Great Alpaca Farms in Virginia- alpacas are the most gentle creatures. Most farms allow you to pet or take a walk with the alpacas, sometimes you can get involved in feeding them. Many have farm shops where you can buy gorgeous products such as woven with fine alpaca fiber. Have a look at our list … Read more
Best Christmas Tree Farms in Virginia – taking the family to buy a pre-cut Christmas tree or even to cut your own Christmas tree is a wonderful annual tradition that is much loved in our household. Wandering through the fields to find the perfect tree that is the right height, with symmetrical branches and the … Read more
Peach Picking Virginia – who doesn’t love a freshly picked peach? Depending on which farm grows which varieties, you can typically pick peaches from June right through to September. Have a look at some great places to pick your own peaches in VA. Stribling Orchard – Peach Picking in VA 11587 POVERTY HOLLOW … Read more
Best Fruit Picking Farms in VA for Family Days Out – There are so many wonderful farms in Virginia to visit, almost all year round. You can pick strawberries, cherries, lavender, blueberries, asparagus, and sunflowers in the early part of the year. Later on there are raspberries, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins ripening in the … Read more
Great Places for Blueberry Picking VA – what could be nicer than a day picking blueberries with friends and family? Other than getting to eat them afterwards of course! Whether you are looking to make blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes or just eat them raw – here is a list of the best places to go … Read more
Places for Cherry Picking Virginia– we have a fabulous list of farms in VA that do pick your own cherry picking. You can eat them raw, make jam or add them to pies. You can even freeze cherries. In fact, check out our Cherry Crisp Recipe! Here is a list of cherry farms in Virginia. … Read more
Best Places for Strawberry Picking Virginia – Strawberries! Little vibrant red bites of deliciousness, that give everyone the nostalgic taste of summer. Well known for pairing superbly with lashings of cream, strawberries are also heroes of the fruit world as they provide vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols. Strawberries are … Read more
Sunflower Farms in Virginia – there are some amazing sunflower fields and sunflower mazes. Perfect for a family day out or to snap some photos for your Instagram! You can even pick the blooms at some farms and take them home. Have a look at our post on the best places to visit Sunflower Fields … Read more
Best Places for a Corn Maze in Virginia – are you looking for a corn maze to get lost in? Corn mazes make a fantastic family day out. Have a look at our list of a-maze-ing corn mazes in VA. Yoder’s Farm 1134 Browns Mill Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588 Yoder’s Farm offer “pick-your-own to … Read more
Best Places for Local Honey Virginia– we love honey on fresh warm bread. Or why not eat it with fruit and Greek yogurt? It’s also said that local honey is great for helping hay fever. We are not sure if that’s correct, but it’s a lovely thing to try! Have a look at our list … Read more