Went on an apple orchard adventure with some friends and made a stop here. Such a cute orchard with…read morelots of options for fall products. The gem is the goats you can feed. The kids were having a blast with the goats! Add this to your apple orchard stop in Gays Mills.

My family has bee been coming to this orchard for decades. Best Red Delicious I've ever had. Almost…read morepurple in color. This is a no thrills orchard and that's fine - their apples stand alone. Did I mention the Red Delicious!

This place is so cute. It was a large place there were adults and children. We purchased apple…read moreslushies, and they even had apple sloshies for adults. We also enjoyed looking at the gift shop where they had Carmel apples and other goodies. They had food trucks as well as a band.

What a great way to spend an afternoon!!! We took our son and daughter in law with our two little…read moregrandsons today. The atmosphere was so nice. The singer was awesome. Lots of seats but I recommend bringing your own chairs. Beers was cold and the taco truck was delicious. We did the tractor ride which last 15 minutes. We bought a bag to pick apples and the little ones loved it.

Luckily a friend of mine KNOWS how much I love U-Pick farms. Of all kinds. And this one is…read morecompletely full of flowers. Wild flowers, sun flowers, other flowers I didnt even know the name for.... Their season is short (Minnesota summers are short) but that makes it all the more special when you can sneak away from the city and explore Berry and Bloom Farm. It's also the most instagrammable spot ever, and the most quaint. The U-pick flower portion is on the "honor system." It is family owned, they only ask people leave a couple bucks for a few flowers (vases can be purchased for a few dollars more.) And I would probably hunt someone down if they took advantage of this amazingly open, kind, gift to humanity. I didn't take any flowers home, but left a few dollars any way because you truly can FEEL how much love and passion goes into this farm. Please understand that if you plan to visit: family owned. Small farm. Trusting people. Dont ruin the kindness :) Its about 30 minutes out of Rochester (great spot to explore if youre visiting the Mayo Clinic on a health trip.) Be sure to check their website though to ensure they are still open. This is going to be a permanent stop every time I visit this part of Minnesota.

From the owner: "U-pick Blueberries & Bouquets Seasonal Workshops Sunflower Fields & Festival Let Life Bloom! Check…read moreout farm hours and info at our website Sign up for our newsletter for the latest farm happenings at berryandbloomfarm"

The fall chill is in the air, and our family and friends were back in the driftless valley region…read morebetween Gays Mills and the orchard filled-ridges, hitting our favorite annual "must-visit, must-see, must-do, and must-eat" places. We have our favorite orchards, markets, bakeries, and now... we have our favorite pumpkin patch/farm stand! We had seen signs but somehow missed it - but we decided to go back the way we came in hopes of finding it again and we did - and so glad we did!!! Luckily their Facebook page is what saved us - it had a map showing us that it's tucked in a valley in Haney, WI. Two sisters ran the stand and behind it a nice size pumpkin patch that had the vine clippers ready for the pinching. Our kids had a blast looking for the perfect pumpkin and after we bought some delish warm drinks and chatted with the sisters about their family farm. They also have pre-picked pumpkins, gourds, warm drinks, and some bakery items. We learned they also grow veggies throughout the growing season and sell at local farmer markets. The Sand Farm's pumpkins also have personality - they are EXTRA! These are not your standard "Walmart" carving pumpkins - these come in all shapes, sizes, colors, bumps, no-bumps - everyone can find a pumpkin that's best for them. Their prices can't be beaten. We walked away with 3 beautiful pumpkins - only $11! The Sand Farm is local agriculture/agritourism that is quaint, has a heart, and a spirit that we look forward to supporting when we are visiting the reason annually during the summer/fall. They are a new "add" to our annual apple-weekend "hit" list of must-visit stops.

Fantastic evening at Suncrest last night! We really enjoyed the music, pizza, and perfect weather…read more The team is very friendly! Loads of families out enjoying the sheep on the hill side. Word has it that next weekend. (Last weekend in June) is the 20th anniversary!

"It's just country boys and girls gettin' down on the farm." -Tim McGraw…read more Have you ever wondered whether pizzas grow on trees, vines, or are plucked from underground? The best way to get the root or meat and cheese of the matter is to get down on this 16-acre pizza farm yourself. To get there, drive through serpentine country back roads and "a steady cloud of dust that leads back to a field filled with pickup trucks." Park behind the main buildings where rows of tomato, mozzarella, and pepperoni plants grow. Save time by sending some of your crew to scout for a prime picnic spot while you queue up in the ordering line. Expect a long wait, but hay, it's worth it! You'll be happy as a pig in the mud sinking your teeth into a tasty, wood-fired, farm-fresh pizza. We ordered the following (ingredients in pics): PESTO: Basically an apprentice Vampire Slayer. Killer pizza, but not strong enough to destroy Jemaine Clement's Vladislav. HALEY'S COMET: Fungus is not for me. THAI CHICKEN: Popularithai contest winner! It could use extra cilantro as that was overpowered by the sweet chili peanut sauce. VAMPIRE SLAYER (previous visit): Unearthly amounts of garlic will give your inner Buffy raging vampire-slayah superpowers! Hi-yah! But there's more on this farm than meets the sty besides pizza! Hang out by the campfire, enjoy live music, or visit with the resident chickens, cows, pigs and goats. You'll be living high on the hog, enjoying it all on a Suncrest pizza night until the cows come home. Best pizza, barn none. DRESS CODE: Come as you are COVER CHARGE: Ain't one FARM RULES: "Don't forget to shut the gate, and stay out of the beans" REWARD for finding Becky

Lots of fun for kids . We enjoyed running around the farm playing with all the activities. The…read moreslide and the corn pit were the favorites. We also had a lot of fun on the hayride . They offer a nice menu for food and lots of pumpkins to choose from . The staff is very friendly and helpful. I will say $12 per person seems high especially for a family of four just to walk in at $48. But the amenities help . Definitely check this place out .

Cain's Orchards has great apples and blueberries. Last year we returned to Cain's 3 times. So…read morenice to have this orchard so close and convenient for us. We would highly recommend.

Perfect stop on our drive from Milwaukee to Minneapolis. Very friendly service and inexpensive,…read moretasty apples. My daughter loved the kitty roaming around and play area.