All of the animals are rescues. It was very sweet to see the family treat the exotic animals like…read moretheir pets right down to their daughter, Isla. I'm terrible at remembering the actual species names. Beautiful parrots, lemurs, skunks, variety of raccoons, reptiles, rare owl, etc. - up close and in person. Many of the animals you can hold. Well worth the visit.

From the owner: Isla J Farms is officially booking tours!…read more Come explore Isla J Farms in Ridgeland, SC — our Private Zoo & Animal Sanctuary offers unforgettable guided tours featuring lemurs, monkeys, macaws, porcupines, exotic cats & more!

Fantastic experience, all the animals are so sweet and affectionate!…read more A wonderful way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon My girlfriend suggested we do it and have to admit I was a bit apprehensive at first as I am a NYC kid. I had so much fun Lounging around with the Goats, longhorns and Thor the Goose! Getting to know the Lanes was a wonderful experience too, they are so knowledgeable and passionate about their farm that I left with a wealth of knowledge, I will be back soon as I can't wait to see all my new found friends! If in the area stop in you will not regret!

Wife and I spent some time at Lane Country Acres in Ridgeville, SC. We did the private experience…read morefor an hour. We are goat fans and were not disappointed. The goats, Thor the goose, and the Great Pyrenees Remy completed the Hobby Farm experience. Paige and Tommy were great hosts. They provided a charcuterie board, shade and we brought the wine! Great times, we will be back. @lanecountryacres

I've always wanted to visit Hunter Cattle Co, but just never had the time or found another excuse…read morenot to make the 40 minute drive from Savannah. This particular day I was glad that I did. I went out there unsure of what I was going to see, but I did have a preconceived idea that it would be some big store on a farm. My idea was the furthest thing from the truth. To be quite honest, I thought my GPS was wrong, because all that we saw was some older run down buildings and a bunch of random cars parked nearby. Let me tell you how glad I am that we proceeded and walked inside. Now when I say that MooMa's (the actual store) is small, it truly is. They have a great selection of local food items like honey, jams, pasta noodles, milk, etc. The one thing that threw me though was the two smaller "ice cream freezers" that had frozen beef and pork. I prefer fresh meat over frozen any day, but I was willing to give it a shot. I loaded up on burgers, brats, and Italian sausage, but I did ask about fresh meat. They told me that they dry age all their beef, so if you let them know ahead of time before you go, they will cut it and have it ready for you when you arrive. Talk about customer service! That right there made this a five star establishment. I'll say this too, we cooked the frozen burgers and they were amazing. Not one of us could tell that they were frozen, which again backs my five stars. I'm not quite sure who the gentleman that came out of the office was, or the lady that he was with, but those two and the older gal working the store were the best. I'll drive here any day to buy my meat before going to a chain grocery store. Thank you Hunter Cattle!

My wife and I stopped by the Hunter Cattle Company stand at the Savannah Farmers Market this…read moremorning (a wonderful time overall), and decided we'd give some of their jerky a try. Out of six or seven available varieties, we chose the Farmhouse Garlic - partially on the recommendation of the very helpful Hunter representative, but mostly cos both I and Mrs I love garlic :) The jerky is absolutely fantastic. It's tender, comes across as moist even though it has obviously been dried, and the garlic is such a fresh note that you really get to appreciate the heat that garlic can possess. I don't want to call it spicy - it's not like a jalapeño or anything like that - but it's a crisp, fresh heat like you get from a good peppercorn. I highly recommend it, and I'll be sure to give their other products a whirl as well.

Such a peaceful little escape in Summerville! My family and I visited Westbury Farms for…read morestrawberry picking and fresh flowers, but what I enjoyed most was simply being able to walk through the fields and slow down for a little while. Between the rows of strawberries, all the greenery, and the beautiful colorful flowers, it was such a refreshing change of pace. Sometimes you don't realize how much you need to get outside, unplug, and clear your mind until you actually do it. This ended up being a wonderful mental health refresher for me. No rushing, no big agenda, just walking, picking strawberries, enjoying nature, and creating a bouquet of fresh flowers to take home. It's a simple experience, but sometimes those are the best ones. Great for families, a mommy-daughter day, couples, or even a little solo reset when life feels too loud. I left with strawberries, beautiful flowers, and a much lighter mind. Definitely worth a visit during the season.

"We had a fun-filled afternoon on our field trip--hand-picking juicy strawberries, exploring the…read morebeauty of nature, and spending time with friendly farm animals. A sweet and sunny day full of laughter, learning, and fresh air!"

Really fun experience!!!…read more I did goat yoga at the Goatery, and it was really fun. The session was about an hour long, and it was a really good beginner friendly yoga session. While we did yoga, the goats wandered around us. Afterwards, we were able to play with the goats and were given branches with leaves for the goats to eat. All of the goats were really cute and I would do this again.

If you haven't visited The Goatery at Kiawah River Farm, add it to your list! Their all natural…read morepeppermint lip balm instantly hydrated my stubborn dry lips, and the goat milk clay sage + rosemary hair mask made my chemically treated hair soft and easy to brush. Can't wait to try the Whey Good Rose + Rosemary shampoo bar next! Plan a trip to meet the animals and try goat yoga! The staff is amazing! It's beautiful and oh so peaceful!

I'd like to start by saying I'm not a complainer. I understand stuff happens…read more But today we drove 40 minutes to get to Madrac Farms. The gravel road into it was blocked off, and instead there was a dirt road full of humongous potholes, filled with woodchips! I've never driven slower in my life....what the heck? There was a long line to get down this road....then when we get to the parking lot, after 10 minute down the drive, the parking lot is full. Probably 100 cars driving slowly around the parking area, hoping someone will miraculously leave, and hoping you're in the right place at the right time. There were no employees in the parking lot directing anyone. So rather than a corn-maze, we spent literally 30 minutes in a parking-lot-maze, trying to get the heck out of there. I understand people probably swarmed the place, due to the covid lockdown we live in. But we promised our two-year-old pumpkins and goats. Instead she got 2 hours in her car seat, and a trip to Walmart to get a pumpkin and a toy, for being so well-behaved during this waste of time. If the owners read this, I would advise the following: 1) get a proper road (gravel is great, not potholes and woodchips) 2) build a larger parking area 3) have some employees out there directing traffic 4) if you're over-capacity, turn people away at the main road!! I wish the owners success in their venture. Business owner myself. But I guarantee, we will not be back.

It was our first Halloween in Savannah so we had to do it right! Our neighbors recommended Madrac…read moreand I'm so glad they did. From the corn pit, goats, patch, and the slide- everyone had a great time. We ran into a bunch of our friends from church and neighbors so it felt like we had organized an event there. Looking forward to next year!

Had fun making homemade marinara sauce with a 5 gallon bucket of your tomatoes. What is the best…read moreweek to come get tomatoes?

While I have small gardens in my backyard we always visit to get bulk for canning. The variety is…read moregreat and staff friendly. Love going every year.

The workers were so nice! The blueberry bushes were in full bloom! There were so many to choose…read morefrom! This place is family friendly and coronavirus friendly because most everyone was wearing masks and you could keep your social distance. It was such a fun experience for the family (we have a 1.5 year old), she enjoyed it so much. Will return here when we're back in Charleston!

What's not to like? They grow and sell blueberries! Right down the road! Pick your own ... or…read moredon't! They'll do it for you. The price is right, and you know it's fresh and has no preservatives because it came right off of the tree over yonder. They don't have a direct website, but you can see everything you need right here on this link https://www.facebook.com/champneysblueberries