Beautiful small farm with an extremely friendly staff! Lisa gave us an incredible tour and was so…read morepatient with all the children on tour. Awesome little shop with farm fresh snacks after that runs on an honor system. They don't make em like this any more! Support small farms!

This hidden gem is a fabulous place to remember what a farm is all about, the sounds, the sights,…read morethe feel and yes, even the smells. I expected to see Wilber the pig and Charlotte conversing in the corner of the pig pens. Our guide Ben was very helpful and patient with all our city folk questions!

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.

We had an amazing day wandering around the maple trees and grounds. Friendly staff helped us to…read morecheese. Plenty available to buy in the gift shop!

We enjoyed our experience here yesterday. A good size parking lot, incredibly friendly staff…read more There's some animals on the farm, a short maple hike, getting to see where the maple syrup is actually made, and sampling cheese and syrup as well. We got to learn a lot about the history and the way the farm operates. Nice size gift shop as well! We liked our visit!

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.

This was a fun farm to visit. There was not an incredible amount to see overall, but we went during…read morethe baby animals festival, so there were a couple extra things to look at and some vendors as well. The museum was the highlight of the visit, with old farm equipment and interesting history throughout. There is also a small gift shop on site. I would recommend it more if you are interested in the museum side of things rather than the animals, since there is not a ton to do otherwise, but it is still a nice stop.

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.

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

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!