Greer Farm

How much fun! We were staying at Daingerfield State Park, which we’ve done dozens of time, for the weekend. We had heard about Greer Farms but had never visited until this trip. It was a total delight. The blackberries and blueberries were at their peak. My wife and sister picked close to 15 pounds. When «checking out» and getting our berries weighed I also purchased some of Greer’s homemade jams, organic beer and free-​range eggs. The farm also offers cabins where guests can stay and experience the farm’s idealic setting.

We arrived on a Friday late afternoon. The greeting was inhospitable and we were rushed out without any information about when we could enjoy the farm as they advertised on the website. Later that evening came a horrible storm and the electricity and running water went out. There was no flashlights or candles provided for us. We could not connect to wifi to check the weather. The wind felt like it was going to pick up our cabin! s. we used the land line provided to call the main house and there was no answer all evening. The next morning there was still no water or electric so we decided to go by the house before we went into town for breakfast. We were stopped at the bottom of the stairs of the porch by the owners daughter. She was very unforthcoming about any information and told us that «this was country living». Being that we have lived in the country for the last two years I was offended and wasn’t paying good money to not have running water. By the time we returned from town we decided to explore the farm. There was no one to be seen. We could not feed or pet the animals or enjoy the farm as the website advertised. We felt like intruders on someone’s home so we just went back to the cabin. They also offer walking trails but we’re not given maps and it was not clear where any where. By the evening we went to dinner and dropped by the house one more time. We did talk to the wife who was much friendlier. She still did not seem concerned we did not have electricity. They had a generator for the water thank heavens. I had to ask her for a lantern so we could see later that evening when we got home. There was no apology for our experience while we were there and not even an offer a discount since we never had lights and could not flush the toilet half our stay.
I was disappointed because they did not provide hospitality and the experience they advertise on their website. Also the lack of care or concern about our welfare after the storm and the lack of any information about anything was frustrating.
The positives are that it is a beautiful place, it is very clean and it has kitchen tools.
This was a special trip for my husband and we tried to make the best of it. We will not be returning.

This was truly «all-​inclusive camping,» and my 3 year old enjoyed her first camping experience! I liked that it was a short drive from Rockwall but felt like we were going out of town. The cabins are cute and far enough apart for privacy but close enough if you wanted to share the experience with other families. They provided pretty much everything: utensils, cooking gear, towels, etc. It rained for a few hours, so it was nice, albeit counterintuitive, to have access to cable and a DVD player. The grounds were pretty and fun to explore. My daughter liked watching the pigs & playing on the playground. The owners are laid back and friendly.
You’ll need to bring your own stuff for the grill & toiletries. I suggest getting there, taking stock of what you might need (dish soap, foil, paper towels, etc), and head to the Brookshire’s. We had to get a few of those kinds of things on Day 2 but left what we bought for the next camper.
Also, these are right by the pond/​mini-​lake: Make sure you have bug spray. We bought those mosquito bands & an OFF candle which worked nicely. Never took the bands off and only ended up with one or two bites. Check the sinks and other wet areas. There was a scorpion in our bathroom sink!
Oh, and If you have a baby, make sure you bring the tub: There’s only a shower for bathing.

I had a lovely stay here.