I was very excited to attend my first strawberry festival as a vendor. I purchased 2 spots for my…read morehandmade merchandise and was so disappointed in the total lack of organization ( it took them 30 minutes to park us ). I understand that being a vendor is a hit or miss thing and was fine with it until I was asked how I did, I was honest and said not very well. I was told that I didn't cater to children and that's why I didn't do well. I don't cater to children and don't intend to. They were very eager to accept my money when I paid for the spots. lesson learned. I'll never return and will let people know that they shouldn't waste their time unless they are selling things that are only children related.

After driving two and a half hours, I was stopped while walking down the road with my dog, and was…read moretold she wasn't allowed. No signs were posted, and to make it better there were other dogs around. The lady was extremely rude when asked why other dogs were allowed but not mine. She stated they weren't monitoring close enough. We had no intentions of taking my ESA into the straw berry patches, just wanted to walk down the gravel while my family picked. I can understand if it was posted before. My dog is more well behaved then most of the adults and children running around this place.

A friend and I wanted to pick some fruit while I was back in Radford for a bit and it just so…read morehappened to be the first day of blueberry season! There was a pretty good selection for it being the earliest opening and the berries were great. They also don't use any pesticides so you can eat a couple while you pick We picked 2 gallons of blueberries and it came out to $20 each which is cheaper than getting organic blueberries in store and they're so much better tasting :) definitely coming back for blackberries and raspberries!!

Such a nice and relaxing activity to go berry picking! 3 birds is honest about their farm and that…read moreis a good quality to have. the layout is not large and the parking lot can fill up quick, I would recommend going in the morning! psa- there are a lot of bees (it's fruit!!) so beware if you are allergic. i picked for about an hour and had zero issues but just wanted to emphasize

I bought peaches twice from this store. Each time I always wished I had more . I made peach…read morecobbler. I bought brownies too. I loved the blonde brownies a lot. I also bought country ham for seasoning. I made some dynamite black beans with the ham. I am glad I have more left.

Love visits to this awesome store. So thankful that you are still open…read moreA large selection of items. I look For longhorn cheese and find it here. Thank you for being the place you have been for years. Love when my family comes In from Maryland we visit the Amish store and your store.

My son and I finally had an opportunity to camp at Crooked Mountain last night, and it was perfect!…read moreIt rained, but the tent pad drained extremely well and we were right next to the portapotty and cute little handwashing station/ changing area. Our dogs loved exploring the fields and beautiful trails with us. The creek sounds lulled us to sleep and what I really loved was the trees shading us from morning sunlight so my early riser child didn't feel the need to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning to go on another adventure. The sites are spacious with a fire pit and picnic table. Overall, it was a great night!

From the owner: We are a unique farm, campground, and store located off the Blue Ridge Parkway (mm 159.3) and 4…read moremiles outside the town of Floyd, VA. We offer campsites from March to November and in the summer we offer a you-pick flower farm. Our store has basic essentials needed for camping, farm items, local art, and souvenirs. Car and Motorcycle friendly camping

We had a very nice time here! Picked a lot of apples in the orchard. AND -- bonus -- you can pick…read moregrapes as well, which we did. Also, very nice building with places to sit, in between apple and grape picking and looking around at the wine, fruit, peanuts and other food products for sale. Some of the reviewers are critical of the place, apparently because they weren't coddled like it was a high-end b-and-b or something. It's a family farm in a rural area with a few rough edges, not Sprouts or Whole Foods.

Went here with a big group of my girlfriends to pick apples, enjoy a wine tasting, and get into…read moresome ACD's (apple cider doughnuts). Overall, I have to say the experience was pretty disappointing. The apples that were in the orchards were VERY busted and bruised and we had to get most of them from bins. Turns out they were out of apple cider doughnuts and the wine tasting portions were legit the size of a liquid medicine cup. What actually is heavily influencing my overall rating of Johnson's Orchard was the rude service we received at the convenience store. The lady was very abrupt and unpleasant which sort of put us off after already having a poor experience. I don't know if I was so disappointed because I was expecting "southern hospitality" or what. Anyways, it cost nothing to be kind and really would have changed my overall opinion of the place if we were welcomed with a friendly face. The animals at the end were their saving grace-so sweet! The peacock was honestly random/concerning but we loved the sheep/donkeys/goats and my friend Katherine loved the pig.

Nothing like a beautiful day spent outside!…read more My family and I went to pick cherries at Levering Orchard this past weekend. The drive alone is worth it with beautiful mountains and open roads. Levering Farm has various seasons where you can go and pick fruit on their beautiful property. From cherries to peaches to apples, you won't be disappointed. The owner is an absolute gem and his staff are so kind and helpful! The prices are also super cheap and overall it's just a fun thing to do with the family!

"And the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the…read morewater decreased. In the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat." Genesis 8:3-4 When I was in Ararat today, looked around a bit, but did not find the ark. What I did find, however, was a family owned orchard with cherry trees LOADED with the most beautiful fruit--the best crop they've had in 10 years I was told. They have dozens of varieties, but I was not told which was which. Instead I was told: "Just follow this road up until you can't go no more. The best trees are the ones with the ladders leaned up in 'em". That was the extent of my instruction. Pure country. This place is indeed pure country, staffed by family and locals who are friendly and helpful. It is not fancy or high tech. It is pick-at-your-own-risk with, as I said, ladders leaned up in the trees. They do have pre-picked cherries if climbing ladders is not in your wheelhouse. The pick your own price is less than half of what you will pay in the grocery store. But let me hasten to add that these are not the firm, dark, "bing" type cherries you typically find in the store. These are a bit smaller and softer and thus don't have much of a shelf life. They are very reminiscent of the wild sweet cherries I used to pick in the mountains around Boone when I was a kid. And they make the most delightful pie or turnover or preserves, or... In addition to the wonderful cherries you can find at Levering Orchard, this area is beautiful, with bucolic farms and pastures and scenic mountain vistas. Definitely worth a trip.

We stopped in after following the signs and were not disappointed! This is a genuine peach and…read moreapple farm with a large store that sells all things peaches and apples......with other items too. We go some peach ice cream, a fresh and hot apple pie pocket, and a peach cider......it was all sooooo good and they have picnic tables out front to eat at and very friendly staff......such a great find!

Gross Orchards was super fun and had plenty of apples to pick from. The lady at the register was so…read moresweet and helpful and I really liked how they give you a bag to fill and then they just leave you alone and you get to have a special moment with just your friends and family. I highly recommend!!

Thank you John and Angela for your great hospitality. The loft was a fun place to stay the night…read more Very cold though in the evening (but that's what I get for booking in the Fall ) so dress accordingly if you visit during the colder months. I slept fine with my thermals and electric blanket. After the sun went down I was able to project some scary halloween movies on the loft wall so that was fun too! Breakfast the next morning was great and made fresh by John & Angela. I would definitely visit again!

We had a short, one night stay in the farm house. The house and property has so much character. The…read morebeds were comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! My family enjoyed the chickens, ducks and turkey. We plan to visit again in the summer for strawberry picking! Best of all was the hosting family. Thank you!

Outdoor fun for the family…read more Layman Family Farm is the go-to place for fall festivities with the kiddies. A working farm, they really put together quite the fun time for the littles and mom and dad will have a great time too. From corn mazes to hayrides and everything in between, there is something for all the kids to do. You can get food and farmstand items as well. It is a great way to spend a few fun filled hours with the kids and make some memories. Plenty of parking is available. The place gets busy but never that crowded due to the sheer size. Go! Have some fun.

Went for the fall festivities and Layman was great. Food trucks and cold beer. Nice afternoon…read morepeople watching and walking around.