What an absolute gem of a farm and the family that owns it! My husband and I took our boys there…read moreto meet the Easter Bunny. They had such an adorable set up in a cute cabin and the photographer was really great with my boys. The bunny was friendly and had a kind face that was welcoming to my toddler twin boys! It was rainy and muddy, but the family that owns the farm was so kind and welcoming! They had baby chicks that the kids could pet and had set up a great egg hunt around the farm! My boys were very interested in the chickens and goats! I definitely hope to visit Godsell Farm in the future and would highly recommend to anyone else as well!

I think I learned about this farm with a Google search last year and stored it for a future pumpkin…read morepatch visit. You park in the lot and walk to the Welcome Center to pay the $5 per person admission, which includes the hayride with hay bales (not lame wooden benches with a few strands of straw on it like most places), haunted maze, bread for feeding the farm animals and touring the grounds. Pumpkins range in price from $3 to $6, and you pick them in patch. Animals include horses, ponies, pigs, a llama, a donkey, a cow, turkeys, goats, chickens, and ducks. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly! Godsell Farm is my new favorite place for pumpkin picking and affordable Fall family fun! It is a MUST visit! You still have time this year yet!

We love coming to the farm every October with our friends. The pumpkins are excellent - in great…read morecondition, organized by size, and have all of the variations in color you need. I appreciate the colorful corn (though we can maybe start referring to it as flint corn these days...), and and the warty pumpkins. The biggest draw for us, though, is the new calf they usually have in the barn, and the hayride up to feed the cows. It's definitely a core memory for the kiddos.

Came here for a Christmas tree even though I'm Buddhist. As a Buddhist I appreciate how well cared…read morefor the farm animals are, the cows see hale and hearty. Actually I'm not quite sure what "hale" means, but the dairy cattle look very healthy and happy. The Christmas tree selection was outstanding, the service prompt and friendly. This giant of a fellow, must have been 7 feet tall, expertly tied the chosen tree to the top of our vehicle after a fresh cut. Very popular place, a couple days after Thanksgiving they had already sold out of trees over 10 feet tall.

Apple Holler is a you pick apple orchard, restaurant, shop, and bakery…read more In recent years, I noticed that they offer holiday catered meals and finally gave it a try this past Christmas. The menu was prime rib (with gravy and horseradish sauce), sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, apple bread stuffing, carrots, rolls, dutch apple pie and more. We were able to order a few a la carte items to go along with it (hard apple cider, extra sides etc). It was plenty of food and our family loved everything. They included easy instructions for reheating in the oven so on Christmas our house still smelled like all the delicious food (without all the work!). Everyone was so nice and they even gave us a $10 gift certificate to come back and try their restaurant (which we plan on doing!). Get to it!

Amazing pies, goodies and apple cider! From the Dutch apple to the high top apple, one thing is…read morecertain all their pies are great and delicious! They definitely don't skimp on the filling. Beautiful location with a lot of fun activities. During the holidays this place is truly magical! A must stop location! Everyone is friendly and welcoming.

I was there on a weekday. The place was not over crowded on that day. The place was fun for kids…read more Tortoise feeding was fun. At specific times of the day, they will hand lettuce to all the folks around to feed to the tortoise. Goat run was another fun event, which both kids and grown ups enjoyed. Essentially goats run from their enclosure to their home at 4 pm. When that happen kids run with the goats. There were several other animals and play equipments to keep kids entertained.

What a nice little farm and petting zoo. Employees were friendly and were eager to help. The…read morekiddos really had a blast. There all kinds of antique tractors and farm equipment for photo ops and all kinds, of play ground slides, swings, big tractor tires and more to climb on. First there was interaction for kids 8 and younger to go on a free pony ride. There is also a free hay ride for all guest to ride. Chickens, ducks, geese, KITTENS, bunnies, horses, llamas, goats, pigs, and much more. We were there for nearly 3 hours and pretty much were able to see everything. There seemed to be ample picnic and shaded areas to take a break. Get your discount admissions from Groupon before this deal goes away

Our 7 year old twins love this farm! We have visited many times and enjoy the leisurely and…read morerelaxing pace that every child, parent and grandparent can enjoy. We had a very interesting and educational tour with lots of time to interact with goats, alpacas, donkeys, chickens and other assorted barn yard animals as well as learning a great deal. Every season there are different puppet show themes, events and exhibits which keep things fun for adults and kids. The owners are delightful, passionate, and informative. They know their business and are so generous with their knowledge. The farm is immaculate and well run -definitely a childhood experience our family will remember.

A great place to spend a fall day with the kids. There is so much to do here! Feed or pet goats,…read moredonkeys, kittens, rabbits, pigs, turkeys, chickens, peacocks, geese and more. A bag of feed is $2. Get active on the playground equipment or try and tackle the corn maze. (beware no clues inside!) Then you can take the wagon ride every 30 minutes out to the pumpkin patch and sunflower field. They have food and beverages including hot apple cider and delicious, warm, fresh donuts! Do note that the price of a pumpkin is not included with admission. They are priced separately based on size.

Beautiful huge sunflower farms & pumpkins in the fall. Have got to catch the sunflowers at peak to…read moresee large blooms. Not when I was there. Great friendly service. Worth a visit. Bees around but dress the right colors, don't swat or move abruptly, leave them alone and they will give you the same respect.

Today was the opening day for the sunflower farm. The girl at the kiosk was friendly. They do have…read morea square to pay with card. The entrance is $15 per person and that comes with a tall plastic cup that you will use to put your flowers in. They do have scissors for sale for $3 dollars if you do not have any with you or a knife to cut the flowers. The weather was perfect. The temperature was amazing. The flowers were all so beautiful. Lots of colors from the zinnia's and the variety of sunflowers. They're so many of them. It was such a great time. I enjoy the peace and quiet of the farm, picking up flowers and overall just a great experience. I loved going there.

We are a group of eleven bike riders on a ride sponsored by the Bicycle Club of Lake County today…read more Ron Lester greeted us and was a gracious host to our group. We had a great time chatting with him, seeing the store and playing with the dogs.

Tomahawk steaks are great and not full of all the antibiotics in cattle today. Store right on Ron's…read moreranch

Loved volunteering here and getting to learn the difference between gardening and farming. The…read morescale is just huge. They have acres of produce that they've been growing with an expertise that's impressive. Our group helped with weeding since it was too early in the year to do much else. It had rained the day before but most of the fields we worked in were dry. The last one was not. Definitely pack a spare pair of shoes for the drive home. They do offer bottled water if you don't bring your own and gloves/tools. The staff is super friendly and thanks the group profusely for our hard work. If you're here during the summer, you can stop at the Franklin beer garden down the road for refreshments afterwards.

I've done a few activities with The Hunger Task Force: the food sorting at the Hawley Road…read more location, the packaging boxes of food at the College Ave location and now The Farm! It's about 75 acres of land that consists of planted plots, fruit bearing trees, fishery, somewhere there are goats and even a park area. They need people, volunteers, to help with the harvesting or gardening, etc. A nice sized group of people can really accomplish a lot for them and for those who need this food. I personally feel that no one should be hungry in this rich country of ours. And I love the fact they grow it - as you know many people on a limited income are cost conscious and the cheaper food is the stuff that comes in a tin can, box, or cellophane and is highly processed! From the ground?! Now this is how you feed the hungry. Our shift was about 3 hours and it's hard work. That may not seem long but the effort you put in - wow I just can't imagine the people who did this for a living all day for most of their lives. We are so dang lucky, y'all. Anyways, please check it out if looking for someplace to volunteer and if you are not averse to some outside work. It feels great having done it! Things to consider: - bringing an extra change of socks/shoes - towel if rainy/wet - baseball capping it - layers, layers, layers! You can always take off but it sucks if you can't add on - sunblock If looking for a spot to eat and/or get a drink after volunteering, The Hideaway is just south on 76th street, is casual and has great food and great staff!

Took the family here today for the first time. We all had a blast! We picked apples! So many…read morevarieties! We didn't realize that there were so many different varieties and we didn't realize how big this place is. We explored the orchard and took a look at all the animals they have. They have a beautiful little pond with a creek. They even have a bunch of farm equipment throughout the farm with information on what it is and how it's used on a farm. Really cool! They also have a really cool playground area for the kids! The staff here are really helpful and friendly. They have great apple cider and apple cider donuts and other treats! We will be coming back reel soon for sure!

Such a delightful place to bring your children for fall fun (and photos). We did not pick apples…read morehere, but we enjoyed their playground, outdoor games, and walked through the animal exhibits (not a petting zoo, just a cute display of animals to see). Oh, and the row of tractors to sit on was a huge hit with my toddler.

This family run operation symbolizes to me all that is good about Wisconsin. We came here 7 years…read moreago, it was a scary time for us. After a whole lifetime in Chicago, I failed to get tenure there and had to start over in Milwaukee. We didn't really know anyone in town, and although I've traveled all over the world, only Chicago has ever really been home. Maria comes from a big Catholic family in small town Western Michigan, and Christmas is a special time for her. Well thanks to the then strong public teacher union presence, my new job paid a living wage, for the first time we were able to afford a house. That house really became a home after we discovered Grandpa Vern's seasonal operation and got our first Christmas tree. Since then, we've found them every year, every December we get a wonderful fresh tree they've grown and brought down from their farm in Northern Wisconsin personally. Our 7 year tradition isn't yet impressive to them, they've been at this for two full generations. Their prices are so much better than what you would get in Chicago, the quality is much better, and they will secure the tree to the roof of your car competently and quickly. They take cash or cheques, no credit cards, the CVS next door has an ATM.

Best old fashioned Christmas trees ever! All the other places sell those big, bulky bushes they…read morecall trees.