![]() ![]() Today, We visited another gem mine that had higher ratings than this one. So much so that we went back for another $106 buckets two days later. I don’t know the actual value of these but will be visiting my local jeweler. He dealt with these three crazy Miami girls until going through each of our stones to see what we could do. He may be the most patient person I have ever met. He turned our not-so-pretty rocks into beautiful gems. The most fascinating part was going next door to see Matt. This is actually amazing because you don’t lose the gems and the kids can revisit their “treasure.” Then, we went downstairs and received a chart where the gems were taped. We bought the $106 bucket which was filled with sapphires, rubies, citrines, aquamarines, topazes, and even a pink sapphire.The staff was amazing, they patiently sat with the children time and time again going through their sifts and telling them all about what they mined. So this was the first time we went gem mining and we were expecting a tourist trap. He was able to cut two beautiful pieces from blue sapphire.Ībsolute day of fun and cannot wait to come back! We found a ton of large gems and were able to take it to the facetor. Wear clothes you dont mind getting a little dirty as the water may splash or your arms may end up covered in mud. The husband also placed the larger sifter over the finer sifter so I could go through the small rocks while he did the big one. We were able to pick out the big and medium size stones, and set the small rocks to the side as there were some gems that were worth sorting through. We quickly noticed there were two size strainers!!! I had a fine mesh one and my husband had a bigger one that small stones could easily slip through. ![]() ![]() We then found a seat at the sifting area and began to sort. He walked us up the trail, warning watch your step - they husband wasnt paying attention and about face planted. We ended up purchasing the 14oz ($54) bucket - as he said there were better gems in it, a geod and we thought it would take us a little longer. We were welcomed by a young gentleman who was very helpful in helping us decided between the different buckets. The prices in the gift shop are also great, considering this is a local, family-owned business who have to pay to operate a farm.While on our honeymoon we thought we would enjoy a little relaxing activity as we had been hiking, riding the motorcylce and whitewater rafting.Īfter looking at the reviews we choose this mining company. They are loved members of the family and we loved this so much! None of the animals on the farm are used for anything other than when the alpaca are shorn. Brody walked with us for part of the tour (lab/basset mix who was wonderful). We got to see donkeys, alpaca, llama, pot-bellied pigs, a hive of 80,000 bees (yes! They sell their own honey in their gift shop!), guardian Great Pyrenees (you’ll learn what they do), sheep (there were babies!), horses, a cows (including the endangered Randall Lineback) and the sweetest pups. We walked around the property (I suggest not wearing your best shoes, as there were puddles/mud when we went however much of the walk is on a gravel path). If you’re on the fence about booking this tour, jump off and book it! This is a wonderful property and great people working there. ![]()
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