Great candy place several high quality homemade in house candy. Milk and dark chocolate galore…read more Free samples too. It is really old fashioned nostalgic red and white colored decor with huge glass cases full of candy choices. Some are prepackaged too. Great prices and the staff is very knowledgeable. I promise you will find something you will like.

I would give 0 stars but I think 1 is the lowest you can give. There was very little to choose from…read morewhich may be beyond their control. The biggest problem was the lady working there today 3/17/22 early afternoon. My 11 year old son asked her if they had any fudge and she said that they did but it had walnuts. He was thinking about whether he wanted some or not since it had nuts. She rudely said "you either want some or you don't. It's a simple question." Thankfully I just told my family we were leaving and we walked out. I know if I had said something I would have used some choice words I wouldn't want to say in front of my kids. I realize it's hard to find good help but this witch has no business working anywhere she has to deal with customers.

The Old Apple Barn is just outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, on one's way towards Alamogordo…read more It's on the right-hand side so even at peak times it's easy to pass by to see any available free parking spots right in front since you may enter the lot only after passing the barn. I hadn't been here in years. Because I had my 11 and 9-year-olds, I thought it was time to let them try some homemade cider. It was July 28, 2024. A bit on the warm side even with a mid-morning rain shower. So we opted for a cherry-apple & 2 plain apple cider ices (medium = $3.50) which has the consistency of a slushie. My neighbor took care of a package that was delivered to my house while we were gone that weekend, so we also picked up some homemade fudge. It was $4.95 per 1/4 pound (which was equal to three squares). There are separate lines for the fudge & cider and one just for the pies, etc. The wait was incredibly long that morning, but service was friendly and apologetic. There is a gift shop with some cool items then some really junky expensive items. Here's the link to their online store: https://oldapplebarn.com/

Drove a long way to this place that proudly boasts that it's open every day. They could at the…read morevery least update their website. We arrived at 2:45 - a perfect time for pie but sadly they are Closed.

Tucked away on a street that reminds me of big bear. Tiny little shops and woodsy feeling. It is in…read morethe mountains. It's beautiful out here. Had a tea tasting and ended up buys some tea and their Mexican vanilla bean paste. It was so good! Expensive but good. I wouldn't normally buy things like that but I'm visiting and wanted to support a small business.

Their teas are my favorite! I love to mix them and try new ones. They also always have great…read morecustomer service. You should also check out their seasonal tea subscription online, it'll help you try some of the flavors without having to buy a big tin.

Blue Bell sea salt caramel espresso (with chocolate chips) - best ice cream ever, bar none! Treat…read moreyourself!!

For the last 2-3 years, the extended family gets a cabin for MLK weekend in Ruidoso. And, every…read moreyear the kids want ice cream and the adults want candy apples at Sweet Retreat. We always love it! They have this amazing flavor it's like a blue rocky road; it made a lasting blue impression!

Great place to stop and take a break!! Very generous with their servings. We got ice cream nachos…read moreand apple nachos...DELICIOUS!! But the absolute best was the customer service. Phenomenal...will be back again!!

One of the best desserts placed in town! Largest variety of Blue Bell ice cream (generous scoops)…read more Quality chocolates and Carmel apples. Always stop by whenever I'm Ruiodoso. Nice staff as well.

We came in from Georgetown, TX and tried the delicious treats! Owners were great as were the…read moretreats. Great atmosphere and sweets! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

My husband and I make it to Ruidoso about once a year, we went in last week to see that the…read moremerchandise that they're carrying has been significantly scaled back. Still had all the bulk tea & coffee, but fewer jars, samples, and even candies. Disappointing. The young girl that helped us was nice, but the 2 other people behind the counter were not interested in being bothered.

On a drive through the outside edge of the mountain range on our way back to Texas, we came across…read morethis roadside gem where there is nothing else around expect a few houses spread apart, hills, lots of dirt and desert brush, and a ravine behind the buildings were a small creek was running. Very serene and peaceful, mind you the rooster on side was being plenty loud. We stopped as we saw signs for "mountain apples", so curiosity got the best of us and we stopped. It's a run down barn building, wider than deep, and to the left... cages. With goats, chickens, roosters, a donkey, and a camel. If there were others, they were hiding. The camel was funny, as he/she was very vocal. Trying to compete with the rooster, maybe. The barn store had a lot of canned items, jams, beets, sauces, salsas, random veggies. It housed various souvenirs as well. The young lady there was super nice, a Texas Tech student that was home for the holidays. Very neat place. If you're in this area of nowhere, it's a fun place to stop and stretch the legs, get some actual apples that are grown in the area, and pet the camel.

This place has been on my list after a little roadtrip through my homestate. Staying in Ruidoso,…read morethought this would be the perfect opportunity to stop by. 70 miles later, we didn't realize how far away it was. The place was packed! I was surprised at how many unique animals they have here- water buffalo, goats, turkeys, camel, zebra, capybara, kangaroo, donkeys, alpacas, pigs, emus, ostrich, bunnies, etc. We ending up spending a little less than an hour here. I asked them how business had been and they said they had been blessed during this time. We bought 2 pints of cider (one apple and one cherry for $2 each) and a pound of tart apples for $3. They had honeys and jams, nuts and mini pies. It's about $2 to feed the animals and admission costs are all covered by donation. The journey back was a lot quicker and we left happy and full of cider. 2020 #23

A gem on our way to White Sands NP! We did the tour which was very reasonable and educational! It…read morewas 30min around the property and learned about the history, growing and harvesting process. The tour guide was awesome! We enjoyed ice cream after which was very tasty! The store is extensive with samples of different flavors of pistachios which is nice to try and then lots of options to buy. Some of the counters had a bit of a wait or personnel was not available, it appeared certain staff are trained in certain areas only.

This was a fun experience that I need to share with you! We enjoyed a tour of the pistachio tree…read moreorchard & vineyard plus sampled fudge then wine. There are an amazing amount of flavored pistachios, pistachio ice cream, pistachio wine, pistachio fudge, it's enough to make you turn green by the end of the visit. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, always available to assist or answer questions. Lots of products to choose from clothing, coffee, salsa, Christmas ornaments, fun name tags, & even socks!! The decor is busy but not overwhelming, there is a classic car, Jack Skellington looking over the customers, so shop, shop, shop, & enjoy the experience.

Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine - Came for Pistachios, Left with Wine…read more We stopped here with a simple mission: grab a few bags of pistachios as gifts for friends back home. Easy, right? Well... not quite. The store itself is quaint and charming, filled with all kinds of temptations. Pistachios in every form, chocolates, wines, and gift options that make you rethink your original plan. You can taste a little of everything, which is both delightful and dangerous. Then we stepped out onto the patio with our pistachio ice cream, and wow... completely unexpected. The space is gorgeous. Calm, open, and the kind of place that makes you slow down without even trying. Honestly, if I lived nearby, I'd be planning celebrations here without a second thought. Somewhere between the views and the tasting, I tried their pistachio rosé. And yes, I had the same reaction, "wait... what?" But it worked. Different, pleasant, and surprisingly good. Good enough that I completely abandoned my pistachio gift plan and walked out with several bottles instead. A much more unique surprise. The staff were warm and welcoming, adding to the whole experience. No rush, no pressure, just genuine friendliness. We didn't have as much time as I would have liked, and that's probably the only downside. This is the kind of place where you want to linger longer, taste more, and just enjoy the moment. Came for pistachios. Left with wine and zero regrets.

Wow. What an incredible pistachio farm tour From the orchards to every single product, you can…read moretruly feel the care, integrity, and ethical values behind it all. How about those shiny floors everywhere! It's not just about amazing pistachios (though they're so good )--it's about the passion and purpose that go into everything you do. It's rare to see that level of care, and it made the visit truly special. The inviting patio to sip on wine amongst the carefully pruned trees was a bonus Grateful for such an inspiring experience, especially Melissia and Sabrine. #SupportLocal #SustainableFarming #Gratitude