At nearly $600 for two people, this farm dinner did not deliver a culinary or service experience…read morecommensurate with its premium price. There were genuine positives: the family and staff were warm, the musicians delightful, the tables beautifully styled, and the chef industrious and jovial. Nevertheless, the appetizers were sparse, the wine selection modest, and there was no table water or coffee service. No one asked whether we needed anything, and the meal was essentially buffet-style and self-service. As a Louisiana-raised woman who knows her way around fried chicken, I found the principal offering decidedly underwhelming. The event had not sold out when my fiancé and I were contacted at the last minute. We accepted and paid full price. Her subsequent correspondence nevertheless conveyed the peculiar impression that our attendance had somehow been a favor extended to us. We were paying customers--not complimentary guests--and I found that attitude difficult to comprehend. Even so, the disappointing dinner alone would not have prompted this review. Afterward, having already contributed many hours of professional photography that the farm used in its marketing, I proposed an entirely philanthropic collaboration. I offered, without compensation, my photography, editing, curating, exhibition design, installation, time, resources, and labor to create temporary displays of large-format floral art within the farm's existing dinner-event space. The artwork could be sold or auctioned, with proceeds above production costs benefiting charitable causes that we would select together in advance. I expected either interest or a gracious "No, thank you." Instead, the owner responded, "how presumptuous of you," and said the proposal added to her "already overflowing plate"--despite my explicit offer to undertake the work myself. She was unquestionably entitled to decline. What disheartened me was the unnecessarily castigating and demeaning manner in which a sincere offer of generosity was received. Her response struck me as profoundly ungracious, disproportionate to the facts of my original email, and dismissive of the considerable time, professional effort, and resources I had offered in good faith. Philanthropy creates no obligation, but an offer of service should not invite rebuke. I left disappointed by the dinner. I was considerably more disheartened by the treatment I received afterward as a former full-paying customer. Unless and until there is a genuine understanding about respectful treatment, I will neither do business with nor otherwise support this farm.

From the owner: Seasonal Charming Cut Flower Farm located right off the Glenn Hwy. We grow Dahlias, Sweetpeas,…read moreSunflowers and 34 other cut flower varieties for Flower Stand, Farmers Market, Elopements and Events.

Recommended by local residents we are really glad we listened. This was a very well maintained and…read morefriendly addition to our stay in Palmer. Be sure to take time to visit.

Loved this place! Watched the video about the colonists who came to Palmer to homestead and that is…read morehow the town started in 1935. They are know for their giant produce and have a great garden outside to walk through. The staff were nice to our dog and we bought a really cute book for our granddaughter at the gift shop.

The Shane Lamb Studio is located in downtown Palmer . It is truly an Alaskan art gallery . Over 50…read moreAlaskan artists are featured and they have an eclectic selection of wares . Everything from pottery to jewelry to beautiful glass to magnets and cutting boards . Shane Lamb has been creating art in Alaska for over 25 years and he is recognized as one of Alaskas best . His photographs and art have been commissioned by many Alaskan corporations , including the Alaskan Railroad , BP , The Alaska State Fair , And KAKM And the Alaskan 1% art. Program . The art gallery is laid out in a user friendly way and I felt comfortable just browsing .

We were able to purchase beautiful photos from his gallery in McKinley. They were helpful and the…read moreart was all we had been waiting to find. Excellent product and service.

We go to Pyrah's every year, but this year we were so very disappointed! There were minimal…read morevegetables to be picked and we really had to look hard to find what there was. I heard several other people saying the same thing I was thinking. There was massive chickweed everywhere and that's not good. There wasn't that much sun this summer and maybe not enough work

Always so much fun to go out to Pioneer Peak and pick vegetables. Pyrahs provides a wonderful…read morecommunity service by opening up their fields and also having special days for children

We came here for a Christmas ornament bizarre but it ended up being so much more! Tons of homemade…read morestuff like blueberry jellies to dandelion jelly it was great. We got some freshly made pork grids and some extremely delicious homemade cookies. Lots of friendly vendors and lots of great deals.

We received our tickets before arriving, so we were able to skip the long line of people waiting…read morefor tickets. There was a lot of walking involved, so wheelchairs were available for day use. This was extremely helpful for individuals who needed some help. Several stages were spread out across the fairgrounds for various entertainment. A barbershop quartet performed and hubby judged them to be good. Fair food variety was the name of the game - hubby ate spinach bread, blueberry crisp with whipped cream on top. Several native dance/singing groups also performed. One beautiful dance re-enacted by the group was of the "Eagle". A horse exhibition was performed under a tent - hubby thought he almost was run down. That group was from Florida, a happy coincidence. A puppy show was also seen outdoors in the red section. Rescue dogs were trained to perform various tricks, amusing everyone who saw them. Be prepared to take things slowly at the Fair - it's very crowded and the fairgrounds are large and very spread out.

I have watched Arctic Organics grow the freshest, most pure (organically) products for more than 30…read moreyears. Apart from the owners being friendly, ethical, careful and fair, their produce is top notch, even world class. They are committed and caring employers, and many seasonal employees return the next year(s). A person can learn from them how to make their own gardens grow better, and their offerings in the winter are welcome splashes of taste and color in cold-weather soups and side dishes. Thanks AO for the years of superior root vegetables, fertilizer, herbs, greens and flowers. You're the best!

From the owner: Arctic Organics is a small scale family vegetable farm near Palmer, Alaska We produce premium…read morequality, pesticide-, GMO-, and chemical-free produce and practice sustainable farming techniques. We grow 100% of the produce we sell, use as many local resources as possible, and encourage a direct sustainable connection between farmers and consumers in our community.

Miner burgers with gooey cheese that melts in your mouth. Made to order. Kind of. They'll add…read moretoppings to the prepped burgers. Want just tomato and lettuce? They've got you. Peanut shells on the ground. Heckling fans. Loud dugouts. Great views of Pioneer and the surrounding mountains. Hermon Brother's Field. It's all the fun you've come to know about baseball in a state without a single minor league or professional baseball team. The concessions have a good deal of variety. Burgers, hotdogs, chili, nachos, chips, and candy. They have a beer shed with a great variety of beer, cider and wine. They take cards and cash. Admission is 4 dollars for 18 and older. 2 dollars for under 18. Under 5, military and the family of military, gets in free.

I was very much impressed with The Miners organization! Their fans were real diehards as well as…read morethe leaders of the club. Win or lose, they have great spirit! Go and support them next year.

Hidden gem here! So much untapped potential. Staff and race director are very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Raceway holds multiple categories of races and drag events. Fun venue for families and race enthusiasts alike! Souvenir shop, snack bar, and bar on site.

My boys loved watching all the cars on the track and one of the race attendants was so great with…read morethem! He answered all their questions and told us about upcoming events.