Put on your comfy pants and head out to Homestead Farm. They host goat and PUPPY yoga! They breed…read moreLabrador retrievers and host puppy yoga when they have a litter. Most recently Java gave birth to adorable chocolate lab puppies. Elsa, an 11-month old white lab from Gwen and Gus' recent litter was also there with her father. Megan and Jeff own the farm and give farm tours after yoga to see the chickens and goats. Yoga is run by Victory Power Yoga. All classes are outside so dress accordingly. They provide yoga mats. I recommend bringing a towel. If you bring a water bottle or purse they have tables set up to place your items. I did not realize it at first and set my things next to the mat. The puppies loved to play with my purse and water bottle. They have an indoor bathroom and shop (Puptique). The yoga class was excellent. Appropriate for all ages and skill levels. The class was run well even with all the distracting puppies running around. Surprisingly I was still able to relax and stretch while playing with the dogs. Ample time was available before and after to play and take pictures. Parking is available on the lawn out front. There was ample spaces and room to pull in and out (plus a turn around area if needed). Overall, we had a lovely morning here. I highly recommend checking them out!

From the owner: Where boho charm meets family farm! We are a family owned flower farm in Johnston County that…read moreoffers glamping, goat yoga, petting zoo and birthday parties! Come celebrate your birthday, work outing or special event with us! We also offer homesteading classes and field trips!

We love haven farm, obsessed. My kids and I go multiple times a week. They frequently have events,…read moreclasses, groups, storytimes, and more! I go for the chai latte they make which is superior to Starbucks or any other coffee shop. My kids love the playground. And of course, they have goats. It's such a great place whether you're going as an adult for a coffee, on a play date for the kids, or attending one of their many events which you can follow on their IG page.

Beautiful family-owned wedding and event venue in Knightdale. The farm is spacious and has so much…read moreto offer! Haven hosts a variety of events throughout the year. We attended a sound bath event then perused the gift shop. The farm is easy to locate and offers ample parking. Haven Farm consists of aesthetic repurposed barns and stables. They decorate beautifully and utilize the areas well. The sound bath took place in a large barn. The sound quality was good, however, the barn did get chilly (the event was in the fall). After the sound bath we walked through the gift shop. The shop is filled with locally made items. I love the addition of signs displaying a picture and description of the local business who made the items.

Awesome set design and experience. Very fun for two adults and two teenagers…read more We bought the fast-pass and it was well worth it. Bring cash for parking, t-shirt, and drinks. The main attraction is a mile long walk through multiple themed houses. The actors are believable, intimidating, and hide in all the right places. Jump scares are guaranteed. The path is very uneven, music can be very loud, and groups of people get clustered together. We saw young kids crying. I would rate this experience PG13.

Shady and unscrupulous business owners. Go elsewhere…read more We purchased tickets to attend this event on October 25th. We intentionally wanted to go to Darkside Haunted Estates because it was more "off the beaten path" and given how many people have moved to the Raleigh area since last year, we wanted to get away from the hordes of people. We purchased our tickets for October 25th. Yes, we purchased tickets WEEKS in advance to make sure we would be able to attend just in case there was a lot of demand for October 25th. We were so excited to come that we brought two other couples with us, all of whom bought their tickets in advance. We drove an hour to get there and were greeted by a line of cars a quarter of a mile long. Whatever, right? It's the week before Halloween, there's some demand. Cool. Well we finally inch our way to the parking lot entrance and the attendant tells us "we're closed for now, we don't have any parking available, so you can drive around for thirty minutes or try to come back another night." I'M SORRY, WHAT? We bought tickets to guarantee our spot on the 25th. We told her we want a refund and we got an email address to contact them. They're only open from 7pm-10pm. It was 8:45pm, and once we got back in line we'd be behind at least 50 other cars lined up on a dark two-lane road. There's no way we're making it back to the front of the line by 9:15, and the event ends at 10pm. We contemplated going back the next weekend but given that it's an hour out of the way, it's not exactly the place you can just pop into on your way home from work. We decided to get a refund given that we did not receive the access on the 25th we paid for. We emailed them. They're now dodging our emails and not responding. We paid for two tickets plus the quick pass for a total of $37 per person, and these shysters don't have the integrity to respond to emails and refund customers for products and services they didn't receive. We'll be contacting the NC Consumer Protection division of the NC Attorney General and filing a dispute with our credit card company. This company was greedy, oversold their tickets to maximize their profits, and now they refuse to own their mistake and issue refunds. It's just going to get worse next year once another 20,000 people move here by next Halloween. Avoid this location. You've been warned.

Not a far drive off the main highway in Durham. Bring your…read morefriends and Family! I went for the lamb snuggles- they are so cute! The friendly/knowledgeable worker walked us in the lamb pen - clearly explained the rules then gave us some food and the friendly lambs came over for lots of snuggles. When done with the snuggles we could go explore. First we went to the clean restroom to wash, then headed over to the other side of the pond to pet the goats. There were also bunnies,chickens a donkey and a mule. You can buy local beer, wine and drinks, walk through the gift shop and pick and eat berries. They also have live music- check the website.

TLDR: Enchanting, engaging farm in Durham offering lamb snuggles, goat petting, live music, games,…read morecamps, and more. The farm also has sheep, chickens, bunnies, donkey, mule, gift shop, seating areas, air conditioned restrooms, handwashing stations, and a pond. We had a lovely experience at Old Mill Farm recently. It was a much needed peaceful retreat and return to nature. We could have spent all weekend just relaxing on the deck watching the animals and snacking on fresh blackberries. We arrived a little late for our lamb snuggle session, however, the employee who greeted us was so understanding and welcoming. She introduced us to the lambs, clearly stated the rules, and answered all of our farm questions. After feeding and petting the adorable sheep for 45 minutes, we explored the rest of the farm. We washed our hands, walked around the pond, pet the goats, perused the gift shop, and visited the chickens, sheep, donkey, mule, bunnies, and vineyards. The fresh blackberries in the vineyard were large, refreshing, and delicious. At that point we were soaked in sweat and decided to wash our hands and head out. We did play all four "carnival" games before leaving. Local: we appreciate their emphasis on supporting other local businesses in what they offer at the bar and in the gift shop. Food/drink: Bar stocked with local beer, mead, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options. No restaurant on site but they sometimes have a food truck. Customer service: I forgot her name, but the farmer leading our group was incredible. She was so welcoming, patient, and passionate about the farm animals. Parking: large, labelled dirt parking lot near the donkey and mule enclosure. Reservations: needed on specific days/times/events. The website lists when reservations are needed. Price: check the website for free visit days/times. Some events do have a cost. Lamb snuggling was $10/person (for 5 people) and included food for the lambs and a self-guided tour of the farm. It was definitely worth the price.

M& M Alpaca Farm is a family own and run alpaca farm in Pittsboro just off Rt. 64. The farm offers…read moretours by appointment only and is currently booked months out. Masks are required to be worn while on the property. I was lucky enough to get an afternoon tour slot on a Saturday. Our tour started with receiving some hand sanitizer. The tour guide was very welcoming and explained the two types of alpaca fleece, Huacaya and Suri and we were shown examples of the fluffier type and the dread lock type. We were also given an overview of the farm and some guidelines before we headed out to see the animals. We were told about what is needed to keep the animals healthy from the teeth and toenail clipping to shearing and vaccinations and their diets and the differences between llamas and alpacas. It was very educational and there were posters along the fences. I liked that the alpacas were not forced to interact with us. Some did approach us though. I could tell how well the animals well were cared for too. The alpaca genders are separated and the males as the genders have a different demeanor. We were given plenty of time to take photos as well as ask questions. At the end of the tour we were to wash our hands then could browse the gift shop where some of the items were made with the farm's alpaca fleece. There were scarfs; gloves; socks; soap; jewelry; books; yarn among other items. This was a very enjoyable outing and I highly recommend a tour if you are able to get on the schedule.

It s a wonderful farm ，The owner was very friendly and welcoming，I first saw an alpaca and touched…read moreits fur. They are lovely, friendly and sensitive animals，I love them

Our 2nd stay at this farm for 10 days! And we will come again.! Bob and Ginger are gracious hosts…read moreat their working farm. Our grandchildren and son & wife love to come and visit us here. The kids love the farm animals and fishing, they can't get enough and have so much fun. The guest house is relaxing and has everything we need! From the kitchen, comfortable beds, fireplace for cool evenings, porch with rockers to sit and take in the fresh air and views, a dog kennel for the dogs... couldn't ask for anything more! We have been Blessed to find this place and meet Bob & Ginger.

From the owner: We are an old fashion farm with a wide array of animals. We sell beef, pork, lamb, chicken,…read moreturkey, duck and goose. We have many other animals for the public to see at our farm tours and open farm days. The farm can be booked for birthday parties, picnics, wedding receptions and school tours. We also offer a guest house for farm vacations through VRBO.

We scheduled the "Back Room" for a 14-person family reunion dinner on a Sunday. Working w/Abby, she…read morehelped us build a menu and arrange the event. It went perfectly!. Dinner was served family style, each course timed perfectly. We ate thru NC BBQ, chicken, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, brisket, greens, mac & cheese, carrot cake and double chocolate cake. Our server Billy was fantastic and nothing fazed him. Special orders, drinks, the entire evening he made look easy (and we know how hard he worked). The Pit enabled a wonderful evening - thanks to all the crew at The Pit that made it special.

I have been wanting to try this bbq place for awhile and we finally made it after going to an event…read moredowntown. We were fortunate to find a good parking place on the side of the building. As we were walking up my grandson said " this is a fancy place ". The decor is nicer than most bbq places for sure. I was surprised to see so many options that were not bbq and a large selection of sides. He got meatloaf with Mac and cheese and baked beans. He said it was the best meatloaf he ever had and this comes from a picky eater! He loved the Mac and cheese as well. It was a huge serving so I got to try the meatloaf and he was right. He didn't share the Mac and cheese. Neither of us cared for the baked beans. I had the brisket, Brussel sprouts and potato salad. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Awesome. The potato salad was ok but I didn't care for the Brussel sprouts . I would try two different sides next time. A basket of hush puppies and biscuits came as well. We were both so thirsty and I can report they had excellent sweet tea. Our server was knowledgeable and pleasant. The food came out faster than I expected. We will be back!