This place is genuinely adorable and filled with beautiful animals to see, my favorite was…read moredefinitely the highland cows and all of the babies there.The family who runs this farm is super sweet and friendly and made us feel welcome both times we went. The little shop inside was adorable and had all kinds of fresh meats and cheeses.

We had so much fun visiting the farm and getting a tour of all the animal pens!…read more Our tour guide truly loves each animal and you felt a personal connection.. Our tour guide took us around all the facilities and let us interact with each animal. We went inside every gate and touched animals, I got to hold a chicken, piglet, rabbit, was able to pet cows and sheep. They have a mini farm store too where you can buy milk, cheese, meat, yogurt etc This is a wonderful activity for kids and adults alike. I would absolutely come back!

Gorgeous farm setting with animals in view. The service is so friendly and the food is incredibly…read morefresh and delicious. We come here every time we're in Manchester and I'd love to stay in the inn next time.

Wonderful meal in a gorgeous setting with attentive service. Can't ask for more. Highlights were…read morethe oysters, steak, trout, and strawberry rhubarb pie.

Had an awesome burger at Bob's Diner and noticed the Beefalo card on the table. With a little…read moreresearch on my phone I eventually located a Facebook page with some information on the farm. A short ride and we were on the farm(bring cash). The gentleman that greeted us(sorry I'm horrible with names) was super friendly. He immediately took his gloves off and introduced himself. He provided us with some paperwork and directions to the nearest ATM. He stated that the general store also sold his beefalo if we decided just to purchase the meat there. Great experience, one of the most beautiful Black Labs we've ever seen and great naturally raised beefalo. Just wish I didn't live 5 hours away. Will be back in the summer to visit the area and fill up the cooler again.

What a great farm! We had the opportunity to buy some Beefalo directly from the farm. Everyone…read morewas so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

I'm a cheese head…read more So when my friend was making our itinerary for a trip to VT, I was really excited to try this place! Weather got a little hariy getting there with the slushy roads, but we made it! It's pretty remote location with no street lights, so if driving in the dark look for the signs to get there and trust your GPS. There's a large parking lot across from the entrance to the little store/shop. The shop is actually the owners old family home I belive. We arrived pretty much at closing time, but we were still welcomed warmly. We got a cheese & maple syrup tasting which was yum and informative, and the staff member that did it was really nice, I forgot her name, but see photo below. One of the cheeses has won a cheese competition, very cool. We also got to meet the owner, but she was busy getting Christmas orders together. I perused all of the cheeses I wanted and settled on 4. We got to try 2 out of the 4 from the cheese sampling. The nice lady that checked me out even gave me some nice to-go samples as well. The smoked cheese was my fav, and the sage. But I enjoyed them all. I was able to easily fly home to TX with them due to the cold weather of the season. After the tasting, we got to peruse the store. They have so much other stuff to buy in additon to cheese and maple, tons of knick-knacks and gifts and merch. We didn't get to explore the farm after since it was pitch black when we left, too bad. Enjoy!

Some years ago I tried the maple syrup from Sugarbush Farms and never looked back. No other syrup…read morecompares and I always go out of my way to visit anytime I'm anywhere in the greater New England area! Sadly this year I didn't get to visit New England - but lucky for me Sugarbush ships nationwide!! So I tried it out and ordered some of their syrup and my fave cheeses. Ordering online via their website was super easy. I ordered my fave dark variety of their maple syrup and 4 cheeses: horseradish cheddar, jalapeño cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Their horseradish cheddar is my absolute fave - a wonderful kick of the spicy horseradish blends so well with their rich cheddar. I really love the jalapeño cheddar too - packed full of flavor with just the right amount of kick - not overwhelming but enough to taste it. The other two were great as well - you can definitely tell their cheeses are made fresh on site - flavors are just next level compared to industrial-manufactured cheeses from the grocery store chains. And the maple syrup is also in a league of its own - nothing mass-manufactured from any grocery chain holds a candle to the rich, complex flavors and velvety texture. The syrups also last quite a long time so I'm able to keep my stocks full yearly! Since I was ordering cheese with a long way to travel, and it was still quite warm in parts of the US, their website suggested adding one of their insulated shipping boxes for an extra fee of $8. I didn't want to risk ruining my cheese so I did and all arrived in excellent condition! They pack it in extra insulated styrofoam with ice packs. So it's definitely worth it imo. Next year I'll be in Maine in October so I'll definitely be planning an extra day or two to pop over to Sugarbush on my way back out haha!! See yall next fall!

This place does not have the victorian mansion, it is across this place but they share parking…read morespace with the farm. Tours are set at times depending on the crowd and sells ticket on the spot. A good half day to fully be involve but a day worth of trip if you are going to read every description. A good place for a family visit. Lots of awards and family history.

We visited Billings Farm because it kept coming up as a must-see stop on our New England road trip…read more I don't like leaving negative reviews, but with 4 teenage kids, the experience was very underwhelming. The highlight was definitely the baby calves, so be sure to time your visit since that area is only open during certain hours. You can only pet two of the milk cows in the barn, and beyond that there were a few horses, pigs, sheep, and chickens. It felt more like a large petting zoo than a destination worth the admission price. For our family of six, it cost over $100 to visit, which didn't feel like a good value. We have very similar farms in California that are either free or only a few dollars to enter. If you have very young children, it might be worth a visit, but for adults or families with older kids, I wouldn't recommend it.

Took my family there many times when the kids were small. They had many seasonal events that we all…read moreenjoyed ourselves at.

We visited hoping for a peaceful walk, but it wasn't what we expected. A summer camp was in…read moresession, with kids yelling throughout much of the property, so it didn't feel like the quiet farm experience we were looking for. The grounds were okay, but nothing really stood out or made us want to stay longer. It may be a better visit when camps aren't in session.

Sandy is extremely inviting...We stopped by on a whim and she was willing to show us around her…read morefarm. She is very open to sharing every bit of knowledge she has learned herself from the day she began this farm. Her alpaca are very well kept and it shows. They have good build, attitude and prosperous fiber. There is ample room and a well thought out fencing layout that keeps these alpaca happy! The education we received from an hour with her is priceless.

We came to Shaftsbury Alpacas just wanting to see the cute creatures in the flesh, unsure of what…read moreto expect from the visit. The alpacas are certainly very beautiful and entertaining, but the real reason to come to the Alpaca Shack is to visit Sandy, their owner-- she obviously really loves what she does and told us amusing alpaca stories for the entire hour we were there. It was not an experience I anticipate being replicated anytime soon, and one I am very glad I had.

The folks at Dry Brook are great. My parents are visiting Dorset, VT for the first time and wanted…read moreto see a sugar shack in operation. After calling around, many places weren't producing right now, or if they are they told us to come in a week or two during Maple Weekend. When I called, I was told much the same -- they weren't boiling at the time, and might not until later in the day because they needed more sap -- but told me to absolutely bring my parents and they'd get a personal tour. We showed up around 6pm on a Sunday, and were greeted with open arms. They weren't open to the public at the time (that would be the next two weekends) but gave us a tour and answered all of our questions anyway. My parents were impressed by their hospitality and openness to discuss their craft and made us all fans of Dry Brook maple.

Wonderful friendly people work here. Seriously, we spoke with two women and a gentleman about the…read morecreation of maple syrup. We learned about the process of syrup, tapping trees, season for collecting syrup, colors of syrup tells a short story, and all maple syrup are not the same in flavor. Soil makes a difference. We did not get to sample maple syrup, idk why it wasn't offered, but we did make purchases of candy ( there were no syrups to purchase when we were there Maple Weekend ) to support the local business.

My husband, pup and I stayed at the guesthouse at Clover Hill Farm over the long weekend in…read moreFebruary. If you're looking for a luxury hotel and are afraid of the smell of horses, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a quiet escape with beautiful nature, lots of animals (both farm animals and dogs/cats), a wonderful selection of activities in the area, and kind hospitality, then this is the place for you. The guesthouse was larger than anticipated, truly a private space with wonderful views. This is a working farm where you can learn about the trade, and some woodworking if you're interested. The family was friendly but never overbearing. We were even able to borrow the family four wheel drive car to go to dinner when our car just couldn't make it up the hill. This would be a wonderful place to stay in all seasons!

An animal lovers paradise! We found Clover Hill Farm because our friends were staying close by and…read morewe needed a place that was pet friendly. There was so much going on at the farm between the horses (even a mini horse!), chickens, ducks, and the family's 3 beagles. Our puppy played with the other dogs almost the whole time as they have an expansive fenced in backyard. The Inn is set back from Rt 2, but you can walk to quite a few places: Dunkin Donuts, Wild Oats Market, and Moonlight Diner. When we left for dinner our last night, we were planning on having our pup stay in our room until we got back, but the Inn keeper, Carolyn, generously offered let our puppy play with her beagles until we got back. The whole experience was so fun, we can't wait to go back!