Passed this on our way to the coast and I set a reminder to make sure to stop on the way back…read more I love that it's local and there's something for everyone! Loved the options of honey, syrups, jams and of course hazelnuts. With the warm weather coming, I'm excited to grab some flowers and starter veggies! If you love local meats, they have that too. We grabbed some New York strips to enjoy for dinner with a bundle of asparagus.

I bought a house in Oregon before ever seeing it in person, or even visiting the area in which it…read morewas located. Crazy, right? On my way to finally check it out, I passed Bernards Farm, and was smitten before even entering. They have the cutest shop set up in their giant white old-fashioned barn. Fresh floral arrangements and dried wreaths line one wall. Displays of in-shell walnuts and filberts overflow, along with roasted and chocolate covered varieties of that most delicious of Oregon nuts, even brittle! You will find vegetables and an assortment of leafy greens, frozen berries, meat, granola, dry beans, honey, herbs, and other plants and flowers. They offer seasonal fruit, and I was delighted to spy glistening garnet strawberries. I thought I was getting them for a steal at $11 for three pints, until I observed the two customers in front of me carrying giant cardboard flats of berries that were getting weighed and priced around $6. I then noticed the chalkboard behind the register advertising U-pick strawberries at $1.50lb. That's a deal for grocery store berries, let alone gorgeous fresh-picked ones! I was happy to pay my $11, but you best believe I returned as soon I finished up those lovelies and picked my own. There were plenty and it only took a half hour to gather six pounds! Each time I have checked out the cashiers have been sweet as pie. They even shared which strawberry varieties I'd picked (Sweet Charlie and Albion). And since Bernards is not quite in the thick of all the other farm stands, they have never been too busy. Their prices seem a little lower as well, but regardless the quality is excellent, and worth whatever they ask. Bernard's Farm is about ten minutes from my new home, and it truly cemented the feeling that I have chosen the right spot to settle. While I hope to grow much of my own food, I will absolutely be stopping by Bernards for lots of extra goodies (especially the chocolate covered hazelnuts which I just can't stop eating!).

I love the artisan food, produce, flowers, crafts and trinkets! I just everything about this…read moremarket! The staff are always so friendly and helpful, always lovely when they open back up for the season! Also they take EBT for those of you using that. Do yourselves a favor and make a leisurely visit! You won't regret it

I bought peaches and was told they ripen quickly. After a couple days I cut into one. It was hard…read moreas a rock and not edible. I waited several more days and cut into another one. At $5.00 a pound, this was unacceptable. After a week I called to tell them the peaches were not ripening and I wanted to bring them back and get my money back. I told them when I was coming, but when I got there, they said the owner wasn't available. I had to come another day and they were hostile and told me there is nothing wrong with their peaches. I will not buy my produce at this farm market again. I will drive the extra distance to Detering's in Harrisburg where they grow their own peaches and also have U-pick. They are delicious and they know the varieties of their produce which Peoria market does not. all they could tell me is that were "yellow" or white!

Berry fields are a mess. Berries dry and unwatered. Should be paying me to pick the berries. Very…read moresad, if you're going to sell produce at least water it and take care of your fields.

Great place. Family farm was well oiled machine. Friendly people. Very helpful and great atmosphereread more

We love the family friendly atmosphere and how kind and informed the people are who man the scales…read more Their varieties of berries are excellent! It allows us to experience weeks of fresh or frozen "no spray" blueberries every summer.

Very fun farm with an abundant field filled with sweet blueberry bushes! Only $1.90 per pound for…read morepick your own blueberries. Look for the ones deep in the middle for they have been there the longest and have had the mist time to grow big, crisp and juicy!

We recently went to pick apples and was surprised at all the upick veggies. They had corn,…read morecucumbers, watermelon, peppers tomato's, flower and pears. We picked a watermelon and 1/2 bucket of apples. I feel like the apples were either under ripe or overripe. 1/2 bucket $8.50 full bucket $17. Watermelon upick is $6. They did have already picked buckets that you could just purchase a higher price. I didn't catch the price of the veggies or flowers. I will go back to check out the pears in a few weeks.

I only recently was made aware of this place, and I'm glad I was…read more At the time I visited, around the middle of October, they had pumpkins as well as flowers on offer. I was here for apples, and they had a ton of options. They were very friendly and patiently explained the process. You fill buckets and then pay at the end. They have pull carts so you can move multiple buckets around. There are so many varieties of apples! There is a chart at the entrance to the orchard with the names and what purpose is best for each kind of apple (eating, baking, applesauce). They also let you sample the apples to help with the selection process. The orchards extend farther than was apparently from the parking lot. It was peaceful at the far end of some of the rows, and we found plenty of apples. It can be muddy, so boots are probably a good idea. It was a lovely fall day, with blue skies. This was a fun way to connect with the season and to become more familiar with where some of our food comes from. Highly recommended.

Delicious berries (and other fruit, honey, & often veggies) in an idyllic setting. I got a separate…read morefreezer so I could have their berries on hand year round. Full disclosure: I'm a cousin of the folks who own & run the farm (but would give it 5 stars even if I wasn't :-)

When it's berry picking season, I head to Morning Shade Farm! They have so many varieties -…read moreblackberries, boysenberries, Marion berries, elderberries, raspberries. The blackberries and Marionberries, my fave. They are big, plump, and bursting with flavor. Plus, they are so much easier to pick at a farm where the bushes are staked to a trellis vs. the wild ones I pick on the side of the road. Don't get me wrong, I do pick the wild ones, but I'm usually covered in juice and my hands and arms get all pricked. When I'm here, I pick a huge bucketful so I can make pies. The berries are so sweet I just add a little sugar and lemon juice and the pies are perfect. Also pick enough so I can enjoy some plain, by the handfuls. Their blueberries are sweet and delicious, too! I make space in my freezer so I can have them throughout the year. If you don't want to pick your own, no worries, they sell containers and flats in their cute country store along with other food and gift items. This family farm is so picturesque! It's a lovely setting and it's well run with friendly staff. If you are picking fruit, definitely go in the morning to avoid the sun beating down on your back. And wear a hat!

You know it really depends what time of year as to what you will find…read more In June, my wife and I made the trip and came away with largest most tasty marionberries we had ever seen.

This is not a pleasant place to shop. So many little (and not so little) scolding signs. " Do not…read moredo this, Do that." An unfriendly atmosphere. I understand that this is a family business, and they can run their business the way they want, but they're not interested in providing a warm and welcoming environment. I have been going in to this farmstand off and on for 8 years. Have always come away feeling some kind of way because of the juju. Last visit was, in fact, my last visit. Much prefer Groundworks Organics, or Santa Clara farmstands. Thistledown is just a little too cold and dismissive for me. Not my jam.

This is a wonderful way to spend time with family. The cherries are delicious and reasonably…read morepriced. This is my third year of enjoying this experience. Have fun & take home healthy delicious cherries.

Picked quite a few cherries between the two of us in just 20-30 minutes we might have been a few…read moredays early they were not quite as ripe as last year