Beautiful surroundings, fun experience and delicious blueberries we picked ourselves. So happy we…read morewere able to make it. Nice people, too.

Love picking blueberries . The place is absolutely…read morebeautiful it's a great way to spend your day. Make sure you bring your camera because this place is beautiful.

I was invited to Blackberry Ridge Farm for a luncheon and a wreath making event. The farm is really…read morehard to see from the road but after driving down a quiet path I noticed all the possibilities Blue Ridge farm had. There's lots of land, two protected flower tends and a beautiful room inside, which can host a small intimate but beautiful event. The inside space is clean and well-maintained and even the bathrooms are comfy and cozy. One of the owners Julia accompanied by her assistant Kendell showed me around and told me all about blackberry Ridge Farm. Blackberry Ridge Farm is a CBD and hemp farm where they harvest these herbs to make natural products as well as a cut flower farm. Speaking of cut flowers, while I was there, I saw customers picking up the most beautiful cut flower arrangements. They also have a large selection of dried flowers which we intern used to create beautiful, decorative heart-shaped wreaths. If you are looking for a small, intimate place to host a gathering or a place to do a hands-on, creative event with your friends, family or coworkers give blackberry Ridge Farms a call they've got you covered.

This family owned and operated farm is a Huntersville hidden gem & full of heart and soul! Today,…read morewe picked our own flowers and Julie helped us arrange them into beautiful bouquets. They provide you with clippers and a bucket and you create your florals. $15 for a half bucket and $30 for full. The farm does seasonal events as well so be sure to check them out on social media! Their collection of CBD and hemp products is impressive (see photos for a small example). You won't regret checking out this local farm in any season. Thanks, Blackberry Ridge, for a fun Friday! We'll be back for sure!

We had so much fun in the sun picking strawberries! They have a huge parking area and you must…read morebring cash. They offer three different sizes of baskets! Small, medium and large. There are rows and rows of fresh strawberries for you to pick!

This spot is not too far from the interstate and plenty of spaces for parking. Price per gallon…read morebasket is $15 you pick or $17 if they pick for you.

We had about 18 of us that were traveling together with the senior adult group from church. I was…read morethe bus driver. They decided they wanted to stop into the Apple Hill Orchard to pick apples. They charge you $3 each if you just want to walk in the orchards and not pick anything. If you want to pick apples they charge you the $3 each to walk around + what you pick. They have a general store you can walk around in and purchase bakery items in. We purchased a bag of Pink Lady Apples that we picked in the orchard, a bag of apples fritters. We had an apple and it was very good! The only negative was when we called and said we were coming they said no problem. When we arrived and they saw we had a bus we got the impression they were too happy because of the limited parking. I parked in the grass area on the side away from the building. No issues. If you do bring a large vehicle here just be prepared there might be limited parking. As a last resort you could park it at the church at the bottom of the hill and walk up.

What a beautiful place. You can self pick apples or buy in bags in the cute lil country style…read morestore. They sell apple cider by the cup or purchase 1/2 gallon to go. The star for us were the cinnamon apple donuts. The bakery is onsite and fresh goods displayed for purchase. Bought 1/2 dozen and couldn't help but eat two on the way home!!

I'm editing my previous review. I went again today and the staff members were much friendlier. I…read moremust have gone on an off day with my mom. Today, they answered questions, welcomed us into the store, and made the experience much more comfortable. The produce is still high quality, so I will continue to come back.

I stumbled across Barbee Farms a few years ago when I was searching for nearby farms with CSA's…read moreavailable. I didn't end up signing up for a CSA but I did start making regular trips to the farm to pick up produce. Their produce is always fresh and delicious. My favorite is their peaches but they have fantastic heirloom tomatoes, corn, etc as well. Everyone is very nice, there is plenty of parking, easy access off I-85 and you get to love on their sweet pups.

On a trip to S Carolina I stopped at this wonderful blueberry farm with my family. The owner is so…read morefriendly and kind. My wife and kids had a great time picking berries. The prices are amazing and somehow the quality of the fruit is even better than the prices. We will definitely stop by whenever we are back in the area. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend.

Nice local farm owned by a friendly retired gentleman and his family! Not a huge "farm," but lots…read moreof blueberry bushes with ripe berries and more that will be ripe within a week or so I'm estimating. Got to fill up a big bucket of blueberries, some made into a compote, and with plenty left fresh to enjoy raw! There was also a vendor selling locally grown honey with a lovely hint of lavender.

Had a wonderful family day today picking apples at Perry Lowe Orchards in Moravian Falls. Perfect…read moreweather, so many apple varieties, lots of stuff to entertain kids, etc. Not only are they affordable, but it's set up as a great family oriented experience. We saw so many different varieties of families from just friends & couples, to multi-generational families like ours. The young people who work here were patient and kind to all. The store by the orchard was spotless with two restrooms inside and two port-a-potties outside. Besides picking apples, they had a slide and play area for kids ($5 wristband, unlimited), a little trolley painted like bumblebees, and an apple cannon. The store had packaged mixes, local honey, and different varieties of cider. Their freshly made apple cider donuts and apple fritters were delicious but the warm apple cider (not pictured) warmed my soul and body. Definitely on the calendar for all of us to return next year!

Wonderful experience! The apples are delicious! We picked a few bags of apples to give to friends…read moreand family! Everyone was very friendly and the play area is great for children!

We came to the pumpkin patch! They have a large parking lot and it was easy to find…read more It's a $3 fee for everyone above 2 years old and you need a reservation. Although, it was easy to make a reservation and there were a lot of time slots to choose from. This included seeing the animals (goats, pigs and bunnies), walking in the flower fields (a sunflower field and colorful flowers), the playground and taking photos. The playground really was not much and I think older kids would've gotten bored easily. For an extra fee, there is a corn pit to play in, a wagon ride and a train ride for kids. We did not do these. There wasn't a ton of places for photo ops, but there were some. They have a shop with goods for sale as well as some snacks and drinks like apple cider, slushies, apple cider donuts, alcohol, etc. We went the weekend after Halloween, so there weren't many pumpkins to see/choose from, but if we went earlier in the season I'm guessing there would have been. On the opposite side of the property, there was a Thai restaurant and a shop that served ice cream and alcohol. There were plenty of picnic tables and even a couple TV's showing football. This was a bit of a walk to get to, though. They also have pizza which you have to order ahead of time with your reservation if interested, but I've heard great things about the pizza. Keep in mind it is only porta johns, like many pumpkin patches. All in all, not my favorite pumpkin patch in the area, I questioned why we needed a reservation and to pay, it really didn't include much, but I'm wondering if we would've had a different experience if we went earlier in the season.

Very nice experience! I chaperoned a field trip for my daughter and the kids had a ball. There were…read moreso many different things to do from kiddie zip lines to feeding goats. The strawberries were so sweet and well taken care of. Such a beautiful farm & can't wait to go back.

Beautiful strawberry fields. We always have a fun time when…read morewe go pickin' out here. They have baskets already full or you can pick yourself. They also make strawberry slushies. We usually see the family when we are visiting and the dog. It's a good time with tons of delicious fresa to bring home!

I've been looking for a great Strawberry Farm on my side of Charlotte since I moved here about two…read moreyears ago. Now that I'm about to leave, I finally found one. I have purchased strawberries from the Harrisburg stand but I had never been to the actual farm until today. I've been missing the Harrisburg stand all season long. But as I was on my way back from Raleigh today on 49, as if by magic, I saw the Cody Strawberry Farm sign. I was so excited and I immediately turned and went to the farm. I got about halfway down the road I thought to myself, "They probably don't take cards." And I quickly dismissed the thought and said "Everybody takes plastic now." Sure enough, when I got to the stand and ordered my berries and slushy, I pulled out my plastic only to be told that they only take cash or checks. Determined to get my goodies, I decided to head to the nearest ATM back in Richfield. The nice lady at the stand let me take the slushy anyway. I assured her I would be back to pay for it all. After about 10 minutes, I returned for my berries. She was kind enough to still comp the slushy since I went out of my way to go get the cash. That's great customer service! The slushy was absolutely delicious and the berries are too. So glad I finally caught them. Can't wait to come back! This is a great field trip for the kids. Just be sure to bring cash.

I did the Kit & Caboodle tour for my birthday and it went above and beyond expectation. Most…read moreimportantly the animals were very well cared for. They were all healthy, bright eyed, active and well socialized. Their enclosures were spacious, very clean, well maintained, species appropriate and provided enrichment. All encounters were careful to put animal and human safety first. I've worked in vetmed/animal rescue for 30 years so seeing animals well cared for and accustomed to their handlers gave me confidence Darby Farms is a place I can support. Now to the tour itself: Do it. Book it right now. You get SO MUCH for such a reasonable pric. We got two hours of personal interactions, petting and feeding, with over 30 species! Our guide Ryan was incredibly informative and knowledgeable, even taught us hardcore animal nerds some new facts we didn't know. He was skilled at handling even the squirmiest of creatures gently. It's absolutely magical to be able to touch and connect with animals I've only seen from behind glass in zoos. Thank you to Darby Acres for providing this unforgettable experience

Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!