen, living room and a few bedrooms and a washroom, where they hosted about 20 of us members of the Guild. After the site tour, we met in the log cabin for refreshments, to browse the yarns, along with the knitted and crocheted items on display. There was also an area rug, with kits available to make your own. It was very worth the visit, and everyone had a good time. If you would be interested in visiting, please contact them to arrange a date. Or you could see them any Saturday from spring to fall, at the Carp farmers market.

Ok so it was really by fluke that we found this farm while driving through harwood street .. we…read morewere on our way to visit friends and decided to pull over to check this farm out.. they were closed on our first attempt grrr... not fun i mean it be nice to be open later during the summer season We finally attempted our second visit and boy we were glad to discover fresh local fruits & veggies! The prices are like half the amount they charge at grocery stores Food: vegetables : Tons of Fresh cucumbers, lettuce , radishes eggplants, broccoli tons and tons of variety veggies for real decent prices ! 75cents for a large cucumber the shallots were like 50cents for 2 bunches it was amazing.. Fruits & other stuff: I find theyre a little bit overpriced and its possible they don't grow it at their farm but everything seemed very fresh The have a whole lot of plants and gardening stuff outside as well. Service: Was a bit rude and the cashiers didn't seem like they wanted to be there .. they were very hostile :/ However, their products are great quality at very competitive prices so it's definitely worth the drive if you're in the area if you don't mind being serviced by rude cashiers lol

From the owner: Centre jardin et Fruiterie Garden center and fruit and…read morevegetable market

We were introduced to AppleStock 3 years ago and now it's the only place we go. They do not have…read moreall the bells and whistles of some of the bigger orchards but the service is unbeatable. Josh and Emily are so welcoming. They have free range chicken that you can pet and feed. The apples are the best I have ever had. We go at least 3 to 4 times per season. You guys rock.

From the owner: Family owned and operated pick-your-own apple orchard in beautiful Winchester, ON - just 45min…read moredirectly South of Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

TL;DR: It's a farm-themed amusement park for kids by day and by night leading up to Halloween it's…read moreone of those haunted house horror screamfest experiences, lol. Saunders Farm is not a place that I would go of my own accord because It's too far outside of the city for me and I like neither farms nor horror experiences. However, I found myself going there with my husband, a friend and the friend's two kids. Overall, it was not as bad as I thought it would be, lol. We went during the day in September, so my review is of the farm-themed amusement park. General admission was $29 a person. I think they are only open September through December with it being most popular around Halloween. There were a few mazes, haunted houses that you walk through, and lots of play structures. There was also a zipline, which the kids did, but I did not. The zipline is not included in the general admission and was an additional $15 a person. They also had tractor rides, a Harvest one that was scenic and not meant to be scary and a Haunted one which had a few scares. They also had a big bouncy area like a bouncy castle but no walls or ceiling. They also had puppet shows, a theatre show and a monster parade. They have carnival games where you shoot cans, toss rings and things like that for prizes. There are no roller coasters or bumper cars. They have a few gift shops with very overpriced items. The candy store had no prices on the candy and our friend bought a few pop rocks, airheads and a lollipop for his kids and it was over $20. They have a few different places to eat as well. A few sit down restaurants and a few food court vendors where you take your food and eat at one of the picnic tables on the grounds. I had chicken tenders at "What the Cluck?" and it was $14 for 3 small chicken tenders and some fries. I was happy that the chicken tenders were real chicken breast meat and although they were small, they tasted good. The fries were nice and crispy too. The only thing I didn't like is staff dump the fries from the fryer into a large metal holding container and when customers ordered fries I saw staff grabbing the fries with their bare hands putting them into the paper containers and giving them to the customers. I'd think that would be hot and uncomfortable for staff, not to mention unhygienic for customers. The guy handling the chicken used tongs to place the chicken in the container, but fries guy bare handed it! WTF! Use some tongs or wear gloves, please. My husband got a Pogo with fries $10 at "Pogos + Poutine." This is where our friend and his kids got food as well. "Pogos + Poutine" and "What the Cluck?" have different menus but they share the same kitchen space. So their fries were handled by bare hands guy too. Overall, I think Saunders Farm is good for kids and families during the day. I can't speak to their Frightfest that happens at night. There's free parking on the grounds. It's plentiful, but not paved. (155)

This is a review for Frightfest!…read more I came on a Sunday evening with a few friends. Tickets were purchased in advance and were pricier than I thought it would be $60 each. I think if you bought them further in advance, there was a possibility to get 15% off. This was my first time visiting Saunder's farm and I was really impressed. Super scary and well-planned haunted houses! I think this would make a good night out for groups We came on a rainy and cold night and it was pretty busy. Lines for the haunted houses were between 10-45 minutes each. It was overall very organized and fun! Not for the very young (too scary) or if you have walking difficulties (it was muddy and slippery so definitely could potentially fall). Would definitely come again!

This is something that we are desperately missing in Ottawa. Although a tad expensive to get in, 21…read morebucks-ish per adult, 14 for a 4 year old..... I get it, the prices need to be on the higher side so they can make sure the animals are being well taken care of. We went on a very quiet Saturday, so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Staff were so friendly. This place would be great for a rainy day, but it was hard to stay couped up indoors when it was such a nice day outside. We were able to leave and have lunch else where (there was no cafeteria that I noticed on site), and we were able to come back after and hang out a bit more. The kids were not too impressed with the fish, but they LOVED the water table activity center. I'd recommend a visit at least once.

amazing experience! highly recommend for families! The staff is very knowledgeable and the animals…read moreare well taken care of. Otter and beaver education and training times are worth a visit.