Debbi and Hank Merrill operate a small alpaca farm and love visitors. The alpacas, while not…read morevisibly scared of people, are not eager to be touched and are far less welcoming than Debbi and Hank. Debbi is an open, warm and informed host who gladly answers questions about her alpaca family, which she is passionate about. Although I did not have an appointment, which is advisable, and called from the farm's driveway, Debbi kindly drove over from her nearby home and spent an hour with me chitchatting about all things alpaca. For you alpaca enthusiasts, the Merrills also operate a small gift shop with items incorporating alpaca fleece, including yarn from their own animals (how often do you get to meet and learn the name and story of the creature whose body produced the material for the socks you are about to knit?), hats, sweaters, socks and stuffed animals. If it can be made with alpaca fleece or has a picture of an alpaca on it, Debbi probably has it in stock. If you thrill to the idea of hearing alpacas hum in close proximity, stop by and check out the alpacas and kitties and ducks and geese. Debbi and Hank will doubtless put out their welcome mat.

i loved being able to visit this cute little spot. the owners are both so friendly and there's no…read moreway you can go and not learn something new. even if you don't get to touch/feed the alpacas the experience itself is worth while & the shop the owners have have unique one of a kind finds. i highly recommend. make sure to call ahead to ask if it's okay to stop by:)

What a fun experience for the whole family, young and old! The owners are very hospitable and kind…read more We've visited numerous times over the years.

We had an amazing time feeding the animals, the alpacas were amazing and friendly, they love their…read morecarrots, lots of chickens running all over the property and a few donkeys (wish I had apples to give them) When your get a chance bring the kids you will have a great time, we sure did, was amazing to see the newborn alpaca baby just a few days old. Can't wait to return and this time I won't forget the apples buddy.

My friends and I came here for the Summer Shindig last weekend. We had the best time! Admission was…read more$12 and with that we were each able to pick out 5 sunflowers and got complimentary watermelon. There was also hayride, fireworks, cute farm animals, live music, and lots of vendors that day. I can't wait to come back here for more events!

We visited this farm on a school field trip! It's a cute family run establishment. They have a…read moregreat setup with a hayride, pumpkin patch, cotton picking fields, animals, hay bale maze, playground and pic nic eating areas. The employees were so friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs! I loved the cotton picking session, it was a bit lengthy on the history discussion and the kids (kindergarteners) lost interest about 10 minutes into the 20 minute speel. Overall, we had a fantastic time! BTW, I hear they do a fun setup for Christmas ;)

What a fun little stop! We went on a Saturday and got there on time to feed the baby cows! It was…read moreso fun and well worth the $5 admission. We also said hi to the cute ponies ready to do pony rides. Lots of spaces for kids to run and play. Got to see the big cows being milked and could ask any questions to the owners. And for a nice end we got a scoop of ice cream made from the fresh milk. I got cookie dough. Milk is also for sale and pints/half pints of ice cream to go. Well worth a stop! Note: no dogs allowed.

The owners of the alpaca Ranch are amazing. They make your experience feel like you're the only…read moreones there. It's like hanging out with friends and meeting some really cool alpacas. It is fun for all ages. We learned a lot had a lot of fun and can't wait to go back.

It is such a pleasure to first review the Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch on Yelp! One word to describe…read moreour experience here, FANTASTIC!! Our visit here is definitely going in the books! I was looking for a private experience for our family of 3 that doesn't involve a lot of crowds and where my daughter could have private time with animals and this place was perfect! I booked our experience directly through the website: (when you book, I advice you to do it as well to avoid additional fees) https://lostmountainalpacaranch.com/ I booked the 60 minute experience for our family and we were in for such a treat. The owners David and Tina were very welcoming, friendly, and very open to educating us about their farm, the lovely alpacas, their cats, and the super cute guard dog, Bodhi. During the private experience, we interacted with the alpacas and fed them their breakfast, our session was at 10am. We really enjoyed the stories the owners told us about the alpacas and the farm. I really loved the experience as it was just for our group and we throughly enjoyed it, I didn't have to worry about crowds and I wasn't rushed. Can't wait to see the alpacas again the next time we are in the area.

I had a lovely shopping experience with 1818 Farms recently! A couple of Sunday afternoon's ago, I…read moreordered several lip balms and a beautiful "resin art - rectangular tray," please see the picture which does NOT do the product justice. These were birthday gifts for my favorite Sister. Fast forward to Tuesday, and the extremely well packed box arrived! Wow, talk about fast shipping! The lip balms were treated with so much care! They were packed in a reusable ice pack envelope, and packed so well, I had to get the scissors out to open them, which sadly, damaged the envelope package but not the balms. 1818 offers a handwritten note along with their products, which I forgot about. After Sister joyfully opened her gifts, I remembered the hand written note, which we retrieved from the abundant bubble wrap in the trash can, and Sister just loved the note! Such a nice, sweet, personal touch! To this day, Sister is looking for the perfect easel on which to display her beautiful resin tray, and you can even specify a color scheme for the flowers in the resin products. Do consider 1919 Farms for unique, natural, and in nearly all [perhaps all] cases handmade items that support a locally owned Farm. Thanks so much 1818 Farms for making my Sister's birthday extremely memorable!!!!!

I met the owner of 1818 Farms, Natasha McCrary, at a craft fair featuring Alabama made products…read moreearlier this year. 1818 Farms is located in the historic town of Mooresville, near Decatur, Alabama, population at last count was 53. Events here may triple the population of the town on a regular basis. In addition to Natasha's line of cosmetics, the beautiful little farm raises organic produce, heritage breed Babydoll Southdown Sheep, and other farm animals. It is a popular site for weddings and receptions I understand. Seminars, children's camps, classes and retreats are just a few of other activities that are found here. When I first met the owner, she told me about their farm-to-table dinners featuring produce grown on site and when I got home, went online and made reservations shortly before it sold out. On June 10, 2016, I attended my first Dinner on the Farm featuring Chef Jakob Reid of the Albany Bistro in nearby Decatur, Alabama. You will not find a prettier setting for a farm-to-table dinner. A rustic pavilion with fans, elegant seating and table settings is located in a shady corner of the property with a view of the woods and a nearby creek. Beautiful music provided by the Mellotones of Madison, Alabama, provided a really serene background of perfect relaxing live string harmonies. Appetizers were the first enticement offered to guests. A platter of grilled shrimp on miniature grit cakes tasted as good as they looked. A variety of pickled vegetables made in the Farm kitchens were spread with an assortment of cheeses, including a local goat cheese, and crackers. An egg salad dip from on site farm chicken eggs rounded out the bountiful appetizer table. A special treat with the Camembert cheese was a blueberry jalapeño jam hand made with on site ingredients by the hostess, Natasha McCrary. The slight spiciness of the jalapeños was a surprisingly good compliment to the sweet blueberries. With the cheese, it was a powerhouse combination. The first course consisted of a beautifully prepared bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, with a drizzle of Georgia olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and farm raised basil grown and picked just feet away from our tables. The second course was a small salad of fresh, young cucumbers marinated in Georgia olive oil, vinegar, dill and basil served on a wedge of Italian flat bread. The main course was a perfectly roasted moist and flavorful skinless chicken breast, named by the chef "airline chicken" with a wing bone left attached like the tail of an airplane. A grit cake well toasted on all sides with a faint taste of Andouille sausage was a great side to the chicken and was a fitting compliment, almost like a Cajun cornbread, to perfectly cooked vegetables which were my favorite dish of the evening. Farm grown squash, zucchini, and pole beans were steamed with a light seasoning that complimented but did not hide the wonderful taste of the vegetables. Chef Reid has the ability to showcase the taste of the wonderful fresh produce he prepares without over seasoning. The final course for the evening was a very French inspired baked meringue with a topping of strawberry mousse from locally grown strawberries and drizzled with a dark chocolate Ganache. It was a very decadent desert to end a very wonderful meal in a very wonderful setting. The special dinners served here do not include beverages except for water and so you are encouraged to bring your own. Most guests did bring their favorite wines which were very abundant. I prefer wines matched to the food on special dining occasions so a menu, which was not provided, would be a helpful suggestion. Dress is casual and should be comfortable for an outdoor setting.

We are new to the area, and discovered this gem of a place…read more We have been to several holiday events here, and they were all wonderful. They do everything with excellence here. The staff is always on their game, and they always have a smile on their faces. The quality of their products are always top notch. Best part....it is affordable compared to most family activities. From entry prices to food, I always feel like we got a great deal. Highly reccomend for families that want to have a good time, but not break the bank.

Such a fun and fabulous place for adults and children. Talk about Fun! Can't wait till the Fall,…read morepumpkin season, and Winter, Christmas lights galore and much More. Oh, did mention when they have Hot air balloon days? You will make some Heartfelt and long lasting memories with your family and friends at the Rock Ranch. Check their website for dates and times for All events!

We had such an excellent time at Goat yoga bham! Really lovely people! Really lovely animals! Well…read morecared for farm, beautiful scenery! Doing yoga with the goats was so much fun, with the laughter of children ringing in my ears and the sun shining on my face, it was just a glorious time!

went with my sorority sisters and it was so much fun!! the lady was so nice and the goats were so…read morecute! i would 100% recommend :)

Great family fun! It's open late September and October with a corn-maze, pumpkin patch, hayride,…read morefood, and other fun! The price is cheap and includes a choice of pumpkin per ticket. And who doesn't like some funnel cake?!? It may look small from the road but there is plenty to do. Parking can fill up and is in an open field in front of the farm. Be considerate when parking so you don't box someone in.