When my 3.5 year old son asked to go to the farm, I didn't find too many nearby that seemed to be…read moreopen. I wasn't too sure about coming here since it's an hour away from us that it would be open, but sure enough, I called and it was until 7PM that day! I loaded up the car with lunch and snacks and headed to the greatest little farm you could ever imagine! This is a very intimate, family run farm that is off of a little dirt driveway. Drive slow or you could easily miss it! Parking is minimal, but free. There's no rides or attractions here; just a place to sit on the bench and feed the farm animals. If that's all you desire, then this is the place for you! My son has sensory issues, so coming here was one of the greatest day trips we've experienced to date. He was completely dressed from head to toe as a fireman, but that didn't stop him from running back and forth to feed the chickens, turkeys and the goats. The pigs were too busy snoozing, and the bunnies were hiding, so we didn't get to enjoy them this visit. I was told to bring quarters and I'm so glad we did. It was small enough for him to feel comfortable to get up close and personal to the animals, and for us to practice "gentle hands". My heart burst when the chickens were crowding around him, and he said, "Don't cry; I'm coming!" while cupping his little hands with feed. I wish we were closer; we'd come every weekend. We had the place to ourselves for about a half hour before another family came. This place thrives on the honor system, whereas you must bring exact change to purchase eggs, butters, maple syrup, honey, and even little toys. I dropped $20 easily with two dozen farm fresh eggs ($6 a dozen) and a jar of maple pumpkin butter that is to die for! My husband even bought a little toy chicken for his desk to have as a keepsake for this wonderful visit. I don't want to share this place with other people because it means so much to us now! Can't wait to come back!

What a great little farm! I live about 5 minutes away and drive past it all the time and finally…read morestopped today with my niece and nephew. It's the perfect little stop when you're looking to do something low key. There were goats, bunnies, pigs and chickens. Bring quarters so you can buy animal feed from the dispensers to feed the animals. They were all so sweet and gentle with my niece and nephew. They also sell firewood, honey, jam and fresh eggs and berries when they're in season. Can't wait to stop back here again.

Stopped when I was driving home cause we passed by Delicious Orchards. I had seen many times the…read morefrozen apple cider slushy, so I decided today would be the day I go and get it. The place is huge, full of fresh fruits and veg, eggs, meats and cheeses. And the baked goods - there's hundreds to choose from. at least a dozen flavors of pie, so many breads, donuts, you name it, they got it here. I clove walked around for hours. We even had Self serve samples of the delicious apple cider inside.I got the slushy, it's the same cost with or without ice cream. We did an apple cider slushy with ice cream and a lemonade slushy no ice cream. It was a vanilla, apple-y dream. Cold and refreshing after a beach trip! I absolutely loved it. Got home and found out my mom used to go here growing up with my grandmother, so it made it that more special to me to have visited

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

This is a MUST STOP for a cute AND STOCKED country store. because of the late frost Spring '26…read moreEast Coast orchards suffered a tremendous loss. However! The homemade fruit pies (we got one and one ) are delicious! The apple cider donuts are perfect with coffee! The fresh fruit and vegetables is priced appropriately. The selection of STONEWALL KITCHEN jams, jellies, condiments, sauces, salsa, aiolis, quesos, cocktail mixers, chutneys, etc was impressive! Equally awesome is the wall of FRONTIER SOUPS by Anderson House Foods. This is just off Route 33 and should be part of your list of places to shop local!

Best place to pick up apples, peaches, nectarines, corn, and pumpkins, I love the fact that the…read morefarm is family owned and has been properly maintained, I also love the country store and they have everything you ever need... Update, don't forget to go to the country store, where they have Apple Cider Donuts, fresh fruits, baked goods, etc, they are open all year around and closed on Tuesdays...

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!

best corn best strawberries best pies best sweet potatoes in New Jersey! I love this place.read more

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.

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..

Best corn in the area! Great assortment of veggies, including Jersey tomatoes. Reasonable pricesread more

Been coming here for years with my family. This is the real deal. Great fresh produce and flowers…read moreand open later than most farm stands.