Always get my strawberries from here!! call ahead if you can't pick your own always freshread more

It was our first time visiting this place and I liked it quite a bit…read more 1. Strawberry The whole point of coming here was to pick strawberry. When we arrived, which was the last day of their operation, we were told to go to a specific row to pick. The berries tasted good and there were enough of them. It is important to pick where they tell you to pick, as most rows have nothing left to pick. They know where one should pick and direct you. They aren't too big in size, not too sweet either. It is solid decent strawberry you will find here. 2. Location It is about 30 or so miles from twin cities, depending on your origin of travel point. It is quite straight forward drive and you can't miss it. Had no trouble finding the place. 3. Price It costs about $2.50-$3 and the box will cost you extra $0.50. So, you can bring your own basket. But I personally like what they have. 4. Bathroom They have 3 mobile toilets, so it is not a problem. You do want to bring your own hand sanitizer if possible. You will need it! It's a strawberry patch, has no building or a shop. So, if you need water, pack it, if you need food, pack it, also don't forget the hand sanitizer. Unlike some apple farms, it is not a business that has shop that carries stuff you need. You need to bring everything you may need. All in all, it is a good place to come to relax and just quietly pick strawberries yourself. It has no extra bells and whistles and services, it is straight up strawberry picking place as the name says.

Why 2 stars? Our…read morefamily recently visited Lorence's Berry Farm for strawberry picking and had mixed feelings about the experience. On the positive side, the strawberries were abundant, vibrant, juicy, and very easy to pick. We had three generations together for a fun family outing, including my 4-month-old and 1-year-old granddaughters, and we were excited to spend time outdoors making memories. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by an interaction with an older gentleman who appears to have worked there for quite some time. After a two-hour drive, I briefly pulled over to speak with my daughters and figure out where we should park before unloading the children and heading to the fields. We were apparently stopped in an area where parking was not allowed, although there was no sign indicating that. Rather than approaching us politely, he immediately began yelling. I explained that we were simply trying to get a game plan together and that a softer approach would have been appreciated. Instead of de-escalating the situation, he continued to yell as I drove away to find a proper parking spot. What was most disappointing was that he then directed his yelling toward my daughters while they were standing with my granddaughters. The commotion upset my 1-year-old granddaughter to the point that she started crying, while my infant granddaughter and daughter looked on. Later, I shared my experience with another employee, who apologized for the earlier behavior. However, while we were in line paying, we witnessed the same gentleman confront another visitor who had parked in the area because she could not find handicap-accessible parking. He berated her, refused to provide his name when asked, and the interaction became so uncomfortable that she began recording the encounter on her phone. Ironically, a short while later, the very same gentleman approached me and apologized for his actions earlier. While I appreciated the gesture, he immediately followed it by explaining that "it's a stressful thing," which felt more like a justification for his behavior than a sincere acknowledgment of how his actions affected visitors. The strawberries were wonderful, and the farm itself has the potential to be a great family destination. The fruit quality and ease of picking made for an enjoyable outing, but customer service and the way guests are treated matter just as much as the product. Unfortunately, one employee's repeated behavior toward multiple customers significantly detracted from what otherwise could have been a very positive family experience.

A strawberry farmer myself as child, we raised a thousand strawberry plants. They told me here in a…read morerecent visit raise 20,000 strawberry plants. Various crops or types come and go; just know it is all delicious, well worth drive. Now the asparagus is almost done. Come early as it sells out right away in the morning. Soon they told me the raspberry crop will be ready. End of July or so. Great Strawberry smell as soon as you drive in. Wonderful fresh strawberry smell in your car ride home. Easy drive out here. The staff are attentive and waiting for you. Enjoy!

This is an old fashioned food-based farmer's market - so if you're looking for for crafts, meat…read moreproducts, eggs, pottery or live music -- this isn't your market. But, if you want fresh tomatoes, onions, potatoes, corn, lettuce, flowers, honey (the one unique item here), berries, melons or the like (when in season), then this is as good as any. My personal favorite for filling up on fresh veggies.

I have to say - for South of the River Farmer's Markets this is by far the best! I like to visit…read moredifferent Farmer's Markets to compare each one. The Savage Farmer's Market has a large variety of produce and the vendor's prices are extremely low! Often the vendors sell their products for $2 each or 3 for $5! A great deal! This market runs on Sundays, not the typical Thursday/Saturday format. Season: June through October Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Sunday

I save so much money ordering bulk food through them. And each time I do they are so grateful…read morebecause it helps them too. It's a win-win! It also supports local farmers who are focused on quality food and not just making money with toxic growing practices. Thankful Spiral Natural Foods team!

Great quaint little co-op!…read more Lot's of unique items you don't see at other co-op's, and there is also a really cool gigantic 40 gallon drum of bulk local honey (from Cannon Falls) that you can get however much you want of. Nice they have a water fill up station too, even though it's on the smaller side for a co-op. Staff was really nice.

I went with my wife and toddler to see the tulips here in May. While the farm and flowers…read morethemselves were quite nice, there were several factors that made this a negative experience. The primary one, that I'll write about here, was very poor line management and a huge lack of clarity. They have "Tickets" and "Wristbands" buying a "ticket" makes you eligible for a "wristband, but they are not the same thing. They had a terrible solution. Where you wait in an insanely long line (literally an hour long) to get a "ticket" then you have to go all the way back to another insanely long line to get a "wristband" in order to get in the hayride that takes you to the flowers (they would not allow people to walk). There was not clear signage which lead to a lot of confusion that really slowed things down. What made things worse is that we were there right at opening time, so we completed the idiotic process properly. But about an hour in the staff realized how bad their idea was, and tried to combine the lines which led to a ton of people being able to budge us, which was really unfortunate and frustrating. I certainly would never visit this place again on a weekend. It was such a poor experience. Maybe going during the week when visitation is not at peak could be feasible.

Went back after a few years. It was a lot busier which is to be expected however they can not…read morehandle how many people are going. There are no signs telling you where to get what. We bought tickets online in advance, but there was no sign for online sales. Then once we finally found the right line there's only one iPad so the guy had to walk away to get it to scan our tickets. Once you get out of the main area (we ended up walking because only two trackers were going and the line was super long) it was good. We liked the lower area but the front was a total mess and took way more time than it needed to. Pretty disappointed. Hopefully they can fix the front area before next season. Also, there were SO many bees.

I probably won't visit the Prior Lake Farmer's Market again... unless I just happen to be in the…read morearea. They carry almost no produce, small amount of flowers and probably 8 vendors at most! Their prices are high and selection is limited. I wouldn't waste my time if I can visit a Farmer's Market in the area and get what I want! Every Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm May 8 - November

This should be called Prior Lake Specialty Market. I only get her once or twice a summer because…read moreit seems so far from Burnsville. I really like Glewwe's bottled rootbeer. Mark is so nice and will buy beer bottles (not screw off) ones from you. Marion who sells pineapple salsa is so nice and it is delicious. the marinade she sells is great on green beans. the man selling buffalo honey sticks and patties is very nice and his patties are a lot cheaper than any co-op. Parking is kind of a problem here. there is someone playing music. Edelweiss Bakery is on the corner and have great bakery items.

They have relocated to Winnetka due to construction and now it's even more limited than before…read more Nice people and good produce, just smaller with less variety than previously.

This market is a quick one to navigate - must do's - falafel tent, and the cheese guys…read more Lots of parking available. Most of the vendors are local shops that represent, but there are a few non-shop vendors to be had. Latest find - the hippy wheat girls from wisconsin - reasonably priced goods - will let you know how that turns out.

Whistling Well Farm was the perfect spot for a laid-back fall outing! I organized a trip there with…read moresome colleagues, and it ended up being such an easy, low-stakes way to spend time together outside of work. There was plenty of space to roam through the orchard, chat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery without feeling crowded. The apple picking was great--we had no trouble finding plenty of apples--and I also loved that the farm is both dog-friendly and kid-friendly, making it a fun destination for all kinds of groups. They even had live music while we were there, which added to the relaxed, festive atmosphere. Before heading out, we stopped by the little farm store and picked up some local goodies like jams and cider. It's those extra touches that make the experience feel special. The only minor downside was that the pumpkin patch was a little sparse when we visited, but the orchard and overall atmosphere more than made up for it. Whether you're planning a family day, a casual date, or a group outing with friends or coworkers, Whistling Well Farm is definitely worth a visit!

Simple. Keep this word in mind as you travel to Whistling Well Farm. If you are seeking out a state…read morefair experience or something with loud and boisterous events, this is not it. Contrary it's every reason why we enjoyed it. Highlights include: dog friendly, nice parking, friendly staff, proficient store with basic items such as honey, caramel, chocolate covered cherries, plush dog toys, coloring books, apples, etc. Outside you will find a pumpkin patch, goats and even a DJ with a dance floor. If you have kids, this is a great outing for the family. My group walked our dogs around the space, split come apple cider donuts and snapped a few pics by some of the fall decor. Notes: dogs are not allowed in the gift shop and there is a food stand that serves hot dogs, cider, chips and apple cider donuts. We did not see any alcohol onsite.