I decided to take a short drive towards Bolton to see the fall colors and visit this farmstand…read morebefore they close for the season (reopening next summer). As they are famous for their peaches and apples at the local farmer's market, I really wanted to see the orchard itself as well as have an in-depth chat with one of the owners, Alan, who I got to know when purchasing their amazing produce. They have a really cute farm stand with lots of pumpkins and apples around this time of the year. You also have the option on going apple picking in the orchard and see how the different apples are grown. Alan, who usually doesn't take people on a tour around the orchard, showed me around and explained all their operations throughout the year. It was really eye opening to the farming industry around this region (compared to California where it never stops). Picked up some apples and cider, enjoyed the fall colors before driving through the back route where you can see the Boston skyline from quite a distance. Definitely recommend the non-touristy experience here.

If you are looking for a good old fashion Apple picking, this is your place! 3 different bag sizes…read moreand prices. They also have peach, plum and pear trees too! Staff is super friendly! There is no fancy donuts or anything like that here, just apple picking with some tables around the property to stop for a water break or maybe a snack.

I have gone to Balance Rock for 15 years and have always enjoyed fresh coffee beans, meat, dairy…read moreproducts and eggs. I recently purchased the last two eggs in the fridge and they were light yellow. I get fresh eggs from other sources, and these were horrible. I also grabbed a bag of Hogan's Coffee off the shelf and didn't check the expiration date. The coffee had been expired for 2 months. I'm not sure what is happening at the farm, but check all expiration dates if you shop there.

Saw the rock in person, balanced very well! Had real live Alan who greeted me at the entrance. Very…read moregood juicy and steaks! Live eggs.

Wow! What a fantastic day picking apples and working our way through the corn maze. Lions Club's…read moredoughnuts were delicious as well. Not over crowded, plenty of friendly faces. Strongly encourage everyone to give this local farm a go.

Really enjoyed our visit to Schartner Farms today. We didn't go for apples, since we knew they…read morewere out of them anyway due to a late spring frost and a recent storm. We came for the corn maze and pumpkins, and were not disappointed. Ambiance: Loved it. The scenery was beautiful and there weren't too many activities other than the corn maze, pumpkin patch, a corn-launcher, shetland pony, and some llamas & goats. The drive there was gorgeous, especially just down the road where you get a view all the way to Boston. I loved the winding, shaded country roads up to the farm. Corn Maze: The maze was great. Very challenging if you try to not use the map. Even a bit challenging with the map. Four acres, so it's big, but not too big. Pumpkins: The pumpkin patch was just on the other side of the corn maze, and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from, both small and large. Unfortunately the wet weather was causing some to rot on the vine, but many were still in good shape. Service: Everyone was very friendly, and it wasn't very busy when we were there (3:45 pm to 5pm). The maze cost $10 for adults, and pumpkins were only $0.50/lb. Seriously, $8 for three pumpkins? Whooo! They also had a few food items, including hot dogs. I'd definitely recommend this place, even without the apples. Can't wait to go back next year when there are apples.

Fresh produce, delectable pies and a plethora of trinkets (in case you find yourself craving a…read morepig-shaped salt shaker, beeswax petroleum-free candle or a country duck something-or-other) make up this cute little store on Deershorn Farm. Appropriately seasoned pick-your-own's, pumpkins galore (yay Fall!) and extremely nice employees. We sampled some blueberry pie (YUM) and when perusing the apples, the cashier let us sample those too! We choose a small bag of apples (about 8 for $4, the name i cannot remember) and went along out merry little way. There's nothing like farm-fresh fruits and veggies, and supporting local agriculture feels good, too!

The best spot for ice cream! We are always happy with our ice cream after a trip to Rota's. A…read morepersonal favorite is the graham central station -- It's a graham cracker based ice cream with chocolate crunch candy. It's so good! Service is usually teens and they are all so kind and hardworking. We have always had a pleasant experience.

Waited in one of two ridiculously long lines for 15 minutes. In that time we only saw ONE person…read morewho received ONE ice cream cone. After seeing the lines not move for 15 minutes, we bagged it and went to a homemade ice cream place (which was also very busy) that served at least a dozen people in less than five minutes. Rota Spring Farm operates at a ridiculously slow if not a dead stop pace. No thank you.

What a wonderful stop…read more My family has been going to Willard's farm stand my whole life - whether it's for a bouquet of flowers for Nana or to buy fresh corn for dinner, it's a super affordable way to support amazingly fresh, local food. Everything is available when it's produced so there's no guaranty he's going to have what you need on a given day but he grows/sells: Corn Pumpkins Gourds Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes Peppers Cucumbers Honey Eggs Zucchini Squash (all types) Green beans Eggplant Blueberries Flowers HUGE SUNFLOWERS Lettuce I'm sure that's not even everything, but it's the basics. Such a great place to stop for food. Highly, highly recommend.

Willard Farm here. The address is wrong and the phone is wrong so we can't claim or correct this…read morelisting. You'll have better luck finding us at 218 Still River Road, Harvard, MA 01451. We are not reachable at the phone number listed here - don't know who typed in the 459 number.

Westward Orchards used to be a quaint summer stop that became a traditional place to visit once a…read moreyear. It used to be a humble, neighborly and affordable place with kind service. The brands have changed. The orchards are overgrown and covered in poison ivy with no landscaping to protect patrons, not even warnings. They no longer prepare ordered sandwiches fresh or pastries and soups. Instead just throw together a couple premade soggy sandwiches. Who makes a turkey and ham with a piece of lettuce sandwich and charges $8? I don't know if management changed, but the delightful and welcoming service is now void. I felt as if I was a bother and got the drift I wasn't at all welcomed with underlying tones of "ok get what you see and get out." I miss the kind ladies from 15-20 years ago who treated you like old friends. I had driven about 20 miles, excited to visit this old orchard I adored for years as a summer day escape to refresh. I left feeling heavily disappointed, turned away and realizing the age of kind service, pleasant and genuine "how do you do's" are a thing of the past. The sadness leaving was palpable. I really used to love this place. I could tell the staff just wanted to do the least and clock out. It left a very poor taste in my mouth. Dare I say a broken heart. The soul is gone. I ask that I don't receive a response from ownership because it will just hurt more.

A local treasure in Harvard! The best local apples and doughnuts!…read more I can't believe the sourpusses complaining about the orchards, get over yourselves people! I have never had a problem walking in the orchards - EVER!

This is an update from our last review: We went back to see the sculptures and met the one and only…read moreLinda - she is soooo amazing! Her sculptures in the Stuff of Dreams trail is so magical! My little guy and I loved the sculptures and artwork through the outdoor exhibit! Linda also came out and talked to us about her work of art- we fell in love with this exhibit and Linda! We will definitely be back :)

I went to and enjoyed the free sculpture walk here. There were probably 50+ pieces, some so small…read moreyou'd almost miss them, but others larger and of a variety of materials. One is interactive. The pond is beautiful as well as the sunflowers, there is sufficient parking, and a portable toilet is in the field. They had a small farmstand open. There was live music as well. I took off a star because when I emailed asking would there be a sculpture walk this year I never got an answer and had to keep checking their website.

Albert Stoddard, aka Farmer Al, is a quirky guy. Personally,…read moreI don't love his kind of quirk, but I endure it to get at his food. He is a little sarcastic, and slightly condescending. Yet, he does seem to have the magic touch for growing some things. And some things is what he grows. Tomatoes, yes. Blueberries, yes. Squashes, some. And some other stuff. You can never be too sure what he's going to have, whatever he has is top of the line, and you might have to fight with him a little bit before he lets you take it home.

I buy from Farmer Al at the Davis Square farmers' market on Wednesdays in Somerville. His tomatoes…read moreare always perfect, and his honey is the real deal, and very reasonably priced. Great blueberries too!