Summers Past Farms

Great place to come and explore the beauty!
Kids love it as well as adults.
Come on out!

Wow! 1^st time we went we were a bit disappointed only because we imagined it to be blooming always (clearly not possible:), however we came back this time while the flowers were in bloom and this place is stunning! The whole place is just beautiful! The shops are so great too! I love the café! My little ones had a blast and asked to go back after their naps! Love that we live only two minutes away! Oh and the owners are so sweet!

Beautiful and peaceful little gem of a place! My husband and I had a lovely
time relaxing and letting our crawling baby have a blast exploring :)

I am new to Summers Past Farms, recommended it for a ceremony site for our wedding very quite very serene beautiful and so relaxing. The style is rustic and country which is totally us. They have two small stores one with all sorts of neat items from cook books to signs for the house to items for the kitchen a cute gift shop. They also have a soap and oils store with a great variety of items as well. They also Have a coffee bar and you can get a latte water or juices whatever your thirsty self needs. I sat down and did my daily devotions and relaxed for a good hour and half could have spent more time for sure. Thank you Summers Past Farms enjoyed my visit :) look forward to going back

I am not sure why people are giving this place good reviews. The entire place is run down and the gifts in the gift shops are very overpriced. I startined going there for soap supplies when my regular supplier closed her business. I make soap each year for Christmas presents. Each year I leave annoyed. The person in the soap shop is rude and not very ahelpful, when asked questions regarding soap making, she gives unclear and short explanations as possible. This is the last time I will drive that far to be treated so rudely. I will find my soap supplies on line.

Love their fairy festival! Beautiful place to relax and have a yummy mango smoothie.

My favorite place in the world. Marshall and his wife have always been so warm and welcoming, and they keep the garden so pristine. They, on more than one occasion, have allowed my friends and me to use the garden for filming, photoshoots, etc. Good people, beautiful place.

I came here for the lavender day and antiques craft fair. I was in awe after seeing how beautiful this place is.
There was live music, and they had lavender lemonade! & sweet treats etc.
The craft fair had tons of neat vendors all super friendly.
I love the soap shop, they have so much variety. They also sell essential oils and carrier oils too.
I had a blast and cant wait until the next event!

I took my two girls here today since they had a half day and I wanted to go before the summer heat was in full swing. There were a few people there, not many. Apparently, the fairy festival is tomorrow so I’m sure it will be crazy then. With the festival tomorrow I thought for sure the grounds would be beautiful and at their peak for the season. It was not. The space is pretty, but really nothing special. Just a nursery and some gift shops. We weren’t acknowledged in either gift shop and we were the only shoppers. The soap store had three employees chatting about their lives. Was going to buy some oils, but went to sprouts instead. I am glad it’s only a few miles from my house or I would’ve been more upset that I made the drive all the way to east County.
Unless you are going to the fairy thing with small children, don’t bother making the trip.

This is one of my favorite place in SD. Beautiful atmosphere. I’m visiting here almost one time in a week. It’s about 1 hour round trip from where I live but it’s definitely worth driving!

I was here for a photography class. What a cute spot! The stores and café are great and the grounds are lovely!

My absolute favorite place in east county. The entire area is filled with beautiful plants and cute pieces. You could be in the gift shop for hours because there is so many cute things. Their small café only features drinks and snacks but it’s very cheap. Did I mention their friendly cats wander around the area? I love it!

I went to the Holiday Open House tonight. Had the best time! Very relaxing and welcoming! Listened to a wonderful guitarist who played a combination of Holiday music and folk music. I’ve been here a few times during the summer and spring, but tonight was a real treat! Thank you!

I visited on October 30, expecting to find some cute and clever Halloween décor. What I came upon was a dilapidated and tired looking area that really seemed neglected. Nothing at all for Halloween – no little lights, no ghosts and goblins. Nothing.
Lots of annoying gravel on the walking areas that got into my shoes. A small rabbit was caged in a corner and frankly I thought it was cruel to keep him confined to a 2×2 cage. Several chickens were about 20 feet away in a dirty unkempt area. The barn gift shop was lackluster and the purple building with the soap… well…no big deal. What a shame.
The internet pics make it appear like a real retreat – a respite from the rat race. It made me feel sad. It looks as though this place had potential but the owners have lost their enthusiasm and are not keeping it up. If I didn’t know better I would think it was going out of business… it may.

I am here at least twice a month if not more. It’s my little slice of Nirvana. And Cheryl and Marshall are two of the coolest and kindest people you will ever meet. Amazing décor and design items that are updated weekly, handcrafted soaps and lotions, a relaxing outdoor coffee/​tea bar where you can relax and enjoy the view or chat with guests, and of course the beautiful grounds that make up the rest of Summers Past. If you are lucky, you will be surrounded by butterflies, depending on the time of year.
We also shop frequently at their nursery section, because we love the Moosa Creek plants, specifically grown for our region and climate. We also love all the resident pets, like Chamomile and Autumn.
Be sure to check out their calendar of special events, especially the craft/​antique fairs. Lots of cool stuff. One piece of advice… if you see something you like, buy it. It will get snapped up if you don’t, and you’ll regret not getting it.
Great place, don’t miss out.

We have been coming here for years and it’s improved more and more each time. Wonderful soaps and lavender room spray!

I heard about this place from a local and fell in love. I took my grandmother from new york here around mothers day. It feels like you stepped into some southern little town. The shop there is made from all organic extracts and the women that worked there informed us of all the products. I bought a perfume, candle, and lotion. They have this cute café outside under a large canopy with tons of seating. I got a tea and my grandmother got a mango smoothie. I wish I would have gotten the smoothie but he had a small amount left and gave me the rest. It was refreshing and so good for being all natural and no artificial sweeteners. We walked around the garden area and it had a beautiful waterfall and wedding reception area. The people that worked here were friendly and informative. Its a good place to come up and relax at I wish I was a local but it was definitely worth the visit.

I have found my new Happy Place, right up there with Zumbar and Costco. That’s not a statement to be taken lightly, folks.
My boyfriend and I came here a little after noon on a Saturday in mid-​October. It wasn’t too crowded, but wasn’t empty either. Parking is ample, with a small parking lot, but also street parking if it is full. It’s a little hard to find, but just remember… it is directly across the street from Friends of Cats, which I think is a funny enough name to remember and see.
When we got here, we started by walking through the nursery. They have affordable, adorable, well-​taken care of plants that you can take home if you like! I was so tempted, but am struggling enough to keep my plants alive as it is. There is a coffee cart on the patio, and a large gift shop type place as well.
What caught my eye beyond all of this was the beautiful landscaping of the whole farm. There is a stream (man made) running through a large portion of it, and a couple of tiny bridges, and amazing flowers, trees, shrubs, grass… I was in heaven. There are trellises and those arch things and you can basically walk through hallways of plants. I totally loved it and it was so magical.
The reason we came here was for the pumpkin patch. We were almost the only couple here without children (I am thankful for the other young couple for making us not the only ones!) bu while it’s extremely kid-​friendly, I would definitely say it’s a place for all ages! I had a blast. The pumpkin patch is charming and has a decent selection of pumpkins ranging from small to large (not tiny to huge, mind you). There are hay bales and squash still on the vines. There was a child running around in a hulk costume chased by his sister in a fairy costume… awesome.
ANDD!!! Not to be forgotten!!! There are two alpacas. I went nuts because I am like a 5 year old around those things, and I pet them for a long time! They are super cute and they hum and spit if they’re upset. Luckily, we didn’t see them spit ;)
We spent about an hour here walking around, enjoying the weather, looking at pumpkins, and relaxing. I highly recommend this place for a leisurely and peaceful afternoon!

This place is magical. Came here for the first time over the weekend for the pumpkin patch and fell in love! The handmade soap shop is adorable and they have a great selection of essential oils.
Everyone was very friendly, we bought some flowers and seeds and the lady gave us great advice on how to care for them.
This is a great place to bring your family for the day, grab some coffee at their little coffee stand and take some pictures. It’s so quaint and family friendly.
My husband and I are seriously contemplating doing our vow renewal here!

This is one of my favorite places in SD. It’s about 20 miles away from me in East County, and I always think I miss the exit, but it’s worth the drive.
They sell plants, make soap, and have classes here, but I really just like to come hang out in the arbor and have a cup of tea or coffee and chat with someone. The kids love coming here because they have rabbits and chickens and a playhouse and a sweetpea maze, and a stream with a bridge over it. It’s a great place to take photos of your kids. I would also say toddlers enjoy it more than older kids do.
I’ve also taken my daughter to the Fairy Festival/​fairy garden workshop, which was fun. I tend to not like coming to the festivals because so many people show up, though.