We had a nice time picking blackberries at this u-pick farm in Williston. They are a family owned…read morebusiness established in 2020. The owner gave us a container with a bag and directed us to the blackberry plants for picking. When finished, the bag is weighed and it's $5 a pound. I also purchased two watermelons for $5 and some blackberry jam for $6. They also have plants for sale. It is best to phone in advance for the days and time they are open. It was fun to pick our own fresh berries.

So this may be slightly unfair as the owner, Bill, may have just been having a bad day today, but I…read morefeel strongly that your own circumstances or experiences on any given day are not an excuse to treat others poorly. Especially if you are working in a customer service capacity! He was just the type of person to get extremely upset with somone, and then basically write them off in his head. He is quick to anger, and when angered is quicker to be rude, short, and demeaning. And don't get me wrong, he was very nice to his customers, and anyone providing him with cash! But anyone "below" him, for lack of a better word, seems to get a totally different Bill. I happened to overhear a phone call to some vendor or customer service of some sort, and it was abhorrent! He didn't attack anyone, but he made it abundantly clear that his patience was worn thin, as he loudly and condescendingly repeated his demands using the exact same words each time (a tactic I have found people employ when they believe you are too stupid to comprehend what they said the first time) and would repeat the demand or concern at least 6 or 7 times too many, effectively telling the poor service person to shut up in so many words. I do have to say that he never attacked anyone overtly, used foul language or got aggressive in any direct way. But he has clearly mastered passive aggression to a degree I have rarely seen! I also only caught a small part of the conversation, but the way he hung the phone up in his anger, I genuinely thought he was going to send the phone he glar3d menacingly again his hand into orbit. He was red-faced and fuming! I also want to say that this whole exchange gave me an extremely negative reaction. I really do not feel comfortable doing business with someone who is so casual and seemingly skilled at belittling service workers who are just trying their best to help, even if they are not always the best one for the job (we have all gotten that guy on the phone who is clearly counting the minutes to the end of their shift, or who may need to consider moving to a less 'people oriented' position! We have all been there! Haha) but none of that warrants this feeling of superiority he gave off either! Entitlement! That's the word I have been looking for! Bill very clearly believes he is better than someone with a lowly service job, and that they are simply there to do his bidding, his way, or else! He probably walks around saying, "the customer is always right," but we all know they are not! Customers are frequently wrong, and I thought we were past the age where we needed to hide behind this archaic cliche! Sometimes you're going to hear that you are wrong Bill! Or that something is not going to work in exactly the way you imagined it. Or that two different perspectives can both be correct! Just because you see something one way does not mean that everyone in existence sees it that way as well! And if you had waited, or been willing to answer the questions asked of you without preemptively shutting them down by repeating yourself over and over and over and over and over again, you may not have had to disconnect the call so aggressively! But again, I obviously only heard one side, and am filling in the blanks using my own filters, but honestly the whole thing just gave me the ick! Now, you are all probably wondering why is she obsessing over this overheard telephone conversation?! Why do we even care?! Well, I unfortunately have to report that it was the most exciting thing about this outing to the farm William operates. It was beautiful, and all naturey and everything. The berries were good, but certainly not "the freshest, juiciest blackberries that Mother Nature has to offer," as the website claims, either. The berries were mid, the venue was pretty dirty and dusty, which is mentioned on their website as well, but they claim to clean the spots "most frequently touched" and that was not very evident. The nature part is really pretty though, and they were right about needing sunscreen out there all day! So do with that information what you will!! But as an experience, it was OK at best. It would probably make a better venue for a big event though as well. There just wasn't much to do beyond picking berries. I KNOW! That IS the thing to do, but honestly they could have had more there beyond picking berries or washing your hands, which they were weirdly insistent about for some reason as well despite the dusty outdoor nature of the location, haha! All of these things added together make it an overall pass for me. I would rather not do business with a man who feels superior to someone just because of their job title or earning potential! In fact, I suspect the white, generational privilege our dear Bill so clearly benefits from is the only reason he was able to get into this field in the first place. Maybe his GI bill, or military benefits... that is neither here nor there, just a final thought I included as a bonus, or some

We went here recently and this place is a hidden gem! Is it worth the drive to the middle of no…read morewhere? Absolutely! We really enjoyed touring the gardens here and easily spent a few hours here. The only thing I would suggest is to do it any month but June, July or August as you will be too warm and it won't be enjoyable. There are so many plants and animals to see here and so many photo ops. It's just a truly beautiful place! The price to get in wasn't bad for what all you get to enjoy. They also have a small gift shop where you can get sodas or ice cream, an area to purchase some plants as well as a food truck outside the entrance that sells killer Arnold Palmers. This is a must see at least once, but I assure you, you will want to come back.

In my quest for healthy foods and to increase protein consumption, I was happy to learn about this…read moresource of local, healthy affordable eggs in Gainesville! Thank you @Rachel M for the tip! This eggs are fresh, natural, pasture raised and affordable at $7 per dozen. 'This location is in front of a house in western Gainesville and follows an honor system . You drop by, pay with cash or Venmo and life is good! They also sell some cookies and small plants but I only tried the eggs. Delicious!

Went for a glamping trip and it is way more unique than youd expect. It's basically a farm stay…read morewith a ton of animals and a really laid-back vibe. So many animals like horses, donkeys, goats, camels, even a zebra. We got the chance to feed them which made it a lot more interactive They also offer ATV experiences which was a fun add-on The host was great and super easy to talk to We ended up chatting with the host and what stood out was that they're not trying to turn it into some big money thing, they genuinely care about the animals and just want to take care of them and keep them well fed. That part honestly made the whole experience feel more meaningful. Definitely a cool spot if you want something different from a typical stay.

Hubby and I drove down from Jacksonville to check this place out last weekend. It was super…read moreinexpensive compared to most Halloween events. One adult ticket was $15. Remember they are a cash only event! We definitely had a good time and didn't wait too long for the attractions. First, we went to the House on the Haunted Hill. There was a short line and they let one party in at a time. It was pretty scary! The house exits to the haunted corn maze. Beware of scare zones! The last thing we did was the haunted hay ride. This was very good! You load up onto a trailer pulled by a tractor and pick a bench to sit on. They drive you through the corn and trees then the scare tactics take over. And they are not afraid to get up close and personal! We didn't eat there but the smells coming from the BBQ food truck were tempting. They also had a boiled peanut stand. There are several over small activities and games including a non-haunted corn maze. Great place for the kids to run around even if you don't do the scary stuff. Don't forget your sneakers and the bug spray!

This was so much fun!! More fun than halloween horror nights the people that work there are all…read morevolunteers and something about being in an actual cornmaze is what puts it over the top. so much worth the price and 2 very nice vendors! If you like being scared the haunted house and the hay ride ateso fun and creepy.

Excellent resource and healthy chicks! Owner is very responsive to texts and questions!read more

What an amazing little farm! The owners were so nice and the kids were very knowledgeable on all…read morethe animals. It was a great experience! Highly recommend!

Once a month, UF's IFAS opens up their private stocked fishing ponds to public access. For no fee…read more(but do give a donation) they provide the ponds, fishing poles, bait (hotdog or beef liver), and a virtual guarantee to catch brim, catfish, or bass. If you have a kid that wants to catch fish and catch them often, this is a fun place to spend an hour or two. You are welcome to bring your own fishing gear, but theirs works just fine. I do suggest bringing a chair, as there are not many places to sit.

Very interesting and quaint museum. A fun place to wander about seeing history come alive in the…read morelost art of quilting. There are also unique handmade items to buy. Even my husband enjoyed the visit, because there were antique items such as sewing machines, telephones, doll houses, etc. The volunteer who was working during our visit was a fountain of information and a pleasure to speak to.