Yaaaasssss. This is what an Apple Orchard is all about, the apple products. Their Cider donuts are…read morethe best I've had in my travels (two years in a row!) and I've eaten a lot because I've done cider donut tours. They have a really nice crisp on the outside and the taste is so fresh. If you can get a fresh batch, it's even better. They also do Apple Slushies and crisps, all the apple products are super tasty, but the donuts at $1/per are such a good deal. We went real basic and hit up the orchard as well. Really pretty and picturesque orchard, you'll have plenty of Instagram photo ops. Apples are really tasty as well, just made a pie with 4 cortland and 1 mutsu and it turned out perfect. As long as the donuts stay this tasty, will be back every year for them.

Stopped in for a cider donut with friends while on a bike ride. Great selection of warm pastries…read more We had just beat the rush so the service was quick. I can imagine it was going to get a lot busy when we left as we saw a ton of cars pulling in.

A jewel of nature, with Elena, the nicest person ever. Elena represents nature at best, and the…read morecrops just reflect her love to nature. The flowers we picked were beautiful and fresh, all organic, and filled our house with joy and love. We'll be back in August when there will be more to pick, and to support this place. Loved it!

The farm is a great place to pick up some fresh produce and the PYO seasonal flowers offering is…read morefun and affordable. Staff is very welcoming and helpful and they've been able to adapt well during Covid.

absolutely wonderful experience with our granddaughter, low traffic, laidback atmosphere- all you…read moreneed for enjoying the moment

Great selection of apples and other seasonal produce, beautiful orchard to walk and pick your own…read moreapples too

Every year our annual apple picking trip gets worse and worse. The orchards have become…read morecommercialized apple picking amusement parks. Last year I snapped a few pics of the parking lot because I was shocked by the rows upon rows of cars. The hayrides may as well have been greyhound buses packed to capacity! Everywhere I turned there was a mass of people and more ways to subtract money from my pocket. At the time I wondered if an orchard existed where we could go pick apples and enjoy being outside, in nature, on a nice fall day. I was doubtful. We did our thing and went home and that was it. I didn't think about it again. Then, this morning, my wife declared this to be our annual apple picking day. We moved recently and wanted to stay close so we chose Autumn Hill Orchard in Groton. As soon as we got there my memories and thoughts from the previous year came flooding back. This was that place, that for one moment in time I hoped would exist. There was a completely reasonable number of people visiting for a day such as today. It was beautiful. We picked apples, strolled about, had a picnic and got some pumpkins. The grounds are picturesque and the surrounding scenery and views are amazing. They weren't churning out little money donuts or trying to draw crowds with animals, mazes, configurations of hay, or any other distractions. We got to focus on the apple orchard, the amazing day and most importantly each other. As always, keeping it simple, natural and beautiful is the best way to go. If you want an unnatural sea of cars and people and lots of amusements and goods for sale, this isn't your place. If you want to get away from all that madness and have a peaceful experience, I don't think you could find a better spot.

This is such a wonderful spot. Very low key: pull up, park, grab a bag in the tiny farm stand, and…read morewalk to the apples. They have loads of varieties, trees beautifully laden with apples of all colors, picnic tables at the top with the gorgeous view. Yes: pack a picnic so you can hang out up there in the peace and quiet. Can't wait to make a pie today with the various varieties we picked. Thanks for preserving this slice of our New England heritage!

They have such an amazing selection of apples and the staff is so helpful and everyone is so nice!!…read moreI would recommend this farm to my friends, family, and strangers. Their fresh donuts are the best of the best and the service was so fast. The cider barn was so cute and I loved all the flights I tried. The shop is so cute and the orchard is lovely. The animals are so cute.

Extremely Disappointing Customer Service. Absolutely No Compassion for Families…read more I do NOT normally write negative reviews and am also the first to follow rules at any place. However, my experience today coupled with my mother-in-law's last week has compelled me to share this. Last week, my mother-in-law brought my two-year-old son and his 95-year-old great-grandfather to the farm specifically so my son could enjoy the tractor-themed playground. They did not necessarily want to pick apples but were amenable to the bag fee simply for the allure of the tractor park. In the chaos of mobilizing a toddler and an elderly man with a walker, she understandably forgot her wallet in the car. After politely asking the woman at the entrance if she could pay on her way out, she was sternly told no and that she had to pay in that instant. She had to trek back uphill to her car to get her wallet only to purchase a $32 apple-picking bag. Charging a family $32 when their only intention is to let a toddler enjoy the playground with his 95-year-old great-grandfather feels incredibly unreasonable. Unfortunately, my experience today was even worse. I happened to be in the area with my two-year-old and decided to stop by because he had loved the tractor playground so much. The farm was closing in 20 minutes, and I thought it was perfectly fair to ask whether he could play for those remaining 20 minutes before we left. My son was absolutely ecstatic when he saw the tractors. He was pointing, cheering, and practically jumping with excitement. All he wanted was a few minutes to play. The same woman at the entrance flatly refused to let us in. She was incredibly rude and unpleasant, showing absolutely no empathy or willingness to accommodate a simple request. I wasn't asking for special treatment, extended hours, or anything that would inconvenience the business. And they were unlikely to make another $32 in the remaining 20 mins of their business day. I was simply asking whether my two-year-old could enjoy the playground for 20 minutes before closing. Instead, I had to turn around and walk away with a heartbroken toddler who couldn't understand why he wasn't allowed to see the tractors he was so excited about. I completely understand that businesses need policies and operating hours. What I don't understand is why those policies have to be enforced with such hostility and a complete absence of common sense or compassion. Especially when we are talking about wholesome PLAYGROUNDS! They should be FREE! These were two opportunities to show a little kindness: one involving a 95-year-old great-grandfather spending time with his great-grandson, and another involving an excited two-year-old asking for 20 minutes on a playground. Both were met with the same unpleasant attitude. It's a shame that such a wonderful place is overshadowed by such an unwelcoming experience. Families come to places like Shelburne Farm to create happy memories with their children, not to be treated like inconveniences. I sincerely hope management takes a hard look at how visitors are being treated, particularly families with young children and elderly relatives. We will not be returning, and I would strongly discourage other families from visiting if they're expecting a warm, welcoming, family-friendly experience.

********** Ten Stars! The product, hands down delicious!…read moreI've been lucky enough this summer to try their cranberry turkey balls, 7/10, turkey dinner 10/10, turkey salad 8/10 and pot pie no veggies 10/10. What I really like best besides the flavor, of course is these items are not loaded with salt just full of flavor and natural goodness. The ladies that sell these items are so helpful and honest and funny. I did load up so I have a few more items to try. I'm sure all will be delicious. They have a nice variety several items. I have not tried due to dietary restraints, but everything just looks YUM-MEE! PS the squash I think is the best I've ever had .

Thanksgiving pickup was smooth sailing this year. Each year they get better and better. Great…read moreservice! We enjoyed our turkey very much and we are so happy to support local businesses!

What a hidden gem this is!!! I have not seen milk in…read morebottles since I was a child. Then to hear that it is from grass fed cows, and only lightly pasteurized made this place a winner. I cannot drink any other kind of milk after going there over a year now. In addition to milk, cream , butter, and eggnog, Stillman's Dairy offers free range eggs and frozen fresh meat. They are lucky enough to have a daughter who graduated from the Cordon Bleau pastry program. She makes all of their baked goods from scratch, using eggs, butter and cream from the farm. My favorites are the apple turnovers and fruit tarts. Open every day, except Monday.

Moved to lunenburg last year and been wondering about stillmans. Today my family and I finally…read morestopped in. The strawberry cheesecake cookie was without a doubt the best cookie I have ever had. Going back tomorrow to try some other treats. Will also be buying some meats from there.

I think Steve is a gentleman farmer. Not that he is a gentleman. In fact, he is nothing at all of…read morea gentleman. He is rough, and grubby and he tends to be rather foul mouthed and sometimes offensive and rude. But I still think he is a gentleman farmer and I will continue to do so until someone explains to me otherwise. Basically, he has the touch when it comes to food. He gets it, and in turn it gets him. The result is that his vegetables taste the best, and that is why I get up at 8:30 on Saturday morning to be at the Union Square Farmer's Market by opening so as not to miss anything he brings. Need I say more?

I come from a family whose approach to vegetables can be summarized as "Boil it for an hour, until…read moreyou're sure it's dead and won't jump up and bother you." This works well with potatoes, but considerably less so with other veggies. Several years ago, I saw a flyer for the Parker Farm share at the Harvest Co-op Supermarket. I decided to take out a share, and it was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made. Stephen's farm share is one of the best values for money I can think of, if you live near one of his drop-off points (or even if you don't). Even with a small share, you will spend your summer trying to figure out what to do with all the fresh, locally grown produce that the share provides. I solved my "I have too many vegetables" problem by sharing my share with friends. Getting a farm share with Parker Farm is like getting lots of birthday presents every week, except they are all vegetables. Thanks to being one of his farm share customers, I have tried out many vegetables that I would not otherwise have tried, and have discovered that I actually like some of them (beet greens), as well as discovering that some vegetables are beyond redemption as far as I am concerned (collard greens, I'm looking at you.) Fortunately I have been able to pass along what I can't/won't eat to friends in the area. If you take out a farm share, you will also be learning a great deal about what it's like to try to farm here in New England. One year, a series of torrential rains washed out all the sprouting corn in Stephen's fields. Another year, Stephen had to let go many of his workers, and one week, we all showed up for our farm share, but no Stephen. (He made it up later, in case you're worried.) By the way, his Facebook page, which you can view by Googling "Parker Farm, Lunenburg," is a total hoot. And if those photographs of Stephen with mud on his jeans up to his knees do not convince you that farming is damn hard work, nothing will.