This was my second visit to Ragged Hill Orchard, and I'm certain I'll return. It's a smaller Central Massachusetts orchard focused mainly on picking. They do a nice job posting when their many apple varieties are expected to be ready (see photos). They also offer pick-your-own raspberries, pears, peaches, nectarines, and blueberries at various points from July through September.
There's a small store where you may find cider, apple cider donuts, and other treats. The orchard doesn't have hayrides, mazes, or a petting zoo, so it's quieter and the trees don't seem to get picked out as early. On both my visits, one Sunday and one Tuesday, around noon, there were very few other visitors and an abundance of apples. You could easily fill a large bag from a single tree.
Plenty of ripe apples were within easy reach, and they looked and tasted great. This time we picked several kinds of Macs, along with Gala and Honeycrisp. If you're mainly looking for good apples, this is a great place to find them. A large bag cost $40. read more