We had our first experience using Harvest Hosts and it was outstanding! Our RV was parked next to…read morean equipment barn with a great view of the rolling farmland and pasture. The cows, donkeys, pigs, and cats all made great neighbors for the night. Our hosts Amy and Reagan were very hospitable and engaging and we learned about their life on the farm and more. They have a lot going on here and more cool stuff in the works. Reagan, a senior at Penn State, started a business, "Hug a Highland" which allows guests to brush, love, feed their Scottish Highlands cows and miniature donkeys, which are all so adorable. Check it out if you're in the western PA area. www.facebook.com/hickoryhearthhighlands

Went with my 2 year old daughter today to feed their new baby highland cow, Hank! My daughter was a…read morelittle nervous but Reagan was great with her and we enjoyed getting to also see the bigger cows, pigs, donkeys and cats. Very friendly people and such a cute place. Would recommend for a fun experience for animal lovers.

Primrose Farm is family-owned. Their products include eggs from chickens, ducks, and quail;…read morechicken; jams, jellies, and preserves; pickles; and pies. They sell these products at their farm and through several retail partners and farmers markets. My first purchase from Primrose Farm was their chicken eggs. The chickens were raised free-range and without hormones and antibiotics. The eggs came in beautiful colors such as brown, blue, and green, and they tasted very good. My subsequent purchases were their pies. I bought a dutch apple pie (with cinnamon and caramel), a mixed berry pie (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries), and a cherry pie. These pies were very fresh and tasted delicious! The crusts were perfectly crispy and contained generous amounts of fruits. The prices were reasonable, especially for the quality.

I really wish I got around to taking photos of everything while I was there. At first it looks like…read morea market store and a garden nursery.... Boy will you be wrong- the place extends well out into the back! We didn't go into the nursery area but the plants were gorgeous. Go into the market store area- it is huge! There's a bakery, a deli, a little lunch spot, groceries, candies, home goods etc. I want to highlight the little wine section with the kindest lady working there. She gave us a tour of the entire place - that's how we found out the place was much more than meets the eye! We sampled several different wines, and purchased several! One of the wines sold there supports a rescue group with every sale. We bought some jams (birthday gifts), honey and hot sauces from the store. Traverse out back, there's the original barn that is a gift shop (3 stories), lots of unique items, a farm petting barn of animals rescued from slaughterhouses, a separate store for those with allergies that they can shop specific allergen friendly food. An ice cream stand, a hard cider ale house and some play areas for the children. We stopped in the arsenal ale house to have a drink and that was delicious too! We were hungry after and were looking for place to eat then we remembered there was a little lunch spot in the store so back in we went! Perfect tied over lunch, great sandwiches, pickles have got to be homemade. Drinks from cooler- super refreshing. Definitely will be back.

Soergel Orchards & Garden Center: Amazing baked goods…read more Fresh produce. Deli. Greenhouse. Tons of flowers. Plants. Garden supplies. Holiday events. Hayrides. Ice cream. Playground. Always a good visit.

Nice festival in Houston Pa! Lots of vendors, food trucks , entertainment, and a few alcohol…read morechoices!

A apple fest with no apple cider doughnuts is pretty disappointing. Also wasn't a big fan of swopes…read morefarm apple cider. It was smaller than I had expected

If you're looking for fun i tire or dry goods, this is your place. I was hoping for more of a…read morebakery selection and was slightly disappointed on my first visit. They do have a deli and a few baked items upon entry, along with a few produce options, cheese, and meat. I would say that they mostly cater to the crowd looking for a new rocking chair, children's play-set, or bar counter and stool set. Everything looked well made like it would last a lifetime. The staff we came across at checkout were polite and friendly.

This place is quite the hidden gem! They have just about…read moreeverything that you could think of there. The market was my favorite part. They had all of my favorite things that I grab in Amish stores plus more. Fry pies, pepperoni rolls, spices, potato and macaroni salads, dressings, dips, baked goods and much more! They also have beautiful birdhouses and outdoor furniture. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was super busy! The employees were all friendly and took care of everyone quickly. I really can't say enough about this place. Highly recommend stopping by!

Coyne Family Farm was founded in 2003. They raise steers, hogs, and chickens. Their website says…read morethat they raise their animals in a clean, stress-free environment without hormones and antibiotics. The chicken are free-range. The farm sells their beef, pork, and chicken through their website and through farmers' markets. So far, I have purchased Coyne's ground beef, beef cubes, beef ribs, ham, pork ribs, chicken eggs, ground chicken, and chicken breasts. The prices of these products were higher than the prices for similar products from the grocery store, but the animals were raised in more humane conditions, and the foods were a higher quality. All of the foods have been very fresh and flavorful. For example, the ham was a large, thick slice, and the pork country ribs were very tender.

Great farm. With increasing number of chemical toxic…read morefootprint in our daily food, it is imminent that health responsible people should find these ORGANIC UNBLEACHED flour product from direct producer to home. Nigel and his family is doing great job to us. We are thankful to them.

From the owner: Taste the difference Weatherbury Farm's organic flours (milled from grains grown on the farm) make!…read more The flours, ground slowly and at a low temperature on a stone mill, retain the grain's vitamins, minerals, oils and fiber giving the flours their delicious unique flavors. Weatherbury Flours are organic flours milled to order. Order 10 days prior to pickup, which are scheduled once per month. Mail orders are also available. Trace your flour back to the field were it was grown with Weatherbury Farm's Grain Tracker. Weatherbury Farm mills organic stone ground wheat, bread, rye, pastry, buckwheat, oat, spelt, einkorn and emmer flour from organic grains grown on the farm. Grass fed and finished meats are also raised and sold by pre-order.

Loved it you have to make appointment cuz active farm loved the tour and feeding them great gift…read moreshop too

From the owner: We want to share the joy we feel about our alpacas every day. Come shop or take a tour. Interested…read morein owning alpacas? We'll have a spinning wheel demonstration and discuss how we make our products. With 15 years of experience, we will share our experience to make this a memorable trip. Come meet our alpacas and spend some time in the country. Our alpacas are waiting to meet you. Please remember to book online even if you are just wanting to stop in to shop.

Swope's Berries and Bees is a family-owned farm that grows black raspberries and blueberries, does…read morebeekeeping, and sells fruit spreads, honeys, and skincare products (e.g., body cream). According to their website, to produce one pound of honey, their bees fly to 2 million flowers and travel over 50,000 miles! Their honey is 100% raw, and it is available in flavors such as berry blossom, clover, and golden rod. They also sell creamed honeys in flavors such as cinnamon, elderberry, and turmeric. Customers may purchase Swope's products through their website, at dozens of local businesses, and at several farmers markets. Through the Market Wagon website, I purchased three fruit spreads (strawberry, black raspberry, and peach raspberry), a bottle of berry-blossom honey, a honey lip balm, and a raspberry-vanilla bar soap. I liked the flavors of the fruit spreads. The honey tasted very sweet and delicious. The lip balm tasted like honey, had a slightly gritty texture, and moisturized my lips. The bar soap smells very nice. Swope's website says that they offer pick-your-own berries on certain summer days.

I had the whipped honey and loved it Can't wait to get…read moremore, haven't had other thing but looking forward to

A rare gem in historic washpa! My sister and I went in this afternoon for a late lunch! We had an…read moreamazing charcuterie board with bacon cheddar, hot pepper seed blue cheese and so many other amazing cheeses and meats I cannot currently remember! We split a bottle of local wine and we were just in heaven eating our lunch and enjoying the historic space with original tin ceilings! The sisters who run this are very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend trying a meat and cheese plate or a custom grilled cheese! Pro tip go on a Thursday to enjoy the Main Street farmers market which is located next door! Emerald Valley will even store your farmers market items in their coolers for free while you enjoy specials and live music after the farmers market. I just can't recommend this place enough!

Very cool place that features locally produced foods from Emerald Valley Artisans, and other local…read moreproducers. We stopped in during the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, and had lunch and some ice cream. I had the "Marketplace Melt," Signature BLT with a side of pasta salad, and it was delicious. They were also sampling some Sangria made with local wine from Thistlethwaite Vineyards, and it was very good (their products are sold here also). Very nicely decorated in a vintage building, well worth checking out. Cheers!