Loomis Alpacas is a true hidden gem in Placer County that brought my family and me so much joy!…read more Scheduling was easy over email. Communication was prompt and Beckie was super hospitable at every moment. She was kind and calm, and we all felt welcomed and comfortable. Thanks to her, we learned about alpacas and took some adorable photos. We even got to take home some souvenirs from her cute shop (get the alpaca socks-my husband LOVES his!). As a cherry on top to this fabulous experience, my toddlers got to pick a delicious Fuji apple from Beckie's farm. Wowow, what a fun and unique adventure! I'll be recommending this place to other mom friends and animal lovers :)

Had an absolutely incredible experience with Becky here. She is so sweet & informative and did…read moregreat at guiding us with her most adorable alpacas. This was the highlight of my birthday & she cares & takes care of them well! She weaves alpaca wear too. I would love to come back.

My grandson loved being able to feed the goats. And the cranberry milk cheese was excellent!!!read more

Fun field trip for Mrs D's bday. Rustic farm with a small…read morestore,soap,low on cheese when we visited on a Thursday about noon. Store is on the Honor system & we didn't see any employees (or other customers) The goat's & kitties are super cute and friendly. We grabbed a couple of cups of feed & made a donation. Great road trip.

Was there 6/28 with my girlfriend, and all I can say is PISS POOR customer service. We sat under…read moreone of their umbrella-covered tables to have lunch and drinks. Well, their umbrellas were NOT secured, there was a strong gust of wind that lifted the heavy umbrella out from the table, knocked-over drinks, spilled drinks on my girlfriend and our food, the umbrella could have hit and injured her and their response was just "Are you okay?" AFTER I asked my girlfriend if she was alright. No "was anything damaged?" or "Can I get you a towell, or at least replace your drinks?" No, they just took the umbrellas away in a golf cart. Thanks for the mess, the ruined food, spilled drinks from your unsecured umbrellas, and not offering to compensate us at all.

What a relaxing way to spend a warm summer day! Newcastle Lavender is a charming, locally owned…read morefarm with a beautiful field of lavender, farm store and plenty of lawn seating. Tickets for the lavender bloom are seasonal and opening dates can vary based on the timing of the bloom each year. They do a great job of posting their bloom updates and open hours. Buy entry tickets in advance and be ready to show them on your phone. On the day I visited, they had a local coffee vendor who was serving lavender infused products and some local makers on site. The farm is not far from the Sacramento and Folsom areas and you can spend the day visiting other local growers or businesses not too far away. What I really enjoyed about the farm were their strategically placed benches and lawns. You can sit in the shade and enjoy the fields from afar after taking time to walk directly through them. Photo ops abound! There's also a farm barn with their wonderful products such as lotions, soaps and culinary items made from their own lavender. If you missed their opening in 2024, be sure to check them out in next year's bloom. Such a pretty and peaceful place!

I guess watching the news pays off I was watching good day. Sacramento saw this was on its opening…read moreweekend. We live in Elk Grove so getting here was pretty easy . Parking was free, yup that's unheard of these days and to get in was $12. They have a small array of activities for families to do. It's just a cute place . Great value for the family . Everyone that we met and got helped by were great . Very friendly young adults .

My first experience visiting Fog Willow Farm was as a parent chaperone during my son's kindergarten…read morefield trip, and it was such a wonderful day. We rode the bus from the school and checked in at the designated field trip area when we arrived. Since there were four classes, they split us into groups, which made everything feel organized and smooth. The kids absolutely loved the hay ride and getting a tour of the farm to see the layout. One child was so excited she almost fell over. Her water bottle fell but she was safe. We then visited the animals and learned about all the amazing things the farm does, which was both fun and educational. After the tour, the kids enjoyed time on the playground and had snacks. There were also shops and places to eat, which was great for families and chaperones. The bathrooms are port-a-potties. They do have hand washing stations. I had never heard of this farm before, but it truly exceeded my expectations. We will definitely be back next year! It was only $5 per child and $15 for parents which wasn't bad.

The most friendly people you will ever meet. Great prices, wonderful atmosphere, perfect for the…read moreentire family!!!

Great place for the family on a weekend. They have blackberry and blueberry bushes you can pick on…read moreyour own. Owner is down to earth. They serve ice-cold water and seats under a huge awning. Restroom is a porta-potty but I have to say probably the cleanest one I've been in (had scents and fragrances inside).

Came for the open house event in August. It was sooo fun! I had never heard of this farm before but…read moresaw it pop up on Facebook. When we arrived, I definitely was not expecting the alpacas to be free roaming!! They were so cute and obviously well taken care of and loved. I bought some alpaca food for $5 and it was a big portion that kept me and my family busy. All of the staff was friendly and very accommodating. It was a hot day without shade but we didn't have much of a problem.

If you are an animal lover this is the place for you! You can visit for the day or stay the night…read moreby camping in your own RV. There is also an option to "glamp" in the tent provided by the farm. The alpacas and a few other animals are free roaming and will greet you at your campsite or the petting zoo area. If you have food they will definitely come! It was so much fun interacting with the animals on this farm. We camped for the night and in the morning we were greeted at our van by the old donkey on the farm. The alpacas are the main star though, so friendly and adorable! We brought our dogs with us and the alpacas were very curious to meet them. They followed us around the farm for quite a while. I literately fell in love with this place and I can't wait to go back!!! There were even twins goats born the hour before we arrived. What's not to love about this amazing place. I feel lucky to have experienced it!

Lovely property and very friendly people. Check their website for updates on u-pick days. Lavender…read moreDays is amazing!

Was a really cool place to experience. Too bad it is only open for a short time. I would recommend…read moreyou put it on your list of places to check out when it is open.

I was here for one of the baby animals week and was blown away! It was so much fun than I was…read moreexpecting. I haven't been here in two years, and holy cow they UPGRADED!! The animal area has been cleaned up and there are tons of working sinks to wash hands. You can purchase animal food, pony rides, and bottles to feed the animals. There is also a play gym, train rides, hay rides, trike races, zip lines, slides, dirt to shovel, and more. My three year old easily spent over three hours here and loved every minute. We will definitely be back in the fall!! My only suggestion to andelin farms is to add a fan in the baby nursing hut. It was very stuffy in there.

We haven't visited since last year's Baby Animals event and boy have they changed things up! They…read moreset up a long ticket booth to the right of the entrance with nice winding queue line, divided into Prepaid and Purchasing lines. I was surprised to see how they pushed the entrance area past the barn, but totally makes sense for those who may want to just stop by to shop and not want to enjoy the festivities. The staff were all friendly and kept up with keeping the animal pens clear of poop, especially for the petting ones. They had signage to designate which ones you could feed the animal food to and which ones you couldn't enter due to the animals resting. I really liked how they sectioned off all the animals off to the left side with its own entrance and exit and lots of sanitizing and handwashing stations nearby. They had some new things at the farm too. I saw signage advertising Cuddling with Calves for $20 (kids 8+). They also had some additional calves to see and pet along the way. So adorable! Outside of the animal area, they had a new section, Peacock Pedalers, that allowed kids and adults to ride tricycles around. They also had refreshment stations within the farm for drinks, kettlecorn, and other snacks, which made it convenient. What surprised me was that the features that were typically busy on our past visits, like the mini zip lines and the barrel ride, were very little to no waits. They offered lots of seating for taking a break and grabbing some food from the three food trucks they offered. The pulled pork nachos were yummy! It was a great deal to spend the day at the farm for $20 tickets. Yes, they offered lots of additions like the animal feed, train tickets, and gem sluicing for a price but not really necessary to have a great experience. The baby chicks and goats were the highlight of our visit. My daughter wants to go back next weekend!

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

I'm sad I didn't find this gem sooner. It's perfect to visit Apple Hill during the summer when the…read morecrowds aren't obscene for the berry days that most of the places have going on like at Boa Vista with their blueberry and blackberry days. They have a huge selection of berries to for U-pick at their farm such as blackberries, loganberries, boysenberries, and even currants, which is a rare find. They have white, red, and black currants. Their picking is during a short period of time in the few weeks of July so a lot of things can get picked over the later you go. We went close to closing time at 2pm and it took a while to find the raspberry/loganberry area. We picked boysenberries, loganberries, and currants. We ended up picking too much and not realizing the cost was not just per bucket but per pound $5 each per bucket and per pound, so 3 buckets ended up being $80!! So it is pretty pricey. All of the berries were yummy and good, though I wish they had boxes or berry containers instead of plastic bags because in combination with the several pounds of weight in each bag with the 100+ degree day, a lot of the berries ended up getting smushed on the way home. That was a bit of a bummer, but I guess I'll use for smoothies. We'll definitely be back to pick more berries next year, but will be bringing a box and I would highly suggest doing the same if purchasing a large quantity.

Brian is the best!!! His farm produces the best berries and vegetables I've ever had!! Literally…read moreeverything I've ever got is unmatched, carrots onions tomatoes cauliflower potatoes beets all kinds of berries and everything else is so delicious! You can taste in the food the hard work and years of dedication and care that goes into running a farm. Thanks Brian!!!