Such a fun time at this sweet peaceful Sanctuary ! It is so sweet when you visit this place all…read morethe little farm animals (pigs, horses, donkey, goats and all kinds of birds including turkeys) come running down the hill to greet their visitors. Well worth a tour !! We learned a lot !

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.

One of our favorite petting zoo experiences. They have lots of animals including but not limited to…read morebunnies, turkeys, geese, horses, pigs, goats, imu and kangaroos. Perfect for all ages. You can pet as well as feed the animals (carrots and feed available for an additional purchase)

1 STAR -- Absolutely Horrible Conditions…read more This place was extremely disappointing and honestly heartbreaking. The animals did not appear to be properly cared for at all. The emu was confined to a tiny pen between two buildings, which was especially sad to see. The kangaroos and alpacas were also kept in very small, cramped enclosures. Several animals had dirty water, and the overall conditions made it seem like the animals' basic needs were not being prioritized. The lobby smelled strongly of cat urine and was extremely unpleasant. The cleanliness of the facility was unacceptable. The pony ride was also incredibly disappointing. We paid for a pony ride and got one lap around a tiny area. We were then charged separately for food to feed the animals. What bothered me most is that this is a business making money from these animals, yet the animals we saw did not appear to be receiving the care, space, cleanliness, or conditions they deserve. These are living animals, not attractions to be squeezed into tiny pens just to generate money. I left feeling genuinely sad and angry for the animals. They deserve so much better. I would absolutely not recommend this place. The conditions we witnessed need to be addressed, and the welfare of the animals should come before making money from them.

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...

Family friendly fun! My husband and I met some friends here on a Friday night. It's a small venue,…read morebut filled with family fun. We went on the haunted hayride and had a blast. When it was time to exit the hayride, I lost a gemstone ring as I was brushing off hay. The staff pitched in with flashlights and helped search. They resumed the search the next morning and called me as soon as they found my ring---a proverbial needle in a haystack! So thankful to have experience such honesty!

A really adorable bit of country, and perfect fall fun for kids during the day. I find the whole…read morecorn maze concept impressive, and this one was pretty expansive, and there were stamps you had to get throughout. The hardest part was actually finding your way out, and we did this during the day, I have a hunch that the real fun is at night. They have flashlights for rent, and on top of finding the stamps, I think it gets pretty spooky in there. The kids were loving the haunted hayrides during the daylight though, so they seemed to have found a good balance between frightening and fun. They had little fair games, pumpkins for carving and your typical concessions-the corn sling shot was the best...and we were lucky enough to be there for a zombie flash mob done by what must have been an all ages dance class, very cute. Not a lot for the adults to do/look at while the kids are running around except sit by the fire pit and sip cider, but there are worse things!

I stumbled upon the charming little village of Grove City when I was my way home from my studying…read moreabroad in Youngstown. I didn't realize how many pumpkins were in existence as there are more pumpkin here than there are fire ants currently infesting my underwear drawer. Too many good obstacle courses and activities to choose from, and you can't beat the complimentary hay ride for the pumpkin patch.

Excellent place for affordable family fun! Can't wait for the Sunflower event this summer!read more

Really enjoyed myself feeding the Alpacas. They were all so friendly…read more This is the first time ever to get to feed And pet an Alpaca.

Fun little trip to WestPark alpacas. Very interactive, up close feeding the ladies crackers…read more Also friendly dogs, chickens and a goat! Kids enjoyed their time on the farm. Also, very friendly service!

This place will be a must be visit next year!!! Hopefully before a*****es knock down walls inside…read morethe maze. The atmosphere is so chill and the good and drinks are VERY reasonable and very good!! I can't say enough good things about this place! The activities inside the maze are also sooo fun! I think the adults loved it more than the kids!!! I wish they did something like this in winter!

We found this by accident on Facebook & saw their Wine Your Way Our event. We drove an hour and a…read morehalf to get here. It was chilly, rainy and everything was muddy, but we had the BEST time! Everyone was so nice & friendly. We met the man who makes the wine, he introduced himself to us and was so kind. The property was beautiful and set up so nice even though it had just poured rain two hours prior. The wine was delicious (and I don't even drink)! The ticket price was $35 for this event, but you get 12 samples of wine, a fun time in a huge corn maze, free cheese, chocolate & fruit, and the chance to make new friends. Overall, we had an amazing time! We even finished the night with a bonfire by the sunset & hot chocolate.

Cutest little relaxed place to pick blueberries and view their beautiful farm. They sell other…read moreproduce as well and ORGANIC! That's appreciated. The buildings, greenhouse, and plants are gorgeous here. You feel so welcome on their property, as if you're friends just coming to pick from their garden. Reasonably priced blueberry picking and the plants are so well taken care of-all the blueberries were phenomenal! They also do CSA if you're interested in produce purchasing and just prepared themselves for products in the wintertime with a new greenhouse! Come check this place out and avoid the crazy crowded places, or contact them to join the CSA!

I've been looking for a place to get organic U pick blueberries and I finally found it The farm is…read morebeautiful and the picking is great right now! The owner, Scott, loves chatting about organic farming. $30 will buy you a HEAPING gallon bucket of delicious, fresh, sweet, organic blueberries! He also grows other organic produce--just get in touch with him for details. We will absolutely be coming back for more!

I really wish I got around to taking photos of everything while I was there. At first it looks like…read morea market store and a garden nursery.... Boy will you be wrong- the place extends well out into the back! We didn't go into the nursery area but the plants were gorgeous. Go into the market store area- it is huge! There's a bakery, a deli, a little lunch spot, groceries, candies, home goods etc. I want to highlight the little wine section with the kindest lady working there. She gave us a tour of the entire place - that's how we found out the place was much more than meets the eye! We sampled several different wines, and purchased several! One of the wines sold there supports a rescue group with every sale. We bought some jams (birthday gifts), honey and hot sauces from the store. Traverse out back, there's the original barn that is a gift shop (3 stories), lots of unique items, a farm petting barn of animals rescued from slaughterhouses, a separate store for those with allergies that they can shop specific allergen friendly food. An ice cream stand, a hard cider ale house and some play areas for the children. We stopped in the arsenal ale house to have a drink and that was delicious too! We were hungry after and were looking for place to eat then we remembered there was a little lunch spot in the store so back in we went! Perfect tied over lunch, great sandwiches, pickles have got to be homemade. Drinks from cooler- super refreshing. Definitely will be back.

Wow. This is such a great place. We were going to head to Gibsonia and I was looking for things to…read moredo and places to see. Soergel Orchards came up in my hunt so we made it one of our stops. We arrived and found ample parking and went inside. There is so much inside: you can find donuts from Orum's on Saturday (we bought 6) and there is fresh bread, dinner rolls, jams, and other pastries available. Toward the back are farm fresh vegetables, milk, etc. They have an ice cream counter and things like honey, etc. nearby. We, also, stopped by Arrowhead winery inside to sample their wines: the lady behind the counter was super helpful and knowledgeable about their wines and the wine-making process. Overall, you will find yourself spending more time and money than you expected but you will, also, be planning your next visit. There is a lot to see outside and we did not get a chance to really investigate the outside as there was so much inside. We will be back: bringing a cooler next time to buy some wine so we can keep it fresh if it happens to be a warm day.