Oh, wow! I planned my Saturday purposefully. First I was gonna drive from West Mifflin to Duda's in…read moreBrownsville then onto Bownsville Drive-in to enjoy a flick. Only problem was I got the closing time wrong for Saturday. I arrived past 5pm thinking they remained open til 6pm. Nope. Closed already. A guy (non-employee) who helped direct me to the market and opened the door for me found they were closed but then let me know the employee was going to let me in. This employee was Pat. Talk about being ultra kind. She let me shop and even helped me with what products to buy -- like the onion and watermelon. Thank you, Pat!

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Twin Hills Farm is a small family-owned farm that opened in 2015. They raise animals and grow…read moreproduce, and they sell their eggs, meats, and some produce to the public. The family feeds their hens a 100% organic soy-free feed and gives them access to open pastures for 365 days per year. They feed their berkshire pigs a 100% organic soy-free feed and put them on pasture year-round. They feed their belted galloway cattle 100% grass and hay on open pastures. They do not administer any hormones or antibiotics to their animals. So far, I have purchased this farm's chicken eggs, ham, chuck roast, and rump roast. I made the purchases through the website Market Wagon. My husband, dog, and I greatly enjoyed the freshness and flavors of all of these foods. Examples of this farm's other foods are steaks, ribs, ground beef, hotdogs, sausage, kielbasa, green peppers, and banana peppers. I feel happy that this family takes such excellent care of their animals and that their foods are such a high quality, so I will continue to buy their foods in the future.

We had our first experience using Harvest Hosts and it was outstanding! Our RV was parked next to…read morean equipment barn with a great view of the rolling farmland and pasture. The cows, donkeys, pigs, and cats all made great neighbors for the night. Our hosts Amy and Reagan were very hospitable and engaging and we learned about their life on the farm and more. They have a lot going on here and more cool stuff in the works. Reagan, a senior at Penn State, started a business, "Hug a Highland" which allows guests to brush, love, feed their Scottish Highlands cows and miniature donkeys, which are all so adorable. Check it out if you're in the western PA area. www.facebook.com/hickoryhearthhighlands

Went with my 2 year old daughter today to feed their new baby highland cow, Hank! My daughter was a…read morelittle nervous but Reagan was great with her and we enjoyed getting to also see the bigger cows, pigs, donkeys and cats. Very friendly people and such a cute place. Would recommend for a fun experience for animal lovers.

I've been to Triple B a few times over the years, but most recently had been here for their couples…read moredate night. It was the perfect evening - good price for what you got. It included picking a bouquet of flowers, a vase, two glasses of wine and a cheese box. When you arrived everyone was very friendly and check-in was easy. You started with a hay ride and then off to pick flowers. They do events like this often, so definitely check them out! We also got to see and feed the goats. Their farm store is super great and lots of great products and produce!

I live in the South Hills of Pittsburgh which puts me not at all far from this spot, and I don't…read moreunderstand how I haven't been here previously. A friend asked me if I would like to go out to get some berries. We got there after berry picking time for the day, which closed around 2 PM, but there was still plenty of time to buy berries in their market, freshly picked by their workers, and enjoy other fun things at the farm! We fed the goats, who were the sweetest, tamest goats I have ever met. (Frankly, they completely changed my opinion about goats, with which I have had some unpleasant memories in the past.) You can pay a quarter for some food and feed it to them by hand, and not a single one took it from me anything less than gently. There is also a super cute feature where you can send some food up to goats standing at the top of the pen via a pulley system. There were several baby goats here when we visited and they were ridiculously adorable. From there it was a stop at the café window where we ordered strawberry lemonade slushies that were an absolute delight. It was late in the day and they were out of several of the food offerings; I was told by my friend that the hot pretzel is fantastic, but didn't get to find out. So I went with some freshly made donuts, and it was only a few dollars for half a dozen blueberry donuts. They are wonderful eaten fresh just like this, but when you take them home you can heat them up for 10 seconds to get that just-out-of-the-oven taste. Finally we stopped in the shop which is full of all kinds of home, pantry and fresh food items. I came home with a pint of raspberries, a big bunch of strawberries (last of the season!), jars of pickled beets and bread and butter pickles, and a block of baby Swiss cheese. Everything has been absolutely fantastic and it would be easy to go absolutely wild in this store. Lots of events here during different seasons, especially apple and pumpkin season in fall which is their busiest time. After that they close for the year at Halloween. Come out and pick some berries or fresh lavender here this summer! It's a local gem.

One of my favorite places to spend time with my kids! The…read moreSpringhouse is many things. A delicious restaurant, a fantastic market, a dairy that makes phenomenal milk and a place for amazing events like the fall festival and events with Santa. They even have special events where groups (and often the general public) can sign up for a tour where you get to learn about their dairy operations and even milk a cow! When you visit in the fall, they have a lot of great themed decorations (as well as activities that you can pay to be a part of). But you can enjoy the festive vibes and decor without doing the whole experience if you are short on time or cash. Their food is delicious! The best way to describe it is homemade comfort food! The friendly staff is knowledgeable and will answer any questions you might have about what certain things are or about ingredients. You can also eat fairly affordably, especially for the portion sizes and homemade, quality ingredients. The shop has a variety of souvenir type items (shirts, magnets, mugs, stuffed animals) but also local products like cheese and candy. They also have bakery items and tasty ice cream. Worth a trip for a delicious meal and fun farm experience!

4.5 stars. The Spring House is a family-owned farm, market, and restaurant. The farm raises…read morehormone-free cattle. The market sells a variety of foods and beverages from the family business as well as from other local businesses. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. My husband and I shopped in the market one time. We saw milks, cheeses, deli meats, salads, baked goods, canned goods, ice creams, candies, and much more. So many delicious foods! We were away from home and had just eaten at another restaurant, so we purchased only two small things--a brookie (a chocolate-chip cookie with a brownie inside) and a small cherry pie. The total price was $11. On the next day, we ate the brookie and the cherry pie at home. They tasted pretty good. Now I feel interested in trying more of their foods and doing a tour of their farm...

Primrose Farm is family-owned. Their products include eggs from chickens, ducks, and quail;…read morechicken; jams, jellies, and preserves; pickles; and pies. They sell these products at their farm and through several retail partners and farmers markets. My first purchase from Primrose Farm was their chicken eggs. The chickens were raised free-range and without hormones and antibiotics. The eggs came in beautiful colors such as brown, blue, and green, and they tasted very good. My subsequent purchases were their pies. I bought a dutch apple pie (with cinnamon and caramel), a mixed berry pie (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries), and a cherry pie. These pies were very fresh and tasted delicious! The crusts were perfectly crispy and contained generous amounts of fruits. The prices were reasonable, especially for the quality.

4.5 stars overall. Birch Creek Farmery is a family-owned farm that has been in operation for four…read moregenerations. They raise many heritage breeds of animals that existed hundreds of years before commercial breeds. Their heritage breeds include Icelandic lamb, Berkshire pork, Galloway beef, poultry such as Muscovy duck, and others. The farmers use natural farming practices. Their animals enjoy large, green pastures, and pigs aerate the soil. The farmers never give the animals any antibiotics, growth hormones, or steroids. Furthermore, the farmers strive to use all parts of the animals so that nothing goes to waste. For example, they use bones to make bone broth, and they share hides to make leather as well as fat to make cosmetics. I have made several purchases from this farm. The ground chicken was a high quality. The slice of ham was large and had a smoky flavor. The duck wings were large, and I appreciate that the farm kindly gave me instructions to properly cook the duck. I also bought a couple of medium-sized pumpkins that were lovely decorations on my front porch.

I ordered a beef share, some pork chops and bacon. Everything has exceeded expectations. The owners…read morewere extremely helpful explaining everything and going over the order sheet. I will definitely be ordering again. Thank you for providing quality, healthy meat to the local community!

Delicious blueberries you pick yourself, so many blueberries - as far as the eye can see for only…read morefour dollars per pound. Super fun family experience!!

This is such a beautiful farm. We went on a weekday and were the only ones in the tour. We fed the…read morealpacas, took pictures and had a blast in the train pulled by the tractor. They have all kind of games and a giant slide. You can enjoy all the green and the mountains from the play area. Definitely going back

What a fun and well-worth-visiting gem about 25 minutes from the north part of Deep Creek Lake!…read more I scheduled a noon tour for this past Saturday over the phone a few days earlier, and at arrival we paid $8/person after signing a waiver. You get to see the female alpacas first (about a herd of 8 of varying ages), then the males. Each paid guest receives a cup of food to feed the alpacas (save some for the males!). Bring a napkin/hand sanitizer because the alpacas like to lick up every last morsel from the palm of your hand, and some may spit at you! There's also fun games in the field, including a large giant slide for both adults and kids, a flat bouncy area, a fenced area for bouncing on some oversized balls, a tug-of-war, and other activities.