Thanks for your kind review. Hope you make it back sometime. (Maybe when it's warmer for you!)
Took the kids here on a recent visit to VT. Took the tractor pulled wagon from the free parking lot to the farm. Kids could pet farm animals like cows, sheep, and goats. At certain times, you could see a chicken parade (and pick one up!), walk a baby goat, or milk a cow. There was also a play and dress up area, cheese making area, and bakery. A food cart sold lite fare during lunch hours. We had a family photo shoot there up on the hill behind the farm where there were views of Camel's Hump, Mt. Mansfield, and there was a nice field with foliage in the background, as well as a large garden. Reasonable admission price with a visitor center and gift shop by the parking lot where we picked up some souvenirs.
I visited Shelburne Farms many times before with family who live in Shelburne. This time, I was traveling with a friend and I wanted her to see the place. On a beautiful October day, the colors were spectacular, the Lake was glistening, and the barns and buildings remarkable. We found a place on the shore to have a picnic that is memorable. An art show at the Carriage Barn was excellent, and touring the main barns was also delightful.
去年秋天和几个朋友到谢尔本农场游玩,与其他农场不同,谢尔本这个非盈利性的农场更适合喜欢大自然的人。农场给我最大的印象就是广阔的草坪,美丽的山普伦湖,再加上秋天泛黄的树叶描绘出了大自然的美景。如果你有时间,请带上你的相机,到谢尔本农场来看看吧,你绝对不会失望的。
What a nice surprise this place was! Pulled up expecting just a small gift shop. But this place was huge! Took a 15 min walk to the actual farm where there was a small bakery along with a few farm animals. Was able to hike into the woods to see the maple farming as well as well as a gorgeous view of lake Champlain
We love Shelburne Farms, in all seasons! The walking trails, children's barnyard, maple weekend, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, harvest fest. The children's barnyard staff are always so helpful and engaging with the kids, watching the cheese making, and stopping for a delicious croissant from O'Bread. Our favorite spot- we always take friends and family when they visit!
We stopped in to buy (or order) some real Vermont Maple Syrup, but were pleasantly surprised with so much more. This place has a gift shop (that will ship), but it also offers a walking tour that takes you through gardens as well as by barns and a dairy.
One of the most spectacular settings in Vermont. Something for everyone. Very educational with numerous public events throughout the year.
Easily one of the most picturesque pieces of shoreline property in all of Vermont and open to the public for a reasonable price. There are miles of walking trails available for all ability levels that wind through thousands of acres of property in Shelburne. The farm barn offers a classic petting zoo for adults and children alike. There is also a great small bakery and cheese making operation on the grounds. There are regular classes available on their calendar and the entire property is open for free-of-charge hiking (with dogs allowed off-season) from Nov-Apr.
If you like harvest festivals and farms, then this is the place to visit. It's about a 2 hour drive North from Rutland, VT. Enjoy great food from local farms and a wide variety of entertainment. The festival is every September - all day on a Saturday, and there are games and activities for the children, many vendors from which to buy gifts and food. Volunteers are dressed in medieval costumes providing one of a kind entertainment as well. You can also drive around the grounds and see the rest of the farm. The do offer tours during the year just not during the festival. There is an entrance fee but definitely worth the time and money to spend with family.