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.

Outstandingly fresh vegetables will make you a homebody all summer. It's a crime to eat out when…read moreyour pantry is full of such delicious produce. Shares seem a bit pricey when you write the check at the beginning of the season, but they are more than fair if you make the pick up every week, and are true bargains if you fully avail yourself to the abundance of herbs, beans, tomatoes, peppers and flowers that you pick yourself in the fields. Management bends over backwards to satisfy diverse shareholder preferences and has struck a fine balance between the need for sufficient quantities of staples and a wide variety of choices for the foodies. One share will easily feed a family of four, but a share can be split, making it work well for couples, too. Sign up early. Shares sell out fast.

We've had a farm share for 2 years now. The vegetables are so fresh and delicious that we felt sad…read moregoing away on vacation. Their produce tastes better than anything I've ever found at a farmer's market, and is of course totally organic. You pay ahead when you reserve your summer share in January. It seems like a hefty sum, but you get a lot of produce, so it actually works out to be quite reasonable -- we split the share among 5 adults and still end up not eating everything. You pick veggies up every week, which we look forward to doing because you get to say hello to the cheery farmers and go into the fields yourself to pick certain items. There's nothing better than a tomato warmed by the sun and eaten right off the vine! You get to learn about new veggies you didn't know you liked (hakurai radishes??) and for us city kids, it's cool to see what a familiar veg looks like when it's growing out of the ground (when I started going here I couldn't tell a carrot from a broccoli plant). We've done all three share programs they offer: summer, fruit, and winter. You have to join for the summer to be eligible for the other two. I recommend both the summer and winter shares, but I wouldn't do the fruit share again. That's because they partner with another farm for the fruit and so it's not organic -- also they don't give you much fruit and generally it's not as high quality as their veggies. But the summer and winter shares are excellent! Extra bonus points for being a community farm and for their work helping the hungry.

Fresh vegetables are so fresh. I have enjoyed 2 shipments. The lettuce and radishes, cauliflower…read moremushrooms were excellent.

We've been CSA members for a few years now, but will not be renewing. We somehow got past the…read moresummer of eggplant (and I know a LOT of ways to cook eggplant), the fall/winter of parsnips and turnips (half a box of them every week), and the spring pantry share this year with no pantry goodies. The breaking point came this summer, when we got a total of six tomatoes. Six. And I can even get past that, except for the fact that I walk by their farmers' market stall week after week to see piles of tomatoes for sale. Even better, they offer a tomato-only share for members that pay extra. I'm sorry, but if you're not harvesting enough tomato to provide more than six over a 12-week period to your regular shareholders, do not offer a tomato-only share. It's simply not how business should be done, and is especially unfair to four-season members that pay in full months in advance to support your operation. I know farming is hard work, and I feel good to have supported other local meat and veggie farms. However, Siena Farms is the only one I've encountered that puts profits above their shareholders. Not recommended.

Great farmer's market with lots of parking nearby. (Hint: Most streets near the market are 1hr…read moreparking, don't worry if you can't find a space in the lot) The market starts *promptly* at 2pm. The only reason they lose a star is that at times, the vendors are not ready at 2 (this can be rough if you're trying to combine your market trip with a lunch break). Good bread, excellent heirloom tomatoes, and magical lettuce that *never* goes bad. My latest discovery is rainbow chard. I was intimidated by chard (it looks like something only very adventurous vegans would eat) - but I asked one of the women at the stand what to do with it. She instructed me to sautee it like spinach with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. I added in a vidalia onion and some tilapia - and I have never been happier!

I love this market. The people who work the market are kind & helpful. Great produce. Free parking…read more I especially love that they support others and match SNAP. And that they have entertainment there!

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

Best place for raspberry picking!!!…read more This is not the easiest to find place, which means it is never very crowded. They may not be the cheapest raspberries around, but they usually plant several varieties and have so many bushes that they don't get picked over and always have ripe ones. In addition, they sell their own "raspberry infusion" which is great for cooking, salads, or as a dessert sauce. I've been going there for five years straight now and never miss a year.

This is a great place for beautiful raspberry picking! They sell syrup and some other related items…read moretoo. It's sometimes hard to figure out when to go because they rely on FaceBook (which, as we all know, is terrible for humanity!) but go during the week and you'll have plenty of time and space.

We've been coming to Carver Hill for years, and it never loses its charm. The fresh apple cider…read moredonuts, the pumpkins, and the warm and laid back staff make it a truly special place. Come once the season dies down a little. You won't regret it!

I was looking for a quieter orchard tucked away from the crowds (and yes, I realize that such a…read morething at the height of the season is nonexistent) but Carver Hill actually fit the bill. From Boston, it's a scenic drive out to Stow. I couldn't stop gushing over the foliage on the way there - I've turned into a total leaf peeper. Carver Hill is absolutely stunning in the fall, definitely worth a trip. Pleasantly surprised to find the lot half-empty when we arrived on the later side of a Saturday but then it filled up by the time we left around 3. To your right, as soon as you drive in, you'll see an area with pumpkins and the farm store - this is also where you get PYO fruit/veggies if you're paying with credit. If you have cash on hand, you can pay for a bag at the little stand right in front of the orchard. A peck (the smaller bag) was $25. I was a little skeptical at the size but it's a good deal if you really pack your apples in there. From there, the apple orchard. Not the biggest I've been to and the selection was understandably limited. We missed the sign to download the QR code for a map of the orchard and so had to rely on a photo of a thin pole with all the names/colors wrapped around it. Don't forget to stop at the store before you leave. I grabbed some pumpkin pie, jam, and an apple cider donut - they also have apple cider slushies and multiple flavors of ice cream. The donut was THE BEST, made fresh, almost falling apart, thick and generous coating of cinnamon and sugar (also tasted nutmeg and allspice in the coating). Absolutely worth waiting in the line for, but make sure to pay first and get a little yellow receipt/tag from the register before you get in line for the donuts.

Longtime CSA member and general supporter here: excellent, local, and organic produce from great…read morefarmers and their industrious crew. They also offer beautiful flowers (PYO and bouquets) and wonderful extras from other local producers in their farm store.

I have had a CSA share at Barrett's Mill Farm for about 5 years, and I continue to be delighted…read morewith the high quality and variety of organic vegetables available every week. The CSA at Barrett's Mill is the farm stand select type, rather than the pre packed bag or box. This gives customers choice in what they want, and everyone can tailor their veggies to their own taste. Did I say how wonderful these organic veggies are? They are large, colorful, and tasty; not the typical small, sad looking kind of organic vegetables you see in grocery stores. In addition, this is a woman owned business, and many days you can see Melissa or Lise working around the farm. If you're wondering about Barrett's Mill, stop by the farm stand and see the beautiful veggies available for sale. I give Barrett's Mill Farm my highest rating.