I was visiting a flea market in the vicinity and saw that Delicious Orchards was nearby- so thought…read moreit would be fun to stop. Grabbed some organic produce which was all excellent- didn't love that the conventional section was much much bigger and there were less organic options. The bakery though is what brings it up to 5 stars- first of all, wish I had my kids with me because they would have enjoyed the experience. There's a burger window outside, a little cafe inside, a truck 'play structure' outside for little ones with a little slide.. beautiful plants and trees for sale .. the most delicious smelling jasmine plant I wish I took home.. a plethora of truffle cheeses (and other interesting cheeses)... and best of all the bakery. The raspberry cream puff was off the charts amazing. So good that I took a picture of it after slicing to post here. There are things I'd skip (really expensive organic eggs for instance.. rather go to Whole Foods for those and pay less) but otherwise - worth a visit if you're in the vicinity !

Beautiful sunflowers this time of year that are cut fresh from the orchard…read more The place was hopping! There is a deli section, prepared foods, produce, cheese, coffee and bakery with lots of pies and breads. It's seems to be a bit pricey because there isn't any competition around them! And they are known for their apple cider. It was a nice stop. Plenty of parking, lots to choose from

It's strawberry season!! Don't miss this short window of strawberry picking at Battleview Orchards!…read moreIf you aren't interested in going on the actual farm, you can enjoy their amazing country store and bakery and purchase the freshest, most beautiful and delicious strawberries. I also grabbed a few strawberry treats as well while I was there. All year round, Battleview has different picking seasons, so check their website for more info to see what's running. They consistently have amazingly fresh produce and if you love corn, you can't beat it. Also for sale in the country store are plenty of other fresh fruits and veggies, sauces and dressings, dips, and lots of candy too! Apple picking time is also very popular! Their pricing is also very fair for what you're getting. It's always nice to support local farms. They had a tough year already with the devastating crop damage from the freeze this past April.

I went for strawberry picking last Friday for the first time. Great experience! It rained the day…read morebefore so it was a little muddy near some of the patches, but these were some of the best berries I have tasted. It was $4.49 per pound. $5 entry fee that is applied towards whatever you pick. The staff are really friendly and laughed as I tried to guess everyone's weight for the berries they picked. I'm going to make it an annual tradition. There are ample parking spots for Friday around 11AM. The little store up the road was also filled so many jams, spreads, and strawberry treats.

I was on the hunt for something festive and when I saw Oak Hill Farms on Instagram, I couldn't wait…read moreto visit. It was such a fun find! It's a market, shop, cafe all in one. There isn't any place to sit and sip your drinks, but instead of sitting, you can take your latte for a stroll around the shop. This seems like a great place for stocking stuffers and gifts. They have lotions, soaps, candles, holiday decor pieces, ornaments. All things that everyone loves to receive and rarely buys for themselves. If you are in more of a window shopping mood, they have samples of everything. At the cafe counter (also where you can pay) you'll find a small but mighty coffee menu. I got the gingerbread latte and loved every sip. My coworker got the latte with hot honey in it and said it had just the right kick. For a place that doesn't seem to specialize in coffees, they did make two wonderful drinks for us. There was plenty of parking and it looks like they do quite a bit outside (maybe on the weekends?) with the tree lot and farm in the back.

Oak Hill Farms is a little farm with cute fall aesthetics. I can definitely see this as a place…read morepeople come to take pictures. Parking was no issue at all. There were plenty of spots on a Tuesday afternoon around 3pm. When you enter you go through these giant barn doors. The inside is a lot of fall decor with candles, bakeware, kitchen towels, all the cute home stuff that makes your house extra cozy for fall. They also have a little coffee area too but I had already gotten coffee earlier so I didn't order any. Although everything was super cute, it was also a bit pricey so I unfortunately only bought some lotion which was really moisturizing and smelled AMAZING. Something I really liked is that you could sample most of the lotions and sprays so although I didn't buy them, I could at least try them out. If you go through the back exit, you enter the farm portion with a little pumpkin patch, donkeys, and sheep! There were a few places for "photo ops" too. If you walk further there's actually a little garden/flower field which was really nice to walk around and take pictures. You couldn't pick any flowers at this time but maybe we could've earlier in the season in the summer. This was a cute little farm that I would come back to for another season to see how they change it up. Although some of the items were pricier I would come back to get something as a gift. I think there's a lot of nice stuff to give for a housewarming and it's good quality too.

It's got an adorable petting zoo so it's fun for the whole family. They have a working farm and…read moresell some produce in the summer and early fall. Now, that the seasons over (it was mid November when we went) it's mainly just decorative pumpkins and gourds. We really enjoyed our visit and can't wait to return. The animals were all well cared for and mostly social. You can feed them carrots. It's also very reasonable. I highly recommend checking them out.

So happy we went! My babies first time at the petting zoo & he had a blast!l. The workers were so…read moresweet & the animals are happy and well taken care of. I can't wait to come back when he's bigger! We also purchased a little donkey that they make from their Alpaca fur which I thought was the coolest thing! He loves it

Come with me to check out @baymarfarms located in Morganville, NJ. This a family owned and operated…read more30 acre boarding, training and riding facility. This includes: the main barn, side barns, indoor arena, two outdoor rings, custom-made jumps, and grass pastures. Baymar farm hosts their own USEF rated show series as well as school shows year round. You can find more information on their website. There are also Summer, Fall and Winter riding programs for children and new riders of all levels. #baymarfarms #familyowned #familyoperated #horseriding #horsesofinstagram #horsefarms #yelpelite #googlereviews #shiningthespotlight #smallbusiness #est1970 #supportsmallbusiness

My daughter had the time of her life at a week long riding camp.. it was so informative and she…read morelearned about caring for and riding the horses , I loved hearing about everything she did every day:. I hope I can get her into riding more often here! The camp was run so well and she met nice girls there also!

This farm market was a very nice visit. The farm to table market has been around since 1963 and has…read morea very nice entrance, adorned with colorful produce and greenery on either side, guiding you into their business. Once inside, you will have many choices of fresh, and well harvested, produce. Aside from produce, you'll also see many other items, like local honey, healthy chips, and pies...my favorite. I purchased a strawberry/rhubarb pie and it was VERY GOOD. The pies are kept in a standup cooler and are reasonably priced. The checkout process was quick, handled by friendly and efficient staff, and every item was wonderful. I will definitely return to Samaha's,  recommend it to everyone, and wish them continued success.

Just updating my review to say what a fantastic farm market Samara's is. I look forward to…read moreopening day every season. The vegetables are so fresh. They also carry bread and mozzarella from DeMarco's. They have pies also from a local farm.

I've always wanted to go visit the famous lavender farm in Long Island but I never got the chance…read more Yesterday someone asked if I wanted to go to a lavender farm in NJ and I jumped at the chance. When you first pull up, it looked kind of small, but in actuality, they have four patches of lavender so it was pretty substantial. It was $21 to pick a bunch that would fit around the plastic tie they gave you. Picking is hard work in 90 degree heat so we wound up only picking one bunch and sharing the lavender. They said to dry it upside down to keep the color and shape. Highly recommend! Pro tip: go find a real restroom before you arrive because there are no restrooms. Only a porta potty but it did not smell bad. But what if someone has an accident over there one of these days? Just saying.

Pleasant Valley Lavender is a small, quaint, location to do a few things: Pick your own lavender,…read moreview an active bee hive, take Instagram worthy photos, and peruse through a nicely stocked gift shop. If all you want to do is view their lavender garden and stroll through their fields, that's fine, as well. The entire property is not large, but it's very well decorated, maintained, and the owner is very friendly and helpful. If you're in the area, give Pleasant Valley a look see.

This is an absolutely no-frills pick-your-own orchard, and I mean that in the best way. Think porta…read morepotties, a foot-pump hand wash station, and a simple, single person desk where you pay. Nothing fancy. No store. No entry fee. No music. No pies. No veggies. Just fruit. Which is good, because the fruit is the reason to go. The peaches we picked in early August were the best we've ever had. We brought home about 20 pounds and ate every single juicy one. If their apples are anything like the peaches, come for that too. There are plenty of orchards in New Jersey, but if you want a quick and easy stop where you can come in, pick what you want, and head out in 20 minutes with an insane fruit situation, this is your spot.

$2.59 a lb for apples!!! Yes apples! They have other fruits and vegs selling for $1.29 a lb. Half…read moreof the apple prices!! I paid in cash. It says it gives you a 3.9% discount but the cash register says pay $21.08 for over 8lbs. Didn't give me a discount. Not very clear cuz if you pay by credit card, that's how much it should be (what it shows on the register). It's NOT a discount if you paid in cash then. I gave the lil girl $21 and she told me I gotta pay an other 8 cents.. Most of the trees are empty..