Castle Hill Farm is a farm that opened in Newtown, Connecticut in 1927. It was founded by the…read morePaproski Family who have owned it for four generations. Now a retired dairy farm, Castle Hill Farm was once the second largest supplier of dairy products in Fairfield County. In spite of the farm's retired status, the Paproski Family work hard to preserve their 100+ acres through continuing the production of hay and corn fields, growing Christmas trees and seasonal vegetables. In addition to their Farm Stand, Castle Hill Farm also has a petting zoo, hayrides, a Sunflower Stroll, a Corn Maze, a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, and other various attractions at different times throughout the year. The farm is also available to book for events such as weddings and baby showers. My family and I recently visited Castle Hill Farm to see their Sunflower Stroll. First we stopped off in their farm stand which was filled with all sorts of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and even local honey. We decided to purchase some delicious looking Graffiti Eggplant as well as a handmade candle that had an intoxicating vanilla aroma. Afterwards we headed into the Sunflower Stroll. Our son had so much fun looking at all of the pretty flowers and pointing out all of the bees. Co-owner Stephanie Kearns told us about other things the farm will be offering in the coming months, including hayrides, the pumpkin patch, and other Fall Fun activities. Autumn is our favorite time of year so we'll definitely be back! Get out and see the Sunflower Stroll while you still can!

Besides being a perfect place to get your pumpkins and all sorts of fresh vegetables in season and…read moreChristmas trees great place to hold an event they go above and beyond. Recommend for a great engagement party or even a wedding or any party or event.

Awesome local farmers market. Weekly activities for young children. Great selection of local…read moreproduce, prepared foods and beer / spirits (for home consumption). Vendors are friendly and always happy to answer any questions. The live music is nice as well. Highly recommended.

Always plenty of vendors. I go each Friday for Arthur Ave bread and scape pesto. Sometimes I'll get…read morevegies, and most recently i sampled premixed cocktails in a jar and purchased that. There's music, lots of chill folks and children enjoying festivities. Vendors sometimes change but there's always something fun to be found ; wood fired pizza, craft beer, kettle corn, homemade pies, homemade cheeses and more! It can be pricey though.

After hearing that there was a spot where you could hike with llamas, I knew I wanted to do it for…read moremy birthday! I'm so glad I did. It was such a fun and unique experience! AJ was very informative, giving a detailed history about the animals and her rescue prior to our hike. Her volunteer that led us through the walk did a great job as well. The hike itself was about an hour long, and the path was well-cleared. Llamas aren't fast walkers, so it wasn't strenuous at all. There was a slight miscommunication with our appointment time at the beginning, but AJ made it right and I appreciated that. Definitely an experience everyone should do at least once!

Hiking with these mini llamas was a top ten life experience for me. It was truly my honor to get…read morethis once in a lifetime chance! The owner was lovely and so knowledgeable, and her assistant Sarah was beyond her years in maturity and grace. Such a truly special place.

Place was cute....farm smack dab in the middle of Quaker Farms National Historic Disctrict, which…read moremade it onto the National Register in 1991.... When heading north, it's located on the left side of the road... Not too many wares at this time of the year, although they do offer Yankee Paintball, Hayrides & Bonfires, Pumpkin Patch, Private Hunts, Honey, Maple Syrup & Eggs! I went for the honey.... Swords into Plowshares (my guess: Isaiah 2:4 ref) is the name of the small local honey outfit which leases their hive space land from them....a small jar is $6....we toasted up bread and spread this fresh stuff all over a small dab of melted butter... dash of cinnamon would have completed the masterpiece... Was informed that this is a super popular site among elementary school kids as a site for field trips; not hard to see why.

Place is very nice and tranquil. Great time all year round. Located in Oxford ct very easy to find…read moreand located in a very serene area

love all the fresh milk, half and half , eggs, etc etc etc etc.....thank you to all that work so…read morevery hard on the farm and for loving and taking great care of the animals! I appreciate the dedication and hard work as much as I appreciate your giving us all the fresh farm items, oh.....and can I mention how much I love your eggnog at the holidays! wow its the best!

It's one thing to have a farm stand- but to have a farm stand with commercial freezers and coolers…read moreon an honor system that accepts credit cards and provides receipts is a whole other level of farm stand evolution! Milk & eggs in the coolers. Meats in the freezers. The meats available when I was there were mostly pork and Turkey, separated into cuts and vacuum sealed. We took home a hearty kielbasa and grilled it up. Perfectly fat enough to stay juicy on the grill and salty enough to need no additional seasoning at all on the plate.

On March 2 I purchased a prepared salmon bowl. That evening I tried a piece of salmon and noted it…read morewas not fresh with a concerning odor. Next morning I opened the package and found the fish totally spoiled and took it back, explained the spoilage and requested a refund. I was told because I had no receipt, they couldn't give me a refund only a store credit, and since I wasn't part of the rewards program, I would have to shop for something and the money would be applied. At no time was there an apology or concern, since this could have made me ill. I was accused by Angus of giving him a hard time, since I pointed out the food was clearly their product and given the fact that the food was spoiled, the right thing to do was to give me my cash refund. A prepared date of a fish dish on February 25 was on the shelf for 5 days which I find concerning. I'm also appalled at the poor customer service.

We have been a few times and everything we have ever gotten has been excellent…read more Wonderful selection of meats and vegetables as well as prepared meals. We haven't tried any of the prepared meals but will give them a try soon. We ordered a beef tenderloin roast for holidays and it was honestly the best we have ever had and the price was on par.

Cute little farm. Love their homemade sourdough bread! Price is reasonable for the qualityread more

We were hoping to hit up a farmer's market on our trip to Bethel on Memorial Day weekend but could…read morenot find one in the area on Sunday, so we looked up some "farm stands" and Holbrook Farm popped up on our search. I originally pooh-poohed the place going solely by the Googly pics but OMG so glad Steve chose this place! Many plants and beautiful irises outside. BUT...I stepped INSIDE the store and the first thing I noticed was the bakery section. Okay, so only one item was gluten free (local bakery offerings) but they were lavender meringues and they were only $1 each! A super unique treat for me! Steve found the freezer with the meat. YOU MUST BUY THE MEAT! Buy ALL the BACONS! We fried up the Irish bacon today (had to find out how to cook it just right) and it was soooo good. Very different and much much much better than any store bought bacon. We also purchased Canadian bacon to try later this week. The tomatos were the first of the season. I cut one up for a tomato, spinach and brie omelette and the tomato flavor stood out. Very very good flavor! I would love (and hope to) return for produce this summer...and for eggs. Some of the items were a bit pricey for us (bacon was a steal for the quality, though) like the bourbon maple syrup and the duck pastrami however these are top notch products I have not seen anywhere else and honestly, the syrup is on my shopping list now if I do ever get back to Holbrook Farm. We also bought local coffee but haven't ground the beans yet. BTW the proprietress was very kind and patient and lovely. Please visit!

Great old school chalkboard style grandmas kitchen. Brunch patio vibes. You can walk around and see…read morethe chickens and beautiful gardens. Line gets long so get there early. But if you're late, you get to look around the general store. And I dare you not to see something that you don't love.

A nice setting for a snack, breakfast or lunch and going to a local farm. Near Storm King and Black…read moreRock Forest. I've been here a few times and will just add that the food isn't amazing and is typically slow to come out (not expecting that much given that the place is small and can get crowded). Today they had no real lunch items except for soup and a few pre-made sandwiches, all egg or breakfast items even after 11. I wouldn't order the avocado toast again; while the egg was made well, the avocado was spread pretty thinly and the toast very thin and ordinary. The chicken and Waffles with Sriracha maple syrup was pretty good and the gruyere, mushroom, spinach and egg sandwich as well. I think everything is fine, including the bakery, but nothing really stands out. $10 minimum for credit cards. They close on Mondays and Tuesdays. They don't have a big lot but do have overflow parking.

I love their chocolate milk! The parking was a bit of an adventure, because you pull in and back…read moreout into the road. It was very cute though, very New England. There were lots of greens for wreathes... And somewhere emu? Must be summer attractions. But for winter, half the store was filled with cute items made in China. The other half had fruit and baked goods. The donuts are famous for a reason, caked with sugar and they stayed fresh for several days. My favorite part was the flavored milk. Mint, eggnog, of course chocolate..... Yum. Give a good shake and enjoy!

Visited in the first week of September, so it was very early in the apple season. The orchard only…read morehad small bags available for purchase at $10..I wish they offered larger bag options. Parking was plentiful across the road, and a tractor ride is required to get up to the apple trees, which was fun for kids. They only had two types of apples available (McIntosh and Gala), along with the last of their peaches. The apples closest to the drop-off point didn't look great, but the trees further up the slope had much better-looking fruit, likely because the slope deterred pickers. The store was stocked with fresh baked goods and, of course, apple cider donuts. There's also an animal farm on-site, which costs extra for big kids and adults (I believe it's free for kids under three). Overall, it was an okay experience. The limited apple selection and condition of some of the trees were a bit disappointing, but the tractor ride and fresh baked goods added some charm. I'd recommend going later in the season for a better variety and quality of apples.

Jones Winery is one of my new favorites in CT! I went for the first time the other day, and…read moreinitially went to the wrong place! Keep in mind that there is a "Jones Family Farm Pumpkinseed Hill" at 120 Beardsley Rd., and then the "Jones Valley Farm/Jones Winery" at 606 Walnut Tree Rd. My GPS accidentally took me to the Pumpkinseed Farm at first, but it wasn't a big deal because the winery is just a few minutes away. Once I was in the right place, a staff member greeted me and gave me the wine/food menu. They have a lot of different areas to sit, including a patio with tables/umbrellas (where they had live music playing), a pavilion with tables underneath, an upper patio that was covered by a pergola with leaves/vines on top, and an inside bar area with seating. The inside bar area has garage doors that were open, leading out to the upper patio. Even though it was a hot day, I sat under the pergola and it was surprisingly cool underneath! After sitting down, a staff member quickly came over and took my drink/food order. I tried a glass of the Sunshine White, which was delicious! It was on the sweeter side though. Keep in mind that they only sell wine by the glass on the menu, but they do have a store where you can buy bottles to go. I also ordered the Simply Cheese Plate, which came with sharp cheddar cheese, Jones Berry Chutney, and sea salt crackers. This was excellent! They also do have a "Light Fare" menu with things like a hummus plate, cheesecake, popcorn, etc. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They had a "Bouquet Bar" set up where you could buy fresh cut flowers, as well as a small gift shop. Overall a very cool winery in Shelton, I would definitely recommend!

I love strawberry and blueberry picking at Jones during the summer! It is such a great…read morefamily-friendly outdoor activity. You can check their website for the field locations for picking, call their number for the daily crop report, and make your reservation online. We usually get the large berry box. It is quite large and takes my family of 4 adults a long time to pick, so take that into consideration when deciding what sized basket/box you get. In addition, since the large box can fit so much, be prepared to bake with your fruit or feed many hungry guests!