Deep Creek Ranch is a local ranch dedicated to sustainable, humane ranching practices and…read morespecializes in beef and lamb products. The ranch is occasionally open to the public but you can find their products at several Central Florida Farmer's Markets (Winter Park) and specialty groceries (Sustain Natural Market). We were lucky enough to head out to the ranch for Slow Food Orlando's tour of Deep Creek complete with cooking demos, hayrides and best of all, food samples! This is a family affair and we were able to meet and chat with owner David Strawn as well as Trish, Dale and Fran. We were taken on a too short tour of the ranch via hayride but that just gave us more time to eat! There were delicious cheeseburgers available- made with Deep Creek beef and Winter Park Dairy blue cheese. They also cooked up a delicious lamb burger with a wonderful Tzatziki sauce. These people really know their stuff and it only takes a moment of talking with them to realize this. They are very involved in the local food scene and are an advocate for Slow Food. If you want fresh, tender meat without the guilt go to Deep Creek Ranch. Their prices are more expensive ($7.50/lb. for ground beef) than your basic beef but it really does taste better. We picked up some steaks and ground beef and lamb for later.

My daughter (age 16) and I had an absolutely incredible experience. From the moment we arrived,…read moreElena and Lex made us feel welcome. It was like we were spending the day with old friends. Before the safari even started, Elena showed us around and introduced us to so many amazing animals. We saw two different species of otters, monkeys, lemurs, a tortoise, tiny deer, guinea pigs, pigs/boars, and even some very intimidating velociraptor-looking creatures (still not sure what those were, but wow). There were only three other people on our tour, so it truly felt like a private experience. Elena is an incredible storyteller. She is knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely kind. My daughter and I learned so much about the animals and the farm, and we were completely engaged the entire time. During the safari, we fed four different giraffes and saw deer, zebras, a cheetah, tapirs, warthogs, and a pygmy hippo. One of the giraffes, Kya, came back to us again so we could feed him more and he even let us scratch him, which was amazing. Then we got to feed the lemurs. There were about 30 of them who gently climbed all around us while we fed them grapes. They were so sweet and careful. Then Lex took us to feed the monkeys. We fed so many different kinds, and Lex was just as kind, knowledgeable, and engaging as Elena. He shared his background and how he started the ranch. They even have an adorable little gift shop to wrap up the visit. Elena and Lex truly could not have been more hospitable. We highly, highly recommend visiting.

Highly highly recommend this place!!!! The owners are so nice, well educated and well versed in all…read morethings animals.. they don't rush the tour at all. You get to feed the giraffes which is so fun!!!! You see so many different animals here, up close! Giraffes Zebras Deer Antelopes Ze-Donk (zebra + donkey) Cheetahs Monkeys - various kinds Ostriches Emus Otters Pigs Guinea pigs And more

Great place for a wedding. The barn is a good size and the staff was great. It's in the middle of…read moreno where but worth the drive.

We had the pleasure of attending a wedding at this beautiful venue. It is a hidden work of art just…read morenorth of Dade City. The route to the barn takes you through winding country roads of Old Florida. When you pull into the property, it immediately delights the eyes as the barn is just perfect in the middle of a field that has huge oak trees. The ceremony was setup underneath one of the pieces of natures artwork of an oak tree. White chairs and wood benches were partially under to. As the sun was starting to set, the ceremony began. No matter where the photographers stood, there was an amazing shot. After the ceremony, the guests were guided to the cocktail hour on the opposite side of the gigantic barn. High tops were nicely decorated. Drinks and finger food was displayed on two long tables. My kids along with many others were enjoying the wood swing under another oak tree. The grass was just the right length to not mess up your attire. Guests were having a wonderful time taking photos of the landscape. Now the moment we were all waiting for, entrance into the barn was well-worth the wait. When you walk in, the barn opens up into wood ceilings with huge chandeliers that romantically create the mood for the event. At the back of the barn, on the wall was a white sheer curtain lit was tiny lights. In front of that was the bridal party's table. In the back right corner was the bar. The back left corner was the DJ. In the middle of the barn were big round tables and several long tables. Everyone was allowed to pick their seating family style. The restrooms were decorated and extremely clean. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive to the guests. (I do not know if the venue has its own staff or if they were brought in with a caterer.) It was a wedding from dreams and fairy tales. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. I wish I had taken more pictures of the venue but I spent so much time taking pictures of my family at the venue. Even if you are not needing a place to rent for an event, you might want to use this farm for a photo shoot. It is that good. You have got to checkout their Facebook page.

We have been going to this ranch for many years. It used to be a police horse training facility. We…read moreused to stay in the smaller cabins but since they split the proper we stay in the Villas. With some manage changes the quality dropped and we had some issues with the cleanliness of the unit. Love to see this place back in its prime glory.

Wasn't really able to go inside and check it out, but it is beautiful! When I went, they were…read moreclosed so I have to go another day during their business hours to be able to view the inside, which is amazing to have a gated community.

Great place. Lots of happy animals. They truly care about their animals. They do sell eggs and…read morechicks. They even sell meat because that is what farms do.

This is a beautiful place with happy animals. The reason for the low rating is that they are…read moreclaiming to be a non-profit animal sanctuary. They clearly sell animal products and are absolutely profit-minded. Either drop the "sanctuary" BS and continue as a farm, or drop the animal exploitation and continue as a non-profit animal sanctuary. It's just that they seem to lack a purpose as direction. It really seems like they're using key words to try and cater to certain demographics to turn a profit. Like, almost as if they're trying to convince people to sympathize and buy more products. Animal sanctuaries are not easy, and they do not make you rich. That's why those that operate them tend to be vegan or at least very much in love with animals, and do not care about turning profits. They often rely on donations and volunteers rather than selling beef and eggs. Would love to give a higher rating but I just can't with them calling themselves an animal sanctuary.

Just went to price an outing...Friendly staff Central…read morelocation relative to metropolis GriffithPark is GIGANTIC!

I just want to come on and say what an amazing place this is. The grounds are gorgeous and the…read morehorses are all well kept and beautiful. Manon Cremer Ceja is the absolute best at teaching! My daughter Gia has been riding for a few years now but she has learned more with Manon in the last few months than she has in the last few years at a different barn. We drive over an hour to come here and we will keep doing it just for Manon and this amazing barn. She is not only a great trainer but her and her family are great people! We are so happy to be a part of C's Ranch and excited for all the progress to come!