This was a good first experience visiting a tree farm…read more Everyone there I spoke with were very friendly and helpful. While I wanted to cut down my tree the better ones for our family were pre-cut. They had about four-five different tree type of varying heights. I ended up w an 8 ft tree which was almost double the amount you pay at Lowe's but the experience was worth it and when we got our tree home we didn't have to wait for the branches to fall. Parking was plentiful and we went the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. They also serve hot chocolate, food, and hot apple cider and have good for kids. We will do this again.

This our $75 tree purchased on Nov 29 and now dead! Soooo disappointed! Our house temp is set on 70…read morewith hardwood floors. Tree had plenty of water daily, no excessive amount of lights or ornaments. Just came home from Home Depot with a pre light Christmas tree that will now last holiday after holiday.......

The light show is absolutely worth it!! What a way to get into the Christmas spirit. It is $30…read moreper car and beautiful. 5 Santa's village is underwhelming. It has lots of things for kids and lots of snacks, but it could have so much more. 2 I would have loved to ride the mechanical reindeer, but it was just for kids.

Located in the Virginia Farm Bureau building off Dawn Blvd, this seasonal event space puts a…read morecheery-cherry atop your Illuminate Light Show extravaganza experience. There's refreshments, COFFEE, holiday crafts, etc for purchase. And for children, the Village features four core rides/attractions: inflatables park, bungee trampoline, Christmas train ride, and bucking mechanical reindeer. .... Oh yeah, and this is also the place to get a family photograph with Kris Kringle himself, provided that's what you're into. Yes: kid friendly

Well stocked, mostly well priced and nice staff. I always go…read morethere for a wider plant choice. They will also load mulch in the car unlike Honey Depot and Lowe's

It's official: Meadows Farms is my favorite nursery. So much to choose from, something to perfectly…read morecompliment every garden or patio. Everything I've purchased here has continued to thrive once transplanted at home and exceed my expectations for longevity and bloom.. These are high-quality, healthy plants. I've never had a bad experience here, but originally gave four stars cuz of price. I'm updating to five as I am very satisfied with the cost-to-quality equation. I'll reiterate what I said in my original post: Meadows Farms customer service is exactly the right balance of experts on hand to help without hovering / shadowing while I browse. I like having room to obsess about different planter combinations without feeling rushed. Taking home a new plant is always a bit exciting, and the employees encourage that feeling of happiness in my selection each time. I'll keep coming back and sending all my friends here, too.

Mineral, VA. July, 2025. Hidden Pond Farm is a hidden gem in a rural area near Lake Anna. This…read moreVeteran-owned flower farm is dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for farmed animal sanctuaries. Growing over 70 varieties of beautiful, seasonal flowers nestled in 3 acres (and growing) of gardens to explore, the farm welcomes guests to pick their own flowers, attend flower-inspired events and workshops, learn how to create their own cut-flower garden, or just enjoy the gardens (and pond!). They also have a pop-up flower truck available to rent for your special event. We recently hosted a group (from California, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Nepal) in our Louisa County home to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our daughter called the farm to ensure that they were open for visitors and off we went. Our visit to Hidden Pond Farm was a double-win -- allowing a fun, pick-your-own flowers family activity AND providing beautiful floral decorations for the party. We came back with five bouquets (@ $10 each), a real bargain for the beautiful flowers and the fun activity. Even a 2-year old enjoyed running on the paths next to the flower gardens. We also enjoyed talking with the friendly owner. A few notes -- (1) the farm is open April-October; (2) open dates and times are subject to change based on weather, field conditions, and bloom availability. We recommend calling ahead before venturing out. (3) no pets allowed. (4) professional photography prohibited (unless prior permission is granted). (5) no smoking. (6) restrooms are NOT AVAILABLE. (6) this is a working farm -- so there will be dirt, mud, uneven ground, bugs, and occasionally poo. (7) dress appropriately. Wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes and sunscreen (the gardens are in full sun).

I purchased any-day tickets for the fall festival and decided to go on a Saturday with my two kids…read morea few weeks ago. I definitely recommend going on Saturday because there are fireworks. There are enough activities to spend the whole day here and lots of food options or BYO. Some of the things we did: -bubbles -tire swings Duck races -barn games -rope swinging -obstacle course -pillow jump -zip lines -wagon ride to pumpkin patch -spiderweb -2 corn mazes -pedal karts -barrel train -slides -pig races -farm yard animals Definitely make time to visit the country store too!

Been here several times over the years and I don't think it's worth the price any longer. For just…read moremy son and I to visit, we paid almost $60. He enjoyed it but it's not worth it when I've been to much better farms for less. I felt so bad having to keep my 6 year old in a line for food for almost an hour too. The bathrooms were not cleaned throughout the day, the people driving the barrel ride were FLYING, thought my kid was going to fly out of it since there are no seat belts. $5.50 to paint a tiny pumpkin? Give me a break. Trying to go thru the kiddy maze a few times and the worker made me carry this giant flag around, so dumb. I will stick with the other farms from now on.

I had the pleasure of spending a night at Brodie Farm in late July while visiting battlefield sites…read morein the area. The inn was incredibly peaceful and inviting, with large rooms. Jimmie and Susan were wonderful hosts and made me feel right at home. Breakfast was a delight. I highly recommend Brodie Farm when you are visiting the Fredericksburg are and are looking for more than just the nornal hotel experience!

This is a perfect place to stay when visiting the area, especially if you are visiting the…read moreChancellorsville, Spotsylvania or Wilderness battlefields. This is a farmhouse converted to a B&B. It has extremely roomy accommodations very comfortably furnished. The owners are very personable and have anticipated your needs. Breakfast is outstanding. The setting is a working farm, with the property having seen activity during both the Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania Civil War battles. For those not familiar with the area, by staying here you avoid having to stay in a Fredericksburg hotel and fighting heavy traffic on Route 3 just to get out to the battlefields. If that's where you're going, why not stay practically on the battlefields?

I thought this place would be more popular as a Founding Father, but we were the only visitors when…read morewe attended, so it was nice to have a private tour. You can buy tickets online, but it isn't likely necessary. A lot of the furnishings are original, even though Henry didn't live at the house very long. The tour guide went over the history of the Henry family, including the death of his first wife and remarriage. The guide reenacted Patrick Henry's famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech which was very engaging. The house tour only covers the first floor, but there are signs around for QR scans/additional audio for the outbuildings. They were a bit repetitive and sometimes speculative about things or people who may have lived there, so that was hit or miss. The gift shop was small but pleasant and there was plenty of parking. It is a bit off road, but it's worth the visit.

Absolutely lovely historic venue. The staff here is friendly, engaging, and extremely…read moreknowledgeable. We were here for the holiday activities and we had a blast. My wife and son loved the wreath making. The fact that it has snowed the day before was just a cherry on top of a perfect afternoon. Cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone who is even remotely a history enthusiast.

5.10.25. This was the first Renaissance Faire that my husband and I ever attended and, to be…read morehonest, we weren't sure what to expect. Given that it was only about twenty minutes from home, we decided to give it a try. We reviewed their website, and purchased our tickets on line -- $18 for me (adult) and $12 for my husband (Senior, 65+). We arrived around 10:15 am to a long line of cars at the entrance, but didn't have any problems with parking. At the entrance, there was an ID check for participants who wanted to purchase beer, wine, or mead inside (wristband given), and a second faster line for the actual entrance. We were given a schedule that highlighted the day's shows and activities. (This was also posted online though only the 2024 list of restaurants was posted). As the day evolved, we walked around the tented grounds a number of times, watched a number of performers, browsed some of the tented shops, watched a cooking demonstration, got a beer and a mead at one of the concessioners, and grabbed a quick lunch. (Note that most are cash only; there's an ATM on site). There was also a unique assortment of pay-for activities, such as skill games (archery, axe throwing, knife throwing), hair braiding, and fortune tellers. What we enjoyed most, however, was admiring the many costumed performers and attendees. Many of the costumes were quite elaborate though many were probably not authentic to Tudor England. We stayed for about three hours, leaving when it started to get quite warm. Overall, we enjoyed the faire, but probably not enough to go on an annual basis. The main issue was that it got crowded, and it was difficult for me (a shorter person) to see some of the demonstrations that I was more interested in -- such as the sword fighting or the queen's joust. Also, the lines were quite long for food and drinks, and insufficient tables to enjoy them. And, despite having the schedule, we never seemed to be in the right place and time, but that's on us! Lake Anna Winery is a beautiful site, and the Faire was spread out well. There were at least two First Aid stations, and sufficient port-a-potties at multiple locations on the grounds.

I've been to the PA, MD, and NY Renaissance Faires and decided I needed to give this one a try…read more Spoiler alert: I shouldn't have, as it's a very distant fourth. Day started with an absolute jerk parking cars in a lot so hilly I was not sure I was going to get my car out if it rained. That set the tone for the day. Basically, the people who were willingly volunteering their time (i.e. the Queen and her court) were amazing. Some of the best costumes I've ever seen and a real effort at historical accuracy while still being entertaining. Anyone who was actually being paid for their time less so and parking lot jerk was not my only negative interaction. Food was mediocre at best and in the case of the warm chocolate covered cheesecake (gross) possibly not safe. Venue was PACKED, lacking in any sort of charm as almost all "structures" were tents and the joust area was a sad little paddock, and vendors were aggressive. After buying two tiny bags of tea for $30 I can only assume that was to recoup their costs...but for what I'm not sure. Apparently in previous years they allowed other local vendors of mead but stopped that this year because of concerns of overserving. Um what? This is the only Renn Faire I've ever been to where people were single fisting out of actual whole wine bottles as they walked around. Apparently it's fine as long as the bottles are from the host winery? Right. I bought tickets for Saturday and Sunday and didn't even bother to go back Sunday. It's a real shame as the volunteers clearly put in a lot of effort to make this a good experience and it's ruined by the poor quality of the venue and its workers.