The alpacas were so cute and the owners were so welcoming and informative. It was such a fun family…read moreouting. I highly recommend a visit to Sierra Rose Alpacas to everyone.

Out of all the bachelorette activities I could think of, hanging out at an Alpaca farm was far from…read morewhat I thought we'd do. However, our incredible bride LOVES animals and so did all the bridesmaids. We were lucky enough to stumble upon Sierra Rose Alpacas. We called to make a reservation which was easy and quick. On the day of the reservation we ended up being late and we called to let them know and they were kind and understanding. When we arrived we were greeted and everyone got to use the bathroom and refill water with some ice. It was a hot day! The tour was informative and hilarious at the same time. We learned a lot about the species and got to pet some and take several pictures. We also got to learn about what to do with alpaca wool and how to craft it. We all went home with awesome souvenirs. It was great to visit this farm and learn about these precious animals. We can't wait to go back the next time we're in the area!

Deena is amazing. She is a great communicator and has a farm full of the most unique and beautiful…read moreflowers, great for any of your floral needs. We bought buckets of blue and white flowers with various green fillers. The drive to the farm was picturesque and part of memorable experience. Deena had everything waiting for us when we arrived. The flowers were so fresh. Not one of the centerpieces we created wilted in a four-day wedding trip. The centerpieces were the highlight of the wedding and we'll never forget the experience. I even recently purchased seeds for two of our favorite flower varieties. Hoping to grow them in the yard. Thank you, Deena, for your help and service!

On a lark I thought I would try to grow the flowers for our daughter's wedding with no experience…read moreas a gardener. :-O That said, I didn't want all of the responsibility, so we hired Sweet Roots Farm for the bouquets, sweetheart table, boutonnières, and corsages. As the months went on, I got nervous because the weather was cooler than normal, and the flowers were growing slowly. So I added 400 stems of bulk flowers to my order for insurance. Deena was awesome. She was super willing with great information. I LOVE her event software that tracts your proposal, order, payments, etc. We were always in the know. As the wedding got closer, she kept in close contact, making sure we were all on the same page. We had the bulk flowers delivered the day before so that we could prepare the table arrangements. We picked up the other arrangements the day of the wedding to make sure they were super fresh. In the meantime, my flowers kicked in and were amazing. It was a wildflower-themed wedding. We kept our flowers in pots, and didn't have to worry about them wilting, etc., while we kept Sweet Roots Farm flowers cool to bring out at the last minute. The flowers stole the show. It was a huge success. The house was not landscaped. There was a lot of brown.....until all of the flowers showed up. It was beautiful! The bouquets, boutonnieres, and other arrangements were perfect! Thank you Deena for a beautiful display!!!

Right along the side of the two lane Colfax Highway in the foothills town of Grass Valley is the…read moreBierwagen Farm Market. Stop on in. The folks are super friendly. Veggies and fruit are ultra fresh. They offer produce not only from the Bierwagen family orchard farm but also from other local farmers. They also sell local honey, pies, jams and jellies; and pet food made from fresh raw meat including bits. The building is a real building with walls and ceiling. I don't remember if they had central AC, but the ultra hot summer Saturday that I dropped in ... the temp was way cooler in the building than outside, quite comfortable actually. And I'm a wimp in the heat. They share a paved parking lot with the Happy Kitchen restaurant, which is also a venture of the Bierwagen farm family. Oh my, their pies are heavenly. Things to note: the farm market is open seasonally. Currently they are open 11-4 pm Monday- Saturday. But for sure, for the full 411... I advise checking out their Facebook site. The Facebook site will have the items in season and current hours of operation. Facebook: Bierwagen's Donner Trail Fruit and Farm Market. #BierwagenFarmMarketInGrassValley

Took the fam here for the first time to pick out some pumpkins for Halloween. Contrary to the other…read morereviews I read of poor service here our experience with the staff there was above and beyond spectacular. All of the team members were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Delightful family owned farm, and of the few sources of Arkansas Black apples. My grandmother swore…read moreby those for her pies.

We worked with Molly of Dinner Bell Farm for our July, 2016 wedding and could not have been…read morehappier! She had been recommended to us by a friend who had also worked with her for her wedding. Pros: -For our ceremony in the redwoods we didn't need any flowers to make the place beautiful, but we did ask for a chuppah (for the groom's Jewish culture) adorned with batik cloth and jasmine flowers (for the bride's Indonesian culture). The chuppah was made out of beautiful wood, and even though the specific species of Jasmine flowers used in Indonesian weddings was not available, Molly came through with a local flower that looked almost the same. -We both love succulents and wanted to have them be the floral look of our wedding and reception. The bouquets, corsages, and bride's hairpiece were creatively made out of succulents and all looked gorgeous -For the reception, we wanted the tables to have potted succulent arrangements as centerpieces. Molly delivered, big time! Each succulent display was different and beautiful in its own way. -The mother of the groom was very involved in the preparation of the centerpieces, acquiring and hand-painting seventeen pots for the arrangements. She and Molly worked VERY well together in making this happen. -Great value compared to some of the other florists we considered Cons: -None All in all we were very satisfied with Molly and recommend her highly! Review from my mother in law : Working with Molly was a total joy. I live across the country from her, and we communicated by phone, text or email in regards to the flowers for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding. She ended up custom-growing plants for specific containers that I mailed to her. Those centerpieces, in addition to the bridal bouquets and a custom-designed outdoor chuppah ended up making a lasting visual statement! She is a superb listener and a beautiful artist. As an artist myself, I can totally endorse Molly to get the job done in a memorable way!

We hired Molly for our October 2017 wedding in Nevada City and absolutely loved the flower…read morearrangements she created for our special day. Molly is incredibly easy to work with and her prices are very reasonable. I had a hard time articulating what I wanted but was able to share some concepts with Molly and she worked to bring them to life. I loved all the arrangements she made for us and we received numerous compliments on how beautiful the flowers were. If you are getting married in the Auburn/Grass Valley/Tahoe area I highly recommend Dinner Bell Farm as your flower vendor.

Absolutely love this co-op! We came last week after visiting Crystal Hermitage for late lunch/early…read moredinner before our hour drive home. They have a great hot food and deli area. All of the employees were really helpful and friendly. I was excited get the chance to go again because my first time was almost 10 years ago. They have shaded tables and bench's out front, and both times I've been they have live music. Great place for a vegan! Everything we got was delicious.

I was over the moon to find this co-op while visiting family in Grass Valley! I'd never been in one…read morebut was excited to check it out and even more excited once I stepped through the doors. A few things you can expect to find: - Homeopathic meds on the shelf - clean personal care products - tons of organic foods -limited ingredient items - nontoxic cleaning products Keep in mind, you need to do your own research and read labels yourself. You'll be surprised to find lots of healthier options, although there are a few greenwashed labels hiding on the shelves. But, so nice for the community to have a place like this to shop! They also have a prepared food area (think like whole foods) for quick meals on the go. With stainless silverware to borrow, since they avoid plastics!

After walking into town for a quick snack, we came across Wheyward Girl Creamy. They had a nice…read morelittle selection of different types of cheese, freshly baked baguettes and all the other fixings for a fun and cool cheese board. The service was SUPER friendly! I would definitely come back here next time to pick up more cheese for our camping trip!

I've been wanting to take a cheese making class all year. Their website says they make special…read morereservations. I called, the lady said she would have to get back to me the next day about our request. She called 20 minutes later & said that would work. I was so excited, it was all I was looking forward to for weeks. We show up a few minutes before our 9:00 am class, there was a woman in the window measuring things, we wave, she waves back. Then she keeps measuring. We keep waiting. Finally, around 9:08 I knock on the window & motion for her to meet us at the door. She comes around, "Hi, we are here for our 9:00 am class", "Oh, uh...I'm just renting the kitchen, no one else is here"... She called the owner, a few minutes later comes back with "I didn't know they confirmed for the class". The woman renting the kitchen was very apologetic, invited us in to write down our names/numbers so that the owner could get in touch with us. & did they? Nope. Which brings me here today. I wouldn't have left a bad review if they had called me & tried to talk it through, but nothing... nothing, at all. I'm all about customer service & will be loyal to a fault, especially to local & small business. I get it, things happen. BUT its been over 3 weeks now, and nothing back? Super disappointing.

If you like to hunt for "the one" and cut it down with your family, this place is worth checking…read moreout. Keep in mind that most of their trees you can cut are on the small side. We ended up with a 4.5ft tall tree. They do have some larger pre cut trees that they bring in if you're okay with not cutting it fresh. The property was fun to look through, most trees were shaped very nicely and they have a good variety of trees. The staff was super friendly as well, and they even carried our tree to the vehicle for us. If you're a local to the area, you should definitely check this place out next year!

Perfect tree! Will never buy a pre-cut tree from Home Depot or a grocery store again. It's the…read morecomplete package of scenery, Christmas vibes, fresh/crisp air, small town restaurants and a general sense of coziness. Cash or check only, no debit or credit. No dogs allowed. Trees are pre-priced with tags on the trees. Pricing includes taxes and fees in the ticketed price. There are several species of trees for sale. They even have holly berry trees but I'm not sure how toxic that would be with pets or young toddlers around. Most trees are 4-6 feet tall. The taller trees are located farther back on the farm. You pick your tree and the owner cuts it down, wraps it for you, and hands you a recipe for the tree. There are also instructions posted at check out detailing further care instructions for your tree. You can also reserve a tree for a later date. Perfect day trip for the family. Great holiday vibes