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    Pleasant View Orchard

    4.6 (59 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Christina B.

    Somehow I've made it to the ripe old age of 37 without having ever been to an apple orchard. Thanks to Yelp for sending out a list of local apple orchards, I realized just how close this was to my house. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'd say it exceeded my expectations. We stopped in on the first Sunday in October around 10am and it was packed! Luckily, they have plenty of parking. There's no entrance fee or anything, you just have to buy a bag from their store if you plan on picking apples. They have 3 different sizes. I chose 1/2 peck which ended up fitting around 10 or so apples. There were several varieties of apples to choose from, including several varieties I'd never heard of it. There's a map at the store do you know where to find each variety but each row is labeled with a wood sign as well. After we picked our apples, we had lunch in the store. The apple slush was delicious! In addition to apples for sale in the store, they had pumpkins, corn, squash, and lots of local goods like cheese, jams, and fudge. It was a great fall activity for my family.

    Kate D.

    My FAVORITE orchard!! The food they serve here, although "concession style" food, is so good. I would come here for dinner, LOL. My favorite dish is the caramel apple fondue. Basically a caramel apple, but so much easier to eat. The cashiers are so kind, and answer all your questions about which rows of apples to pick, etc. They also have QR code maps posted around to help with this too! As for the apple picking, the orchard itself is pretty large that you don't run into other families while picking. (My husband actually proposed here and it was completely private) They have wagons for their pumpkins patch, as well as a free tractor to the patch. They do have a playground for kids as well. Overall, I will return year over year!

    Carmel Apple fondue
    Staci W.

    Still one of my top orchards in the area! It's not too packed- the cafe offers tons of your favorites at a lower price than other orchards. They have plenty of trees for u pick as well. Staff are friendly and move through any line quickly!

    Mikaela L.

    Our first time coming to this Orchard. The parking was not terrible, it was easy to get in and out. The service was outstanding, they were friendly and efficient. The selection of food choices and apples is great! We got 2 bags and filled it with different types of apples. The prices are great and worth it. It's family-friendly and would recommend this place to bring your family and friends.

    Deanna W.

    Pleasant View Orchard is a smaller orchard. I came here with a field trip for first grade students. The students had an opportunity to try apple cider. They were provided a place to eat lunch and enjoyed the nice play area. They then were given little bags to pick apples from designated trees. The farm store was nice. It was an enjoyable field trip.

    Ro W.

    My favorite place to get an apple cider slushie. The fried biscuits are also a hit. They also have fresh vegetables and a good selection of sauces. I've picked apples a few times before. It's 10m away from my home so we frequent often.

    1/2 peck of Fuji apples for $8
    Kristin U.

    Pleasant View Orchard is really cute! I visited for the first time on a Wednesday around 12pm in mid September. We wanted to do pick your own apples, but there were signs up saying there were very few apples left for that. I was surprised and a little disappointed, but I walked the orchard with my niece instead and then grabbed a bag of Fuji apples on my way out. The pumpkins they had were beautiful and very affordable! We got two medium-large pumpkins for $13. They look great on our front porch! They also had a selection of small gourds and pumpkins for $1-2 each. I ended up with several of those for my desk and bedroom and they look great! I had to try an apple cider slushie, and I wasn't disappointed. For $1.50 or $3, it's a refreshing treat on a September day! They had a well maintained bathroom, too. I have to point this out because I have been to some farms and parks lately that do not have clean facilities, and this was so much better! Tacked on a fifth star just for that! I'll definitely be back to Pleasant View Orchard. It's a nice local orchard to have some late summer, early fall fun at with your fam or friends!

    Abby M.

    I've been coming to this orchard since I was a kid and it's still amazing! The food is always so good. We got the fried biscuits & apple butter, apple crumble & an apple butter to go. The apple crumble is literally my favorite ever! There is plenty of bagged apples to purchase or you can pick your own. A pumpkin patch is open in the fall as well!

    Pickled items made with jalapeno, plain, or with habanero
    Tyanna M.

    I went to Pleasant View Orchard today for the first time. I have passed by this exit many many times. Today I saw they had a Product Sampling Day on Facebook. As you can expect on this day they were extremely busy. I still had no trouble finding a spot to park. Although I did have to wait in a long line to pay for the items that I bought. They had three different apples that you could go into the orchard to pick today but it appears they have many more that they grow right on the property. I found many things that I thought I would take home to try again after going to their product sampling day. They also have hot dogs and nachos and such. I had a apple cider slushie and 4 fried biscuits with apple butter. Those biscuits were hot out of the fryer and they were excellent. I will definitely go back and try them again on a less busy day but I was very happy I got to try many of their products.

    Erin L.

    First off, who doesn't love a cute apple orchard and pumpkin patch in the fall? This is the only dog-friendly orchard/pumpkin patch in the Indy area so bring the pups! We even did a photo shoot here with our pups! Once you get there you can buy empty bags - various sizes - and they'll give you a map of the rows that say which kind of apples are grown. Some are off limits depending on their supply. It super fun to walk up and down the rows picking the perfect apples! They have the best cider slushees, Carmel apples, apple sauce, and anything else apple centered your heart desires on their menu! They also have a u-pick pumpkin patch and also have pre-picked pumpkins you can buy as well as mums! We love this place and it's only 25 mins from downtown Indy! We'll be coming back here for years:)

    Picking from some of the last trees with Apples
    Mel M.

    I loved this orchard, we will be returning next year! It's over 40 acres and so much to do and see. Beautiful scenery and the staff was very nice. They have rows and rows of apples, the only downside was that the trees were pretty picked over or the apples had all fallen off. Such a waste. But in addition to that, they have a large pumpkin patch you get to by hayride or they have a u-pick patch and all the pumpkins are only $7! Such a great deal! The concessions were phenomenal and really inexpensive!! The line can get quite long but it's totally worth it. Try the Carmel fondue and the cider slushie! Happy Fall!

    Allison F.

    Last fall, my friend and I checked out Tuttle's, and we were very disappointed with how everything seemed pick over by the beginning of October. Therefore, we were determined to find an orchard with more apple varieties available. I'm happy to report that Pleasant View had all the apples we needed! If you're looking for an orchard that will have a plentiful selection after September, you should definitely check out this orchard.

    Brittany S.

    Couldn't have been a more autumn-esque day to visit Anderson Orchard! I arrived with three "missions" in mind: 1.) introduce my friend from Texas to his first orchard (oh, Indiana, you're just too cute) 2.) purchase a half peck of apples 3.) purchase an obnoxious number of so-ugly-their-cute pumpkins. I was able to accomplish two of my three goals and still left sporting a toothy smile. $7 for a half peck bag and boy, oh boy, did I give that bag a run for its money. I believe I was able to squeeze in somewhere around 14 or so apples (yeah! 50 cents per apple!) I appreciated the laid back/free for all approach - *here's your bag *have at it* Due to the particularly dry summer/poor crop, several local orchards were eliminating the u-pick option for the year. Fortunately, Anderson wasn't one of them. One more thumbs up for Anderson: open on Sundays! My only bummer-dude of the day: no so-ugly-their-cute-pumpkins to be found. The largest pumpkins on site were pie pumpkins. Oh, well, gives me one more fun item to buy at the Original Farmer's Market downtown on Wednesday.

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    Super cool place with lots of stuff and great pies. The strawberry Rubarb is amazing.

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    very nice, less commercialized . The Carmel apples and apple butter are delicious. Our go to orchard!

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    Spencer Farm - Blackberry pie

    Spencer Farm

    4.7(95 reviews)
    24.3 mi

    I bring the kids to Spencer Farm to pick berries in the spring. The kids eat more than they put in…read morethe basket! This was my first visit to the farm for fall season and pumpkins. I was looking for heirloom pumpkins for decor and for a still life painting. The crew was watering the mums when we arrived before noon opening on Sunday. The mums were luscious and just starting to bloom. A cart selling Noble Coffee had a lazy aging dog sleeping underneath. Pumpkins and gourds lined the building in neat rows. I found a blue pumpkin that I needed. When the shop opened, kids headed towards the fields for pick your own pumpkins. I was surprised that raspberries were still on the vines for you pick. I headed into the shop to look around. Spencer bottles and sells their own salad dressings and preserves. Fall and Christmas giftware was out. But, a case full of pies caught my eye. Peach, blueberry, cherry, apple and more. I selected a slice of blackberry. I enjoyed my pie outside on their little patio. The pie was delicious. (They The They also sell fudge and ice cream.) The winery is a new addition since my last visit. The winery wasn't opened, but I will check it out on my next visit. Spencer Farm is a great place to visit and pick up fresh produce.

    I will admit that I'm not much of a farm dude, though my father actually grew up on a tobacco farm…read more There's no tobacco here. At least not in the fields. I had the chance to accompany a friend to Spencer Farm for a relatively brief visit. While it was pretty brief, I was impressed. Spencer Farm was started by, you guessed it, the Spencers - Lori and Kyle. It started out as Spencer's U-Pick in 1982. They started out with strawberries. By 1986, they moved to a new farm on Cherry Tree Road. They expanded to include red raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries, and chrysanthemums. They've added pumpkins, asparagus, grapes, Christmas trees, and their son founded a winery that now also sits on the farm grounds. Spencer's now does pre-picked, you-pick, and wholesale fruit. In 2008, they further expanded the farm with a variety of Indiana products including ice cream, fudge, pies, jams, jellies, etc. As you can tell, I immediately wanted to see their sunflower field. I love, love, love sunflowers. One of the reasons I'm not particularly a farm dude is because farms are seldom very accessible. While Spencer's isn't perfect, there's a STRONG effort here to be accessible. I was honestly surprised and impressed. You could send me to the gift shop, and I could be a very happy camper. I will note that they have a strong photography policy. It's on their website, but if you're taking professional equipment I'd read the policies first as there are requirements. There's an awful lot to love here. The people are friendly. The farm is well laid out and surprisingly accessible (the fields obviously have some issues - they're fields). There's accessible parking close to the entrance. This would be a great place for families. Children should definitely enjoy it. There's a strong element of faith here, and that's radiated in the beauty of the surroundings and the service.

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    Anderson Orchard - Baked apple hand pie

    Anderson Orchard

    4.5(130 reviews)
    25.7 mi
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    My granddaughter and I recently visited the orchard. It was our first time which is hard for me to…read morebelieve because we live only six miles away. We ate apple cobbler and bought a 1/2 peck of Johnathan apples to make apple pies. My granddaughter learned how to make apple pie and now makes a better apple pie than her grandmother. We went back to get another 1/2 peck after I ate two apple pies. I'm almost finished with my third apple pie. Did I mention I like apple pie? We plant to back in October for the petting zoo when it becomes available. We also bought a candle, honey, and some small decorative pumpkins which she painted to look like a strawberry.

    Typing this as I sip their apple cider warmed up and it is delicious. Family owned and operated! We…read morehave been coming here for years. Despite other orchards/pumpkin patches absolutely price gouging families, Anderson Orchard remains the same and reasonably priced. Hours for September and October: 8am-8pm (or dark) We drove from Noblesville, I was so happy they were still open! Plenty to do for the kids, playground, bounce houses, straw pile, photo ops. They offer U-pick apples & Pumpkins or if you're in a hurry they're ready to grab from the red barn. Pumpkins are super reasonably priced at $.40 a Lb or pie pumpkins for $3. The concession stand is open on Saturday & Sunday. I love the fried biscuits with apple butter & of course you must get the apple cider slushies!! I don't remember seeing it prior, but they had apple cobbler warmed up with ice cream, delicious! I just love this place so much! Don't leave without a bag of apples, Carmel apples, apple cider & get some of those fried biscuits! Highly recommend bringing the whole family.

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    Willowfield Lavender Farm - The gift shop

    Willowfield Lavender Farm

    4.8(17 reviews)
    21.9 mi

    It's a long drive out in the country but worth the trip!…read more The only negative was our first impression when we walked into the shop. The owner and her employee were in conversation, and neither greeted us, spoke to us, or even nodded. A simple "Hi" with a smile would have made all the difference. Nice selection in the shop. We thoroughly enjoyed the lavender cookies and tea! I loved that they use biodegradable straws and recycle the cups! The shop porch is a lovely spot to sit on a swing and disconnect from the world. In July, the lavender was not in bloom, but that didn't diminish our enjoyment at all. There is a 'secret' path to "The Sanctuary" - a small grove of Osage orange trees. Unfortunately it's not a secret to mosquitoes, so bring big spray. The grounds are beautiful. We enjoyed walking around and taking pictures and buying lavender souvenirs in the gift shop. This place is small, but the country road drive was fun and worth the trip. The smells are heavenly!

    Such a hidden gem! I wish more people knew about this place (making assumptions based on the lack…read moreof Yelp reviews when writing this one). Libbe and her husband created such a wonderful space, full of zen! A great way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and it's only 30 min drive from downtown Indy! There is a cute gift shop, filled with all things lavender! Sleep masks, soaps, lotions, teas, bunches, and more. I was quite literally in my personal heaven. Not only is this a gift shop but you're free to explore the farm and grounds. There is a great space to get away and be surrounded by nature and the woods. It also happens to be a place to rent for events like weddings. Be sure to visit their website/social media for the most updated info on seasonal hours and openings. Be sure to stop by during the season and visit this hidden gem!

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    Senior photography at Willowfield Lavender Farm.

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    Tuttle Orchards - Berry breeze

    Tuttle Orchards

    4.6(281 reviews)
    13.8 mi
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    This is a great trip for the fall also. It seems they've expanded the store area and added a lot…read moremore items since last year. There is plenty of parking, a picnic area, playground, and a snack bar. It's an enjoyable visit. Love their apples.

    When I think of orchards, I tend to reflect fondly back on school field trips and my childhood in…read moregeneral. That feeling was alive and well at Greenfield, Indiana's Tuttle Orchards. This 200-acre establishment offers around 50 acres of apples, 30 acres of vegetables, 20-25 acres of pumpkins, and a greenhouse among other options. There's a small cafe here. There's U-Pick apples, of course, along with U-Pick pumpkins. There's flowers galore, a variety of food items, exhibits classes, tours, and more. They take credit cards (no WIC or SNAP). There's no general admission to get into Tuttle. There's also no parking fee. There are fees for certain activities, and there are obviously fees for items that are sold. There are over 2,000 items in their farm store. I'm a definite fan of the donuts. Yeah, I know. What kind of weirdo goes to an orchard and gets a donut? Me. I'm that weirdo. More than 90% of their plants sold are grown right at the orchard. Tuttle has been around since the early apple trees were planted in 1928. It's now fourth generation Tuttle, though the owners are actually named Roney at this point (but still in the family). Accessibility? Better than expected and obviously intentional. Perfect? Nope. It's an orchard. No orchard will be perfectly accessible, but it's quite good and employees are helpful as much as able. Parking lot offers parking options. They've worked with disabled students, and the hayride is wheelchair accessible. The pumpkin patch is a dirt path, however, for the most part I found it workable. Some may need assistance. The only accessibility issue in most places would be the crowds, as Tuttle can get quite packed - especially on weekends. Tuttles does ask for advance notice for those with disabilities if possible, especially for groups, so guides can adapt material as needed for age/developmental level. Overall, I really enjoyed this visit. It wasn't my first time to Tuttle, though I'd never remembered it well enough to be comfortable reviewing it. After a recent visit, I remembered why I always enjoyed it so much. It was more accessible than expected, everyone was friendly, and a side benefit is really watching all the kids around you have such a good time. There's a reason so many consider an orchard visit a fall tradition. Tuttle Orchard is a great place to start that tradition with your friends and family.

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    Hunter's Honey Farm - Getting ready to go visit the beehives!

    Hunter's Honey Farm

    4.9(58 reviews)
    35.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    We had an amazing experience at Hunter's Honey Farm the weekend before Christmas! We got to…read morehand-pour beeswax candles and fill a honey bear with fresh, raw, unfiltered honey--such a fun, hands-on activity that even my teenager and her friend loved. Kelley was fantastic, sharing her knowledge of sustainable beekeeping and the care that goes into producing pure, organic honey straight from the hive. The farm gift shop was stocked with incredible raw, unprocessed honey, honeycomb, and beeswax products--we left with plenty! We're so excited to come back this summer for the Honey House Tour, Beehive Tour, Forestry Tour, and Queen Special Tour! Getting to work a live beehive with a beekeeper and see the honey extraction process will be unforgettable. If you're looking for the best raw, organic honey in Indiana and a truly unique farm experience, Hunter's Honey Farm is a must-visit!

    One of our new favorite traditions is cutting down our tree at Hunter's Honey Farm! This year we…read moreactually went out and tagged it when it was warm and then went back on Wednesday to cut it down. So many cool things about that experience... 1) I used a chainsaw for the first time and now I want to cut down all the trees! 2) We put something that wouldn't fit in our car in our relatively new truck bed... it was sooooo big! 3) While I was there, I bought several jars of their honey (again)! They have completely embraced the "hot honey" trend and are making some amazing honeys that are perfect for a nice "drizzle" on pizza, a Christmas ham or even as a sweetener in your green beans or spaghetti sauce! Their service is fantastic and you're even able to taste a few before buying! Go see them for gift baskets or to join their "honey (not jelly) of the month club" #iykyk

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    The entrance to our beautiful farm!

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    Fields of Joy - Field in Summer

    Fields of Joy

    5.0(2 reviews)
    29.6 mi

    Fields of Joy is an Anderson, Indiana-based operation that was a newcomer to the Statehouse Market…read morethat kicked off today in downtown Indy at the Indiana Government Center. According to the Fields of Joy website, they're situated on 5 acres in the Southwest Corner of Anderson. The family-owned operation started off as a U-Pick strawberry farm and has expanded into growing cut flowers, asparagus, and other vegetables for a farm stand. They note that the asparagus crop is typically available mid-April through early June with fresh flowers available from early May through mid-October. It was the flowers that drew me to their area today, a little bit of an oasis that just seemed really beautiful on a day when the weather wasn't completely cooperating with the Statehouse Market kick-off that included more vendors than usual and more food trucks than usual. As I noted, this is a family operation - Greg (father) focuses on vegetables, Joy (mom) on flowers, and the three kids take care of the farm's animals. And yes, they have both the local farm operation and farm stands/tables at various events including their arrival at Statehouse Market. They have a farmstand located at the front of their farm that is self-serve. They accept cash and Venmo. The stand is open daily, dawn to dusk. Items include hand-snapped asparagus, spring flower bouquets, veggie plant starts, local honey, and jam. During the summer, you may also see baked goods there. ​ The farm hosts U-Pick events, date nights (18+ only), Yoga in the Flower Field (I know how our #YelpIndy crew loves yoga), and they do private parties/events. For Yelpers in the Anderson area, this would be a cool event. In addition to the Statehouse Market, they appear at Pendleton Farmer's Market, Jackrabbit Coffee carries their items, and Market Wagon carries their items. The people are super friendly, the prices are fair, the products are high quality, and the spirit of joy is palpable. Definitely a winner and a welcome addition to Statehouse Market. .

    So, my daughter and I went with my sister-in-law, my niece, and my nephew and some of THEIR friends…read moreon a strawberry picking day. We started the day at a local farm where we grew up going to. The strawberries as usual we huge and good. My daughter and I left with 15 lbs(I had no idea what I was going to do with 15 lbs of strawberries). As we left, my sister-in-law's friend said, "hey, I know of a great place in Anderson, where they're even better. I researched it, we made a lengthy drive, and showed up to Fields Of Joy... As we approached, we weren't sure our GPS had gotten us to the correct place. Then we saw the sign and got very excited. As we pull in, we see 3 other vans there. Yes, vans, this place is a family outing! We go to the backyard (yes, yard. This is where the owners live), and it gets a little muddy. We are always down for muddy! As we go to the barn, we are amazed by the selection for a family ran small company. Fresh honey, rhubarb(which we ALSO got at the last place, but this rhubarb was actually red, and ripe. The other was still green), basil, strawberry plants, jams of all sorts, and refreshments ALL WAITING TO BE PURCHASED!! I'm thinking to myself, this must be heaven! Unfortunately, it wasn't, we were still in Anderson. We see a nice woman, behind the counter, interacting with customers like she's known them forever(MAN, I miss the country living!). There is a man handing out red buckets for us to pick strawberries in, and then leads us out to the fields(he stood and talks to a little girl picking strawberries in the fields). It ends up being much larger than we had originally thought. We go back rows and rows and rows and rows of strawberries, to where he tells us to go, hands us our steaks to mark or progress, and off we go! Woohoo! Obviously, the first thing you do, is taste the berries. We did it all together... We look at each other, smile, and realize that we had made a huge mistake. We should have come here first. They were the sweetest berries we had ever tasted!! Phenomenal! We picked and picked and picked. I think my daughter and I picked another 10lbs of berries (totaling 25lbs for the day, again, had no clue what we were going to do with 25lbs of berries). We also got some basil, because I'm teaching my daughter to cook. Why not grow your own and chop it up!!! As we come back to the barn, the woman behind the counter finishes up with other fellow pickers, and starts talking to us. She asked how it was, and if we ate strawberries while we were in the fields because "that's the best part" she gets a resounding YES! and AMAZING! We tell her this was our second strawberry farm of the day. She laughed and said that it was Ok. Come to find out, Fields Of Dreams has a sweeter varietal of strawberries than the other place. Thanks for the info!(sweeter is always better) Then we apologized to her, swearing our allegiance to them forever and always, even though it WAS a little bit of a drive for us, and that we would make it as often as possible, never going anywhere else for strawberries. Come to find out, the man and woman are married, and the girl in the fields was their daughter, picking berries as well for their 'pre-picked" customers. Sure, just go there and pick up some strawberries(only if you're short on time and are running low, because picking them yourself is 90% of the fun). They also recently sold their previous residence, which was LITERALLY one neighborhood away from where I grew up, just north of Indianapolis. They made us feel like family. Thanks guys! Weather that rain, and we'll see you again soon!!! With Love, The Jensen Family P.S. I sent the other farm's strawberries to my work for others to enjoy. I kept yours for my family, and told folks at work to only go to you. You guys are the best. Keep up the good work!!!

    Pleasant View Orchard - pickyourown - Updated October 2026

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