We came here twice this month and we love it. The alpacas are so sweet and we loved feeding them…read more They all have their own spunky personalities. I'm so in love with the long haired sweet alpaca. The kids loved being here and petting the ones that let us pet them. This was such a lovely experience. Also if your child is 2 and enters for free, you don't get carrots. We will be coming here very often! Absolutely recommend this place. Reservations are made in their website. Thank you for having us!

The woman who runs the farm is very nice and answers questions about the alpacas. They are…read moreobviously well cared for and adorable but the feeding/petting experience was very rushed and only lasted about 15 min.

It was our first time visiting Maylath Farm and Orchard. My one year old had a great time. He loved…read moreall the rides which we super cheap. They have a big outdoor space where you can walk around and do many activities. The corn maze was fun for all us. What I liked the most was petting the animals. My little one has never been close to a goat and at Maylath's he was able to feed one. I would definitely go back next year. We didn't tried the food but they were many vendors and everything smelled delicious. The staff is nice and friendly.

Great pumpkin patch and fall outing for the family. All of the attractions are reasonable priced,…read moresafe and very family oriented. A train for the kids, hayrides for the family to the pumpkin patch with plenty of variety of pumpkins for picking ($1-$8 range). They also have a zip line, peddle carts, bounce houses and a corn maze for a few. Large hay bales in play area for the kids to crawl and explore. Farmers produce, baked goods also on site with the addition of some outside food vendors which are reasonably priced and good eats. If you're looking for a family fall outing put this on your list.

Had a great time at Rosebridge. We did Piglet Cuddling and the Farm tour and met so many friendly…read moreanimals.

We were looking online at 'activity' farms (animal husbandry-horseback riding-bees, etc) in the…read morelocal area and came upon the Rose Bridge Farm. Rose Bridge is a sanctuary and working farm on land once owned by William Penn. Since 2013, the farm has become a 'forever home' for over 300 animals. Many of the animals are rescues from dairy farms, livestock auctions or other scenarios where they were at risk. They have several different activities, we opted for the Farm Fest, which combined several of the activities. The Farm Fest includes a mini farm animal husbandry tour, baby animal cuddling time, hands on craft activity, a beverage bar and an outdoor fire pit. It lasts about 2 hours. There were many parents there with children, but also adults like us by themselves. There are two times - 4-6 and 6:30-8:30. We went on the 4:00 tour. It was great! It was very interesting hearing how the animals came to the farm - it was so heartwarming to hear the stories of saving so many animals. However, I wasn't expecting the 'cuddling time' to be so much fun. We started with the goats - so friendly! They were nuzzling and 'pawing' us - I sat down and several came to me and wanted to be rubbed or held. I even had an opportunity to feed a baby goat its milk bottle! We interacted with pigs, sheep, a beautiful thoroughbred horse and a donkey! It was a very special experience! Afterwards we all went to a large barn and made crafts - specifically little planters we decorated, added dirt and seeds (large selection of flowers and vegetables seeds) to take home as a little souvenir. We had a dinner reservation so we left before the fire pit activity. Overall, it was a wonderful experience to be with these farm animals and to support such a worthwhile project.

I recently visited Princeton Lavender and while the property is pretty and well-kept, I was a bit…read moreunderwhelmed overall. You have to pay just to enter the farm, and then still pay for anything you want to purchase, which made it feel a little overpriced for the experience. That said, the shop itself is really cute and has some lovely lavender-themed items. Nice to stop by once, but not something I'd personally rush back to for the price.

The venue itself was beautiful, but unfortunately the owner was extremely rude to me and my family…read more The entire experience felt unnecessarily difficult--from trying to get in early to the cleanup process. We were even required to take all of our own trash. Overall, I would not recommend this place. It was disappointing, especially since the owner's daughter, who helps run things, was very kind and professional.

We travel over 3 hours every fall for the past 5 years to go here. It's the best farm with fall…read moreactivities I've ever been to.

A Family Tradition That Has Become Nothing More Than a Money Grab…read more We have been going to Grim's Orchard for well over 15 years to pick our own apples. It has been a family tradition that we looked forward to every year. Their prices have always been on the high side, but this year they have gone completely out of control. A 1/4-peck plastic bag is $11.99, and apparently EVERYONE over the age of 3 is required to purchase a bag. I have a family of five, all over the age of 3, which means it would have cost us nearly $60 just to pick apples. And what do you get for that $11.99? A tiny plastic bag that holds roughly 7 apples. At that point, you are paying an absurd amount of money for the privilege of picking a handful of apples. To make matters worse, the customer experience was incredibly disappointing. There was apparently a tractor and trailer ride, but the employee who sold us our tickets never mentioned it. We didn't see it and had no idea where or when it was happening, so we missed it. There wasn't even adequate signage explaining where to go or what was included. The only reason we knew where to go at all was because we've been coming here for so many years and already knew the layout. What used to feel like a fun, family-oriented fall tradition now feels like a calculated money grab. There is a big difference between charging a fair price for an experience and nickel-and-diming families at every opportunity. After more than 15 years of coming to Grim's, it genuinely saddens me to say this, but we will not be coming back. They have taken something that was once a special family tradition and turned it into an overpriced, frustrating experience. Very disappointing. Sad to see what has happened to a place that used to be part of our family tradition.

This spot is kids paradise. I planned most of our day here and my kids still didn't want to leave…read more I typically saw this spot whenever I rode the Strasburg Railroad. We typically would do their Christmas Train, and rarely got back to Lancaster in the warmer months. As soon as I planned my latest summer trip, I knew it had to be on the itinerary. This place has it all from gigantic slides to gold mining sluice areas to a mini kids village that mine couldn't get enough of from the mini vet office to the drive in theater. It was really impressive. From here, you can make your way up the hill where there is a restaurant, a coffee kiosk with a delicious coconut water cold brew (wild!), and plenty of shaded sections with swinging chairs. You'll find paintball, basketball, skee ball, a pedal cart for the family, launching devices. I mean, there is a lot! The place is large so it never felt overly crowded. Come with water bottles. Even with the shaded sections it gets hot. They have water fountains by the bathrooms.

Such a fun farm to take your family. I've been coming here…read moresince my daughter was about 4 years old- she's 14 now. Everyone we come, it does not disappoint. It's such a great time. Buy tickets online- tickets are cheaper. If you go during the week- it's cheaper too! They also have 50% off for active military and veterans, which is a great deal! They have all kinds of games, tug of war ropes, a play area/little town for younger kids, pig races. Some nights they have fireworks or bands. If you come- the corn maze is a must! All types of food vendors like burgers, fries, chicken fingers, ice cream and apple cider donuts. You can spend hours here and not get bored. They also have for pit and picnic table areas you can rent out and they provide logs and sticks so you can roast marshmallows or hotdogs. Definitely recommend this farm.

I just love this place. I'm so glad that they reopened again. Its a family friendly business cares…read moreabout every customer.

Baby Goats! What a wonderful organization/farm. They came to an event to help promote foster care…read moreand adoption and brought the sweetest little babies out for the day. They hosted a build a friend for the kids and my little fella had so much fun. I talked to them about goat yoga and they also have adult nights and will soon be doing goat pajama breakfast too as I asked and they loved the idea. I cannot wait to go visit them again. You are sure to have a gooooooooooooooooooooood time.

My friends and I went to this alpaca farm over the weekend and had so much fun! We got to meet all…read morethe alpacas and take some photos with them. I even got to pet and feed treats to a baby alpaca (cria) and it made my weekend. Highly recommend this place! They also sell the warmest socks!

From the owner: Alpaca socks, hats, gloves, sweaters, yarn, shoe inserts, rugs, and so much more!…read moreAlmost all of my products are made in the US. The alpaca socks and yarn are made right here in PA. Other items come from a fiber pool in Massachusetts. All items are well made and very high quality. I also offer private farm tours by appointment only. These tours offer you the opportunity to meet the alpacas that provide this amazing fiber. Then you can also shop in the barn store after your tour. Please call for pricing and availability. Farm is not open to the public. All farm visits are by appointment only. Please call to schedule a visit to the barn store or for a tour.

Red Earth Farm offers the best CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) that I've ever heard of, let…read morealone experienced. Basically, you sign up and pay in advance, and then every week for 23 weeks beginning in June you get delicious, farm fresh produce and, if you like, eggs, fruit, herbs, yoghurt, and cheese. N & I got a half share and an egg share last summer, and this summer we're adding a fruit share as well. A half share gets you 6 items each week and a dozen eggs every other week. The fruit share will provide a selection of fruits every other week as well. Both quality and convenience make Red Earth Farm special. First of all, most CSAs just give you whatever veggies they want. With Red Earth Farm, you go online each week and choose from the produce they're harvesting that week. Second, the food is all so fresh and delicious you won't believe it. You'll be eating your veggies and asking for more. The stuff is about 24 hours out of the fields when it arrives at your pickup location. And the eggs, which come from free range hens on a nearby farm, have the yellowest yolks and the best flavor ever. I've never tasted eggs like these. Seriously, I never believe I could rave about eggs before these eggs. Sign up now! Or keep an eye peeled around this time next year, because they fill up quick.

Red Earth Farm is my first CSA experience, and it has set a standard that will be hard to top. The…read moreproduce, fresh and delicious, is grown with no synthetic chemicals and has been harvested a little more than a day before it comes to you. Best of all, you get to choose what you want out of their offerings. The surprise grab-bag of veggies was always what scared me away from CSAs because I have neither the skills nor the energy for improv cooking. But with this CSA, you can pick your produce for your weekly delivery and still plan your meals ahead of time. I have a partial vegetable share that provides a more-than- AMPLE supply for my husband and I each week. Best of all, I no longer spend an arm and a leg on overpriced veggies at Whole Paycheck, a store that I love, but which has produce prices that are flat-out ridiculous. AND I love that I can support a local family farm in a way that's convenient, nutritious and delicious.