I actually enjoyed the walk through the cactus gardens more than the factory tour. My kids felt quite the opposite. This may have been because they were so attracted to the free chocolate and I was desperate to get my sugar-high demons away from the general public before they could add to my list of life's most embarrasing moments.
The cactus garden boasts three acres of more than 300 different kinds of plants, including Teddy Bear Cholla, Texas Prickly Pear, Spotted Aloe and other cacti that most people never knew existed (including me!). Like I said, my kids only cared that the factory boasts more than 20,000 gallons of chocolate a year.
Despite the sweet-induced buzz, the tour was fun and interesting and it came at the best price --- free!
Check out Ethel M's by visiting:
http://www.ethelschocolate.com