Visiting the Sonoma Grey Barn Farm was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to wine…read morecountry! Don was there to greet us as we arrived at the farm & was such an amazing host. He generously offered us everything from gardening gloves, to pruners & gave us some great tips on how to best cut the flowers growing on his farm. The property and gardens are so immaculate and well tended to, it simply a joy to be surrounded by such natural beauty. Our one hour on the farm flew by so quickly but we enjoyed every second we were there, despite the scorching heat wave that was sweeping through wine country that weekend. It is a stunning location to take photographs and the flowers we brought home with us lasted a really long time! We look forward to returning to this beautiful farm in the near future. Thank you Don for a very memorable visit!

Took my two kids to the most beautiful u-pick flower field today. Don was very helpful, providing…read moregloves, shears, a bucket, and plenty of tips on how to cut flowers and keep them fresh at home. He even made my son feel more at ease about the busy bees working hard in the field. There were so many flowers to choose from, it was easy to spend the whole hour walking the garden and picking your favorites. Be sure to bring your largest vase from home for easy transporting. I would definitely recommend this as a special outing, and we'll be back in the future!

Great time!! One of my favorites we've been to this year!…read more Highly recommend riding the cows!! The tractor driver was awesome

We have been twice and it has been fun! The attractions are worth $8 each. Entrance to the farm is…read morefree. There are a couple different food options. A couple free little attractions, like the corn pit, mini maze, stacked hays. A bunch of photo op options. The pumpkin picking is huge with plenty of options. All the workers were kind and helpful!

Bryerly Review. I…read morekeep pinching myself in order to believe that we have these majestic animals so close to home. When my husband & I went for our first meditation session we were warmly received by Anne and introduced to a few of the horses after which we watched the sun at this charming ranch. I love coming here and can't wait to spend more with these healing animals.

Today was my daughter's last day before starting Kindergarten and I wanted to take her to real farm…read morewhere she can see some chickens and maybe pick some vegetables. We arrived at Bryerly Farms and it was nothing like we expected (not a farm in the traditional sense) BUT it more than made up for it in hospitality and the majestic horses we got to meet - most of which were wild rescue horses. Anne was so warm, very patient with my daughter and her one thousand questions about farm life and she introduced us to all the beautiful horses and ponies by name! On our way home, my daughter kept saying their names and how she wants to take riding lessons with one of the ponies. We're looking forward to going back soon , as we've been invited for an Autumn party and to pick prickly pears :)

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Absolutely loved this experience! Shawn (Sean) was very helpful and kind and definitely eased my…read moreGrandmother's fears about getting in the gondola. The ride was relaxing. Shawn sang some songs and gave really helpful information on the company, the tide and the history of Napa Valley. Once the ride was over, he even suggested that we could go to the park to have our mini picnic, which was really kind. Parking was effortless (we parked in the parking garage).

(Daniel Craig voiceover)…read more The vibe is fabulous time on the Napa River on an authentic Gondola from Venice! Haven warmly greeted us! He is super talented! A gifted orator, historian, and singer! Yes, ladies, the man can sing! Learning the rich history of the river, the industry, and landmarks as well as that fabulous bay leaf side mission on a perfect day was epic! (We'd take Haven's advice and check out the cooking museum at the CIA...shhhh. We even saw him from above, but didn't want to interfere with his exemplary work!) My gosh! Will definitely come back! Woohoo!

Love this pumpkin patch. It was so cool that it is $16 admission but you get leave with a pumpkin…read more This was greta for families with little kids so you know what you're paying for up front. Great areas for kids. Free herbs. Fun exhibits. Food trucks! Music! Such a fun place to go with families. I can't wait to come for christmas! ******CASH ONLY!!!!! heads up!!!

So this was our first time here for the pumpkin patch we normally come for our Christmas tree…read more If you have not been here's a few tips before you go. It's $16 dollars for entry paid with cash, check or Venmo. This includes the games for the kiddos and family, petting some of the animals, food trucks, booths and one pumpkin per ticket. You do need to go through the corn maze to get to the pumpkin patch. They do have them cut and ready to grab. If you are looking to get more you can pick them up at the fruit stand at the entrance to the farm. The staff will guide you on entry to hold onto your ticket which you will need to present once you leave with your pumpkin. I do wish you could get more than just the one pumpkin.

Our favorite pumpkin patch and corn maze! I've come here for many years and have enjoyed the…read morevarious activities this farm has to offer. It gets crowded on the weekends so be prepared for lines. When you arrive there is a ticket booth near the parking lot to get ride tickets but if you walk further into the venue there are other ticket booths with much shorter lines. We took our 1 1/2 year old son on the cow train and he loved it. The corn maze is super fun and nice they have trivia questions along the route so you can answer questions to see which way to go.

What an extremely fun spot to plan an afternoon or make a pit-stop from a weekend back to the East…read moreBay. This was our first trip to G&M Farms in Livermore and it was incredibly special and actually quite the fun surprise off the freeway. As we were coming home from a night away, we wanted to stop and have a moment with our little amongst the pumpkins and support an East Bay pumpkin patch. As we were about to pass Livermore, we saw signage and oodles of fun happening for G&M Farms so we pulled off. There is so much to do here! You can grab a red Radio Flyer wagon and truly go hunting for the perfect pumpkin within the patch itself, or if you're on the hunt for more smaller pumpkins/gourds there is a whole gift shop/farm store that is so incredibly cute for basically every pumpkin vibe you can imagine. Plenty of spots to stop and take pictures with friends or family. There's a corn maze, drinks/snacks like mini donuts, popcorn, and corn dogs, and speaking of corn..oh-em-gee! Truly wanted to share a review for this reason alone. Looking for a sensory activity for your little? There is not a sandbox, but a giant CORN box for play. The adults also tried it (essentially we just put our feet in and it felt surprisingly really nice. Something unexpected and truly unique, fun, and interactive. We also noticed a few other activities on the pumpkin patch side like a tractor/train ride and I'm not sure if there was a petting zoo? Regardless, worth a trip if you haven't made your pumpkin haul yet. Plenty of room for strollers and very spread out. Can't wait to make the corn box an annual tradition. Looking forward to truly enjoying the patch next year with more time. Thank you G&M Farms for the memories! Still finding little corn kernels ;)

For starters, this place is rather difficult to find. The turnoff sign is quite inconspicuous . We…read morecame for the farm tour and cheese tasting and I left feeling underwhelmed but optimistic better days were to come. Patty, the tour guide spoke about the history and her Peruvian partner's substantial impact on the business. She led us down the road to see the chickens, pigs, and goats and encouraged us to peek through the window of the factory, though it was close to the public because it had to stay sanitized. Not as educational as I had hoped Despite being an unusually warm day Patty insisted we do the cheese tasting outside. We tried 5 different types, and oddly I preferred the cows milk cheese despite her specialty being goats milk. I also wasn't enthused about having the tasting on an unstable picnic table surrounded by an endless number of flies we struggled to fight off, and the cheese was steadily melting. Not what I pictured for a cheese tasting. With some additional resources this place could be spectacular.

Patty, the owner, cheated me out of $200 for renting her my goats to eat her pasture. She only…read morechecked prices after the fact and decided to decrease her costs (with a witness) without even asking me. Then she wouldn't pay me and blackmailed me to sign a false receipt! She then rented my goats to another person without informing them of the cost. She thereby involved an innocent party in her scheme, again without asking me if moving my goats to another party's land was OK with me. My goats are my babies. I need to know where they are at all times. She claimed, after the fact, that I should have been driving a fair distance every other day to check on them. This was not part of our original deal. Besides, Patty OWNS A GOAT FARM AND SHOULD KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF GOATS! Patty advertises herself as a goat farmer, but she doesn't even have any of her own goats! This woman and her farm are a run-down fake. Patty is quite elderly and suffers from severe memory loss. She is not even able to walk into her pastures due to physical issues. Don't go there. You will be disappointed in the lack of authenticity. This goat farm is a definite has-been and suffers from deferred maintenance, an owner who can't remember anything, and junk strewn everywhere.