What a fun experience for the whole family, young and old! The owners are very hospitable and kind…read more We've visited numerous times over the years.

We had an amazing time feeding the animals, the alpacas were amazing and friendly, they love their…read morecarrots, lots of chickens running all over the property and a few donkeys (wish I had apples to give them) When your get a chance bring the kids you will have a great time, we sure did, was amazing to see the newborn alpaca baby just a few days old. Can't wait to return and this time I won't forget the apples buddy.

Debbi and Hank Merrill operate a small alpaca farm and love visitors. The alpacas, while not…read morevisibly scared of people, are not eager to be touched and are far less welcoming than Debbi and Hank. Debbi is an open, warm and informed host who gladly answers questions about her alpaca family, which she is passionate about. Although I did not have an appointment, which is advisable, and called from the farm's driveway, Debbi kindly drove over from her nearby home and spent an hour with me chitchatting about all things alpaca. For you alpaca enthusiasts, the Merrills also operate a small gift shop with items incorporating alpaca fleece, including yarn from their own animals (how often do you get to meet and learn the name and story of the creature whose body produced the material for the socks you are about to knit?), hats, sweaters, socks and stuffed animals. If it can be made with alpaca fleece or has a picture of an alpaca on it, Debbi probably has it in stock. If you thrill to the idea of hearing alpacas hum in close proximity, stop by and check out the alpacas and kitties and ducks and geese. Debbi and Hank will doubtless put out their welcome mat.

i loved being able to visit this cute little spot. the owners are both so friendly and there's no…read moreway you can go and not learn something new. even if you don't get to touch/feed the alpacas the experience itself is worth while & the shop the owners have have unique one of a kind finds. i highly recommend. make sure to call ahead to ask if it's okay to stop by:)

Willing to try and make the best of homestead practices, but always looking for support/funding for…read moreany failures and disappointments. It feels more like a commune NOT a business. It was just odd...

Splendor Oaks is a an Eco-Farm homestead oasis! There is a…read moretree house, glam tent, and schoolie on property for an air bnb type stay, they will set up a tent for you nearby at the lake or you can come park your own RV, schoolie...etc. There are goats, ducks, chickens, dogs, and Peaches the pig! There are veggies, classes on growing mushrooms and the newest venture is their Dahlia farm! Fresh flowers you can order monthly or just come make your own vase for a special occasion. Kurtis and Dayana the owners have poured so much love into this farm you can literally feel it when you pull up. Their animals are so well loved and it's the perfect place to get away or just visit for the day. Follow @splendoroaks @staybirdbus @labellabelltent @edentreehouse or visit www.SplendorOaks.com for information about events or to book your trip!

This is a veteran owned, family owned Alpaca farm. We scheduled our appointment while visiting the…read morearea and were glad we were able to go. There had been lots of rain the days leading to the appointment but weather was great the day of. Definitely recommended for all groups. We had no children with us but all truly enjoyed learning about the Alpacas, getting to pet them, give them treats and become agritourists.

One word comes to mind... WOW!!! Buddy's Alpaca Farm is a…read morehidden gem for the family, educational purposes, or just a moment to do something out of the ordinary. Pulling into Buddy's Alpaca Farm you are met by the owners and the beautiful herd dog. As you exchange pleasantries, you are taking in the ambiance of the farm as a whole. The beautiful greenery sets the tone as you are prepped to start your walk through. Buddy's Alpaca Farm is a family owned farm that provides an intimate experience. You have the chance to not only meet the Alpacas but you get to understand 1. Their value as an animal, 2. The many ways they enhance our everyday lives in ways you may have never known, and 3. You get the chance to observe them as they engage with you and eat out your hand. As we continued on the journey we got to the table and were introduced to the Alpaca poop!!! Yes, I said poop. LoL!! However, I won't spoil the surprise or educational experience, yet what I will say is; we left with 3 cups of "gifts" covered in poop and even purchased a container of poop for household use... Oh yes, this is multi-purpose poop. LoL!! I absolutely enjoyed my time at Buddy's Alpaca Farm. It was a fun day for one of our clients and they had an absolute blast! On a scale of 1 to 10, this experience was an absolute 10 and is one I would recommend for anyone who enjoys family focused, family owned, animal focused FUN!!!! Thank you Buddy's Alpaca Farm for an amazing Sunday Funday experience.

This was a very nice get away for us while on Spring Break vacation. Brian and Barbie, the owners,…read moreset up this carriage house and 3 acre mini farm about seven years ago. They offer private farm tours, carriage rides, a bed & breakfast, a wedding chapel and lots of flowers to enjoy. My family went on the carriage ride with Brian and Barbie. They use an original carriage from the 1800s which has been updated with fiberglass wheels and hydraulic breaks. The carriage is drawn by Moses and Aaron (Gypsy Vanner Cross horses). The ride takes about one hour along a mountain gravel road. For portions of the ride, Brian & the horses kick up the speed to around 40 mph. It's pretty cool and exhilarating. A fun family friendly experience. The kids enjoyed petting the animals. They have a donkey, a pony, fainting goats, chickens and pheasants. You'll also find daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, a type of cherry blossom and other flowers.

What a great time my fiance and I had here. Barbie and Brian are wonderful hosts had we known we…read morecould have stayed there we certainly would have. We went for the carriage ride and what a wonderfully memorable event that turned out to be. Beautiful carriage, beautiful horses, great food, and enjoyable conversation. When in the Blue Ridge area we highly recommend this farm tour and ride through the beautiful woods.

My family and I loved visiting here. The alpacas are friendly and adorable! They have lots of space…read moreto run. We were allowed to get a refill of their feed and the owners enjoy watching their fluffy friends getting spoiled. We didn't feel rushed. We also saw piglets, kittens, horses, and a donkey. The hay ride was fun! We were offered cold water which was nice! We purchased the Bug-a-boo soap made with alpaca wool fibers which works well and helps repel bugs.

Came here with boyfriend using a groupon. Basically was 50% off, tours are usually $20/person but…read morewith the groupon it was $20 for the both of us. Location is about 1 hr from Atlanta, pretty easy to get to just a straight shot up I-75. The turn on google maps is a little off on the final stretch but they have a sign so we didn't have any problems finding it. You drive up this really long gravel road that circles their property and park by the big red barn they have. That's where they stable the alpacas and horses they have. They have two short haired pointers outside that are very friendly and will probably greet you. They also have great danes that they breed that are very friendly but those are in a fenced area so no need to be nervous. The farm owner/tour guide wasn't around when we got there so we called the number from google and she came over. We rode in her gator which is like a mix between an ATV and a tractor. Circled around the whole 60 acres of estate and she pointed out all her family's houses that they've built and where they pasture all their animals. Sadly they sold their goats but they have a really cute miniature donkey that we petted. Once you get back from the tour you can pet and feed the alpacas. Basically you get to give them their daily meal of feed so they will swarm you and you can pet them while they eat their feed. There's about 13 alpacas but they are all very friendly and do not bite! So no need to worry. Their horses also come over, they have nine very beautiful horses one of which is a cute pony. They also will eat the pellets so you can pet those as well. They have a little store with products made from their alpaca's fur so you can get that stuff. We watched them herd their alpacas from their stables to pasture, which was pretty difficult haha, and then we left. Overall great experience! Definitely wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. You'll probably walk away with a little alpaca poop on your shoes. Also the alpacas don't exactly spit but sometimes they sneeze and they can definitely sneeze on you. They look super cute with their bobblehead haircuts and I would definitely recommend coming for a visit!

Sure, Prozac is great and all, but have you ever snuggled a baby goat? That'll give you the warm…read morefuzzies instantaneously. What terrible job? What loans to pay? What miserable commute? And the kids actually have smiles on their sweet faces! If the opportunity presents itself to either visit Decimal Place Farm on an organized tour and/or to eat their various cheeses such as chevre and feta, go for it. It's amazing to think about how this goat farm is just outside the perimeter and in close proximity to the airport, as evidenced by the numerous jets zooming by overhead. Farmer Mary is passionate about her gang of genial goats and the delightful cheeses that they produce at this family-owned establishment. Plus she's a super nice lady in general and happy to talk about farming, cheesemaking, and nature. You can't just drive up to the farm and buy cheese, but they're sold at markets such as the Freedom Farmers Market and are a favorite of many chefs at popular Atlanta restaurants. Farm to table indeed!

This farm is magical! The owner is lovely and I love buying goat feta and goat milk at the freedom…read morepark farmers market. Thank god for farmers!