I went to buy some plants yesterday and I found myself in the little shop looking at the turtle…read morefigure plant pot hangers (Pigs, Turtles, Bears). I thought it was adorable and purchased it with excitement. I got home, put it on my planter I just purchased from them and it fell and broke into pieces (Highly Fragile). I took it back the next day with the receipt and the customer service representative said when it left their place, it was in good condition and would not even listen to me. For Christians and as a customer service representative, this is not the way to handle things. I am a local and have been to Crowders several times and I've never had this experience with them before. Buy your pot hangers off Amazon. It is safer.

Awesome business for locally grown plants. Tons of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Probably some of…read morethe most beautiful flower baskets I have seen in a long time for unbelievable prices. All the plants were extremely healthy too! We spoke with several employees and they were helpful and professional! I highly recommend Crowder Farms!

This farm, with farm to table service, has the BEST produce, meats and poultry imaginable. If…read moreyou're careful about sourcing your meats or just love good food, this is the farm for you. We've found nothing better since leaving the Charlottesville area, even in food conscious New York. Looking forward to them opening a shipping component to the business. Meanwhile, if you're lucky enough to be in the Charlottesville-Arlington delivery area, do your mouth a favor and check out their website for delivery schedules. You won't regret it! This is a thumbs up, five yum review

LOVE Sylvanaqua. I met Chris at his booth at Forest Lakes farmers market last year and he has been…read moredelivering to my house since (delivery in cville is FREE!). I love that I've gotten to know him and I feel great about how he treats his animals. We started with just egg delivery, but now often get chicken, pork and grass-fed beef. He even found me one last ham a week before Christmas, and then promptly answered my frantic email on Christmas Eve for cooking instructions! His prices are cheaper than Whole Foods, and I trust his meats' quality and animals' welfare more than pre-packaged meat. I have been recommending Sylvanaqua Farms to anyone who will listen!

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

My family visited Hidden Gems Farm during the Fall to get pumpkins. This is a cute small pumpkin…read morepatch, with very friendly staff, who even wheeled our pumpkins down the hill to put them in our trunk. It was only $1 per person to enter, which you can't beat. We will definitely be back next year.

We took the family on a one hour tour of the alpaca farm and it was simply amazing. The alpacas…read morewere so very friendly as well as cute. It was both a wonderful as well as educational experience for everyone. I highly recommend this place for young and young at heart alike.

I love strawberry picking! This farm is so cute and has a lot of strawberries to pick. I went with…read moremy mom and we brought our own baskets and they weighed them with nothing in them so they could figure out the weight of the actual strawberries. they have other gorgeous plants you can purchase for your own garden. we bought sunflower plants and they grew beautifully! We made so many delicious and great pastries with our strawberries!!!

The strawberries were so delicious! We enjoyed a plentiful harvest and were very excited with…read moreeverything. Several buckets of strawberries and various plants made for a wonderful outing! The staff were very kind and helpful.

Holly Fork Farm is a charming experience for those looking to leave the city behind and enjoy a bit…read moreof rural fun, particularly during their autumnal events. Went here recently with my parents to enjoy the nice day and get some fall activities in. It's nice that they let people 60+ in for free so my parents didn't have to pay, and my basic ticket was $10. The all-inclusive pass is $25 but frankly this isn't really worth getting except for families looking to use the children's attractions like the slide and bounce house. There were plenty of chickens wandering around, as well as ducks, pigs, and other assorted barnyard animals in various pens which were fun to see. The pumpkin launching thing was a blast though $10 for three small pumpkins to fire is pretty pricey. The apple cider donuts were expensive too, 2 for $5 for small donuts. Thankfully the short hayride experience was included in the admission. While this was a cute experience, I think the main draw is for families with young children who would make the most use of all the activities here or older folks who are able to enjoy it for free. Otherwise, there's not much for those in their 20's-40's to do, though I did enjoy the brief time with the pumpkin launcher. If you have kids, definitely come! Others might want to review their other options. --- Overall: 4.0 stars Pros: - Nice staff, very friendly and helpful. - Inviting family-friendly atmosphere. - Free for 60+, not too expensive for others if you skip the kid stuff. - Plenty of stuff for kids if you're here for that. Cons: - Everything is a bit of an abridged version of things you might find elsewhere: very short small hayride, small play areas for kids. - Nothing to do for those without kids, nothing like rope swings or wine tasting.

I stopped off here instead of college farm where we usually get pumpkins bc it's closer. It was…read morenice that the prices were on thre pumpkins. However. I had never gotten a rotten pumpkin, so I didn't think to inspect it thoroughly. Drove 45 minutes home & sat my $13 punkin down to decide on decorating. Bugs later appearing & when I flipped it over, I noticed it was rotten. Had to throw it outside. (I usually but Cinderella or Fairytale pumpkins bc I like the taste. I usually only put the cheap pumpkins outside.) Personally, I'll stick with college farm. This farm did seem to have a lot for children to keep entertained & sold clothes, fresh eggs, & other jams, etc. (For kids, I prefer Dardens. The owner loves to educate kids & allow them to touch everything. They have breast cancer pink pumpkins that they donate money to fight breast cancer. They also have great pies & smoked ham.)

The animals seem unhappy. This is supposed to be family friendly environment. But the new ownership…read moreis perverted. In many ways, you could visit and see for yourself. Some of the ways that this is run, just raises eyebrows. Also, their playground equipment is falling apart, I literally saw a screw fall off a piece of equipment. And some kid was shouting. They finally fixed it. But it was in fact, still broken.

ENTRY FEE THEN EVERYTHING FREE!…read more Such a great time! Lots of things for kids of all ages to do and experience (mostly little kids around 11 and under). But even as adults we had an enjoyable experience. SLIDES Lots of fun slides and unlike other places - you don't have to pay each time to ride them! APPLES So many free apples and apple juice! Bring a jar of peanut butter and you've just fed your entire family! FRIENDLY STAFF These are the nicest kids around. Everyone is joyful and in the spirit of the season! Have fun!

This is such a special place, and Tony is so lovely. We've been here two years in a row and agree…read morethat it's a tradition at this point. Our kids adore the animals and think Farmer Tony is a hero! Thank you for such a wonderful time and for such great hospitality.

We had the pleasure of experiencing a true farm stay at Madeline farms in Luray Va. We were…read moregreeted by gentleman farmer Tony upon our arrival to the farm We received a quick tour of the 40 acre plot which has plenty of chickens, horse, mini horses and 40 head of cattle. When we entered the house it was a wonderful remodeled farms house with every convenience you would need along with a design of impeccable detail. We spent hours by the fire out back, took a cow safari across the property and the neighboring 140 acres, cooked dinners in the gourmet kitchen,and spent quality disconnected time as a family. Fresh eggs are available every morning from the coop outside the kitchen window.The beds and high quality linens made for a great night sleep. Tonys warm spirit is the best part of the farm. He is always there to make you feel welcome and answer any of your questions. We will be back next year for another wonderful visit.

Ventured here today looking for some fresh fruits and vegetables…read more Was happy with the selection for today. Picked up some yummy fruits and veggies. Was excited to see seeded watermelons and seeded grapes! We also grabbed some jelly's and apple butter. The Apple Butter took me back to Sunday mornings breakfast at Grandmas. The bakery side had a variety of yummy treats from doughnuts, pies, cookies and cakes. Definitely grabbed a few for later. The Apple Pie ice cream my hunnie ordered was delicious. Tasted just like Apple Pie. Looking forward to our next adventure here already.

I visited the nursery section only and the variety was impressive. I found most of what I was…read morelooking for which was a win. However the service was very hit or miss. The woman who checked us out was an absolute delight, warm, funny, and exactly what you hope for at a local farm stand. Unfortunately my experience in the herb section was the opposite. When I asked about strawberry plants and was told they didn't have any, I mentioned I was a first time gardener and asked if she could recommend something beginner friendly. Her response was essentially "just pick something, all you have to do is water them." When I explained again that I was new and looking for guidance, she told me she couldn't help me. As a first time gardener trying to learn, that kind of dismissiveness was discouraging. If it weren't for the lovely woman at checkout, I likely wouldn't return. I ended up going to Ed's Plant World in Brandywine where the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful to a beginner. The difference was night and day. That said, I'm giving 4 stars because the place is really awesome in terms of selection and variety. The woman in the herb section may have just been having a bad day. It's absolutely worth checking out.

I don't buy a lot of meat but when I do I buy it from Jesse. Best local meat around a really nice…read morefamily farm run by nice people.

Stopped in one day to see what food items Whiffletree Farm had to offer. Walked out with a couple…read moreof T-bone steaks, some bacon, and some ground Chorizo. The ground Chorizo was really good! Will have to pick up some more in the near future. #WhiffletreeFarm