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May 2025 by Helen Jones
I absolutely love this place! If you want homegrown vegetables and some fruits then you absolutely must checkout this quaint market! The entire community is friendly and lovely! And they have free range chicken eggs!
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July 2024 by Ashley Blankenship
I love this place they have great organic produce and they have a bunch of ducks and geese that I enjoy visiting with and feeding.
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February 2024 by Gang Stalking E.
Alert! READ THIS BEFORE YOU TAKE THE VAX Fauci HAS PUT SATANIC WITCHES BREW INSIDE OF YOU AND Y0UR FAMILY USING DEMONIC SORCERY CALLED "PHARMAKEIA"!: The vaxxed population is now under demonic mind control connected to a.i. under a deep trance My matrix magic codes can break the trance & using AZRAEL in prayers can neutralize these demonic frequencies in the vax and 5g which are infused with evil spirits DR DAVID MARTIN EXPOSING THE "WHO" pfizer & maderna global MURDER & CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY VAXX PLOT MASS GENOCIDE- There is an evil force ruling our reality and they've been using the pharmakia magic but now our reality shall soon collapse due to negative karma All vaxed DNA has been edited & demonic mRNA software inside their bodies for mind control-soul energies are being hacked Mass Genocide Alert! Marburg "payloads" unleashed 5g signals for "zombie apocalypse." All vaxxed are owned by a pattent: Los Angeles FBI Chief explains the demonic conspiracy to obtain children by "C.I.A. Finders" in underground tunnels satanic sacrifice WARN YOUR FAMILY! We can no longer hide under the false light of licufor in this demonic mind controlled matrix reality If we choose not to warn our familes, community or the people we care about of these EVILS the negative karma will be massive because now YOU hold their lives in your hand We're all infested with demonic technology LUCIFERASE SATANIC AGENDA: the plot to poison us in the "illuminati secret covenant": "Mr Positivity" grant cardone claims he'll bathe in goats blood will drink cats blood & he's with the-New World order Plandemic -3 awakening Dr. Peter McCullough Testifies In Senate vax injuries Dead DR. RASHID BUTTAR ABOUT VACCINATION Genocide Texas Dr. Richard M Fleming, TESTIFIES says fauci lied DOCUMENTARY DIED SUDDENLY: Christ churcH hAMSTEAD Satanic child sacrifice coverup: The After School Satan Program now is in our children's consciousness Am I the pale horse rider written in the book of revelations? The reason I ask I did a magic spell burning "the satanic verses" book on 7/24/22: Check the timeline -21 days later the author gets stabbed in the eye,neck & abdomen: Statistically this is a miracle. Why won't anyone interview me? Nobody can do magic like me A woman I I made psychic awakened out of the trance channeled star spirit apocalyptic warning says I'm their savior I can awaken people out of the matrix hypnotic trance that is used to control the matrix manipulating our consciousness Here's another young woman Mia who's awakened to the fact she is the incarnate Archangel Shamuel. she has seen me many times turn into The Archangel of Death AZRAEL this time with a scythe on magic mushrooms MiA & myself are seeking a partnership to awaken others & create a meditation circle using our consciousness to alchemize reality removing demonic energies The Archangel Azrael is here in the matrix He incarnated as jesus I'm the only true messenger Download, UPLOAD, RELOAD FOR THE SOURCE OF ALL CREATION. Not For security Nothing I say is true
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February 2024 by Samantha Good
Volunteer here! I come to Green Gate Farms every Saturday from 9-12 to volunteer, be in nature, and make new friends. It’s the best part of my week!! It’s educational, fun, and accessible. I have learned so much over the past few years and always go home feeling rejuvenated. I look forward to seeing familiar faces, interacting with Erin and Skip, and getting my hands dirty. It’s such a peaceful, beautiful, kind space.They’re always looking for more volunteers and will welcome you with open arms every Saturday from 9-12, which is also during the farm stand. They also started yoga in the barn at 12:15 which is lovely as well ☺️
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November 2023 by Horace G.
I attended a "Feast in the Field" event here. It was very poorly run and the food was edible but that's about all I can say about it. Avoid this place at all costs, I would have rather eaten Burger King at the gas station down the street.
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October 2023 by Nora Keefer
The community here is legit! Walking down the pretty streets, neighbors on a first name basis, and friendly doggies on leashes. LITERALLY nowhere else do tiny home folk near Austin gather regularly for cooking classes, selling freshly farmed veggies, and cute camp fires.
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April 2023 by L L
Loved it! Taught us about growing organic vegetables, and we bought some too! Definitely coming back!! ?
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May 2018 by Jenna F.
My household has been a part of Green Gate Farms CSA for (approaching) two years now. We have used both the Habitat Restore and Headwaters School for pickup. The food is always fresh and bountiful, not to mention affordable, the farm tour with Erin was a blast, and the organizers who make sure we get our shares smoothly from the pick-up are outstanding. We have a household of 3 vegetarians and are able to fully consume the week's supply. When we fall behind due to travels, our friends (and sometimes our backyard chickens) are thrilled to take some extra produce off our hands. I cannot recommend this CSA highly enough.
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February 2018 by Paula T.
I love Green Gate Farms and all that they do to educate and teach. I have participated in their CSA for at least 2 years. I love the fresh vegetables. It's like opening a present each week. Erin, Skip, and their staff have always been very accommodating and friendly. They are willing to answer any question I may pose. And Erin's flower arrangements are beautiful and unique. I participated as a community organizer, volunteering my time to pick up shares for others in my area. They were always quick to respond and take care if things. My grandkids love going with me to the farm to visit all of the animals and play in their playhouses and sand boxes. Our camping trip at the Bastrop Farm was beautiful. I hope to do it again soon.
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June 2016 by Karla B.
I love Green Gate Farms, and so does my family! We first learned of Green Gate Farms when we were researching options to expose our six year old daughter to a real working farm (after she informed us that she wanted our family to buy a farm!). I couldn't believe our luck in finding one in Austin that also had an educational arm that offers Spring Break and summer camps. After a long telephone conversation with a farm representative who happily answered all my questions about the farm itself and the camps, we went for an initial visit one Saturday morning in January of this year. My daughter was enchanted by the farm animals and the approachability of the farm -- one of the farmers even let her collect eggs from the chickens and take them home with her. After about 2 hours there, we were sold and signed her up for Spring Break camp. It was undeniably one of the best experiences she -- and vicariously through her, we -- have ever had. As a parent, I was reassured by a professional and thorough response from the person in charge of the camp to all of my questions about safety. And our daughter confirmed that she felt safe, physically and emotionally, the entire time she was there. Further, I loved that each day had a theme/structure balanced with plenty of time for free exploration and downtime. She was excited to go to camp every day and always came home bubbling over about her farm chores, the animals, the fresh vegetables she'd tasted that day, or something that she made or experienced. The week culminated in a camper-led tour for the parents, when she got to show us all her favorite places on the farm. Honestly, we couldn't have hoped for a better first exposure to a farm. My daughter is now in her first of two weeks at the farm's summer camps, and she is beyond excited to be back. After our positive experience with the camp, we signed up for the farm's spring vegetable CSA. The produce is so beautiful, delicious and varied. I actually look forward to my delivery day every week with anticipation akin to that of a holiday! What I particularly enjoy is that I am supporting a local organic farm that I can visit, that I am eating produce in season, and that I am expanding my palate by committing to use every item I get in my CSA share, even if I've never had it or used it in my cooking before (kohlrabi and fennel, I'm talking about you). Plus, I was able to find a delivery location around town that is right on my drive home. In my experience, I have never encountered administration/office communication issues relating to my CSA share, nor any unprofessional or unfriendly interactions (as mentioned in a few older reviews). Instead, I find it easy to manage my CSA account online, and when I needed to change my payment frequency, it was very simple to do without any issues. Green Gate Farms is such a wonderful place, with historic ties to our community. Go visit, explore their class/camp offerings, indulge in some delicious local produce, and help keep the farm around so our families and communities can continue to enjoy its bounty!
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November 2015 by Autumn S.
I visited the farm today with my 2 babies! It is so awesome to be able to be a part of a CSA that is right in town so we can visit, volunteer, and my family can be a part of the community! Plus my 1 year old LOVES the pet goat! :)
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September 2015 by Eric P.
This is wonderful local organic farm with great produce and meat. Our family's only issue is with what seems to be an unorganized office and generally unfriendly owner. We recently signed up for the Fall 2015 Meat and Vegetable CSA. We were informed of the first meat pickup date, went to pickup on that day, but were told that it would not be ready until a later date. We should have been informed via email but that somehow didn't happen. When I informed the staff of the lack of email they did offer me a smaller package of leftover meat to purchase, but did almost nothing to guarantee that we would get future email notifications. That seemed to be our problem to deal with. When I asked co-owner Erin if we could get the smaller pack of meat at a slight discount to make-up for the mistake on their part, I was basically told that such an idea would be ridiculous as "they make barely any money from their meat CSA". As a paying customer, I only expect a business owner to address problems with kindness and understanding. Erin showed neither with her response. I would have been fine with her answer of no, if she had simply apologized and explained why they could not offer such a discount. She also went on to talk negatively about another farm that I mentioned we used to get a CSA from. Why she would bad mouth another local farm doing similarly great work, I don't know. It certainly didn't increase my desire to remain her customer. I also have noticed over the years that we have been getting veggies from Green Gate that Erin has never gone out of her way to be friendly or welcoming to farm visitors. It was only now that I experienced her unfriendliness face to face. I very well understand how difficult it must be to run a small organic farm business, but that is no reason to take that out on paying customers who support what they do.
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August 2015 by Stephen M.
The quality of the vegetables from the farm is exceptional and I will likely continue to buy from them at markets, but the execution of the CSA is sub-par. We signed up for the Spring and Summer season and and were immediately met with communication issues. This Spring's challenging weather lead to some completely understandable delays in production, but a lack of communication regarding these delays lead to us showing up at our pickup location to find that no vegetables had been delivered twice before an update was made. Information about the contents of the weekly shares was not sent out for several of our pickups, and those emails only came the day before when they did come, and only to one of the two email addresses on our account. This made it very difficult to plan meals. The member list for our pickup location (Lenoir on S. 1st) was sometimes not provided, resulting in one occasion in which there were no shares remaining when we arrived to pick up, leading to a drive out to the farm the next day to get our share. After not renewing for the Fall season, we were still auto-drafted an additional $50. Upon asking for a refund for this $50 we were offered credit with the farm rather than simply refunding our credit card. This issue is still pending and may need to be resolved with a chargeback. Overall we just didn't feel like we got value from our membership at all commensurate with our support of the farm. Again, wonderful vegetables that I'll continue to buy from them at farmers markets, but I cannot recommend the CSA.
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July 2015 by K K.
Toured this past week by invitation of one of the kids that took their one week summer camp. The enthusiasm of the children was infectious. They did not have enough shares for extra folks to buy but the concept and ability to join a CSA was way cool. We did cook some of the veggies the same day as picked. Having children interested in veggies in a new light, fantastic. Pricey for these campers, but the lessons learned are life long. Incredibly fun to see children understand food does not come from Traders Joe's, but from a farm. Not sure these children understood the process of roaming pigs resulting in bacon. The owners market the farm extensively. A future generation is educated on sustainability. Outstanding!
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January 2013 by Claudia D.
This is a great, honest farm. There is total transparency here. You can come at any time and give happily mud-encrusted hogs belly rubs. Give dogs belly rubs. Read the ingredients on the back of the chicken feed. Feed the stud boars spoiled cantaloupe. Why so transparent? Because they have nothing to hide. The volunteers are very friendly, and it's great to rant about Monsanto and the USDA with them. The prices, while seemingly high to the uninitiated, are well worth it. All of the produce is fresh and much better than anything you'd find at a supermarket. The meats are lush with piggy goodness, due to the carefully-raised Hampshire and Guinea Hogs. It is especially fun to hold the kids up to see the two huge stud boars. Goodness, you have never seen such a beast. They look like massive, mobile sofas that dig in the dirt. Although the farm is still in development, I look forward to seeing it grow.
