10/10 recommend! not only did our 3 year old love it but we also enjoyed ourselves. such a…read morebeautiful farm with some friendly welcoming people running it. can't wait to go back

From the owner: 160 acre farm with trails, fishing pond, miniature horses and donkeys, standard size horses, sheep,…read moregoats, etc. Pony/horse as well as hayrides make a great birthday party for your children! Beautiful, peaceful place to have your next event! Corporate, Reunions, Church party - come check us out! Home is the Itty Bitty Therapy Horse program!

This is an amazing place with a family welcome atmosphere and a incredible array of the most kind…read moreand sweet animals and the best staff!!!

Took my grandsons for their 10th birthday! We all had an amazing time! The owners are super…read morefriendly and laid back, they make you feel like family! The young ladies who took us on the trail ride were knowledgeable, sweet and skilled! They boys got to help brush,feed,saddle and walk the horses! So cool! We learned that The owners also work with Veterans to show them love and care of horses as therapy!! Just amazing!! Check them out! You will love it!!

When pontoons are sold out you do this!!! We had a such a fun time this morning kayaking!!! The…read moreowners are awesome, so helpful and accommodating!!! Easy process to get your paperwork done, shuttle to the starting point, and get in the water to start your adventure. They told us it would take us a couple hours but we had a speedy grandson with us and I think we were back in an hour and 20 minutes. Lots of fun, you have to stop by and do this, you will be happy you did!!!

Our son wanted to go kayaking for his birthday!! Definitely worth the drive!! (It is a 2 hour drive…read morefor us) It was like being on an amazing, long, beautiful lazy river!! We saw tons of animals, the kids got out and played, and the water was clear!! We will definitely go back!!

We went there as a Harvest Host guest. But recently saw…read morethem at Food truck days and other places to help kids learn about animals

Family fun! It wasn't crowded the animals were so beautiful.. my 2 year old had a blast! Definitely…read morerecommend for a cheap and fun family outing.

I can't say enough good things about the second annual Horses & Hospitality event, sponsored by…read moreHorse Country. Last year all the participants gathered at Keeneland for fantastic food, networking, and learning opportunities, before venturing out to a variety of thoroughbred farms. Audra and I experienced the wonder that is Taylor Made, and although it wasn't my first farm tour, it was one I'll never forget. This year, COVID did away with the large group gathering, but the farm tours were able to take place as scheduled. The majority of farms are stud-centric, but - ironically - at Denali Stud you won't find any stallions or breeding sheds. More on that to come. Founded in 1990 by former New Jersey jockey Craig Bandoroff and his wife, Holly, Denali Stud is a 300-acre mare and foal property - i.e. a nursery - situated in picturesque Paris, KY. So what's with the name? I wondered the same. 'Denali' is a mountain range and Eskimo word meaning 'to aspire to greater heights,' and the word 'stud' is synonymous with 'farm' in Europe. Voila! The four barns, office, and other buildings on the property run almost completely on solar energy. Although the farm has produced many successful athletes, some of their most beloved clients date back to the humble beginnings of the farm. Craig, a passionate outdoorsman, has taken great care to curate a variety of trees around the property, carefully labeling many with their type and year planted. As he and his wife prepare for retirement in Lexington, their son and his wife have begun building their own residence on property. Our tour started at a large, centrally-located field full of mamas-to-be. And let me tell you, swollen bellies won't stop those ladies from stampeding toward you in pursuit of a peppermint and a good cheek scratching! From there we got to visit with mares and foals in an adjacent field, before venturing on to the foal bar - where the magic happens. Each stall was occupied by either a mare very close to (or past!) her due date, or a mother and new foal, and I mean NEW - a couple of the foals were only two days old! Pay close attention when you're walking through the barn, as you may recognize some high profile sires; I counted at least three babies by Tapit and one by Real Quiet. Another nearby barn houses some older foals with their mamas, and pregnant mares with less imminent due dates. While Denali Stud is the most recognizable farm in the family's portfolio, there are two others, both of which take their names from mountain ranges: K2, which is dedicated to maiden and barren mares, and Lotse, a 5-barn yearling division. Our guide was primarily Alexis - with additional input from Aly - and her knowledge of the industry, farm, animals, and many other business facets was really impressive. Passion and enthusiasm likes hers is what gets people excited about tourism, and I'm so glad Denali Stud participated in the event this year!

Horse Country provides access to thoroughbred farms and other related businesses to locals and…read moretourists alike who would not otherwise have the ability to experience them. This tour company has a variety of experiences to choose from at various prices and durations which can be booked online. Appointments are scheduled for you, but you must provide your own transportation. You will join other visitors while an individual from the farm walks you through the property, giving its history and showing some of the stallions that stand for breeding.

Giving a review for a place a season late totally isn't procrastinating. The perfect fall outing…read more Definitely go on a weekday to spare yourself from the swarm of people. The drive up there is a little scary, but they do have staff handling it via walkie talkies to make sure there's not a collision! They have products from Evans Orchard in Georgetown to save yourself the trouble. Cider is immaculate and the corn maze is fun! They have some real hefty pumpkins, you can get two for the price of one from the grocery store. They also have a petting zoo and activities for children! When they reopen, brave the one-way driveway and give them a chance!

Megson Farms is 65 acres of beautiful rolling hills, and home to a herd of about thirty rare white…read moreand multi-colored thoroughbreds. Seeing them gallop over the hills is a beautiful thing. Mother daughter duo Berva and Valerie are the caretakers of the farm and its four legged residents. They are amiable and welcoming to guests. Events can be scheduled on the farm, a lovely backdrop to any special occasion. 121

We booked a tour and Pegasus picnic. The tour was interesting, and informative and the horses and…read moreproperty were beautiful. We were able to feed carrots to the horses! Our picnic dinner was fun, well presented and very tasty. We really enjoyed the whole evening and the time put into making this a fun visit for our family.

Attended the annual New Vocations Open Barn and BBQ. A lovely night to stroll the grounds and visit…read morethe retired racehorses in the barns. Most are friendly and happy for attention. There was live music and excellent nachos from Hillbilly BBQ. This is an extremely worthwhile organization and gives retired racehorses new homes and often new jobs to keep them busy. 41

NOT an LGBTQ friendly location! I want to preface this with the fact that I am always very open…read morewhen I am messaging vendors for our wedding since we are a lesbian couple and unfortunately some people are not ok with that. I messaged Julie back in December and was asking about a Monday wedding in October. Literally the first thing I mention is that we are a lesbian couple because I want to make sure that it is something they accommodate. I realize that not everyone is ok with our lifestyle choice so I am just trying to be respectful by being upfront. Julie messaged back with all of the information and then no kidding, exactly 2 minutes later, retracted and said "Oh, I am sorry we are all booked for that date." It's a Monday, which had me a little suspicious. Unbeknownst to me at the time, my maid of honor, who I told this story to, decided to email Julie with the same date just to see what she would say and what do you know... that date was AVAILABLE! Imagine that! You know, I was honest up front and I would expect that someone with a 5 star review would have enough courtesy to at least say they don't accommodate wedding for LGBTQ couples. I would have understood and appreciated her honesty. Instead she flat out LIED to me. She is the most disrespectful person I have met thus far in my planning. So, who knows what else she is lying about... NOT the sort of business I want to associate with. I would give ZERO stars if I could.

If I could give this place a solid -5 stars, I absolutely would. If you enjoy being micromanaged,…read moretiptoeing around in a high-pressure atmosphere, or having the venue owner and staff looming around all day, then by all means, go ahead and book this venue. I envisioned my special day to be the most magical experience, but it was anything but. And a word of warning: if you do decide to reserve this place, be meticulous about keeping track of every single email communication. They'll expect you to hunt for information that should be easy to access. Save yourself the stress--look elsewhere for your celebration!

We absolutely LOVE Stepping Stone! It is our family's favorite place to go…read more We get a season pass every year so the kids can play through the summer and fall (and as a bonus, it includes admission to special events and festivals). The playground is a huge hit--there's a large slide structure, jumping pillows, and plenty of smaller play options for toddlers. My favorite newer addition has been the fall corn maze--such a fun experience! After playing, the kids love grabbing a treat or ice cream in the market. In the market, I usually stock up on cider, preserves, and fresh fruit--and I always grab a bottle of Wise Bird Cider (so good). They also offer baking mixes, vegetables, meats, and more. You'll find seasonal favorites like strawberries, apples, and pumpkins throughout the year, and everything is consistently fresh and delicious. We make it a tradition to buy strawberries in May, grab peaches during the summer, and pick apples in early fall. Stepping Stone also serves as a wedding and private events venue, and I often see school field trips there as well. The owners and staff are absolute sweethearts, and it's clear they genuinely care about what they do. They're wonderful community partners, and it really shows.

A great place to go with the family. It's about a 30-40 minute beautiful drive from Lexington…read more Wasn't too crowded. There was a cute bouncy and playground area for kids. I of course went to pick some strawberries and there was a great selection as they had just opened for the season. They also had plenty of berries in their store you could just walk in and buy some along with some vegetables, fresh baked goods, jams and pickles, frozen meats and local dairy products. It was a nice way little afternoon trip.