This is one of the cutest places I have ever been to. They are by appointments only so keep that in…read moremind if you are trying to go. And the entrance is a tiny little path just big enough for a car with a patch of dirt for parking. We checked in, inside the barn with a very nice person who is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of lavender and the operations of the location. Our friends were getting married and they picked this location for the beautiful lavender fields which was not only visually gorgeous but smelled amazing and calmed the body and mind simply being in the vicinity. There were people taking photos for all sorts of things, from maternity photos to family portraits to visually appealing instagram photos, to getting married on the fields. Our friends who was getting married, was given beautifully handpicked lavender bouquets for the occasion and we were the last party to leave with no hassle for the occasion. They sold many different things in the barn and it was hard not to buy lavender flavored things and scented things to bring home but we have a cat so we couldn't, since lavender is toxic to them. I cannot stress enough how gorgeous this place is and how calming it was to just be there. Even if you don't have a special occasion, and need a place to be and take in the lavender fields, I recommend coming here and checking it out. Just remember it's by appointments only.

There's a first for everything! Shoutout to Araceli Farms for allowing Holding Space to hold a…read moreSilent Meditation Retreat on their land. They have a beautiful lavender farm and an on site shop with lavender essentials available for purchase. The customer service was awesome and the lavender aroma made for a lovely experience. Call ahead for visiting hours.

Such a fun experience with the kids! We all loved the cow train and the man driving the train put…read moreon a great show to make it extra special for everyone. The ladies working the gift shop and hot chocolate stand were very nice and the trees are affordable. Looking forward to coming back next season. Happy Holidays!

Great time!! One of my favorites we've been to this year!…read more Highly recommend riding the cows!! The tractor driver was awesome

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 fiancee and I went to the corn maze for pre-halloween festivaties. We got there just as it was…read moregetting dark so flashlights were a must. Unfortunately, we also picked a night to go when it was raining. If you go during the rain or just after make sure you bring a bag to bring your shoes home in and a change of shoes. Even though they give you an aerial photo of the corn maze it is still pretty fricken difficult. Going at night when it was dark and muddy made it that much harder and not having a good sense of direction made it nearly impossible. But the best part of it was haunted corn maze, which is a short section off to the side of the corn maze. Even though you know people are going to jump out and scare you they still do a good job of it. I couldn't tell if I was wet from the rain or had an accident when the guy with the chain saw came out. They did a great job. I give it four stars and we will be back next year for sure.

Visiting the Sonoma Grey Barn Farm was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to wine…read morecountry! Don was there to greet us as we arrived at the farm & was such an amazing host. He generously offered us everything from gardening gloves, to pruners & gave us some great tips on how to best cut the flowers growing on his farm. The property and gardens are so immaculate and well tended to, it simply a joy to be surrounded by such natural beauty. Our one hour on the farm flew by so quickly but we enjoyed every second we were there, despite the scorching heat wave that was sweeping through wine country that weekend. It is a stunning location to take photographs and the flowers we brought home with us lasted a really long time! We look forward to returning to this beautiful farm in the near future. Thank you Don for a very memorable visit!

Took my two kids to the most beautiful u-pick flower field today. Don was very helpful, providing…read moregloves, shears, a bucket, and plenty of tips on how to cut flowers and keep them fresh at home. He even made my son feel more at ease about the busy bees working hard in the field. There were so many flowers to choose from, it was easy to spend the whole hour walking the garden and picking your favorites. Be sure to bring your largest vase from home for easy transporting. I would definitely recommend this as a special outing, and we'll be back in the future!

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Ive been here a total 3x and its been a great experience. Id totally recommend coming here for the…read moreexperience and knowledge. Such little cuties there

Hooby's is nice farm to relax and check out the scenery. You can see goats and chickens among other…read morethings roaming around the farm. The beer selection is nice; I enjoyed the Pardehsa IPA. Service is very friendly amd chill; while often they have something going on property such as concerts, food trucks, etc. It's a very nice escape

Fun ambience and great beer! Room for families with kids to experience farm life and animals…read more Friendly staff made for a perfect evening.

Went here for first time to join my daughter and granddaughter on her kindergarten field trip…read more Staff there was helpful, good lunch areas , lots of animals and farm areas with produce growing by staff. They even gave the kids pumpkins to take home. Very nice place to visit with kids.

This small but cute farm has MANY ANIMALS! Goats, sheep, alpaca, horse, pigs, chickens, gooses,…read moreturkey, bunny's, & peacocks! They have tables to have a nice picnic area. TULY A HIDDEN GEM! We recommend to get there early if you do visit because it is street parking but if you enjoy walking then of course your fine. Many things for toddlers too, like petting the bunnies or even going inside the chicken enclosure. Don't forget to read all the animals names under the yellow question mark signs! You get to know their birthdays too!

Fabulous place to bring your family. The produce and fruit are over the top! Staff goes out of…read moretheir way to help and are all very educated. They have something special for every season!! Highly recommend!!

Love this pumpkin patch. It was so cool that it is $16 admission but you get leave with a pumpkin…read more This was greta for families with little kids so you know what you're paying for up front. Great areas for kids. Free herbs. Fun exhibits. Food trucks! Music! Such a fun place to go with families. I can't wait to come for christmas! ******CASH ONLY!!!!! heads up!!!

Had so much fun coming here during October's pumpkin patch season! The farm has so many animals…read morethat we could pet for just $4! I loved the kids working on the family farm too, they were knowledgeable and really passionate! Come and pet the baby animals!

We came on a Sunday to visit with the animals around the barn & had such a fun & neat time! There…read morewas plenty of parking in a gravel lot. It was busy with lots of visitors from little kids to college students to grandparents. We went at Halloween time, so there was also a pumpkin patch. You pay at a cashier station at the front & receive a hand stamp. Children up to 12 years are $6, while 13 years+ are $4. However, for each paid child admission, an adult gets in for free. You then walk to the gate entrance of the barn area & listen to some instructions from staff about handling animals & not running, supervising younger children, etc. No food or drinks are allowed, so a lot of bottles were left in a hay bale area by the entry. We were able to get up close & personal with chicks, chickens, ducklings, ducks, geese, turkeys, goats, ponies, a calf, piglets, bunnies, a donkey, & kittens! Little one really enjoyed getting to groom the small goats with available brushes & combs. The goats just wandered the enclosed area. Most animals were in pens you could enter or reach into. There's some signage about the animals & protocols/warnings for how to interact with them, such as making sure to be sitting on hay bales while holding animals securely & closing gates. Staff went around to correct people who weren't following safety rules. You can spend as much time as you want seeing all the animals. At times we had to be patient waiting for a turn. Occasionally we saw the chicks being swapped out to get a rest from the petting. The animals were fairly docile & quiet. Apparently the animals are for sale. A hand washing station is off to the side of the barn.