Farm visit · Gainesville, Florida
River & Root Farm (formerly Santa Fe River Farms)
River & Root Farm (formerly Santa Fe River Farms) is a farm visit destination in Gainesville, Florida, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops. Rated 4.5 from 42 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
River & Root Farm (formerly Santa Fe River Farms) is a farm visit destination in Gainesville, Florida, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops.
It holds a 4.5 rating across 42 public reviews.
Location
Find River & Root Farm (formerly Santa Fe River Farms) at 8910 E County Rd 225, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States. Plus Code: RQQF+74 Gainesville, Florida, USA.
8910 E County Rd 225 , Gainesville , Florida 32609 , US
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Florida.
- Check whether this stop is a stand, orchard tour, or full farm experience before you arrive.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Photos
2 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
42 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“Organic blueberries, they have now change to organic for the last two years. Nice customer services with a lovely farm. Bathrooms are available and clean too. Nice place to take the kids or for anyone at any age. The new owners are very nice, she even let us visit the bamboo field. You will just need your tennis and water. Will come back for sure! Is very peaceful to be around this nice place. As a note Google Maps took me to the wrong spot, you will need to drive around 4 more minute or just use Maps if you have an iPhone.”
“Absolutely a hidden treasure! We spent all of 30 minutes and had two buckets full, no over flowing. Highly recommend this place small family owned but wonderful berries most were the size of a nickel at least. Lots of berries left the owner said about 10 more days and today is 5/8. $5 per pound so $30 for a bucket as of today be sure to bring cash!!!”
“We love this hidden gem! After learning about Santa Fe Blueberries from a friend we come out yearly for the U-Picks to stock up the freezer. Delicious pesticide-free blueberries. Fair price (bring cash). Great family adventure. Family-run farm by the sweetest people. They said 2-3 more weeks before the bushes finish producing fruit this season.”
“We had a great time at this hidden gem! The blueberries 🫐 were amazing and so many to pick. Please check out this local business. Just bring cash with you. It was $5 a pound. They also sell local honey and you see all of the bee boxes as you enter. It was a fun experience! I’ll be back next year.”
“Amazing family owned farm! We had a blast picking blueberries this morning. They’re open everyday 9-6 during blueberry season. They accept credit cards! And they were very hospitable, so kind to my kids. Check Facebook for updates about hours and availability!”
“Such peace and beauty out at the blueberry farm. Such passionate owners of the land. I went back for tasty berries since my first pie turned out pretty heavenly! Let’s hope this next one charms my family xo”
“We made a weekend of a UF tour. The farm was THE BEST. The owners were incredibly friendly, picking the berries was a breeze, and we got a delicious haul for summer treats!”
“Wonderful day picking blueberries and farm tour.”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
It may be a farm stand, orchard visit, or agri-tourism stop. Check the website or call ahead for picking rules.
Where is River & Root Farm (formerly Santa Fe River Farms)?
8910 E County Rd 225, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States Plus Code RQQF+74 Gainesville, Florida, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Weekly hours are not fully listed — call or check the website before you go.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 29.83819, -82.22721. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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