The ideal fall outing! We went on a warm Saturday afternoon in late September, and were pleased to…read moresee that it wasn't crowded at all. Lots of parking, no lines for food, and plenty of room to roam in the pumpkin patch. We grabbed a wagon and some clippers and found a pumpkin to cut off the vine. There are plenty of pre-cut pumpkins too if you'd rather just pick one that way (and take some cute pics). The wood-fired pizza was SO good and fairly priced. We really enjoyed the salsiccia pie, but all of them sounded delicious. And had to get a half dozen cider donuts for the road, obviously. I'm looking forward to returning when our kids are a bit older to try more of the family-friendly activities!

We love coming here every year for pumpkin picking! You can go right into the patch and grab…read morepre-picked ones! Good quality too

Peaceful drive to a great store. It was worth the drive for this gem of a place to get quality…read moremeats. I looking forward to going back and stocking up.

Watson Farms is a working farm that delivers to your door for a $13 fee. Their meat is high quality…read moreand they offer local items sich as milk, cheese, pecans, grits and ormeal from nearby farms. You can order a subscription box that offers a varied selection of meats to your door either monthly or bi-monthly. They also have a small store onsite with packaged meats to select from. They have been in business 3 years.

Great place to get a taste of the farm life, and is part of the larger Greenway area. $14/ adult to…read moreget in. It's mostly run by volunteers, who take care of the horses, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, goats and alpacas. All the animals look well taken care of and are definitely loving their best lives, and you can get up close to give them a pat, or if it's deemed available, give them some food. This is separate from the horse stables, but you can still see the horses when they are out in the pasture. It's kinda a one and done thing, but kids will love it, and it's an idyllic setting to be outside in nature.

Great time at our first Oyster roast at the Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery! Oysters were steamed by…read moreSaltwater Markets and they did a great job of bringing fresh hot oysters out every half hour to all of the tables. Each standing table also had an empty tray to discard shells. Ample supplies were on hand - shuckers, gloves, paper towels, hot sauces, cocktail sauce, and saltines. Beverages were available for purchase - a selection of ciders and wine, soft drinks and bottled water. Many of their regular menu options are not served in the winter, but we find that to be a good reason to go back during peak season. All service was self service - walk up to the bar or walk over to find any oyster shucking supplies you may need. Souvenir glasses were also available. The staff who checked us in on arrival were kind enough to suggest we take those after our feast to avoid having to keep track of a pint glass while focused on our oyster shucking. A couple of fire pit spots were available and there were picnic tables under a covered shelter set up in the event that inclement weather moved in. It is truly a Windy hill - it's always windy when we are here and this event was no different. Live music was on hand - a solo artist with guitar whose name I didn't catch, but he was very talented and did a great job. He played mostly cover music from under the covered shelter area. Parking does involve a walk if you're not one of the very first to arrive. That walk is down a gravel path a little ways up the hill and not a great fit for wheel chairs or those who with mobility challenges. It would not be hard to drop someone off though near the front, then go park down the street and around the corner.

This was my first visit to Windy Hill. The place is really great. They have bagged apples, cider,…read morebottled hard cider, apple pies, freshly made apple cider donuts (plain or cinnamon sugar), and a hard cider bar. The orchard wasn't open for picking, but it was a beautiful day, so there were lots of picnic tables to sit and relax. After we shopped, we sat and enjoyed a donut and the outside. We arrived right as they opened on a Sunday, but it got very busy with families, small groups, dogs, and children after we arrived. This is a very family friendly spot, lots of parking, and a good amount of apple treats to enjoy. We had a nice time, and since it is only 1 hour from Charlotte area, will definitely go back again.

High quality produce and friendly service. Pleasure to visit love this place!read more

I've been to CHF three times for produce. The peaches are good depending on the variety, some are…read morejust better than others so it depends on when you are going what will be ripe. The green beans, okra, squash, zuchinni is good. The corn is a little hit and miss. Go early in the day for the best and don't go on Saturday when it's so busy. The only negative I have is the tomatoes. All of them are picked green so they have a mealy texture and hard white parts inside. Last Saturday the tomatoes were on sale 2 pecks for $18 which seemed like a bargain but wasn't. More than half of the tomatoes were green and most of those rotted before they ripened. I think they were rolled off of a truck onto a conveyor belt or into a bin and were severely bruised. Skip the tomatoes. Everything else is really good, they serve food on the weekends, and they have a great little shop for canned goods. The ice cream is only ok. I prefer lemon that tastes like lemon and orange that tastes like orange. All in all, it's a fun place to go for a country drive.

Ben, Robson and I were invited by Ryder to join him for some Country Club golf at this famed design…read morein rural Rock Hill, SC. This club was designed by A.W. Tillinghast & established in 1934 so it has a long and storied history. Noted for design of Bethpage Black, Winged Foot & Baltrusol courses. The course offers wide open fairways, generous and fast greens and not a lot of water. The greens are all in great condition and fast as glass. Tee boxes are all in great repair though Senior tees don't offer much of an advantage over the White tees. Check in was smooth and easy as a guest and the young man was able to answer all my questions before I even asked. There is a driving range on-site that offers complimentary range balls. You even have an on-site clock to help you be ready for your tee time. The putt practice green is right beside the #1 hole. The cart path is not very wide here so it get's bottle necked because there is so much traffic. Sadly, our electric cart died on the 13th tee box. Ryder was able to quickly get in contact with someone at the pro shop and they had a replacement for us within about 10 minutes. Overall, I really liked the way this course plays. Water only comes into play on a couple of holes though there is a lake on site which adds to the vista. Pace of play was very good as it was a 1230p tee time on a Tuesday. We were able to complete in just about four hours even with a slight rain delay. There is an on-site bar and grill that offers a great view of players rolling off 18.

Lots of family fun and excitement at the Rodeo! Location was easy to find, logistics were well…read morecoordinated, and the event was professionally done. We purchased tickets in advance ($20 each) but they were also available at gate with cash or card. Food options were fun- BBQ food truck, fried everything including elephant ears, fried fish, popcorn, cotton candy, corn dogs, etc. Not a salad in sight, so prepare to indulge. The beverage selection was soft drinks, lemonades with flavoring options, and water. I had a fresh squeezed lemonade with strawberry flavor that was delightfully refreshing. Lots of patrons packed their own cooler and went the BYOB route. The few who openly carried in a box of beer did not really fit in. Most responsible adults were discreet in their own cups, keeping their own trash in cooler, and handled it well. We did see some very young teenagers consuming that was concerning. Rodeo events included bareback bronco riding, saddled bronco riding, break-away calf roping, team calf roping, steer wrangling, barrel racing and of course, bull riding. Some kind of scoreboard or screen would have helped those around us keep track of things, or a visible timer. The announcer did an excellent job of explaining the scoring system and the scores of each ride. I loved the barrel racing. Lots of local talent participated along with the professionals. The rodeo clown stole the show with the kids calf scramble, a young ladies race to retrieve a water bottle, and a very well trained trick horse show. The professionals also did an excellent job of protecting the riders. Parking was easy and well laid out. The arena was in great shape and well cared for. The bleacher seats were well positioned. They could use a few signs to discourage standing or or sitting against the arena railing during the event. Police officers walked through several times to clear folks away from the rails and remind them of the danger.