Dogwood Acres Family Farm — Local services in Town of Wallkill

As I turned into the parking lot of Dogwood Farms, my heart raced with a mix of anticipation and a bit of nervousness. These biweekly Sundays with my kids are sacred to me, the rare opportunities I get to make memories with them. Today, I had something special planned: the Christmas experience at Dogwood Farms.

The parking lot was bustling with families, but the attendants navigated us smoothly to an available spot. I glanced at my kids in the rearview mirror, their faces lit with excitement. It had been two weeks since I'd seen them last, and I was determined to make every moment count.

We walked through the lot, wristbands in place, after getting our tickets. The farm was divided into two parts, connected by a quaint tractor wagon. It felt like stepping into a different world, a winter wonderland of sorts, as we rode between the sections.

The staff at Dogwood Farms were just the right amount of helpful. They were there when you needed them but gave you space to enjoy the experience. I appreciated that, especially as a single dad trying to juggle the excitement of a young son and daughter on my own.

The atmosphere of the farm was like something out of a storybook. My daughter's eyes widened as she saw snow for the first time – albeit fake, but her wonder made it real enough. We visited the farm animals, her tiny hand in mine, as she chattered excitedly about each one.

Then there was my son, a bundle of energy, who found his thrill in a corn mortar cannon. Watching him laugh and play, his face alight with pure joy, was a moment I wished I could freeze in time. Later, he donned a bubble suit, bouncing around like a pinball. His laughter was infectious, and for a moment, I wished we had a bubble field at home, just like he wanted.

The day was perfect for a family outing, especially for someone like me, trying to make the most of limited time with my kids. The affordability of the event was a relief; at around $40, it felt like I'd given them a priceless experience without breaking the bank.

As the day wound down, I looked at my kids, their faces flushed with the excitement of the day's adventures. This once-a-year event at Dogwood Farms, I realized, would become our tradition, our special thing. It was more than just a Christmas celebration; it was a day where the three of us could forget the constraints of time and distance and just be a family, together and happy.

Driving home, with the kids asleep in the back, their smiles lingering even in sleep, I felt a sense of contentment. These Sundays might be few and far between, but today, we made memories that would last us a lifetime. Dogwood Farms hadn't just given us a day of fun; it had given us moments to cherish, a reminder of the simple joys of...

I went with a group of young adults with special needs. While they had a good time, I and the rest of the workers in the group found it extremely difficult to navigate due to the farm going completely cashless and not being prepared properly for cashless. We were told prices of things after the kids had started the activity, and when we tried to pay for them, we found that there were no Squares to pay thru. We had to download multiple apps in order to try to pay for items, and even then, the apps didn't work properly. There were no accommodations made at all to assist us in any way. Even the tractor ride that was supposed to drop our group off at the dog show insisted on stopping much farther away from the show so that we had to retrace our steps in order to get to the show (that we missed half of because of waiting for the tractor to stop then having to walk back). The scavenger hunt games were more for adults than kids so it was difficult to find the answers. More than 24 hours has passes since I have been there and I still have not received my receipt that the manager promised she would email to me since the app didn't work properly when we arrived. Lastly, the events that we had to pay for were way out of proportion cost wise. 10.00 to shoot 4 ears of corn out of a cannon is a bit extreme. So was the 12.00 pony ride that went around a very small circle twice. I will not recommend your farm to anyone except to warn them...

Interesting that Alex and I had the SAME experience at this so called family business, POOR customer service!

A customer should not have to ask for a service (hold items). Rather the business should offer. Especially if they supposedly are low on such items.

Their only interest is making money first and at their convenience.

Notice ZERO positive reviews during the height of the growing season regarding the quality of products and customer service.

Liars. Called the store requesting 2 plants (20 minute drive for me) Leslie the manager, so she says) confirmed they had 2 plants that I needed. I informed them I would be there within the hour. I arrived 30 minutes later. Went to the area and one of the employees said “oh I think I saw a lady put the last 2 of them in her basket”. I asked about the other plant and she says “oh we’ve been out of them but we might have some this weekend or next week”. I left very disappointed. So I decided to call and asked to speak to the manager. It was Leslie again on the phone and when I explained to her the predicament, she said oh it was a mistake. NO, lying is not a mistake. It’s a purposeful decision that a selfish person makes. Especially when someone says they will check and confirms they have them! I was also going to purchase some flats of flowers and they looked pitiful! I’ve been a loyal customer for the past 6 years. NO MORE! Adam’s here I come! Along with all my family...