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There’s nothing quite like fall in the Hudson Valley, especially when there are so many fun things to do — like apple-picking! Here’s our complete list of farms and orchards where you can find everything from classic Macintosh to the weird (but delicious!) Macoun
Albany
Altamont Orchards, Altamont
Pick-your-own apples, strawberries (mid-June to mid-July). Farm market plants, dairy, eggs, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, cider, Christmas trees. Bakery, gift shop, greenhouses. Orchard Creek Golf Club (public course) Open Apr.-Nov.
518-861-6515; www.altamontorchards.com
INDIAN LADDER FARMS 342 Altamont Rd., Altamont. 518-765-2956. Pick-Your-Own Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, apples, pumpkins. Farm Market. Gift shop. Nature trails. Petting zoo. Herb garden. Picnic areas. Yellow Rock Caf¨¦ serves brunch, lunch. Closed in winter. Opens in Apr. www.indianladderfarms.com
WEST SHAKER FARM & GREENHOUSES 925 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Albany. 518-869-1922. Spring bedding plants; in the fall, hardy mums, pumpkins, cornstalks. Dec. poinsettias. May¨CJune, Sept.¨COct., Dec.
Columbia
Dutchess
Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Open weekends. Performances by storyteller Bindlestick Bill; 25 types of apples; pumpkin picking; musical performances; hayrides; petting zoo; unique corn maze; haunted house; children’s playground
845-227-2306; www.bartonorchards.com
Greig Farms, Red Hook
Open daily. Fall raspberry picking; pumpkin picking; petting zoo
845-758-1234; www.greigfarm.com
Mead Orchards, Tivoli
Open weekends; pumpkin picking
845-756-5641; www.meadorchards.com
Greene
Orange
Applewood Orchards
Warwick
845-986-1684
www.applewoodorchards.com
Open daily. Wine brewed on the premises; wagon rides; puppet shows; herb and rose gardens; petting zoo.
Lawrence Farms Orchards
Newburgh
845-562-4268
www.lawrencefarmsorchards.com
Open daily. Pumpkin picking;
“Little Village,” a depiction of an old-fashioned New England farm town; horse-drawn carriage rides; petting zoo.
Ochs Orchard
Warwick
845-986-1591
www.webixi.com/ochsorchard/index.html
Call for hours. Glass-enclosed beehive allows visitors to observe the bees at work; petting zoo.
Putnam
Rensselaer
Ulster
Apple Hill Farm
New Paltz
845-255-1605
www.applehillfarm.com
Open daily. More than 10 varieties of apples; pumpkin picking; picnic area; hayrides and fire truck rides on weekends.
Hurds Family Farm
Modena
845-883-7825
www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com
Open daily. Four-acre corn maze shaped like a pine tree promotes Christmas tree recycling; pumpkin picking and carving; petting zoo; cornstalk teepee; pony rides; picnic site; farm-made goods.
Mr. Apples Low Spray Orchard
High Falls
845-687-0005/9498
www.mrapples.com
Open daily. Minimal spraying is done to ensure a natural flavor.
Wilklow Orchards
Highland
845-691-2339
www.wilkloworchards.com
Open daily. Twenty-minute hayrides with beautiful views; petting zoo.
COLUMBIA
THE BERRY FARM Rte. 203, Chatham. 518-392-4609. Pick-Your-Own Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. Farm Market Fruits, organic vegetables, fresh meat and seafood. Bakery, greenhouse, gift shop. Open year-round.
DON BAKER FARM LLC 183 County Rte. 14, Hudson. 518-828-9542. Pick-Your-Own Sweet and sour cherries, pears, apples. Cherries usually ripe late June¨Cmid-July; pears, apples late Aug.-Oct. www.donbakerfarm.com
HAWTHORNE VALLEY FARM 327 Rte. 21C, Ghent (Harlemville). 518-672-4465, ext. 106. Organic, biodynamic farm/dairy products. CSA vegetables. Homemade cheese, raw milk, yogurt. Bakery. Natural food store. Tours. Daily, year-round. www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org
PHILIP ORCHARDS Rte. 9H, Claverack. 518-851-6351. Pick-Your-Own Pears, raspberries, plums, 15 varieties of apples. Tomatoes and free-range eggs also available. Picnickers welcome. Daily, Sept.-Oct.
SAMASCOTT ORCHARDS 5 Sunset Ave., Kinderhook. 518-758-7224. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, sweet and sour cherries, raspberries, blueberries, pears, apples, prune plums, Concord grapes, pumpkins, winter squash, peas, tomatoes, peppers, green and yellow beans. Indian corn, sweet corn, gourds, apple cider, cider doughnuts. June¨COct. www.samascott.com
YONDER FARMS Rte. 9 north of Maple Lane, Valatie. 518-758-7011. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes. Farm Market. Cider. Mid-Aug.-Oct. (weekends, holidays). Open daily for strawberries in June.
DUTCHESS
BARTON ORCHARDS Beekman-Poughquag Rd., Poughquag. 845-471-2879 or 845-227-2306. Pick-Your- Own Apples, vegetables. The Apple Core Farm Market (Mar. 1-Dec. 24) Pumpkins, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, plums, peaches,
nectarines, apples. Bakery. Cider pressed on-site. Plants, hanging
baskets. Farm opens May 1. www.bartonorchards.com
GREIG FARM 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. 845-758-1234. Pick-Your-Own Asparagus, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peas, apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees (cut your own and live trees in containers). Farm Market. Winery, tastings. Nursery/garden shop. Christmas shop. Tours by appt., picnic area. Apr.-Dec. www.greigfarm.com
HAHN FARM Salt Point Tpke., Salt Point. 845-266-5042. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins. Pumpkin Fest (with pony rides, hay maze) Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Music festival Memorial Day weekend features zydeco and Cajun music. Farm Market Cider, beef, pork, flowers. Cut-your-own Christmas trees in Dec. Group tours by appt.
JOHN MACKEY FARM 366 Pine Hill Rd., Pleasant Valley. 845-635-2422. Pick-Your-Own Raspberries. Farm Market Raspberries (already picked)?in July, Sept.-Oct. Call for appt.
McENROE ORGANIC?FARM?MARKET Rtes. 22/44, between Millerton and Amenia. 518-789-4191. Farm Market Raspberries, strawberries, jams, vinegars, baked goods, plants. Compost. NOFA-NY certified organic produce. Organic, non-organic meats. Year-round. www.mcenroeorganicfarm.com
MEAD ORCHARDS 15 Scism Rd., Tivoli. Located off Rte. 9, 4 mi. north of Red Hook. 845-756-5641. Pick-Your-Own Peaches, apples, pumpkins. Farm Stand Peaches, apples, pears, sweet corn, other veggies. Aug.-Oct.: Sat.-Sun., Mon. holidays. www.meadorchards.com
MEADOWBROOK FARM 29 Old Myers Corners Rd., Wappingers Falls. 845-297-3002. Pick-Your-Own Apples. Farm Market Cider, jams, homemade horseradish, honey, maple syrup, salsa, salad dressings. Bakery. Year-round.
MONTGOMERY PLACE ORCHARDS Rtes. 9G & 199, Red Hook. 845-758-6338. Farm Market Raspberries, pears, peaches, grapes, apples. Tours by appt. July 1-late Nov.
ORIOLE ORCHARDS Feller-Newmark Rd., Red Hook. 845-758-9355. Pick-Your-Own Cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, apples, pumpkins. Late June-Nov.
SECOR FARMS 63 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls. 845-452-6883. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, peas, blueberries, pumpkins. Farm Stand Strawberries, blueberries, sweet corn (July), jams, local honey. June¨CAug., late Sept.¨COct.
SILAMAR FARM Rte. 22, Millerton. 518-789-3067. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries. Farm Market Gourds, pumpkins, raspberries, Indian corn, bedding plants, asparagus, perennials, Christmas trees, wreaths, flowers, jams, fresh vegetables. Ice cream shop. May-Dec. 24.
WIGSTEN?FARM?MARKET Salt Point Turnpike, Pleasant Valley. 845-635-1570. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins (Sept. 30-Oct. 31), strawberries (May-June by appt. only). Farm Market Strawberries, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, and
vegetables; July-Oct. www.wigstenfarm.com
GREENE
BLACK HORSE FARMS Rte. 9W, Athens. 518-943-9324. Farm Market/Garden Center/Country Store. Wide variety of produce: cider, eggs, jams, herbs, honey, maple syrup, flowers, Christmas trees. Bakery, gift shop, events. Two large greenhouses at location; 40 elsewhere. Mar.-Dec. www.blackhorsefarms.com
STORY FARM Rte. 32, Catskill. 518-678-9716. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, peas. Farm Market Sweet corn, potatoes and other vegetables; also herbs, cider, eggs, honey, maple syrup. June-Nov.
ORANGE
ACE FARM COUNTRY BARN County Rte. 105, between Highland Mills & Monroe. 845-783-1381. Pick-Your-Own Blueberries. Farm Market Farm fresh eggs, honey, maple syrup, jellies, jams. Closed Tues. & Sun. Year-round.
APPLEWOOD ORCHARD & WINERY 82 Four Corners Rd., Warwick. 845-986-1684. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pumpkins. Farm Market Flowers, jams, jellies, honey, cider, doughnuts, pies. Farm animals. Bakery. Hot food. Weekend wagon rides and music. Puppet shows. Orchards: Sept.-Oct., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.applewoodorchards.com
C. ROWE & SONS 113 Station Rd., Campbell Hall. 845-427-2254. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, peas, beans. Farm Market Indian corn, sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, cabbages, tomatoes. Produce in season; year-round for everything else.
HODGSON FARM 2290 Albany Post Rd., Walden. 845-778-1432. Pick-Your-Own Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins, flowers. Garden center. Greenhouses. In Oct.: petting zoo, Pumpkin Fest (hayrides, haunted house). Christmas on the Farm features Timmy the Talking Tractor. Apr.¨CDec. www.hodgsonfarm.com
JONES FARM & COUNTRY STORE 190 Angola Rd., Cornwall. 845-534-4445. Farm Market Salsa, eggs, jams, honey, maple syrup, fudge, cider, fresh fruit in season. Bakery. Gift shop. Clearwater¡¯s gift store, art and framing gallery. Farm animals, observation beehive. Year-round.
LAWRENCE FARMS ORCHARD 39 Colandrea Rd., Newburgh. 845-562-4268. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, lettuce, peas, currants, cherries, gooseberries, apples, grapes, peaches, peppers, cabbage, spinach, pears, pumpkins, sweet and sour cherries, Christmas trees. Farm Market June¨CJuly 7, Aug.¨CDec. www.lawrencefarmsorchard.com
OCHS ORCHARD Off Rte. 94 on Reservoir Rd., Warwick. 845-986-1591. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pumpkins, strawberries, flowers. Farm Market Apples, peaches, plums, pears, nectarines, blackberries, raspberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, homemade ice cream. June¨CJan.
OVERLOOK FARM?MARKET & COUNTRY STORE Rte. 9W, Newburgh. 845-562-5780. Eco-conscious farm. Farm Market Apples, blackberries, cherries, plums, raspberries. Homemade soups, herbs, cider, jams, honey, plants, flowers, Christmas trees. Bakery, deli. Petting zoo. Mar.-Jan. Closed Tuesdays.
PENNINGS ORCHARD & FARM?MARKET Rte. 94, Warwick. 845-986-1059. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pumpkins. Farm Market. Bakery. Gift shop. Ice cream stand, snack bar, barnyard buddies. Autumn activities. Garden Center. Apr.-Dec. 24. Orchard info: 845-986-7080. www.penningsfarmmarket.com
PIERSON¡¯S EVERGREEN FARM 1448 Rte. 211W, Middletown. 845-386-1882. Seventh-generation farm. Carriage house/gift shop. Greenhouse. Farm Market Pumpkins, raspberries, honey, jams, herbs, plants, eggs, organic and local produce, fall mums. Processed wool yarn. Christmas trees. Tours, hayrides, school groups. Early May¨CDec.
SLATE HILL ORCHARDS Rte. 6, Slate Hill. 845-355-4493. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pumpkins, Concord grapes. Farm Market. Year-round: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
SLEEPY HILLS ORCHARD Rte. 284, Johnson. 845-726-3797. Pick-Your-Own Apples. Farm Market. Herbs, cider, honey, plants, flowers. May-Dec.
WARWICK VALLEY FARMERS¡¯ MARKET South St. parking lot, Warwick. 845-987-9990. Organic and regular produce; bakery, jams and jellies, mushrooms, pesto, plants, flowers, fruits, wines, artisan cheeses, meats, eggs and honey, prepared soups and salsa. All regional vendors. Special events. May 21¨COct. 29, Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WRIGHT FAMILY FARM 325 Kings Highway, County Rte. 13, Warwick. 845-986-1345. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins. Indian corn, winter squash, pies, muffins, cookies, cider, Christmas trees, wreaths, flowers, vegetables. Hayrides. July-Sept. www.wrightfamilyfarm.com
PUTNAM
RYDER FARM 404 Starr Ridge Rd., Brewster. 845-279-3984. Community Supported Agriculture, Organic farm. Pick-Your-Own Raspberries. Farm Stand Chinese cabbage, sugar snap peas, bok choy, tatsoi, mustard greens, parsnips, leeks, garlic, tomatoes, other vegetables in season. June¨COct. www.ryderfarmcsa.org
SALINGER¡¯S ORCHARD 230 Guinea Rd., Brewster. 845-277-3521. Farm Market Cider, jams, honey, maple syrup, plants, flowers, apples, peaches, pears, produce, Christmas trees. Bakery. Year-round.
RENSSELAER
BEST BERRY FARM 1078 Best Rd., E. Greenbush. 518-286-0607. Pick-Your-Own Apples, blueberries, strawberries. Farm Stand Apples, fresh and dried flowers, sweet corn, eggplant, pumpkins, rhubarb, squash, tomatoes. June-Oct.
GEM FARMS BUFFALO ¡ª A TRADING POSt gift shop 1333 Van Hoesen Rd., Castleton. 518-732-7452. Greenhouse herbs, plants, seasonal vegetables. Buffalo meat, hides, bones. Gift shop. Year-round, Fri.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appt. www.gemfarmsbuffalo.com
GOOLD ORCHARDS 1297 Brookview Station Rd., Castleton. 518-732-7317. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, raspberries, apples, pumpkins. Farm Market. Bakery. Corn maze. Apple Festival/Craft Show Oct. 7-8. School tours. Year-round. www.goold.com
YONDER FARMS Rte. 4, Defreestville. 518-283-4267. Farm Market Herbs, cider, jams, honey, maple syrup, Christmas trees. Garden center. Closed Jan.-Mar.
ROCKLAND
DR. DAVIES FARM Rte. 304, off Rte. 9W, Congers. 845-268-7020. Pick-Your-Own Apples (Labor Day-early Nov.) pumpkins (mid-Sept.¨COct. 31). Hayrides, Labor Day¨Cmid-Nov. Farm Stand Apples, corn, squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, apple cider. Daily 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., July 1-Thanksgiving. www.drdaviesfarm.com
HAND & HOE 241 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge. 845-356-8494, ext. 467. Biodynamic, in-season produce (root-cellar crops, frozen vegetables in winter), baked goods, soups. Caf¨¦ offers pizza, soup de jour, salad, desserts, ice cream. Gift items from candle shop, weavery, wood and metal shops, Mercury Press, rocks and crystals. Year-round, Fri. 12-5 p.m.
THE ORCHARDS OF CONCKLIN S. Mountain Rd. & Rte. 45, Pomona. 845-354-0369. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pears, pumpkins (in season). Farm Market. Haunted House. Corn maze. Tractor rides. Closed Jan. 1-Mar. 3. www.theorchardsofconcklin.com
ULSTER
APPLE BIN FARM MARKET Rte. 9W (810 Broadway), Ulster Park. 845-339-7229. Pick-Your-Own Apples. Farm Market Baked goods, pears, peaches, nectarines, pumpkins, coffees, holiday gift baskets, Christmas trees. Open daily. Closed Jan.
APPLE HILL FARM 123 Rte. 32 S., New Paltz, 845-255-1605. Pick-Your-Own Apples, pumpkins, gourds. Farm Stand Apple cider, dried and fresh-cut flowers. Gift shop. Christmas trees, wreaths. Hayrides. Open daily, Aug. 1-Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.applehillfarm.com
BOICE¡¯S FARM 600 Kings Highway, Saugerties. 845-246-7426. Farm Stand Flowers, tomatoes, beans, peppers, corn, pumpkins, mums. Apr. 15-Oct. 31.
BURD FARM Rte. 209, Kerhonkson. 845-626-2090. Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, pumpkins, herbs, flowers, vegetables. Oct. Haunted Hayride. Farm Sta
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