Lilley Farms & Nurseries

Went today with the whole fam dam. Based on some of the reviews, I honestly expected rather dodgy attitudes but thankfully got the exact opposite. All three of the people working the little stand were so very warm and didn’t loom over us or care about the amount of strawberries in our bucket. There was no gate or anything either. We had a really great time searching for and picking strawberries here, although it was rather hot (not the farm’s fault obviously). They even had a portable potty so that my small bladdered 5 year old could keep enjoying the strawberry fields. Would come back again and would totally recommend! Glad I didn’t believe the negative reviews about this place. It was a fun way to spend the late afternoon with my sweet family, plus we scored some beautiful strawberries :)

Last Saturday morning was amazing at the farm. My 4 year old daughter was able to pick strawberries for half an hour and chase butterflies down the aisles. I had never been picking and the staff was very helpful. they didn’t fret when I confessed that she ate a few while we were picking. The lady said that sampling is the best part of picking. For only $ 10 we got a whole bucket of giant sweetest berries that lasted all week long! Every Saturday my daughter asks to go to the farm again.

Today was the second time this season we have decided to pick strawberries at Lilley. Both times the berries have been good and the fields have been busy. However, one practically rude member of the staff (or owner?) left us with a bitter taste today (pun intended).
Before heading to the farm I had called about their hours, and was informed there were 2 fields open from 8 – 2 on Memorial Day. When we arrived the first field we saw was very busy, and noticing people picking on a second field we decided to check it out. Within 2 minutes a mild-​aged woman yelled at us that this field wasn’t open to the public (private picking only). There were no signs, but fair enough. However, remembering my phone call, I replied a little confused that we were told there were 2 fields. Her response was very inappropriate. She immediately laughed in our face, and flatly said «No you weren’t.» When I told her about my phone call she just said that was at a different location and we couldn’t use this field. We had no problem picking enough berries to fill our bucket, but being laughed at and essentially called a liar was unnecessary. Perhaps Lilley should A) use signs or explain the boundaries when entering the farm B) be more specific on the phone, and C) Treat customers like paying customers.