A really sweet old couple runs this farm. They have such a beautiful plot of land and it's clear…read morethey've put a lot of attention and care into the many different varieties they offer. Prices were very fair, and it was such a treat to apple-pick on their farm. They also offer swag, apple cider, and apple cider donuts (only on the weekends). Enjoy!

Mad Tom Orchard is an awesome apple orchard near Manchester, VT. They have an up to date website…read morewith information about what apples are in season and when they are open. My friend and I stopped by when we were in Manchester to do some hiking during the fall. This place was amazing. Incredible views while picking apples in a huge orchard. They have tons of different varieties of apples. Honey crisps are definitely my favorite. Ended up picking a whole bushel of apples. The price is definitely reasonable. The staff is incredible friendly and encourage you to "sample" the apples while picking. They have a shop where they sell apple cider, donuts, maple syrup, and some other items. I'm so glad I found this place. I will definitely be back next year!

Best coffee within 100 miles. An actual cappuccino without a gallon of milk. Also a lovely…read moreatmosphere and friendly staff. Worth the drive from Manchester if you love coffee.

What a beautiful coffee/tea shop and garden center! So glad I stopped in, I really enjoyed my iced…read moremint matcha. Will definitely come back.

I love his shop and went their with my younger sister Brooke . The people their are very helpful…read moreand friendly and I love vibing with the earthiness of the shop and hanging out with other fellow plant lovers . I learned a lot their and may of spent over 200 dollars on house plants some rare exotics beauties and some less rare .My indoor jungle now the talk of my neighborhood .

Stopped by on our way out of another store in the area, and I have to say this shop is incredible!…read moreThey have so many plants, plant products, and stickers / cards that are so beautiful. They have several cute pots as well, and offer to repot your plant if you are buying both plants and pot. We got 2 air plants in magnetized pots for our fridge! How cute is that? I highly recommend stopping by the store if you're in the area - you're bound to find something you can't leaf behind

You'd be forgiven for not knowing about the Skenesborough Museum or Whitehall, NY at all for that…read morematter. It's a sleepy little town in the Adirondacks right on the NY/VT border, with a population right around 4,000. The Champlain Canal runs right through town, with Lock C12 operating right next to the town's marina. Nothing much else of note here, except for the fact that it is the birthplace of the United States Navy. Uhm, excuse me? That's right, this tiny little village in the mountains of NY is the birthplace of the US Navy and played a pivotal role in 2 wars. In an understated review of it's history, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce says: "In 1759, Whitehall was settled in a valley at the southern end of Lake Champlain. This colonial town was founded by British Army Captain Philip Skene, and was originally known as Skenesboro. Skenesboro became the first settlement on Lake Champlain and was a center of maritime trade. Captain Skene built saw mills, grist mills and an iron foundry, where trade can be documented from that time. The Revolutionary War caused the capture of Skene's trading schooner and the building of a fleet by Benedict Arnold at this place. Because of the Revolutionary War actions, the New York State Legislature, in 1960, declared the legacy that names Whitehall as the Birthplace of the United States Navy. The Whitehall harbor also produced ships used for service by the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812. Whitehall's themes of defense and transportation stress this communities part in history including the building of the first fleet for battle in 1776 and, since early historic times, the north-south transportation route from Canada to New York City. The canal has been in use since 1819 and it brought prosperity to shippers of produce, iron ore and special products like ice and eels. Steel-powered packet boats carried passengers from Lake Champlain to Troy, New York in 24 hours by fast relays." So, the small museum right on the canal along with the wreck of the USS Ticonderoga right outside are really worth a visit for those with an interest in the Navy's history. The museum is small and simple, but definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

PHENOMENAL- Such an honor to have experienced this intimate lunch in the most beautiful setting…read more Jody was amazing-he was the one man show along with his assistant in the kitchen. Loved the wine education we got as well. I didnt want to leave and cant wait to go back-check the pics because I have no more words. Top 20 dining experiences we have had.

I cannot fathom how anyone can give Dancing Ewe Farm less than 5 stars. I used to volunteer at the…read moreTroy Farmer's Market a few years back and Dancing Ewe Farm was one of the vendors. Another volunteer raved about their cheeses and farm to table dining events. Once I went to an event, I was hooked. I've now been visiting this magical place for the farm to table lunches or dinners each summer for the past 4 years. They also have some dates in the spring and fall. Jody and his wife Luisa, who was raised in Tuscany, run this farm. When you first arrive, you start with an aperitivo (addictive,delicious bread with olive oil and salt) in a beautiful, expansive barn. You'll also be offered a flute of rose or prosecco, water, or sparking water. There may have been another non-alcoholic beverage option. During this time, each duo in your dinner party will see Luisa and select a bottle of wine for dinner. They import the wines from the Tuscany region of Italy. You'll hang around for half an hour (more or less) until a group farm tour led by Jody starts. Since you'll be touring the farm, wear some comfortable shoes. He brings you around to the rams, stalls where the sheep rest, cheese making room, and cheese storage room. After the tour, the group returns to the barn for lunch or dinner. Lunch and dinner include antipasti, primo piatto, and dolce. Dinner includes an additional course of secondo piatto. The menu is already set ahead of time, but don't worry, every bit is absolutely delicious. The antipasti changes, but has consisted of 2-3 cheeses, salumi, few crostinis with toppings, a frittata-like slice, and cippolini onions soaked in balsamic vinegar. I could live off this kind of plate for the rest of my life. The primo piatto is a handmade pasta (ravioli, malloreddus, gnudi, etc). The second piatto is meat (pork medallions, braised chicken thighs, etc). For dolce, I've only had the Panna cotta, made with their ricotta.This is all served at a leisurely place. You'll be seated with your dinner party, and also next to other lucky diners at an extra long table. At the end of dinner, I've never gone home empty handed and end up buying a few of their farm's cheeses (Pecorino Al Tartufo if I'm lucky), salumi, limoncello, and their extra virgin olive oil. It's a perfect spot to bring guests from out of town. All my friends and family who have visited rave about this experience. Jody and Luisa are welcoming and very hard working people. I can't imagine how many hours they must put into working on this farm during weekdays, and then on the weekends hosting these lunches and dinners. The experience is well worth the price.

A lovely spot to pick fresh lavender. We've never done it before and the owners were so friendly…read moreand really insightful about it. I would definitely go back.

Gorgeous, relaxing, peaceful place. We've been there twice so far, a dinner and then a jazz…read moreevent. The owners are sweet passionate farmers, Dave and Diane. They are friendly warm hearted people that really care about what they, their products and people. I am hoping to have an event there one day as the smell of lavender will uplift and give you tranquility. The mountain views are beautiful and cows next door are adorable. Only sad thing is they close September so only few weeks left to go. Also, buy some of their lavender products at Troys Farmers Market and start to live in bliss

This is a must stop every year we come to visit Bolton Landing!…read more This little store always has something different seasonally from plants, flowers, to little local eats like ice cream and jerky. They have everything you need to revamp your garden and have great little finds that make great gifts for all your neighbors back home!

This was recommended to us while we were on vacation, so we decided to go. While several things…read morewere closed due to renovations, it was still very worth the time and the money to go. We went early October, I would recommend going in the summer when everything is in bloom.

Truly one of the best nurseries I've been to in NY. The young lady managing the location was super…read moreknowledgeable and taught us some new tricks to keep our plants happy. Plus the plants and flowers where priced very affordable. Highly recommended.

I would NOT recommend these hacks under ANY circumstance! Their workmanship is atrocious, their…read moreemployees lack training, they're unable to resolve recurring problems, they grossly overcharge and are downright dishonest. Trying to communicate with them regarding any issues is next to impossible. They're also very deceptive in their presentation; stay away from this place!!!