Baby lambs that trot right up to you, soft and sweet, the kind of peaceful spot where kids and grown-ups alike slow down and lose track of time. The staff clearly love the animals, and the whole flock is calm and friendly. The farm store is a destination all its own: local honey, fresh eggs, jams, cheeses, handmade soaps, and baked goods you can smell before you see them. Worth the drive. Come for the lambs, stay for the store. read more

beautiful farm!! did the baby lamb hay ride tour and highly recommend. very informative and got to hold a baby lamb at the end. Really sweet, check them out! The family who solely runs and operates Cress Creeks Farm are wonderful and can tell they pour their hearts into this beautiful place. Be sure to check out their farm store and stock up on their freshly baked goods (especially the cookies), fresh farm eggs, and bacon!! read more

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Such an amazing afternoon at Cress Creek Farms!! family run operaction, we will definitely be back!

If you're in Ellijay you need to try this! It was an amazing experience getting to feed all the sheep and holding babies. We also had the pleasure of meeting baby barn kitties, chickens, ducks and Rita!! You must feed Rita it's a great experience! I 10/10 recommend this!!!! read more

Cress Creeks Farm - Hay ride - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

Beautiful farm with wonderful produce, meat, eggs, dairy products and homemade baked goods! If you have children (or even if you don't), the lamb tour is wonderful, and farmer Lee is a great host. Highly recommend visiting the farm and farm store and taking a tour (and maybe getting some lamb and duck eggs for dinner while you're there)! read more

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We love stopping at Cress Creek to grab local meats and cheeses. we have a cabin close by and love having access to a local farm nearby. we recently took our kids on the lamb hay ride and it was amazing! we got to hold the baby lambs and pet the sheep. it was a really educational experience and appreciated learning about their family farm. read more

Went on the best baby lamb farm tour and got to hold bonus baby kittens!!! Such a fun stop while you are in Ellijay!! Great for all ages!! read more

Cress Creeks Farm - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

We had a wonderful time with the family. Super friendly and kind family owned farm with great views read more

Cress Creeks Farm - Roaming sheep - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

What a wonderful place! The initiative the family took creating the farm is quite impressive. We were particularly impressed with the motivation of the son to venture into farming. They have done a great job setting the farm up and offer tours, events, animal interactions, catering, and a farm shop with delicious treats my kids devoured as soon as we got home! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, we are looking forward to our next visit very much. The kids thought the sheep run was awesome but the kittens seemed to steal the show. Cress Creeks is well worth a visit or several! read more

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I had seen this farm all over my Instagram so my husband decided it was worth a trip! We drove over an hour and were able to find the farm with no issues! Lots of signs showing where to locate it! Parking can get filled quick but there was some when we arrived! We took a look outside and saw some sheep, turkeys and ducks wandering about. We entered the shop and were immediately greeted by Mindy. She was so nice and informative when we had questions about their products and what she recommended. We really enjoyed looking around and taking a look at each and every item. We got some corn, sheep cheese, lamb meat, homemade short bread and chocolate chip cookies, lemonade, crochet sheep keychain, honey sticks and feed for the sheep! Everything was reasonably priced and we bought a lot! We went over to feed the sheep named Cocoa and he was so friendly! The turkeys were also super cute as well! I was also able to feed the roosters as they came over for their fill. Overall, it was well worth the drive and we were informed of events that they host so we for sure we will be back for that and lamb tours! read more

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we had a great time on a private tour of the farm. The babies were adorable and farmer Lee was very informactive. read more

Cress Creeks Farm - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

The owners are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The farm store has something to offer everyone- teas, soaps, canned veggies, fresh eggs and more. This is a must stop for everyone visiting Ellijay! read more

an incredible little farm store / farm ran by a sweet family. We came to town to stay in Ellijay and made sure to stop here for quality meats, eggs, and milk. The family who runs this operation are so sweet, great service and clean well organized shop - definitely make a stop here! They also offer corn maze tours, hay ride, and you can pet the sheep on the farm:) 10/10 experience! read more

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Cute shop with local goods, photo ops all around and even a gazebo area for picnicking before or after your activities. We just did the corn maze and it's self guided with cute nursery rhyme themed clues inside to help you. read more

Cress Creeks Farm inaugural farm-to-table dinner was a promising addition to Ellijay, Georgia's agritourism scene, perfect for those who value local food and a community driven, down-to-earth vibe. The farm's welcoming staff, including owners Lee, Mindy, and their son Hayden, created a magical experience. Their first attempt at such a dinner could have faced logistical hiccups, like timing or service flow, but their experience with events like weddings provided a capable team. The exceptional dinner prepared by Chef Tram Taylor, Mountain View Artisanal, featured Cress Creeks' signature USDA grass-fed lamb, raised on custom-blended, four-season pastures without hormones or unnecessary antibiotics. Dinner was complemented by Ellijay Bouquets, Ellijay Mushrooms, Abundance Farm, High Mountain Bread, and Grapes & Ladders Wine with varietals suited to lamb dishes, such as robust reds and crisp whites, plus handmade baked goods, dessert with candied lavender baked by master baker Mindy, and entertainment provided by The Mystics, a lively local band. The rustic charm and hands-on farm experience made it memorable. The renovated barn and new gazebo, adjacent to the sheep pastures, and the outdoor setting created a charming backdrop, matching the farm's wholesome vibe, which enhanced the festive, authentic North Georgia community atmosphere. Cress Creeks Farm and Event Center, located at 4708 Boardtown Rd, Ellijay, GA, is a 15-acre sheep farm known for its grass-fed lamb, seasonal vegetables, and rustic event spaces. The farm also operates a farm store with fresh meats, eggs, baked goods, local produce, local handmade crafts and gifts. They also host seasonal activities like an 8-acre corn maze from September to November. For future events, check their calendar at (https://cresscreeksfarm.com/events.html) or call (941-538-2443). read more

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Cute place but call ahead if you want to do the corn field maze. We drove up to the farm and the maze looked very pitiful. They explained a storm (maybe Helene) had come through and reeked havoc on the corn field so there really wasn't a maze to go thru. However, they have hayrides and one of the hayrides a baby lamb can be held by the kids. The young gentleman working in the store was very nice and explained the farm and products offered. We will try the maze next year when we are in town again. read more

A must visit farm on your trip to Ellijay. Great for kids of all ages! This Will be on the top of our activities when our children and grandchildren visit for the holiday! read more

Great place for fresh eggs, farm meats eggs and poultry. Lots of other goodies! Great place for kids to see a few farm animals

We love Cress Creek for their amazing meat, delicious pies, and very happy animals. A gorgeous and big-hearted family business that I am proud to support! read more

We had an AMAZING experience at Cress Creek. We chose to do the corn maze and the lamb hayride and am so glad we did. I learned so much about raising lamb and sheep and farming in general. Hayden was our "tour guide"....turns out, he's a LOT more. The day we were there, 2 lambs were born within an hour before we got back there so we got to see brand new ones. I also got to hold a darling lamb that was about a week old. This place is so impressive and their origin story is wonderful. Mad props to them for taking the leap of faith to do this. The Corn Maze was fun....and I am a grandma (but no kid with me on this trip)....it was just fun to do something so simple, wholesome, and gave us a great "excuse" to be outside in the beautiful weather. Their store is also lovely and the had specialty drinks for the fall season....chef's kiss! Truly, such a wonderful day....I highly, highly recommend it. read more

Went to Cress Farms for the Easter egg hunt, it was amazing. Got to see baby ducks, pet, the sheep. They supplied plenty of eggs for the little ones for the egg hunt. It was a great fun for family and friends. The store was amazing everything you need to see from a farm store is there, and they're very polite and welcoming. Totally would recommend!!! read more