Coops and Kayaks

This is such a wonderful day. Ali is an amazing kayak guide... so patient with our not so patient 9 year old. And Stephanie puts together an amazing nosh basket and lesson at the farm. Book a day today. We are going to do the sunset kayak next FOR SURE.

This beautiful kayaking trip complete with a delicious picnic, the petting of chickens and gorgeous flowers to take home was dreamy and what my soul needed. Ali is a gifted teacher and naturalist guide. I learned so much and felt entirely supported as a new kayaker with some physical limitations. Steph’s attention to detail and warmth made us feel so welcome. I loved this day and left feeling like Steph and Ali are new friends.

My partner and I had SO much fun during our coops and kayaks experience. I had only kayaked once before so I was a little nervous. Ali is truly an expert and I felt completely safe and confident while kayaking andI was able to go at my own pace and ask to rest when needed. We also felt very comfortable and respected as ourselves- non-binary queer folks!

We felt so at home on the farm as well! We were welcomed with a thoughtful (and vegan!) basket with local treats and drinks. Walking through the farm to meet the chickens and see the garden was a great way to spend our time after lunch and the flowers we took home were gorgeous!

I did get pretty wet while kayaking so keep in mind to bring a change of clothes and a towel. And bug spray if you are mid to late summer!

This experience was gifted to me but is well-work the money and something I would recommend to any couple looking for a fun date idea!

We just did the Coops & Kayaks experience last weekend and we have to say it was amazing!! My husband and I and his 12 year-old daughter went and had never been kayaking before - we loved it! Ali was an incredible guide! Very patient and helpful - full of great tips and informative info about the wildlife we were seeing and the river. Ali is hilarious as well :). At the farm, Steph was an incredible hostess - she taught us about the chickens and even let us follow them around. We picked the most beautiful flowers and Steph arranged them for us in a way we would have never figured out ourselves. We had the most amazing time and would definitely recommend it to everyone to experience!

I found Coops & Kayaks on Instagram when another South Jersey business tagged them. Passionate about paddling and supporting local businesses, I planned a surprise experience for my husband on our 5 years of meeting anniversary. Steph was extremely accommodating with planning the surprise. The day of, our guide Ali was informative and helpful. She asked for as much or as little involvement she was to provide. We choose for paddling tips and nature/local history information which was great! At times she held back to allow us some quiet moments with just us; a great blend of being present but also private. After our paddle, we freshened up in the outdoor shower and “boat” bathroom. Steph prepared a tasteful vegan/vegetarian friendly basket with salads, dips, fresh veggies, and local cheese. After our meal, we spent some time choosing flowers for our bouquet which Steph beautifully arranged. We headed to the coop and grabbed a dozen eggs before heading home. This was a great way to spend a day together. I could see this working like we curated like the two of us, but also as a fun group activity filled with laughter. Don’t miss out and book your experience!