We have been to Caromont Farm for their goat snuggling sessions in the past and have always left…read morefeeling so happy and warm inside! The sessions involve going around to different stations based on ages of the goats. They also invite local artisans and food vendors - we got a beautiful wooden cheese board. They also offer samples of their cheeses as well as tubs of goat cheese to purchase. The truffle goat cheese is AMAZING! NOTE: Currently, the sessions are on pause due to COVID19, but I just want to give a shout out to the amazing work they put into this farm, caring for their goats, and their cheese making! As of March 2020, they are doing pre-order and pick ups for their cheeses - be sure to look at their websites for locations to grab this delicious local cheese and farm!

Caromont Farm is delightful. I have visited for multiple goat snuggling days, and they were fun and…read morecharming experiences. The farm is set in a beautiful hilly area with trees and rolling meadows. There are goats, chickens, peacocks, and the friendliest shaggy dogs you will ever meet. Wear boots or sneakers that you can lose to mud, and dress in layers. There is a very clean port o potty and a sink hooked to a (very cold!) well, so you can wash your hands. You will leave covered in hoof prints, fur, and animal slobber. I cannot speak to the locavore dinners held at the farm, but I would love to attend one. The owner is well travelled and versed on international cuisines, and she speaks with great fondness of other local producers. The farm's cheeses are incredible. My personal favorite is their black truffle chèvre. They also make delicious logs with herbes de Provence and pimento cheese. Their aged goat Parmesan is amazing. The cheeses are not strongly flavored of "goatiness"--I understand that is achieved by keeping male goats away from milk-producing females. All the cheese is delicately flavored, and the hot chocolate created for one of the snuggling days that I attended was decadent and divine. (I usually shy away from non-savory goat dairy products because of strong goaty flavors.) I highly recommend Caromont Farms. Be aware that there is virtually no cell reception at the farm.

The Llama Hike was so much fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind; he's clearly doing an…read moreamazing job raising and training the animals. The llamas were such a joy to be around.

My girlfriend and I did a two hour llama walk here and it was amazing. Besides the fabulous llamas…read moreSteve (the owner/operator) is very knowledgeable and helpful. The farm is stunning ! Definitely recommend going in Spring/Fall. Summer gets a little hot for the llamas. This farm has 902 five star reviews on Airbnb and this was true for our experience. I would do this again the next time I am in the area!

FIVE STAR STAY WITH THIS HARVEST HOST…read more This place was awesome. Hosts Janis & John were so welcoming. From their Alpaca Farm there are views of rolling farmland and mountains. They have tons of adorable Alpacas all with their own creative names and personalities to match! There's a lovely store where you can purchase hand spun alpaca yarn as well as assorted handmade item from both their own alpacas as well as lots of unique items imported from Peru. Things like hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, barn vests and throws just to name a few. As an avid knitter I was so excited to purchase some of their beautiful hand spun yarn. We also picked up a few pairs of socks made from alpaca that have even better wicking quality than merino wool. Perfect for hiking! Keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter! They have a lovely porch with comfortable chairs that you can sit and watch the sun set over the mountains. At night we left our windows open and enjoyed the peace and quiet. The only sound was the occasional alerts of their guard dogs ensuring their alpacas are kept safe. Both Janis & John were lovely. We very much enjoyed chatting with them. We will def be back!

A must see farm! Janice was very friendly and knowledgeable about her alpacas. We were able to feed…read moreand pet them. They are so much softer than I had imagined. Such sweet animals. We bought a few interesting gifts in her store that you could not find elsewhere. Perfect for those "hard to buy for" people! A lot of the items are made from the fiber of her alpacas. The views on her farm are simply beautiful.

Recently visited here for a girls weekend. We had about 13…read morein our party. The grounds were beautiful. I can only imagine what they look like in the spring and summer. The wine tasting was nice. With large parties you are given a flight to try. No need to stand in the tasting room. I liked several of the flavors. After the tasting we took a walk around the grounds taking in all the animals. Because it was winter, we didn't spend a lot of time in the lavender fields. We did however visit the lavender shop. I purchased a lavender honey spot and some delightful lemon crunch lavender ice cream. Overall staff were friendly. I would recommend this business for anyone in the area or visiting massanutten.

Stopped past while on a recent birthday trip to Massanutten. And this place is really beautiful…read more White Oak is a family-owned lavender farm that is located in Shenandoah Valley. You really get to enjoy an immersive, interactive experience on the farm. There is something for everyone, from interactive gardens and live animals. The best for a cute little DIY wine tasting. You can bring your own charcuterie platters, which is what we did to go along with our tastings. They have tasting room called the Purple Wolf Vineyard where you can purchase your portable tastings, wine, beer and slushy flights . I would definitely return again, great place to host a cute birthday event, with your friends. They also have a really nice gift shop as well.

What a find. We live just six miles from this place and never knew it existed. So what a surprise…read moreto discover this charming fake town, great maze, and lots of other things to do. And the proceeds go to a very good cause..

From the owner: Twizted Escape Room is part of Creative Works Farm, a non-profit organization that operates Camp…read moreLIGHT. All proceeds from the Twizted Escape Room directly benefit Camp LIGHT and the children with special needs and at risk youth that attend.

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.

We have loved every experience with Rhiannon & her farm. Each time we've come for a ride or visit,…read moreit's safe & fun for everyone. My daughter loves the big boy Tolkien. You can see how much the animals are cared for and loved. They are always looking for ways to make every visit after inviting and fun as well.

Great small veteran owned business! I went for a dozen eggs, and left with 2 extra birds and a ton…read moreof knowledge. Rhiannon was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about her birds. She gave me a tour of her setup and her boyfriend showed my kids their gorgeous stallion, Ezra! I would definitely recommend them to other people and will do business with them again in the future.

There was "a lot to do," but for me, the "staples" of a fall festival were missing... no corn pit,…read moreno barrel train for the kids, no hay ride, and no big stacks of hay bails to climb on. Nothing to bounce on. Pony rides are $10 each which seems a bit much. I like that there were big slides, there was a cute obstacle course and mini maze, and some other random things like tug of war and tetherball. For the age ranges of my kids (2-8), it felt meh compared to some other places I've been more in the Hampton roads area. We don't do the large corn mazes l due too the kids ages, they just get bored, so my suggestion would be to have a separate cost for corn maze. For reference, wood ridge farm brewery has a sand-filled playground, corn maze and a petting zoo for a bit cheaper... they do have a train, hay ride, and bounce house, but it all costs extra. I guess you can't have it all.

This was such a fun place to visit with kids! We visited in mid-October and it checked all the fall…read morefestival boxes. It's a vibe for sure and well worth the price of admission. They had it all, from apple cider (cold and hot!), apple cider donuts, ice cream, and fresh squeezed lemonade to a pumpkin patch and oodles of kids activities (slides, hill rolling, corn pits, apple sling shot, corn cannons, an epic corn maze, farm animals, pony rides and more). Need a pumpkin? Pick one in their patch! If you're looking for an idyllic fall festival, look no further but be warned that your kids won't want to leave! It is also dog friendly and we never had a long wait for a bathroom or any of the activities. At night they have movies and fire pits with s'mores kits.

This farm is such a wonderful surprise! Learned about them through a local farmer's market - this…read morefamily (husband and wife and two kids) warmly welcome visitors to tour their little working farm. This really is a crazy and fun little place! All of the animals have names and are free range - like Jack and Jill, the resident turkeys; Diamond, the chicken with a brood of guineas; and Sparky, the old retired pointer who didn't have the attention span to cut it as a hunting dog, but still diligently follows around the hens all day and points at them. This is a great spot for families and kids - all of the animals are well-handled and gentle, and are under great control by the owners. Tours are free, and include interaction with all the animals, great info on farm life and even beekeeping, and believe it or not, you can milk a goat as part of the tour! We didn't do that part - maybe next time :) They also create a great line of high quality goat's milk soaps, home grown luffas, and their own honey. All for sale on site. When we went, you have to call to make an appointment for a tour (they're almost always there at the farm), but they said they're working on maybe having regular days/hours during the peak summer months in 2015. Oh, and they're only about 5 minutes off Hwy 58 between Clarksville and Boydton, and just minutes from Rudd's Creek Campground and Occoneechee State Park...

From the owner: Goat milk soap, beeswax lip balm, pure wildflower honey, and free-range eggs.read more