I was here for one of the baby animals week and was blown away! It was so much fun than I was…read moreexpecting. I haven't been here in two years, and holy cow they UPGRADED!! The animal area has been cleaned up and there are tons of working sinks to wash hands. You can purchase animal food, pony rides, and bottles to feed the animals. There is also a play gym, train rides, hay rides, trike races, zip lines, slides, dirt to shovel, and more. My three year old easily spent over three hours here and loved every minute. We will definitely be back in the fall!! My only suggestion to andelin farms is to add a fan in the baby nursing hut. It was very stuffy in there.

We haven't visited since last year's Baby Animals event and boy have they changed things up! They…read moreset up a long ticket booth to the right of the entrance with nice winding queue line, divided into Prepaid and Purchasing lines. I was surprised to see how they pushed the entrance area past the barn, but totally makes sense for those who may want to just stop by to shop and not want to enjoy the festivities. The staff were all friendly and kept up with keeping the animal pens clear of poop, especially for the petting ones. They had signage to designate which ones you could feed the animal food to and which ones you couldn't enter due to the animals resting. I really liked how they sectioned off all the animals off to the left side with its own entrance and exit and lots of sanitizing and handwashing stations nearby. They had some new things at the farm too. I saw signage advertising Cuddling with Calves for $20 (kids 8+). They also had some additional calves to see and pet along the way. So adorable! Outside of the animal area, they had a new section, Peacock Pedalers, that allowed kids and adults to ride tricycles around. They also had refreshment stations within the farm for drinks, kettlecorn, and other snacks, which made it convenient. What surprised me was that the features that were typically busy on our past visits, like the mini zip lines and the barrel ride, were very little to no waits. They offered lots of seating for taking a break and grabbing some food from the three food trucks they offered. The pulled pork nachos were yummy! It was a great deal to spend the day at the farm for $20 tickets. Yes, they offered lots of additions like the animal feed, train tickets, and gem sluicing for a price but not really necessary to have a great experience. The baby chicks and goats were the highlight of our visit. My daughter wants to go back next weekend!

I found this place online thought it sounded great on the website but was confused about their…read morelisted prices so I gave them a call (with their listed a man answers & after he answers a few of my questions I was confused bc it didn't match anything that the website said and before I could continue he barked at me "I'm busy and have a long line" & hung up on me ! I called back & asked a question & he just stopped speaking to me and started talking to people I guess in his busy line? I patiently wait for him to return to the phone (btw he never said please hold on mam or anything for that matter) he returns and barks "what do want!" I said EXCUSE ME! I had a few more questions bc I am confused and he yells again SO what do you want?? I told him well i already asked you my question but you cut me off and started speaking to someone else so I'm actually waiting for your answer. He tells me then they are busy& have customers bla bla and I said well sir I am a customer as well and your phone # is listed on the website to contact. I told him the online prices were different from what he told me and he says well I don't know where you found that. On your website! I say! I then say just want to double check that I don't have to pay an additional amount on top of a bracelet for the bounce house bc other customers claimed so on yelp. Boy he didn't like that he snaps at me and says it's 15$ bracelet all rides included-$20 for pony ride plain and simple WHAT did I JUST TELL you?! He is yelling at me people no joke! Mind you their website says it is $22 and you get a book of 20 tickets. There's also an entrance fee listed $5 for one area $10 for a different area and $20 for all areas plus tickets. So you can see why I was clearly confused! Plus on Yelp reviews listed all kinds of other prices! Oh and when I brought up yelp stating diff prices he tried to deny that being their company lol prob bc he was embarrassed at their ratings but now I see why everyone said on here the owners/employees are so rude I mean this guy was by far the rudest man I've ever encountered for a business! I lost count how many times he snapped at me "WHAT DO YOU WANT!"

Do not go here! This is a terrible & very expensive pumpkin patch! Most of the pumpkins are rotted…read more& overpriced! You have to pay $18 per kid for just the bounce houses and there's no one regulating them. If you want to do anything more the wristbands are $25 each! That's $50 for 2 kids!!!! And there's not much else. No food or drinks. Except water & cotton candy or Carmel apples. Ridiculous for what they are charging. Plus there are hazardous materials just lying on the ground! Never again will we return.

So there we were, out enjoying a bike ride on our new electric bikes and we ran across this sappy…read morefarmers market on Esmeralda Street in Minden, Nevada. Oh what a treat it was. We bumped into Jay Frey and his desert stream farm booth and I could've stayed there for an hour. They had heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes in four or five different colors, it seemed. Friendly faces that answered questions were available. Heck, it seems like Jay was the tomato whisperer as he pointed out to my wife, which tomato to eat tomorrow not today. He also had a small supply of greens, that we never even tasted, and that's another reason for us to return. Here's the good news, this was Tuesday night, August 19 and Jay let us know that the farmer's market has got another six weeks and then it will be done for this season. It's your chance to come taste some of the best tomatoes of your life. The Minden farmers market is open Tuesday evenings and there's a lot going on here that makes it a friendly fun stop. It's a lot like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting and who wouldn't like that. We enjoyed a cocktail, we sampled potato chips and dip, which we ended up making a purchase and we met many friends while hobnobbing around the market. So you've got the chance to eat tasty, locally owned and grown produce purchased about four miles from the farm. That is something to celebrate these days. We ended up eating one of the four heirloom tomatoes as part of our dinner last night. It was delicious, and I was particularly proud of the fact that I resisted eating every bit of the tomato prior to it getting added to the dish.

We stayed at the Sawdust Alpacas in Fallon NV our RV thru a Harvest Host. It was SUCH a neat…read moreexperience! The alpacas were adorable! They have the cutest expressions. We watched them being weighed and fed. Glenn was very informative and showed us their fiber room. They also have a wool shop where we bought a saddle rug, alpaca socks, dryer wool balls, and a white alpaca shawl! Such treasures! His wife helped us in the gift shop. They also had a 14 year old girl who was quite helpful with the alpacas and all around their 5 acres... from operating the tractor, to bailing hay! What a great experience!

What an amazing place we stayed with harvest host in our RV. Glenn and Carolyn were very helpful…read moreteaching us all about raising alpacas. Our dogs were mesmerized by the Apache. They had 30 amp service for $10. They own 5 acres of property that you're free to walk around with your pets. They were very helpful with anything you needed. They had a store that had alpaca goods, blankets, socks, scarf, and much more. I would really recommend this place to anyone who would like to have an alpaca farm experience.

My wife and I have been coming to Renner Farm annually for the last 4 years to enjoy their…read moreHalloween/Harvest festivities. It's a small, family owned farm in Smith Valley, NV. During Halloween time they sell pumpkins (of course), fresh vegetables, locally sourced honey, farm fresh eggs, and more. New this year is the inflatable movie screen they've set up. Every weekend they've played family friendly movies such as Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus. They also have a bounce house, do tractor pulled wagon rides around the pumpkin patch, and set up a corn maze with a new mystery to solve every year. Outside of the season, however, they continue to sell a lot of the items listed above. The family who own/run it are great people and have always had smiles on their faces every time we've been there. I couldn't recommend visiting and supporting this local farm and family enough.

Loomis Alpacas is a true hidden gem in Placer County that brought my family and me so much joy!…read more Scheduling was easy over email. Communication was prompt and Beckie was super hospitable at every moment. She was kind and calm, and we all felt welcomed and comfortable. Thanks to her, we learned about alpacas and took some adorable photos. We even got to take home some souvenirs from her cute shop (get the alpaca socks-my husband LOVES his!). As a cherry on top to this fabulous experience, my toddlers got to pick a delicious Fuji apple from Beckie's farm. Wowow, what a fun and unique adventure! I'll be recommending this place to other mom friends and animal lovers :)

Had an absolutely incredible experience with Becky here. She is so sweet & informative and did…read moregreat at guiding us with her most adorable alpacas. This was the highlight of my birthday & she cares & takes care of them well! She weaves alpaca wear too. I would love to come back.

What a relaxing way to spend a warm summer day! Newcastle Lavender is a charming, locally owned…read morefarm with a beautiful field of lavender, farm store and plenty of lawn seating. Tickets for the lavender bloom are seasonal and opening dates can vary based on the timing of the bloom each year. They do a great job of posting their bloom updates and open hours. Buy entry tickets in advance and be ready to show them on your phone. On the day I visited, they had a local coffee vendor who was serving lavender infused products and some local makers on site. The farm is not far from the Sacramento and Folsom areas and you can spend the day visiting other local growers or businesses not too far away. What I really enjoyed about the farm were their strategically placed benches and lawns. You can sit in the shade and enjoy the fields from afar after taking time to walk directly through them. Photo ops abound! There's also a farm barn with their wonderful products such as lotions, soaps and culinary items made from their own lavender. If you missed their opening in 2024, be sure to check them out in next year's bloom. Such a pretty and peaceful place!

Great place. But work hours were uncomfortable. The working hours were during hot pick day.read more

It is so obvious that these goats (and cat and dog) are not only well cared for, but LOVED and…read moretreasured by all who work here. A truly special place.

Love these clean lotions. The scents are wonderful but they also make a bare (scent free) lotion…read moretoo. If you're looking for lotions without a lot of chemicals, these are for you! Also great customer service.

My kids absolutely love this local family owned farm! The…read moreowners are so welcoming and there are so many different things for the kiddos to do.

We had a great time there last weekend their opening weekend. They have only been in existed for a…read moreshort while but they are getting started getting it back it shape. But you can get cut flowers, pumpkins, and a ride on a wagon and see what's going to be coming in the future. You can also take a picnic lunch out to the park. We had a wonderful time that weekend.

Kid approved (7yo)…read more Heavenly Hooves is incredible, and Diana is absolutely amazing. She has so much patience, genuine kindness, and a real love for what she does. You can feel how much she cares from the moment you arrive. Her calm approach and deep understanding made the entire experience enjoyable and unforgettable. I can't recommend her enough -- truly a wonderful place and an even more wonderful person.

Diana is the best and her horses are well cared for and sweet. Apache was a perfect ambassador for…read morehorses everywhere. Along with Diana, Apache created a great introduction, to hopefully a lifetime of loving horses. The grandkids loved every minute of their Horse 101 time at Heavenly Hoofprints!