The real gem of the Capital District. There is nothing but happiness & joy at the llama farm. These…read moretruly are the happiest llamas. They're well taken care of and are truly loved. Katrina and Gary go out and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable at their farm. They give great tours and provide an enormous amount of interesting information. The treks are a lot of fun and you really get to see the llama's personality's shine during the one on one time. The babies are adorable and will warm your heart. I highly recommend the seasonal llama yoga. A baby llama might just come up and smell your feet while you are in a pose. Wish I could give Dakota Ridge Farms 10 Stars.

I had the day off and decided to take a trip and hang out with some llamas today. I did not know…read morethe place was closed however I met Gary who I think is the owner. He was so kind and hospitable to me. Introduced me to some of the llamas and told me about their personalities. It was a lot of fun chatting away and meeting all these beautiful new furry friends. Thank you Gary for a wonderful afternoon on the farm.

An update from my previous review, because this popped up on a brunch search. Hot tip: Indian…read moreLadder no longer has breakfast/brunch. They had a kitchen fire a few years ago, shut down for a year, and completely rebuilt the store/café. It's beautiful, and you can get great baked goods including their famous cider donuts and a variety of coffee/beverages at the counter and sit comfortably in the cafe. They greatly reduced the kitchen space and don't make full meals in house. The cidery/brewery downstairs is still a great place to hang out but you'll only be able to get a few mostly app type food items. The main place to eat is now up the hill where Defazios runs a pizza counter. There's also a beautiful catering space overlooking the Helderbergs where we held a 40th anniversary party. Defazios provides full catering there, from their wonderful main restaurant menu. Indian Ladder provides beverage service, offering theirs and other NYS beer, wine and cider.

Yummy food I like the defazioes pizza really quiet and far away from everything otherwise it's goodread more

Great meat, beautiful farm, and adorable animals makes a great place for ta stop with the family!read more

Beautiful well kept farm with rolling hills, friendly staff and outstanding fresh foods. My buddy…read moreis local and this is his go to spot for meats and eggs. The food is fresh and simply tastes better than your usual city grocery store offering. The animals are well cared for and when you walk the grounds you can tell the farm is organized and properly run. My son had a blast watching the sheep grazing on the hill, the flock of geese marching around with the lead goose barking orders, the cute farm dog (boxer) and the hen house complete with a rooster crowing and guarding his peeps! The market has tons of different types of meats so bring a cooler and load up! The grounds are extensive so we didn't get to see the other animals. Meat wise you can taste the difference and although it's pricey you get what you pay for! Awesome stop if your in the area.

While visiting some friends in Binghamton, they took us to this quaint farm where we started with a…read moredelicious lunch! They had an extensive menu of salads and sandwiches. There is also a half sandwich and soup option. We ordered a cheese steak and their signature apple ham and melted swiss cheese sandwich. The sandwiches were amazing due to their breads being freshly made there - super soft!Only come if you are not in a rush though as we waited awhile before they took our orders and us receiving the food. If we had a smaller group of 2 or 4 we could have sat at a table by their deck overlooking the scenic farm. I highly recommend families with children come here as they had various activities set up near the restaurant including a small haunted barn which was pretty spooky inside, a mining for gem activity ($5), corn maze ($5), petting zoo where you can buy pellets to feed the goats, and an indoor slide. We then drove up the hill where you can park near the entrance for apple picking. When I went, they had about 7 apple varieties. Although they didn't have the varieties that I'm used to seeing like Fuji and Asian pears, their prices are very reasonable. We only paid $5 for 8 apples! Before leaving, we also picked up a dozen apple donuts and half gallon of very sweet apple cider.

Had a wonderful lunch with my Sig-O who enjoyed his first visit with an order of the specialty ham…read moreand apple open face sandwich (okay, he ordered it with turkey, but still amazing)! I had the Halupki soup, grilled cheese and a side of potato salad, also delish! Equally as wonderful were the staff members that got us a clean table, fast beverage service and food delivered fast. The atmosphere is adorable and for a shopper like me, lots of fun to look at the things for sale on the way out. We were going to pick apples, but got a little confused because it appeared that the route was closed off to the orchards. We might just not have known the routine, as it has been a few years since last picking adventure on the hill.

Friendly, great fruit and very helpful. Best fruit, apple cider and donuts. Fresh produce. My…read morechildren and grandchildren look forward to picking peaches and apples every year at Boehm farms

Best apples in the country! The cider they make seasonally is the best. If you go get the…read moredoughnuts, they are by far the best i have ever had.

Such a wide range of picking! Amazing range of apples and pears, plus both sweet and sour cherries,…read moremultiple types of plums and berries. And in veg, where else can you pick brocollini?

Went here on a Sunday in late September, and there was a decent amount of apples to pick! They have…read morea ton of different kinds to choose from. You do have to pay admission to pick, but you get to pick way more than apples. Veggies and fruit are available if you go at the right time. We got 3 large pumpkins and an entire bag of apples for a little less than 35 bucks! Definitely worth it to stop here!

I wanted to support a local farm and was initially drawn in by the marketing around grass-fed beef…read moreand the "free freezer" offer. After reviewing the details more carefully, I found the overall value to be extremely disappointing. The total cost for a half beef share comes out to well over $15 per pound for bulk meat once everything is added up. That pricing includes a large amount of ground beef, roasts, and lower-value cuts, yet it is priced closer to boutique steakhouse rates than a traditional farm share. Even accounting for grass-fed practices, this is significantly higher than comparable farms offering transparent pricing and clear cut breakdowns. The "free freezer" is effectively built into the price, which feels misleading rather than a genuine bonus. A standard chest freezer costs a few hundred dollars retail, yet the per-pound meat cost remains far above market averages even after accounting for that. What concerns me most is the lack of clarity around true take-home weight, cut breakdowns, and how pricing compares to regional norms. Bulk buying is usually meant to offer better value and transparency. That is not the case here. I would strongly recommend that potential customers do the math carefully, compare with other local farms, and ask detailed questions before committing a large deposit. The marketing is polished, but the value simply does not match the price being charged. I wanted to support a local farm and was initially drawn in by the marketing around grass-fed beef and the "free freezer" offer. After reviewing the details more carefully, I found the overall value to be extremely disappointing. The total cost for a half beef share comes out to well over $15 per pound for bulk meat once everything is added up. That pricing includes a large amount of ground beef, roasts, and lower-value cuts, yet it is priced closer to boutique steakhouse rates than a traditional farm share. Even accounting for grass-fed practices, this is significantly higher than comparable farms offering transparent pricing and clear cut breakdowns. The "free freezer" is effectively built into the price, which feels misleading rather than a genuine bonus. A standard chest freezer costs a few hundred dollars retail, yet the per-pound meat cost remains far above market averages even after accounting for that. What concerns me most is the lack of clarity around true take-home weight, cut breakdowns, and how pricing compares to regional norms. Bulk buying is usually meant to offer better value and transparency. That is not the case here. I would strongly recommend that potential customers do the math carefully, compare with other local farms, and ask detailed questions before committing a large deposit. The marketing is polished, but the value simply does not match the price being charged.

I have purchased a cow and pig from them and both were amazing. Great cuts of meat and delicious…read more The difference is another world compared to the "stuff" in supermarkets, etc. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. I made a second cow purchase and received a free freezer as a promotion they were having. The freezer came yesterday and it's awesome. Can't wait for my cow delivery later this month to fill up said freezer. The customer service is the best. Great deal and great products. Customer for life, right here!

I thought long and hard about writing this review. This place was so amazing I wanted to keep this…read moreknowledge all to myself but the owners deserve an epic review for this one of a kind experience. I decided to book it for a one night stay for mine and my husband's anniversary. This place is available to be booked on Airbnb with only two different options A tree house (closes in October and opens again sometime in the spring) or a Yurt (open year round) We felt the Yurt offered a little more comfort since I never Glamped before so that is what we went with. From the moment we arrived the goats were waiting at the gate for us and followed us to our Yurt. I suggest packing lightly because you are given a cart to bring all your stuff up and it's a small hike uphill. The yurt comes with purified water from a well, warm blankets, firewood for both the indoor and out door fire place, Complimentary smores, cooking tools and utensils, food to feed the goats and roosters, electricity that works for about 2-3 hours, an outdoor shower and an outhouse. There is no TV but I wound up getting great service out there on my phone. Before heading to the farm you place your food order beforehand online (menu is available on Airbnb) We went for the picnic basket and the Chili for dinner. These men use the freshest ingredients and I swear my husband and I are still talking about how fantastic the Chili and chocolate chip cookies were. BYOB when it comes to wine and beer. Check in is at 4pm and you have about 2-3 hours with the goats by your yurt before they leave for the evening to go to bed, but don't worry! They come back in the morning as you enjoy your complimentary farm breakfast and coffee delivered directly to your yurt. We had so much fun playing with and feeding the goats. It was overall an amazing night and I cannot wait to return again in the future.

My fiance surprised me for my birthday a few years ago by bringing me to this adorable goat farm!…read moreAlthough we did not stay here, there is a Goat Yurt on the property that is listed on Airbnb. The staff were super friendly and so were the animals. You reserve a timeslot in advance and get an hour of "goat cuddles" and you can walk with a whole herd of goats through the woods on trail, leading them with a food pail! If you don't want to walk, you can stay in the fenced area by the firepit where they also host goat yoga! We did not get to do yoga, but I guess the goats will climb on your back and hang out with you while you stretch! On our walk, we saw goats jump on trampolines and climb up into their tree house! This was all in all such a wholesome and fun experience. Great for families, couples, or even a friend outing. There are some other animals near the entrance but goats are the main deal here. I know from following them on social media that they do goat cuddle events as well. The baby goats are so cute!! I definitely can't recommend this place enough!

Fantastic tour!!! Great and friendly service. The owner/tour guide, Lindsey is very…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and providing such an incredible experience to us. Her van is very comfortable, clean and full with service items for us to use, such as hand sanitizer, boots, bags, cooler bags. Incredible service!!! The tour is not only fun, but so educational and inspirational. We got to meet the owners of each farm, and learn their stories and see their operation, even see how they make things happen. So inspirational!!! Thanks to Lindsey's fantastic tour. We all enjoy very much. I would recommend whoever wants to get a break from the city to be in the farm for a day. Book a tour with Table to Farm Tours. It is totally worth it.

LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE! So very much worth it…read more Kevin and Lindsay picked us up in their shiny new van (new car smell!) that could fit a family of rhinoceroses and from there we were off to the races for an evening of wine tastings and a homemade literal farm to table fried chicken dinner that was insanely delicious, overlooking the catskills. This is owned and operated by a farm-to-table-loving husband and wife team; they are both extremely affable and deeply informative on the surrounding areas and history of the Catskills. Learned some incredible facts: ask about the ford dealership that struck a deal with Henry Ford himself! There is some time in the van between tastings, as expected, but the views are gorgeous and the company was great. They have multiple tour options so we'd definitely do this again when we visit. Thank you both!