A few weekends ago, my husband and I decided to take our almost-three-year-old to an apple farm. We thought, why not try Chudleighs? It's close by and we were craving fresh apple pie. (C'mon, tis the season!)
Overall, we had a fantastic time. (My daughter asks to go back everyday!) However, I have to do my baby-savings duty and list both the pros and cons of Chudleighs.
Pros
1. The pony rides are decent!
They're $3 a pop, BUT you're not riding around a dinky circle. In fact, the pony rides are being conducted around a little trail - neat huh?
2. Lots of fun photo ops
Throughout the area there are retired tractors that kids can sit on and pretend to drive. (Here's your chance to take cute pics!)
3. Free tractor wagon rides
And what I like about these rides is that they're not too short, not too long - toddlers don't seem to get antsy on these (mine was A-OK and she loves to move!).
4. The petting farm has a variety of animals
There were horses, pigs, goats, chickens, bunnies, donkeys – I might be missing a few on this list. Point is, the petting farm is entertaining and very clean. Not once did we step on animal poo.
Alas, the cons...
1. Admission
Thank goodness we did our research because ... admission was $11 each if you're over the age of 4! I know, aiya! Phew, good thing my daughter's not "of age" yet. Which leads to the next con...
2. You still have to pay admission if you're just there to pick apples and not "play around." Um...enough said about this one.
3.The pies are pricey
We paid $10 for one fresh apple pie. However, I found out a few days later that my mom bought a fresh, same-sized apple pie at the Brampton, Ont. farm Al Ferri & Sons for approximately $4!
Bottom line: Fun for the whole family, suitable for toddlers and young children – just be prepared to dish out cash.
Have you been to an apple farm this season? Which one is your fave and why? Post below.
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