The workers here are so friendly. We went on a weekday and we were the only people there. It was…read moreexplained to us that the particular day we went wasn't the best for picking and a few days later would be better but we went anyway and still found some big, bright red strawberries! These are some of the best tasting strawberries I've ever had and 100% organic! I highly recommend Thompson-Finch Farm for strawberry picking!

$3.85lb for organic strawberries. Super fresh and sweet. Fields are conviently located near…read moreparking lot/check in area about a 3 minute walk. Owner and operator were very friendly. A great deal and scenic 2 hour drive from NYC. Much better and less crowded than any of the Jersey strawberry sites.

This was our second year to visit Riiska Brook Orchard. The drive was very lovely. Easy parking…read more The orchards are lined with tree after tree weighed down with beautiful apples of many varieties. The apple picking visitors were were having such fun. The atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff was extremely helpful. We left the orchard with wonderful apples and enticing donuts. We look forward to next year and our visit to Riiska Brook Orchard,

Great experience today -- went apple picking w/ the wife & our poodle (yes, dogs are allowed). We…read moreall enjoyed our time at Riiska Brook Orchard. Place was not crowded at all, and there were a variety of apples to pick from. We appreciated that the rows of apple trees were labeled, you don't often find that at other orchards. Scenic views also (and the ride to the orchard was very scenic too). Staff was super-friendly, and the apple cider is the BOMB (we took a sip before departing and realized how awesome it was, so I ran back in to purchase another 1/2 gallon). Also, we picked up two butternut squash for only a dollar a piece -- a savings of at least $5, and it tasted way better than what you get in a supermarket, We will definitely be back again !

The best experience! Lots of space inside, very warm ambiance. There are ample benches and seats by…read morefirepits outside and an area with food trucks and to apple pick yourself. The apple cider donut stand was absolutely amazing. Theyre making them fresh right there! We got a couple fresh apples as well and they were phenomenal. Service was nice and they're busy! Highly recommend going here for an city escape, especially in the fall.

Had a brief visit here that was sadly affected by a torrential downpour (that came with a tornado…read morewarning). We had fun plucking zennias ($.50 each) and wanted to see the sunflowers but did not get a chance to since we saw lightning. Within ten minutes of seeing lightning, a heavy thunderstorm began, which we waited out in the cidery, which is in a large barn. There were three bathrooms and a shared sink. There were also lots of snacks, ciders and spirits available for purchase. You could even buy crackers / cheeses / meats to make your own charcuterie board! It looked like there was a private event while we were there as well as another private event in the evening. I only tried the Kitchen Sink cider which I honestly didn't like at all, but at least the packaging was nice! I also have to give a shout out to the people working at the stand near the parking lot for giving me a free sunflower stem since I didn't get a chance to pick one!

Another year, another visit to Philip Orchards. This is our…read morefamily tradition over the years, pick our Macouns (I don't know any other farms that does this) then get a dutch apple pie at Green Acres down the road. Love this place, wide area with many fruit trees. Best pricing around, especially when buying 4 or more bags. You'll be surprised how quick it's goes (apples a day, pies and gifts to family/friends). Interesting article, and link to a book on the place/family by Leila Philip. https://ruralintelligence.com/arts/apples-history-a-q-a-with-leila-philip-3 Support your local businesses, come to Philip Orchards!

We have been picking apples at this orchard for over 25 years. The staff are friendly and the…read moreapples are great. The prices are fair and you can just relax while picking.

We arrived in the shoulder season between blueberry and apple picking. Neither were perfectly ripe,…read morebut the grounds are lovely to walk around. We chose to get two pints of blueberries and a bag of apples. Apple options even early in the season were varied and tasty. Highly recommend for a lovely area and perfect way to spend an afternoon.

There are no apples on the trees because they picked them all themselves and charged us $24 to go…read more"apple picking". I came back with an empty bag and a disappointed 5-year old. Considering they're selling an experience they don't have, and refused to give us our money back, this is called fraud.

We were here for my friend's wedding. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. It's a bohemian dream…read more The day before, we were able to pick wildflowers in the fields which were then used for table centerpieces. I discovered I do not have an eye for flower arrangement. Thankfully there were more creative women in our group and they were able to provide some assistance in making my flower arrangements more aesthetically pleasing. A fun experience nonetheless!

Came here for a wedding on a Friday night in June, gorgeous venue. Great food and even better…read moredrinks! Bartenders were very nice and attentive and went out their way to make special drink requests for the guests. Drinks were very different and cool not just your regular wedding venue drinks, they made specialty ones. All the employees were very kind and on top of it.

Amazing place. This year has been the best for PYO strawberries. Low key place. Call ahead as they…read morechange fields annually. Never had a negative interaction with folks there, and would take negative reviews with a dash of salt.

Loved this place! Brought my kid who loves strawberries and they were so pleased with the amount of…read morestrawberries available. Of you aren't from the area, the address is 319 river drive - not whatever you see on Google or yelp - I drove around for a while looking for the place!

What a cute place! We tried somewhere different this year and we found this. It does have a price…read moreof $6 per person and kids 3 and under are free. You walk in and have a barn area with cute decor and a little mini haunted house (nothing moving or too scary) inside. You can purchase little items like mini pumpkins or a cookie. Outside there is a lot of stuff! Corn maze, slingshot corn into the lake, chill by a fire, play giant checkers, or look at the sunflowers. They also have a grain bin basketball game and other fun stuff. I saw there was an ice cream area further down around the corner with the same name as the farm, but it wasn't open when we went :( there was some type of food truck in the entrance with fried dough and such.

From the owner: Pick your own pumpkins, haunted house, corn maze, games, sling shot challenge, sunflower walk,…read moremining sluice, food truck, breweries & much more.

Went here on a Sunday in late September, and there was a decent amount of apples to pick! They have…read morea ton of different kinds to choose from. You do have to pay admission to pick, but you get to pick way more than apples. Veggies and fruit are available if you go at the right time. We got 3 large pumpkins and an entire bag of apples for a little less than 35 bucks! Definitely worth it to stop here!

You are presumed to be a criminal and are treating accordingly at check-out…read more I brought my disabled patient to the orchard for a safe, therapeutic outing, but he was left traumatized by the excessive post-picking interrogation, intense vehicle search, and authoritarian bullying by their plainclothes security. As I was held at check-out inside the building, an unnamed woman with no identification confronted me in an accusatory manner demanding to know what else we had picked. I told her everything we picked was on the counter. She asked what was in my car. I told her my patient, his rollator, and his mobility scooter. Not much else fits in a little KIA. She left me inside the building at the register and went out to my car. With no explanation to my startled patient, she began rooting through my car. He was alone and felt defenseless in a frightening situation. I don't know if I'll ever be able to get him to leave his house again for an outing like this. He is traumatized. Columbia County NY has many PYO options that are more friendly and less terrifying than this horrible place.

I thought I was done with maple weekend 2026. I had five maples on Saturday alone! But my wonderful…read morepassenger pointed out, as I headed south through Massachusetts - "oh, I think that's another maple event?" "Where?" So I looked around and saw the cars parked behind me. U-turn. Pack into the gravel lot. And... go pet the cows. Yup, this is truly a farm. The barn smells like animals and you can pet the goats. All the staff is friendly and there to explain maple, farming, whatever you'd like. For maple weekend? Excellent. We went into the Calf-a (sound that out) and there was a fairly long waitlist, but passed the time in the maple steam room with free samples! and perhaps the most interesting samples of all. Maple mustard. Various maple dips. And while they were not cheap, the staff did work together to get me some Grade B maple, which is so hard to find nowadays. It's now in my fridge. Once our names were called, we found a great variety on the menu for a very reasonable price. I got two pecan pancakes, fresh made, and my lady got one maple cranberry, made with the cranberries that were used to infuse the cranberry maple syrup. Our table got an entire pitcher of maple to pour as we pleased - yes, I do please. I took a pair of maple donuts to go, and they do not taste like cider donuts. The maple stands out. Fresh made and soft. I know maple is March, but this farm seems like a winner any time of the year you're passing by.

Hidden gem! What a fun, educational, and generally wonderful experience. I would say this is…read moreappropriate for kids aged 0 to probably tween. The property is huge and beautiful, with lots of games and animals to feed and discover. The playground is huge and actually a few different playgrounds. Admission is a little steep, but well worth it given you can spend hours here and also support a small, local business.