Open for Apple Picking Thursday through Sunday. 9-4pm.
Come Pick Your Own Apples, 2020 Season is open
Apples Are Ready
We are now open for Pick Your Own Apples. Picking Thursday through Sunday, 9am-4pm. 1/2 peck bag $12 for one person. 1peck bag $20 for max of 3 people.
Our apples are kissed by nature, meaning minimally sprayed, so yes, you'll have some spots and misshaped apples. Better to eat nature than chemicals.
What to Know About Our Apples and Picking
Our Apples Are Special
Our apples are minimally sprayed. This season they have only been sprayed 3 times with nonrestricted insecticides and fungicides compared to most orchards that spray 30 times with restricted chemicals. This means a healthier apple but also means that our apples have blemishes and are misshaped. Farmer Nick's motto is "Better to eat nature than chemicals."
The question on what variety of apples are grown here is a longer answer than you may expect. Our special circumstance is that every 2nd to 3rd apple tree in each row is a different variety. Our focus is on restoring the apple tree's health. So you get to pick mystery apples!
APPLE PICKING RULES
-If you pick an apple you don't want place it in the blue bucket that we give instead of throwing it on the ground. We can use those apples for cider and apple chips.
-Do not pick up drops already on the ground
-No climbing the trees
-Do not shake the branches.
-No pets in the orchard.
Rules For Pick Your Own Apples during Covid-19
Your Safety is Our Priority
Below are the rules mandated by the state and the Mass Department of Agriculture that we must enforce to ensure safe picking of apples during this pandemic of Covid-19. Those who don't abide by these rules may be asked to leave the orchard.
Covid-19 Safety Guidelines While in Orchard
1) Mandatory use of cloth face coverings/masks at all times while in the orchard picking apples. That means no eating of apples while picking.
2) Social Distance. Groups must maintain a space of at least six (6) feet from one another while in the orchard. Children must stay with family members.
3) Hand sanitize prior to entering the orchard. There will be stations set up with hand sanitizer and a copy of the rules.
Contact Aaron, Patty or farmer Nick with any concerns or questions while you are visiting or call the farm phone at 508-476-2198.
COVID-19 Precautions at the Farm
Additional Information
Farms are considered essential services during this COVID-19 pandemic. We acknowledge the concerns for COVID-19. We are taking precautions. Mask are mandatory when in the store. Social distancing will be practiced in the store. You may be asked to wait outside. No young children will be allowed in the store. Touch surfaces will be frequently disinfected. You can come into the store for your purchases or we can bring your order out to your car. For curbside service call the farm phone at 508-476-2198 when you arrive at the farm, tell us what you want and we will bring it to your car.
The farm grounds are open to walk around, view our chickens and ducks. Breath in deeply and de-stress at the farm.
