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Not to be missed. Stop by the Ecovillage Arts and Culture Center. Check out the cob, strawbale and…read moreround buildings and permaculture gardens

This entire experience was just awesome. First thing to note - they open at 10AM which is one of…read morethe earliest I could find. I wanted to go before the church crowd let out. You pull up and there is ample parking right outside the farm. We were greeted by one of the Wilson's children (added that nice family feel) where we purchased admission. $10- they take cash, card and Venmo. From there you have fresh kettle corn being cooked and bagged, and a nice size area to purchase pumpkins and other goodies. You can hop on the tractor and take a ride around some of the property or they also had a little 'train' for the kids - super cute. The corn maze is straight back from the entrance - it's huge and you can get lost - take note of the aerial photo at the entrance . When you come out, if you start to head back where you came, you'll see a wildflower path up ahead, was a nice stroll up through there, and wraps you back around to another pumpkin patch. That's where the 'action' takes place... cannon and slingshot action! Here you can pay for a slingshot or cannon experience; we did both. Slingshot was fun, mini pumpkins - $1 for 2 shots and you totally get that 'pull back far far far sitting on the ground experience' - loved it! The cannon - well- I loved the power in between my hands!! That sucker shot a NICE distance. This was $2/shot or $5 for 3. Well worth it!!! We didn't carry cash on us, so after grabbing a wagon/cart up front (there a few to use - or bring your own!) we grabbed a variety of pumpkins in the field - ghost, green, orange, etc... then we ended up paying for the cannon experience when we purchased the pumpkins. Things to note: Bathrooms on site, cards accepted, pumpkin patch, kettle corn, tractor rides, cannon and slingshot, corn maze, 'train' for the kids. I spotted some fire pits, might be able to use those as well, just ask! We spoke with Lynn (Mrs. Wilson) and learned all about the farm. She and her family really put their heart into this and you can tell. This farm has been in Mr. Wilson's family since the 1800s!! Cannot say enough good things about this Farm and how kind the entire Wilson family is. Bring the family, go with friends, fly solo - whatever, just do it!

Such a cute and small family farm! My kids loved it and it was not crowded. Loved learning about…read morethe history on the hay ride!

This place is a scam , paid $43 and 15 min later tried canceling due to conflict in dates , they…read morerefused to refund and kept it calling it a donation.

I thoroughly enjoyed my Sunday at The Gentle Barn. Learning about all the animals and their…read morestories, getting close to them and loving on them and supporting a beautiful sanctuary for them. Just a few things you can do there: Hug cows Cuddle roosters Rub pig bellies Pet goats Brush horses Watch Luke plume (in season) Enjoy learning from the wonderful volunteers Buy stuff at their gift shop (shirts are so comfy!) Enjoy a snack and a drink (I had warm apple cider) Just overall an excellent experience. Everyone was nice and welcoming. Take yourself, take a friend, go with your family. You will not be disappointed. Not only that, you're going to feel A LOT better afterwards. I mean how can you be mad when you're hugging a cow?

I had a lovely shopping experience with 1818 Farms recently! A couple of Sunday afternoon's ago, I…read moreordered several lip balms and a beautiful "resin art - rectangular tray," please see the picture which does NOT do the product justice. These were birthday gifts for my favorite Sister. Fast forward to Tuesday, and the extremely well packed box arrived! Wow, talk about fast shipping! The lip balms were treated with so much care! They were packed in a reusable ice pack envelope, and packed so well, I had to get the scissors out to open them, which sadly, damaged the envelope package but not the balms. 1818 offers a handwritten note along with their products, which I forgot about. After Sister joyfully opened her gifts, I remembered the hand written note, which we retrieved from the abundant bubble wrap in the trash can, and Sister just loved the note! Such a nice, sweet, personal touch! To this day, Sister is looking for the perfect easel on which to display her beautiful resin tray, and you can even specify a color scheme for the flowers in the resin products. Do consider 1919 Farms for unique, natural, and in nearly all [perhaps all] cases handmade items that support a locally owned Farm. Thanks so much 1818 Farms for making my Sister's birthday extremely memorable!!!!!

I met the owner of 1818 Farms, Natasha McCrary, at a craft fair featuring Alabama made products…read moreearlier this year. 1818 Farms is located in the historic town of Mooresville, near Decatur, Alabama, population at last count was 53. Events here may triple the population of the town on a regular basis. In addition to Natasha's line of cosmetics, the beautiful little farm raises organic produce, heritage breed Babydoll Southdown Sheep, and other farm animals. It is a popular site for weddings and receptions I understand. Seminars, children's camps, classes and retreats are just a few of other activities that are found here. When I first met the owner, she told me about their farm-to-table dinners featuring produce grown on site and when I got home, went online and made reservations shortly before it sold out. On June 10, 2016, I attended my first Dinner on the Farm featuring Chef Jakob Reid of the Albany Bistro in nearby Decatur, Alabama. You will not find a prettier setting for a farm-to-table dinner. A rustic pavilion with fans, elegant seating and table settings is located in a shady corner of the property with a view of the woods and a nearby creek. Beautiful music provided by the Mellotones of Madison, Alabama, provided a really serene background of perfect relaxing live string harmonies. Appetizers were the first enticement offered to guests. A platter of grilled shrimp on miniature grit cakes tasted as good as they looked. A variety of pickled vegetables made in the Farm kitchens were spread with an assortment of cheeses, including a local goat cheese, and crackers. An egg salad dip from on site farm chicken eggs rounded out the bountiful appetizer table. A special treat with the Camembert cheese was a blueberry jalapeño jam hand made with on site ingredients by the hostess, Natasha McCrary. The slight spiciness of the jalapeños was a surprisingly good compliment to the sweet blueberries. With the cheese, it was a powerhouse combination. The first course consisted of a beautifully prepared bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, with a drizzle of Georgia olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and farm raised basil grown and picked just feet away from our tables. The second course was a small salad of fresh, young cucumbers marinated in Georgia olive oil, vinegar, dill and basil served on a wedge of Italian flat bread. The main course was a perfectly roasted moist and flavorful skinless chicken breast, named by the chef "airline chicken" with a wing bone left attached like the tail of an airplane. A grit cake well toasted on all sides with a faint taste of Andouille sausage was a great side to the chicken and was a fitting compliment, almost like a Cajun cornbread, to perfectly cooked vegetables which were my favorite dish of the evening. Farm grown squash, zucchini, and pole beans were steamed with a light seasoning that complimented but did not hide the wonderful taste of the vegetables. Chef Reid has the ability to showcase the taste of the wonderful fresh produce he prepares without over seasoning. The final course for the evening was a very French inspired baked meringue with a topping of strawberry mousse from locally grown strawberries and drizzled with a dark chocolate Ganache. It was a very decadent desert to end a very wonderful meal in a very wonderful setting. The special dinners served here do not include beverages except for water and so you are encouraged to bring your own. Most guests did bring their favorite wines which were very abundant. I prefer wines matched to the food on special dining occasions so a menu, which was not provided, would be a helpful suggestion. Dress is casual and should be comfortable for an outdoor setting.

I don't like chocolate milk. The taste of chocolate added to milk by most dairies usually…read moreoverwhelms the taste of milk. As a milk purist, it's a perversion of the simplicity and purity of fresh, delicious milk. All that changed when someone convinced me to try the chocolate milk at the Hatcher Dairy. WOW!!!!!!!!!! They said it would be amazing, they said it would be perfection, they said I would get addicted. They were right!!!! I don't even really like chocolate itself (I know, I'm the only human being who has ever said this). Unless it's white chocolate, or mixed with a lot of other ingredients, it's too strong and bitter for my taste. But despite my distaste for chocolate, this chocolate milk is so amazing that I think about it daily!!! I don't know what they put in it, but this is certainly the best chocolate milk in the world!!! The quaint little market also has homemade fancy cheeses and ice cream. WELL WORTH stopping by!!!!

Really cute farm store! I always get some eggs, cheese, and milk when I come the the vet clinic…read morenext door. They even have a little coffee set up where you can get an iced or hot latte! My only wish is that they had more stuff in stock but otherwise this is a must-stop if you're in this area!

Cute little shop with friendly staff! Picked up some cheese, preserves, hand rolled butter,…read morechocolates, and fried hand pies while were here. Everything was great! They also had maps of the area showing which local farms had products to sell along with a list on what each offered. When I inquired if there were any farms where I could get fresh baked bread, the lady working that day added a few additional places onto the map of where I could find this. So glad she did! Her recommendation led me to some of the fluffiest, lightest, warm out of the oven bread that I have ever had. Great little store. I visited twice in the couple of weeks I was in the area. Highly recommend stopping in.

From the owner: Amish Market, located in Lawrenceburg, TN, is the premier specialty food market serving…read moreLawrenceburg and Giles counties and surrounding areas since 2011. We offer a wide variety of cheeses, spices, jams, chocolates, candy, fried pies, jerky, jewelry, books, and much more. For all of your cheese and specialty food needs, come visit Amish Market in Lawrenceburg today! Certifications: Health Code Inspected

I was told the goat cheese was amazing, so naturally I had to stop by the Bailey Cove market today…read moreand pick some up. They were super friendly and recommended their original Tucson flavor. You can eat this as a spread or add it to salads, entrees, etc. I'm super excited and they have a lot of flavors! Pretty reasonable for fresh local cheese!

This farm is a real gem! So you go to their website & make an appointment to tour. The tour lasts…read morefor about an hour & a half & costs $10. You play with baby goats and sample their wide variety of cheeses. We also played with puppies & kittens as they happened to have them then. Definitely a fun afternoon for any age group. They also sell their cheese for $7 for a container & are at a Chattanooga farmers market on the weekends. They had both sweet, pimento, Buffalo, Mediterranean etc cheese flavors.

We had a great experience here and I thought the blueberry bushes were beautiful and well…read moremaintained. The rows are clear and wide, great place to bring kids to pick. The blueberries are delicious and huge! I easily picked a bucketful in an hour. We met the owner and his son, they were both making sure people had a great experience. We will definitely be back for blackberries in July. Call ahead if you want pre-picked.

5 stars all the way! The farm is absolutely stunning! Large flowers, tons of beautiful butterflies!…read moreThe raspberries and blackberries were already picked over, but the blueberries have the most incredible flavor. They have several variety of blueberries and they encourage you to try the blueberries before picking. I had a super delicious variety of blueberry that I don't think I've ever had before. We will definitely be back!

If heaven had alpacas and yoga, it would look exactly like Coleman Valley Alpaca Farm…read more From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by sweeping views, warm-hearted humans, and the softest, sassiest alpacas to ever grace a yoga class. The owner and the entire crew were incredibly kind like "adopt-you-into-the-family" level kind. The alpacas were adorable and surprisingly social, but one stood out: Sadie. Sadie wasn't just an alpaca--she was a vibe. A fashion icon. A spiritual leader. A little too aware of how fabulous she was. Sadie was clearly operating on a higher frequency than the rest of us mere mortals. Also, let's talk about the supporting cast: The horse? Majestic. The two tiny donkeys? Cutest things on four hooves. I nearly left with one in my trunk (kidding... mostly). Everything--from the setting to the animals to the people--was above and beyond. Whether you're into yoga, animals, nature, or just want to meet an alpaca diva named Sadie, go. Just go. Your soul (and your Instagram) will thank you

My family and I went here today and this was most definitely my favorite thing to do here in…read moreTennessee! I have been to Nashville twice and this was my FAVORITE place and I will now come back here everytime! I highly recommend this experience with Doug! It was such an amazing time with all the alpacas, horse, and donkeys. The dog is adorable too! The views are amazing. It was so relaxing and just beautiful!! Please go check out this place! Doug is a great person and does such a great job with this experience! I already cant wait to go back!