Great family fun day at Evergreen Berry Farm! Right now they are open 8-8, which is very generous…read moreof them however we tried timing it to get some shade before the humidity and heat kicks in. There is plenty of parking between two lots, we found it to be stroller & wagon friendly for the little ones. They do have a few wagons that you can use if available. The staff from start to finish is super friendly and very helpful pointing you in the right direction. Great experience for all ages, you do have to walk about 1/4 each way to get to the raspberry bushes which is the farthest away from the booth.

Great spot to spend a few hours! It's very picturesque, with LOADS of berries all throughout the…read moreseason. It's mostly blueberries, but there are also blackberries, rasberries, elderberries... hmmm and falcons? Yes, falcons! Farmer Bob employs falcons to keep the berry-eating birds away, which is pretty badass.. Easily a must if you live in the area. HUGE deals for berries ... we picked about five pounds of blueberries, which came out to around $9. Compare that to what: 3-4 bucks for a pint at the store? A no brainer.

Everything is fresh, organic and homegrown. The tomatoes are just delicious. They have a great…read moreselection of homegrown vegetables.

Prettiest vegetables I've ever seen, to the point that I recklessly bought purple peppers. This is…read morea small shop, so you're here for specific delights, not for a full grocery trip like Bishop's. There are local baked goods, and I would give six stars to the ham & cheese croissant I'm eating at this moment. (Ham & cheese is hard to get right; these are perfect.) If you're local, why are you not here more often? If you're passing through, as I was, choose some non-perishable produce and the delightful artisanal soaps.

The food and the cozy atmosphere of Kimberly Farm never disappoints…read more They have delicious breads, cookies, frozen entrees and eggnog. I plan to go back soon.

Amazing ice cream. Went for music night a few days ago, and it was a very relaxing experience. I…read morerecommend!

What a beautiful autumn day to visit the pumpkin patch with family. There's always plenty of…read moreparking in the lot with a special closer by handicap section. It was my cousins first time here so we all went for the $8.50 each hayride, not included with the $13 each admission. We took a walk down the corn maze and took advantage of many photo ops. I like the store options better at Silverman's farm but still love and enjoy the products at Jones. I got my mother a bag of apples, my son a bottle of apple cider, and my daughter cranberry pumpkin cookies that she ended up sharing with us. They were fresh with a clean taste. I wish I would have took advantage of the coupon given to me and took the time to purchase some pumpkins before I left, but I rushed on to their nearby winery before hitting the road home.

Heard about Jones Family Farm on a radio local spotlight for Fathers Day weekend. Normally, we…read morewould go to our normal fruit picking option in Middlefield, but you don't know what you're missing if you don't try new places, right? We pulled up to the entrance and spoke with a friendly gentleman. We found out that normally, you're supposed to book online. Otherwise, you can not pick. They started this during COVID and continued it because it helped them gauge demand, staffing, etc. We weren't aware. So MAKE SURE you do this. The only reason we were able to pick was due to cancelations as the day was "iffy" from a weather standpoint. Pricing: The prices are fair. If you pack your basket tight, it can be close to grocery store pricing, and it gives you that activity to do . They provide you with a sturdy white plastic basket (I felt like Dorothy with no Toto). They have staff everywhere to help direct you toward your correct picking areas. The areas that you can pick that day were clearly marked with a yellow flag. So when we looked across the property, we saw where we needed to go without assistance. When we arrived at the patch, the staff waiting gave our group an entire row from walkway to walkway to pick without interruptions. They let us pick from either side of the row. Note: If you can't find enough strawberries, I'm your row that day. They will let you relocate to another patch section. Now! Down to the important stuff. The strawberries. Can I just say that these were the BEST quality strawberries that I've picked at a "Pick Your Own" in Connecticut, EVER. They had a wide and plentiful selection of full red strawberries of all sizes to pick from the bushes. The bushes were lush and plenty of berries that were growing for later this month. We had no trouble filling 4 baskets full of strawberries in one row. Parking at the location is grass and clearly marked. The bathrooms are portable bathrooms. They don't have a place to eat at the pick your own, but they have a winery down the street if that needs to be part of your trip. Important note: You can't bring outside food to any of the Jones property. We didn't know that (until we saw the big/clear signs) and brought our backpack right back to the car. If you follow the rules, like we did, you will have a great 1 hour - 1 hour and a half picking strawberries. I will be back next year (with a reservation), and I will recommend to anyone not sure of which PYO to go to.

I pass by the Ox Hollow Farm Stand, located on RT202, in Bantam, CT four times a week. I'll stop…read morefor produce in season, my wife loves their tomatoes. But it seems like they specialize in farm raised meats, they have a good amount in the several freezers found inside this little farm stand. Prices are typically 3X what you would pay for similar types of meat in the supermarket, but that's standard when you're buying quality, Farm fresh meats. A solid 4 Star rating for this wonderful Connecticut Farm stand.

We are happy every time we pass this way along Rt. 202 and stop at Ox Hollow. They consistently…read moreoffer a welcome variety of fresh, locally grown produce (always good tomatoes), and they sell it at what seems to us as fair pricing. (We rate them much higher for quality and lower in pricing than the nearby Tara Farms setup.) This time of year they've got a lot of pumpkins for sale, but then so does everyone else, of course. The folks working here have always been pleasant too deal with. They stay open later in the season than we'd expect, but that's only a good thing!

ORIGIN: The Maywood Estate, built in the 1990s, is the…read moreprivate residence of Peter May, a private equity investor, and wife Leni. LOCATION: Maywood Estate is positioned atop a hill with a view of the surrounding Litchfield Hills. EXPERIENCE: I visited the Maywood Estate as part of a fundraising event organized by Trade Secrets. In its 24th year, Trade Secrets is an annual weekend-long spring event in which Saturday is devoted to tours of inspiring gardens, followed by a Sunday of gathering resources to enhance participants' home gardens. The fundraiser supports Project Sage, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women who have experienced domestic violence. Environmentally sound practices are applied on the forty acre estate and my seeing a variety of birds and insects during my short visit may be attributed to this effort. There is something of interest positioned at every turn... a pool, sunken perennial garden, a modern neoclassical home, greenhouse, sunroom, and barn. TIP: Maywood Estate products include wine and produce. See their website site for locations, which include the Bridgewater Village Store. Maywood Estate is a private residence but opens periodically to others during fundraisers, including the Garden Conservancy. Look out for opportunities to visit yourself.

In the Sun. NYC Market they offer large brown EGGS for 6$ a dozen…read more I have not eaten an egg in 2 yours because of knowledge received of the CRUELTY of industrialized chicken farming ...However this farm offers..... HORMONE FREE ...Antibiotic FREE...Steroid FREE...NGO ... That's good enough for me ..I assume that info is true for their pigs, lambs and cows.. The 'Produce' I can buy elsewhere..if there's a problem Bon cruelty free Appetit..Thanx

Very disappointed with this farm. I was very excited to join both the vegetable and meat CSA this…read morepast season. When you walk into the farm stand area everything is beautiful, what I received in my bag was not. Received a poor variety, poor quantity, and the quality seemed like last weeks unsold product. Constantly Inconsistent.Posted CSA board looked great but was always incorrect., not having time to change last weeks, or out of items. I inquired about yellow watermelon during one of my pickups and was quoted $30.00.(Ridiculous Watermelon) Unfortunately, the few steaks received were un chewable, even after marinading for hours. Never received lamb. Sausage and bacon heavily spiced, Chicken meh...Hard to plan with no weights on packaging. Hopefully, with more experience they'll get better.

Joan and her team were AMAZING! Had our daughter's second birthday there and it was perfect! 13…read morekids and a bunch of adults loved it! I can't recommend this farm enough! So many animals to see- the kids were engaged the entire time and the playground was a great break after food and before cupcakes!

Zenko Farm Camp once was a blessed experience. Recent experience promised a fun and educational…read moreexperience for children, but unfortunately, it fell short in several critical areas. Our Family was there years before and Farm Owners Joan and Chris were a team. Sadly, during our time there learned that Farmer Chris is no longer there and it's obvious as he was the heart and soul of the Zenko Farm, welcoming, nurturing and loving to the children to say the least but to the animals was at another level. The pride Famer Chris had, and care was top notch. Now, the conditions for the animals were appalling. Every area was a mess--animal enclosures were caked in mud and waste, and the stench was overwhelming, the grass so overgrown and the filth was beyond anything even at a farm. Many animals were left without clean water or food, and it was painful to see them suffering in such filthy conditions. The filth and neglect of the animals, combined with the unwelcoming and dirty environment for children and staff, make it a place to stay clear of. I cannot recommend this camp or Farm to anyone--it's a disservice to both the kids and the animals involved.