Mountain Valley Farm Store

Quick 25 minute stop well worth it. Picked up homemade butter ($16 for 2 lbs) and goat chees/cherry icecream. You have to walk across the parking area and visit the cows, goats and sheep. Would be great with little kids too.

Got some great snacks and then walked around to see the animals it was an amazing experience and I’ll be stopping by again for some yummy treats and cow kisses

Beautiful drive on the approach and a lovely farm shop here at Mountain Valley Farm. Calves, cows, goats and rabbits are around the parking lot and can be approached and petted. The shop itself is full of quality products for purchase. The ice cream is top delicious. This is a great little place to bring the family for 30 minutes of farm animal encounters and the purchase of tasty foods.

Such a darling place! We were on the hunt for raw milk, but they unfortunately were all sold out when we got there so we got some butter, ice cream and other snacks instead. The strawberry ice cream was delicious as were the sourdough crackers. My kiddos loved seeing the animals and feeding the goats.

We went here in July 2023. It is a little out of the way, but that’s fine because you get to enjoy some of the countryside on the way there. The farm has a store. They sell fun things like hot sauces, olives, and chips. Of course they have milk, cheeses, including goat cheese, and butter. They even offer raw cow milk, advertised as for pets. We bought some goat milk soap and a candle. We didn’t get any of their beef products such as steak, liver, and bones, because we didn’t have a container to keep them cool, so make sure you bring something like that. There are also animals that you can pet. When we went there were calves and goats. There are probably 10, maybe 15 parking spaces. That was fine when we went since we had 3 vehicles, and there were a couple other families there at the same time. It is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp at the front. We really enjoyed this place and would love to come back with a cooler to be able to take some more of their products.

For the reviewers that say the steaks are tough or the staff is rude you must not have gone to the correct place. The meat is awesome but some folks don't know how to cook so their food comes out like beef jerky and that's a personal problem. The staff is generally 1 person and they are always able to help or answer my questions. A lot of local products. The meet is from the family farm. Meat is priced a bit high for me but that's just my opinion. Great selection.

Bought 3 NY strip steaks for $74. We followed the directions given to us for cooking. My husband followed those directions and grilled them to medium rare. These steaks could hardly be cut with a steak knife and even the smallest piece you tried to chew had to be spit out. So disappointed!

Wow, this place is amazing! The meat is top-notch, and we had a blast checking out the rabbits, goats, and baby cow. The blooming trees made it feel like a movie scene. Such an awesome experience!

We stopped in Mountain Valley Farm Store on a misty overcast summer day when visiting Ellijay & I couldn't recommend it more! They carry tons of local specialty snacks that all looked delectable- the sourdough crackers were our favorite! MVFS also sells grass-raised beef and other ethically farmed meat products. When we arrived it was around 10am but we were so tempted by the goat cheese cherry ice cream which sounded decadent. My sister and her husband got the pimiento cheese dip which was A+ as well! Basically you can't go wrong. Customers are also welcome to walk around the farm and visit with the animals which was SO fun for the kids (and the adults haha). They all were so well cared for - living the way all farm animals should! It was the perfect morning activity- I recommend it to everyone in the area!

we visited the farm store after my grandkids enjoyed an hour on their farm. I love their blackberry jam, the popcorn was amazing and they had a really nice selection of meats and farm products. We did not try the ice cream, but a family outside raved about it. It's really nice that they allow people to come with their kids and see all the animals and make it a big flashy expensive thing. Therefore, we always visit the store and buy some product when we visit the animals!

Freshest filets and best tasting and tender I have ever found. And that's saying a lot as I'm 63 yrs old, grew up raising beef and have been all over the country sampling at various restaurants and packers. I've only tried the filets (twice now) and have some ribeye and a few other sirloin I'm going to prepare. I'll get back to that when I've fixed them.

Cute place, we visited two years in a row. Some great items! Toffee/chocolate nuts especially yummy!

Susie write was the absolute sweetest ever! My friend and I stopped in on Tuesday for some meat on our way back home. We used the bathrooms located right outside the store and then walked the grounds before going inside. I was SHOCKED at how well cared for the animals were. We arrived around 3:30, so mid day, and every single animal area was clean with fresh food and water. I was so impressed. The grounds were clean and very well kept. Lots of beautiful flowers and a beautiful pond. When we arrived there was a new delivery, twin sheep who were resting alongside their momma. It was precious. There was also a momma and baby cow, many ducks in the pond, and rabbits. Inside the store is full of handmade soaps, lotions, candles and food! We purchased some homemade crackers, goat cheese spread, pickles, ground beef and filet. Susie gave us a sheet with information about their meats and took her time showing us each cut so that we could hand pick the ones we wanted. We also ordered the goat cheese ice cream bing cherry and it was seriously the best thing I've ever had! It was so light and airy and has a tart salty flavor to it. I cannot wait to return for more!!! They have rabbit adoptions currently so if you are in the market for a sweet rabbit and can provide a loving home let them know and they will introduce you to them. We absolutely devoured our food and cannot wait to return for more! If you are in the area, or even if you aren't I highly recommend stopping in for some quality food. You won't regret it at all, and Susie is an absolute doll!

Nice place. Animals for the kids. Fresh locally grown beef and pork. Pricey but you get what you pay for.

What a cute store. First started out with the animals. Cows. Rabbits and goats. So sweet! Inside the store is very clean and offers all kinds of different things/. I grabbed some infused sunflower oil, cinnamon lip balm made from tallow. Then on to the ice cream. A must try, sorry it went to fast for pictures.

We visited yesterday 8/3 and really enjoyed our time. The land itself is beautiful and if you love nature you will really appreciate it as well. We pet some animals through/over the fence, and got to see a brand new baby cow that was born that same day! The director of the farm's truck needed to be jump started, so my husband offered and he was so kind and ended up getting it done himself. But we really appreciate how friendly he was to us and talking to us about the new baby's that were born. The review saying the place was dirty probably was made by someone who has never been to a farm, because all the animals looked properly taken care of and content. The store was very clean as well.

So glad we got our GA Farm Passports or else I probably would have never stumbled into this place! This market is ADORABLE. Looking forward to coming back with my cooler so I can stock up on all their cheeses, milks, and meats. Pricing is very fair. Also- baby cows! Very nice spot to stop by with the kids.

Always a nice stop when in the area. We took a picnic there recently, enjoyed it at the picnic table out front and then got some ice cream there. It's nice to walk around and see the animals there.

I love this place. I come every time I visit North Georgia... they have a variety of very good things and everything so natural creams and soaps are awesome.. They also have some spaghetti sauce that I love.

This is one of those places that gives you a full experience. The views of the farm is great. It is good to see farm animals and have a lot of opportunities for photos and good memories. We actually went for the ice cream. Got their Goat cheese and berries ice cream, it was so good. The interiors of the store looks very upscale and they have done a great job maintaining it. There are a lot of items, flavors and meats too. Good place to spend some quality time and of course get something for yourself.

Mountain Valley Farm Store located at the Farm is a little outside of Elijay. MVF is USDA and GDA approved free of antibiotics, steroids, pesticides and chemical fertilizers. It's a rare Farm source near ATL that is open to the public! It was a scenic hour and half drive to the mountains and a pleasant way to spend a day. ++ Ambiance is a tiny country store. Outside, there's a playground for their pet goats and livestock area that seem to cater to newborns with their mothers: calves, lambs and baby goats. Beyond is a nice view of the mountains. The store was stocked with fresh meats and handmade goods. +++ MVFS sells their dry aged grass fed beef and bones, heritage pork and Jersey raw milk. Also, they sell other Georgia farm products such as Happy Cow Creamery butter, Three Graces Dairy handmade goat cheese, Sweetwater Valley Dairy handmade cheese, White Oak Pastures pasture raised chickens and pasture raised hen eggs, livers, chicken feet and locally handmade jams, sauces, honey, lotions using their tallow...and more. Expect products and availability to change through seasons and customer demands. + Price is on the higher side...about same as WFM. ++ Service was very good. Shelby, behind the counter was informative and friendly! MVF apparently delivers to northern suburbs every 6 weeks or so. It's not a CSA, but similarly, you place your order through phone or email and they will meet up / deliver your order free of charge at specified locations in Cumming, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Canton, Woodstock and Kennesaw. Call them for details. ++ Parking was free and there were about 6 - 8 spaces. I'm a fan! So glad to have MVF near enough to get farm fresh wholesome meats and dairy! MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ Edible...where have you been all my life!

We love this place! It has become a road trip must with our family. I love the market and our girls love the animals (which are cared for so well there!).

PRECIOUS. We (myself & my 4 kids) visited with our Forest school friends and really enjoyed the cozy setting and visiting with the animals. It's small but especially nice if you have lots of little ones you want to keep up with easily - you can visit goats, bunnies, both free roaming and farm raised, a cow/calf or two, sheep and, at the time, lambs - there are picnic tables, trees to climb and stumps for kids to climb and hop around to and from. The farm store is a real treat w/ a selection of several types of organic fair trade coffees - Colombian, Peruvian, Ecuadorian, Rwandan (I may be off by one and I'm definitely missing a couple) I was really excited to see those. I went with the Rwandan and it is delicious! Candles, handmade personal care items such as lotions, soaps and lip balms, grass fed dairy products/meats, hot sauces, sour dough crackers, popcorn, and my kids favorite part, quite a few flavors of handmade specialty ice creams. I'm sure I'm forgetting some things! The staff were kind, attentive, and patient with kiddos roaming about asking questions AND, very watchful for little ones crossing the road from the parking lot at the farm store/petting area toward where the cow pasture is. They slowed down and watched carefully before crossing on tractors/in vehicles! It's was a sweet, fun visit. I definitely recommend it and, if you take a picnic, you'll have a couple of sweet quality hours with your littles. There's less to do for bigger kids but my older two still enjoyed our visit - especially the ice cream, ha!

Really enjoyed visiting this place. Loved seeing the goats and rabbits and sheep. The store was great too. Visit: 07/2019

I absolutely love this place! The folks here are always so pleasant and helpful..7 days a week! I purchased some filets recently and were happy to make suggestions. The Brown Butter Recipe I've included in my "actual" preparation picture collage was one they shared. The filets, which can be purchased small or large, are perfect for any meal and appetite! So tender!! Fresh eggs, fresh cheeses, chicken, ground beef, and so much more! I can't visit without getting a scoop of their homemade ice cream...Delicious!! Love all the specialty flavors!! You won't be disappointed and if you have kids, they will love visiting a working farm and the animals.

Perfect slice of heaven great place to see some cute animals and delve inti some amazing delectable ice creams and more had the maple bacon brown sugar need I say more and finished it off with two prime filets that were like butter after a slow smoke a quick sear bellissimo

Family friendly and the animals are so much fun to watch. They have grass-fed...grass-finished beef.

We made some purchases today and look forward to enjoying the same. The two ladies were delightful and fun. We could ask for better experience but the true test is yet to come!

Very cute little place with local goods to try out. Lots of meats to select from as well.

Easily the best grass-fed, grass-finished beef I've been able to find consistently. We used to live in Holly Springs, and would make it a point to drive up there once every few months to pack our cooler (and then freezer) full of beef, pork, and other products. We've now moved to Rome, and have already been back a couple of times. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. The pork is outstanding as well - much more forgiving than store-bought pork (it takes work to dry it out or overcook it). The cheese is amazing. They almost never have chicken - but I'd love to buy it when they do. I haven't tried the lamb yet. Overall, worth the drive to stock up - and we'll continue doing so unless we find similar or better quality closer to the Rome area.

Wonderful Family business - great products from meats to ice cream and some cook books and jams/jellies. No provision to taste the wonderful and sometimes unusual Ice Cream Flavors (a recommendation hidden in a review). Bring the kids (not Goats) to pet the animals. Dogs are allowed in a limited area, but you're better off leaving them in the car.

Best. Steaks. Ever. We fill up a cooler every summer trip and every winter trip to the mountains. The only bad thing about this place is that it ruins you. You will compare every steak you ever eat to the ones you buy here. Pork chops are great. Breakfast sausage is awesome. Italian sausage is delicious. The Mango Habanero BBQ sauce they sell is the hottest I have ever eaten...yummy!

The bacon and mild sausage we purchased is AMAZING! Will be going back to stock up. The ice cream was ok. Fun little stop with lots of animals to see!

What a great selection of ethically farmed meats. We bought a little bit of everything plus some red sauce and ice cream. So far, I've tried their red sauce and it is absolutely delicious, as well as the goat cheese and cherry ice cream. We got to shop while the kids played with the animals.

Great spot to travel too! Fabulous homemade ice cream as a treat . Their grass fed meats are wonderful and well priced Take the kids and see real farm critters up close! They have goats, sheep, cows and rabbits ( leave the dog at home as some of these animals are wandering about the property!) Lots of local jams and cheeses available Just a terrific place to frequent or take visitors! And the setting is simply beautiful!

Love their butter and cheese. Friendly helpful staff. Ask for Sam, a helpful herbologist.

This place is great! Local meats and artisan jams, bath soaks, and spice rubs! Raw milk was amazing as well

The best home made ice cream our family have had! You must stop in to give it a try. They have fresh meats, cheeses , eggs and pasta sauce. After here stop at the chateau meichtry winery to complete your day. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable of their meats. Love this place so much we stopped in 4 times while we stayed in Ellijay. We will be back for sure. Thank you for your hospitality.

You guys, this place is DEFINITELY worth the trip. Bring your kids that like animals. Bring your friends that like organic, grass-fed food. Bring your husband that likes homemade ice cream. Basically, bring everybody because it's the best. The meat is really spectacular. Yes, it's pricey, but you get what you pay for in this case. This meat comes from happy cows, people. Speaking of cows, there are all sorts of animals you can visit with. We especially loved the goats and the horse. Their ice cream is $3.25 for one serving, which is FOUR SCOOPS of fresh delight. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS? My husband and I split one serving, delicious. I wish they were closer, but they do deliver stuff to specific locations, so check it out!

If you're looking for free range pork (delicious!) and grass fed beef (double delicious!) take a ride to Mountain Valley Farm. There's a lot to be said about animals raised in a humane environment with no hormones, no antibiotics, no pesticides. The store is open daily, and carries jams, eggs, cheese and the most fantastic woks -- Lazarus Woks -- made from repurposed farm equipment. (I can't believe how perfectly it cooks!) Despite a baby goat nibbling on my sweater, I got a kick out of seeing all the farm animals. The beautiful country setting and proximity to Atlanta make this a place I will certainly come back to.

Their store is currently operating as order ahead or takeout option only - visitors are not permitted in the store. After you've ordered, they have a refrigerator and freezer on the porch where they will place your order for you to pick up - easy & organized system. We ordered bacon, ground beef, hotdogs, bratwurst, butter, eggs, and jam. Everything was fresh and delicious. We cooked the hamburgers, hot dogs, and bratwurst on the charcoal grill, and the bacon on a skillet. We got the strawberry jam and the Raspberry & Habanero jam - both paired well with crackers and homemade croissants. This stop was well worth the drive from Blue Ridge!

Wonderful trek to Mountain Valley Farm for the whole family. My niece (well really all of us) loved seeing the cows, bunnies and goats. Such a great farm experience. Then we enjoyed all that the store had to offer and bought plenty including sauces, honey, fresh cheeses and fresh meats. Will definitely go back the next time we're in north Georgia.

I love this place! I love the farm fresh brown eggs! They have milk,butter and cheeses too. My family loves the fresh homemade ice cream. Especially the brown sugar maple bacon ice cream! You can pick up great sauces and local honey. The cook books are great. They also have some gourmet kitchen items for cooking. Pricey but nice! Don't forget to look at the sheet at the counter with all they're local farm fresh meats that don't get any fresher! They have it all! My kids love going out to see the petting farm with horses, pigs, goats etc. go and enjoy!

This was a great place to stop on our drive from Chattanooga to the North Georgia mountains. A super sweet lady gave us a nice tour of the little petting zoo area and gave plenty of great information. My kids really enjoyed it. The pasture where the cows are is beautiful. We weren't able to buy much since this was the first day of our five night trip but everything looked great.

Ok....its 10 am on a cold December morning..and we're eating ice cream...whats wrong with this picture??.....nothing, if it goat's milk Bing cherry and brown sugar maple bacon ice creams from the strore....really!! So, we start looking and before we're done we have a total of 14 pounds of smoked cheeses and goat's milk cheeses, plus lots of spreads, pickles, jams, jams, and you dont even want to know what else....seriously!! Just follow the signs and once youre on Homer Wright Rd keep going until the road ends at their farm market store.....yiu won't regret it!!

This is a great place to stop on your way to or from one of the mountain wineries. They have farm raised meats, cheeses, butter, and all sorts of home canned goods. The rabbits, goats, horse, and other animals are there for your viewing and petting that is if you can catch the rabbits!

Great customer service by everyone here. The lady taking care of the farm was amazing with the kids. She took a bunch of animals out for the kids to see, fed the horse, and even went the extra mile and got the kids inside a big tractor. We were here for about an hour. Simply amazing. The kids had a blast. You need to drive here.

Tucked away in a valley with mountains like the iconic farm you see on so many products the difference being this is an actual farm not a factory pumping out animals raised in terrible conditions. No this is a farm doing it the right way and then allowing you to purchase the great product that results from proper care and raising of the animals. We visited on the way back home after a weekend cabin trip, the two ladies working were super nice and knowledgable! (I'm horrible at remembering names, sorry). They answered all our questions and let us same without making us feel rushed at all. Got some pork, bacon, butter and eggs. They do ship as well so I will be taking advantage of that! Note they do not do farm tours

Cool place with a great selection of farm fresh meats and homemade sauces

If you're looking for 100% grass fed beef and free range, pastured pork, this is your place! They also have raw, unpasteurized milk (for pets), pastured eggs, a great selection of real cheeses and a lot more. The ladies who work there are very nice and go to great lengths to explain their different cuts of meat and what they have available. It's also a fun day trip for the family, it's only about an hour north of metro Atlanta and they have animals for the kids to see and interact with. I take the family there about once a month to load up on meat and cheese. In case you're wondering, I am in no way affiliated with this store, other than a happy customer. :-)

Lovely place to visit. The farm is beautiful, the Farm Store clean, airy, and well stocked. The ladies behind the counter were very friendly and helpful. They carry farm eggs, pet milk, fresh butter and cheese, as well as a large selection of grass feed beef and pork. The store also has a nice variety of pickled veggies, jams, honey, and natural food books. Give the goats a little scratch and don't forget the piggies around the back side - they like a little rub between the ears.

Thought it was going to be a novelty going there but wow. Not so. Cooked the filet and rib eye that night and they were some if the best meats I've ever had. Great food. Grocery stores are good but this place has the best meats. Will go back and stock the freezer.

Can't say enough about this place! The ice cream is maybe the best I have ever tasted! The goat cheese is amazing! I tried the smoked Gouda and buttermilk cheese and both were great! The bacon, sausage and ribs were wonderful! This will be my regular place to buy meats and cheese! All the staff are very nice and I enjoyed the little petting farm outside.

The best steaks ever! The two women helping us were VERY knowledgeable. It was the first day for one woman. Both were VERY sweet! The butter is so good and I was able to take what I didn't use on my trip back to Florida and it saved perfectly, just like she said it would! The Italian link sausage was too salty, had to throw that out...But everything else was GREAT! The little animals to look at outside the store was great, the old truck for pictures was fun! Great grounds and lots of fun! Will be back!!!!!

Pricey but the service and quality were worth it. My son loved the animals. The lady at the counter was super sweet.

I just don't get the positive reviews....Frozen Beef for $20-$30 a pound. WTF?? I came here with great expectations, but was very disappointed. First, I was surprised to see what looked like a city morgue... a wall of stainless freezer doors (this is NO BUTCHER SHOP!)...There is NO FRESH CUT meat here - everything is frozen. Although the meat may be flash-frozen, you have no idea how long ago it was, and where it really came from - (this meat could come from China for all I know). They were also out of two cuts I asked for (flank and skirt). Then, there's the high prices... if you buy a few rib-eyes steaks and some sausages, you're easily in the plus $100 range. In saying all of that, once defrosted, I had to trim about an inch of outer rim fat (not the marbling fat), which was probably $5 worth of weight. After cooking them on a charcoal grill to 145 degrees (med. rare) and letting the meat rest, the steaks still bled-out, and I found the meat to be tender, but with a dry texture and not terribly tasty. This leaves me to believe that some of the 5 star reviews may be based on the placebo effect. Of course, taste is a personal thing... but other than my opinion on taste, the rest of what I've written is FACT. Go to Ingles and buy some FRESH CUT Angus steaks for $12 a pound.

Love this place! It's so fun and all of the goods are fresh and organic. The people are friendly and the goats outside are adorable.