great fruit grown on their farm very personable owners who know their stuff. also locally prepared…read morepastries and meats.

We head here when we want fresh produce. The owners make you feel like you're visiting friends!read more

Bees and Trees is simply wonderful! My partner and I stayed a few nights in The Garden View Suite,…read moreand we're already planning many return visits. The owners, Teresa and Jeff, are so kind and accommodating, and a joy to talk to. The room was blissfully cozy and welcoming, and I wanted to buy everything at the store, it was all so good. (I may have actually gotten close, to be honest, beyond worth it). We loved getting to meet the animals, too! It was an incredible experience, definitely stop by.

For those of you who are looking to find a beautiful tree and cut it down yourself (or have someone…read morecut it for you) for the Holidays- than you should know...we highly recommend the family owned farm: 'Bees & Trees,' in Elkwood. The Gregson family has such a wonderful set up of fields to pick from, pony's and goats for the kids and a country farm store with hot homemade apple cider to sip on. Plus they shake the tree on a machine for you, wrap it up and help you tether it to the car for the ride home. Such a fun time and wonderful memory!!

Nice place to pick blueberries. Refreshing lemonade, a picnic blanket with berry books for kids,…read moreand small bucket for kids.

Best place to pick apples in Northern Virginia. Have been coming here for more than twenty years…read more Great prices, nice folks and the cider is fantastic. Highly recommend.

Our friends invited us on their annual ritual of picking apples, buying apple butter and cider at…read moreRinker Orchards in Stephens City. Rinker is a 3rd generation family run apple orchard. I got to meet Mrs. Rinker who was checking in on the operation. Like many other families, we enjoyed a picnic lunch under a tree overlooking the orchard. The kids loved playing tag in the orchards. This a great family day trip and absolutely the best cider and apple butter I have ever tasted in my life. It's about an hour drive from Northern Virginia, but the apples were amazing - especially the golden delicious and Fuji. We are so fortunate to have such great produce here in VA like the peaches and apples. Its priceless to show your kids that you can pick fruit from the tree when its at the peak flavor. You cannot get that experience going to your local grocer.

And yes, I came back! It was lunchtime during a heatwave, and oh my goodness, the fruit was so…read morefresh. I've never had fruit in my salad before, she told me it was a must, and she did not disappoint, always smiling. The balsamic dressing was on point, the greens were mouthwateringly crisp, the chicken was just the right amount, and the sliced cucumber added the perfect crunch. Fabulous from start to finish. I topped it all off with some avocado, a little salt and pepper, and it was super fab. Love the folks here @ Mackintosh Fruit Farm This isn't just a farm. It's a place to reset, eat well, and feel good. I'll absolutely keep coming back.

We had a very nice afternoon at the farm picking peaches and apples. There was plenty of fruit…read morewithin reach and everything was very well organized. We also enjoyed tasting a flight of cider in the cider room as well as several tasty apple desserts such as donuts and hand pies. The parking was easy and there are clean restrooms. We have made notes on the calendar for next year to try grape picking.

Note: review is for the "market" (not orchard) June 29, 2025 because I'm sure inventory changes…read moreover the year. I had to write about the best apple cider donuts I've had the pleasure of enjoying. Fresh out of the kettle $7 for 6. They take credit card. Also pies available for $20 and some honey, fruit butter, bbq sauces, and some salsa plus bags of kettle corn ($6). Was looking for jams/jellies but those are available up in the peach orchard ($8, cash only). Donuts better than Apple House!? That's a high bar.

Great place for apple picking. If you have 4-wheel drive they even allow you to drive through the…read morelines of apple trees, so minimal walking required if that is what you are looking for. If you get there, keep going past the shop on the left side until you come to a white house with a red roof, this is where apple picking starts. On the way home, be sure to stop by the shop you saw initially on your left. They have freshly made apple cider donuts which are super delicious.

Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.

Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

My boyfriend and I went on a blackberry picking date here, and we had a blast! We loved that there…read morewas NO line. It was $4 for admission, $1 for a picking bucket, and you pay per pound for your produce. Unfortunately in July, they didn't have any more peaches, but still had plenty of blackberries. To be honest, the blackberries were very sour, but I made them into a pie so it was delicious in pie form! We walked around and saw the animals on the farm, and wandered around the market where they had a ton of seasonal produce available for sale.

Just picked up a glass bottle coke, some hot sauce, and this amazing beef jerky! A definitively…read moresmall town, quaint shop, bursting with variety and true knowledge of "Home Grown."

This is a fantastic one-stop-shop for fresh (locally grown) produce, milk, bread, pastas, eggs…read more. etc. It's conveniently located on Rt 340 and how better to spend a few bucks than supporting a small, local business. The owners are super friendly and very knowledgeable. Definitely pick up some Chocolate Milk, Tortilla Chips, Steaks and Chicken. For a small shop, it has so much to offer!