apple pond farming center

About 16 members of my family visited the Apple Pond Farming Center while visiting the Catskill area on a family trip. Several of the adults in the group were hesitant about going, because they thought it was just for the kids. It was not! The farm owner/leader, Dick, was fabulous. We had a very engaging and interactive tour. Dick talked to us about the history and importance of farms and took his time walking us through all parts of the farm while educating us on everything. The kids had a wonderful time on the farm. They got to play with Molly and Dolly, two of the dogs on the farm, milk a goat, feed a baby lamb and pick all kinds of vegetables; that we even got to take home!! Our trip to the Apple Pond Farming Center was better than expected. I highly recommend it for anyone and everyone of all ages looking for something great to do in the area.

We were in the area and read what appeared to be incorrect time to visit. We showed up - my 3 year old, my husband and myself to see the farm and take a tour that was advertised. A woman came out and told us she heard there was an error in an advertisement but that the tour was 10 AM and was over. She said for the 3 of us she would charge $40 and give us a little guide but she was about to have lunch. Then said they usually have a 5 person minimum. The ad I read said $5 per adult and $4 per child - Had she said $25/$30 to cover the 5 person minimum I would have agreed - - $40 was a bit excessive - my child is 3! There was a person left over from the tour and he looked at me and said no way is $40 worth it for the 3 of us. Just think, poor approach on her part. Never even gave a sterile apology for the false advertisement.

Lovely place. Kids can actually help with the animals. Big comfy house to stay.Sonja, the owner and Kim in charge of the farm are very friendly and helpful.We enjoy the snow over there!

My Grandkids milked a goat, collected eggs and saw several animals at the farm. Good for children who don't live in the country.

This is a real farm - using horses for plowing - join the farming life - renewable energy farm - stay for a week/a weekend/or the rest of your life!!