We always go for the Halloween set up With the littles and…read moreit's so much fun!! They set up mazes, hay rides, train rides and usually have a band playing. Of course you can buy all your pumpkins & gourds, they have so many varieties, as well as your fall flowers. It's a great way to spend the afternoon with the family or friends.

We came here on a crisp fall afternoon expecting to have a good time. Sadly, it started to rain…read morepart-way through and that derailed our plans. First and foremost, they are a garden center and sell plants and other such things. They also sell pumpkins in various sizes, and some by weight, and we purchased a couple to carve up ("You didn't tell me you were going to kill it!") They also had lots of activities for the kids. There were at least a half-dozen wooden picture boards with holes cut out for kids to put their heads through and parents to take pictures. I remember Peanuts, Bluey, Spiderman and Friends, Monsters, etc. They also had a maze of sorts constructed of hay bales (they were only stacked 2-3 high so parents could keep in eye contact. They had a train ride that circled the area. They had a larger corn maze geared more for parents. They had a really long darkened indoor display of at least 100 artificial pumpkins carved into various faces and scenes and lit with Christmas lights. That was cool. And they had a large model train exhibit detailed with lots of fun toys and buildings for kids. That's the good part. The bad part is that because of the rain the outdoor train wasn't running (thankfully, they refunded our tickets which are only good on the day purchased). The rain also made exploring the outdoor activities wet and a bit tiresome. We had to skip some completely. Inside, the train layout consisting of about a half-dozen loops of G scale track and various scenes (adventure, pirates, castles, Star Wars, Harry Potter, amusement park, etc.) were nice to look at but only one engine was running despite at least four loops of track. Why weren't the other trains running? They had food for sale including baked goods and hot items like hot dogs and coffee. My cookie was extremely dry as if they had baked it a week before. But, it wasn't terribly expensive so that was nice. Some of the things I listed above are free, and some have an extra cost attached. So, plan accordingly. Did we have a good time? Um, sort of. But we made the best of it despite the bad weather. On a nice day, it would have been a ton of fun so we will have to return in the future.

An absolute MUST if you are looking for something to do in the fall. My daughter is 3 and she (and…read moreus) had a blast. We were there for close to 4 hours and didn't even get to everything. Mazes, pumpkin cannons, swings, pig races, treehouses , train & tractor rides and that's not even half of the activities. Plus a food stand serving burgers, sandwiches, kettle corn, cider slushies and more.

There is so much to do! You can easily spend all day here with all the various activities for kids!…read moreEven us adults had a blast going down the slides and going through the wooden houses with the kids. We came for the sunflower festival and plan to return again soon!! There is a wonderful old world charm held here that will bring a smile to you and your families faces.

I visited during the County Bounty Tour and had a great time! They have a lot of pumpkins this time…read moreof year. The food is excellent, too. Love the shop dog Walter!

Omg fresh cider doughnuts have arrived!! Homemade by the Carlo Family in Schaghticokeread more

For 30 years I've either baked or picked up a raspberry pie for my husband's birthday. Since we…read morejust moved to the area and this place seemed pretty busy, I thought I'd try one of their pies. Stopped in yesterday and got a raspberry pie and a "walnut" brownie for myself. I ate the brownie on the drive home. It was dry, hard and contained pecans, not walnuts. Not a big deal for me since I like both walnuts and pecans. But still ... The pie might be the second worst raspberry pie I've purchased (second only to one that never gelled). First, it's salty. EW! It should be sweet and tangy. Heck, my husband wouldn't mind tart. But salty? No. Second, I paid $22 for a pie with what looks and tastes like canned raspberries. The filling if very syrupy, gooey. Either that or they misused ClearJel rather than tapioca or corn starch for thickening. It's so thick, it coats the back of your throat, like you've eaten corn syrup poured over smashed raspberries. It doesn't taste like the appropriate amount of sugar was added to the filling either. It does not taste fresh at all. It tastes like one I could have picked up at the grocery store. As a matter of fact, I think Hannaford's has mini pies that are far better.

My husband and I came here just to check it out and ended up buying almost everything. First off,…read morethe food is amazing. The Hurricane sandwich was divine, and my beef brisket bowl was incredibly delicious--the meat was so tender. We also picked up doughnuts, chocolate fudge, beef jerky, apple cider, and more. Highly recommend stopping by! We would have taken home some plants too, but it started pouring.

The cinnamon donuts Are the best ever…read more It is definitely worth the trip. We plan a visit every year with our friends to experience the perfectly crispy cinnamon donuts that are truly a dreamy treat.

We stopped for some primo leaf peeping photo ops, but found this fantastic orchard selling…read morebeautiful apples, fantastic apple cider (mulled and cold), and the best cider donuts that I've had yet. Grab 'em both with sugar, and without - trust me. Super friendly owners... LOVED this experience!

Cool place, lot of school kids on a weekday. Still a good fall activity if you're looking for…read moresomething to do.

Ellms Family Farm is a fall farm full of fun for families and friends!!!…read more They have all the fall food and activities we can think of and more! It's the perfect place to bring the kids, have a party and hang out with friends. Justin A. made us feel at home by showing us the endless activities around the farm. They have amazing cider belly donuts (best we've ever had!), cider slushees, beers, sandwiches and kettle corn. The seating areas are comfortably spaced apart for socially distant eating. There are apple cannons, paint balling, zip lining, a corn maze, petting zoo and lots of other activities! The apple cannons were thrilling with large targets and loud booms. The corn maze has a cute game to keep the little ones interested. There's lots of photo ops including a cool pumpkin house. Definitely check out Ellms Farms for all of the fall fun you can ever imagine

An update from my previous review, because this popped up on a brunch search. Hot tip: Indian…read moreLadder no longer has breakfast/brunch. They had a kitchen fire a few years ago, shut down for a year, and completely rebuilt the store/café. It's beautiful, and you can get great baked goods including their famous cider donuts and a variety of coffee/beverages at the counter and sit comfortably in the cafe. They greatly reduced the kitchen space and don't make full meals in house. The cidery/brewery downstairs is still a great place to hang out but you'll only be able to get a few mostly app type food items. The main place to eat is now up the hill where Defazios runs a pizza counter. There's also a beautiful catering space overlooking the Helderbergs where we held a 40th anniversary party. Defazios provides full catering there, from their wonderful main restaurant menu. Indian Ladder provides beverage service, offering theirs and other NYS beer, wine and cider.

Yummy food I like the defazioes pizza really quiet and far away from everything otherwise it's goodread more

At River Road Farm, we rely on Equinox Valley Nursery for all of our plants and trees, and they…read morenever disappoint! Their selection is incredible--from vibrant flowers to healthy trees and everything in between, they truly have everything you need to enhance any property. No matter the season, their nursery is always beautiful and well-stocked with fresh, high-quality plants. The knowledgeable and friendly staff make the experience even better, always ready to offer expert advice and help find the perfect selections. Special shout out to Jen! If you're looking for top-notch plants and outstanding service, Equinox Valley Nursery is the place to go!

Has amazing selections of plants to choose from and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and quick…read moreto answer any questions.

Lovely family owned and operated garden center with lovely products. If they don't have what you…read morewant, they will order it for you. very reasonably priced as well.

Olde Saratoga Home and Garden is just amazing. The service is absolutely incomparable to any other…read morehome/garden center I've been to. They truly take the time to not only listen to what you need, but to educate and inspire. I also appreciate their wind and solar power installation as well as beekeeping for natural pollination and their innovative water conservation efforts. And you couldn't meet nicer people. Great job, OSHG.