Loved this place. The smaller size of perfect and not overwhelming. Was able to have babies and toddler while apple picking and even flower picking. Great service and friendly staff. Did not know but saw they do dinners! (With falcons)! Yes please. Look forward to returning. read more

Recently went to Riamede Farm for a Yelp event and got a quick educational tour of the farm through their apple orchards and flower gardens. Learned how eco-friendly they are by using technology and natural methods to maintain pest free crops and maximize their production. My favorite part was the last one of the tour...had their vanilla ice cream with apple cider donuts treat; added some root beer soda and made my own root beer float...delicious!! Their Farm Store is fully stocked with options from fruit, veggies, eggs, cider, dairy products (milk, cheese, etc), bee products (honey, wax, pollen), and many more. Looking forward to their upcoming Fall festival season. Lastly, it's great to know the owner is a Veteran. Will definitely be visiting Riamede Farms more often to support this Veteran and Woman-owned small business. read more

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This local Cheater farm is a Diamond in the rough with fantastic apple cider donuts local produce and their amazing apple cider soda made on site. We always enjoy visiting their farm read more

Great Yelp Event! First time doing a local farm tour and meeting the owner. The owner educated us from history to the present of how it came to be. The educational between seasons that provide edible and healthy fruits and vegetables. From the dirt to cuttings schedules, pollination, trimming , to not using insecticide spay for pests, and winter preps. We need to support our local farms, they need us to encourage others as well. read more

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This fall season I wanted to check out visit a local farm, which Jersey has plentiful. Riamede farm gives cute and homie. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed just being outdoors and exploring the beautiful property. For a snack I couldn't resist the walking taco. It was a something easy, simple, and tasty to munch on while exploring. I then finished off with the cider donut sundae, which was top tier. It was soooo good. I'd go back to Riamede just for that! Family friend and very much so a relaxing vibe. read more

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They should let people know before buying tickets that there are no apples to pick. So I paid for 4 tickets to enter and not get any apples. I might as well go stop and shop and buy apples there. Plus no bathrooms for kids. They really need to improve it was my first and last time. read more

Riamede is a cute little farm. To me it was smaller than some of the other farms I've been to so it is good for the little ones if you have kids. I came here with my sister and friend and saw plenty of families enjoying the farm. I went September 12th and the apple trees weren't that full of apples so I decided not to pick any. The price for a ticket isn't bad. Only $14 and some change if you brought your ticket online. To me there wasn't too much going on at the farm activity wise other than Apple, flower, or vegetable picking. I tried a couple of their snacks. I tried a walking taco which was a nice little treat. It was a made with a snack size bag of Doritos. Then I ended my time at the farm with their donut sundae which was pretty good. Before leaving I decided to check out the farm store. I was a little disappointed with their farm store. I guess I was looking forward to more baked goods and a little more variety. Overall the farm is cute and chill and the staff that works there are friendly. read more

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If you want to go apple picking don't waste your time, energy and money. 97% of the trees don't have apples. I watched people settle for the damaged/bruised apples that were on the ground. I told the female at the register and she had an attitude and told me that My wife and I "must not have gone to the right area".... I asked her where should I have gone because we walked the entire area and should not have to play detective when you pay to pick apples and she didn't have an answer. I also showed her different pictures on my phone of multiple trees that were just taken and she had nothing to say. This place is a ripoff. Save your time, money, and energy and go somewhere else that's nice, honest, and respectful. I recommend Sun High Orchards. read more

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We've been coming here for years (with our dog) and this is the first time we were told that dogs can't be anywhere on the property. We were aware and completely understand that dogs aren't allowed in the PYO area, but we just wanted to buy some cider, apples and donuts, listen to music and wander around the grounds. Used to love this place, but I guess we won't be back. Bummer. read more

We had a nice time at this farm today. It was our little one's first time apple and pumpkin picking. We made sure we bought our admission tickets online because we would got $4 discount that way (as mentioned on their website). It was $19.50 at the farm. The admission ticket included: - free parking - One small pumpkin (we got ours) - use of red wagons and scissors - lawn games and corn hole - photo ops - wagon ride We also brought our own reusable bag for apple picking. We enjoyed the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and back to the apple orchard. We got to pick some apples, enjoyed the live music and shopped at farmstand. I bought a dahlia flower bouquet for $30 and beehive honey butter scented candle for $17.50. We also bought some food at the farm but it was a bit pricey. The chicken burger ($10) was good but I didn't like that was a little charred and it was small. My husband liked the bratwurst and apple cider sauerkraut ($10.50) but he also thought the bratwurst was small. I think they should let people know that you can pick the zinnias flowers ($1 per stem) as well. I didn't know that until we were leaving so I rushed back and picked some. Overall, we had fun. read more

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Great place to bring the kids in the fall for apple picking, pumpkin picking, etc. All that fall jazz. You can spend a lot of time here. Some places are a one trick pony. Lots of activities for the kids. We will be back next year. read more

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Our family has been visiting your orchard since I was a child. Back then, it was such a place where middle-class families like ours could spend a beautiful day together without worrying about the cost. We'd pick fresh apples, enjoy the crisp fall air, and bring home a few special treats. Over the years, the small changes were not egregious, -- a dollar for a picking bag which even came with helpful labels identifying the apple varieties. But now, the shift feels much larger. The almost $20-per-person entry fee makes it difficult for an ordinary family to visit. Sadly, what was once an accessible and cherished tradition has become an expensive outing beyond our reach. We also noticed the quality isn't quite the same. The apple cider donuts, once warm and soft, were hard and disappointing this year, they tasted as if they were left over from the day before and simply reheated. The apple butter we used to love has lost its rich, smooth texture. It feels like the farm we grew up loving has chosen profit over the simple joy and care that once made it special. Riamede Farm sadly no longer feels like the place that welcomed us for so many years. read more

Visited Riamede on a sunday afternoon and man were there lots of people lol good thing about the place is that they have ample parking space and a huge apple picking area so once youre inside it doesnt feel too crowded at all. Weekends there are pricey though as you have to pay an entrance fee which comes with 1lb free apples each person. Unfortunately there was hardly any apples left. The trees were very close to being bare and the apples left are all at the top. And with no apple picking poles available to use it was tough finding good apples and filling those bags up. Regardless, we persevered and filled our bags to our content and the good thing about this, despite the lack of fruit, was that the apples were indeed very tasty, crunchy and sweet. On weekends they also have some food stands with fries, funnel cakes and chicken tenders. But what most people really go for over there is (no surprise!) their apple cider donuts. Sugary, "cinnamony" and soft - they are pretty good treats. They sold out at 2pm but we managed to get the second-to-the-last pair of boxes whew! They have corn maze/trail and a pumpkin patch but It wasnt as enjoyable for me compared to their apple picking. They have very few choices for mums back in the barn but they do have lots of corn and colorful gourds. Overall not a bad place for a fall activity. Glad we gave it a shot. read more

Riamede Farm - Signage as you arrive - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

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Very low-key without the frenzy that sometimes accompanies pick your own farms. Very pleasant experience. Have various crops to pick not just apples, depending on what's in season and what is ready to be picked. When we went on August 30th, there were eggplant, peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, jalapeños, a variety of apples, summer squash, and lots of zinnias and sunflowers. They have a market store. And outdoor food stand. There was music. Bubble table for the kiddies. Cornhole game. Another colorful kiddie game (I don't know what it's called.) Plenty of parking. And easy to walk around the large, flat property. But there was also a hayride tractor that would take you from the entrance area back to where the apple orchards were and back, if you didn't want to walk. The fruit and vegetable gardens were right near the entrance. All in all, a lovely afternoon for all ages! read more

As an apple picking connoisseur who has picked regularly every season in the Northeast, Riamede is simply a steller top-notch picking experience with: - Delicious apples. I'm sure it helps that many of them are strong thick trees with deep roots - Great curated experience with really good signage and markings so it is super easy to know what the apples are and which are ripe - Scenic Instagram worthy scenery and background (clearly very important) - Cleared out apple picking lanes (not much tripping on fallen apples hazard here) Oh and bonuses: - The most amazing apple donuts at the end (and if you come at the right time, you might get them hot) - FREE parking - Online ticketing (to sure thing secure your spot) - Free wagons - Hay rides - Squash and Pumpkins Great for: - Apple lovers - Family outings - Nature walks - Instagram moments - Tree admiration - Friend reunions - 4th dates (and onwards) - Quality time with kids I came with my entourage of a nature loving jolly Philadelphian with an eye for outdoor photography and a scientist with very discerning tastes for apples , and we had a lovely time. Not so great for: - Break ups (too scenic) read more

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Have been going to Riamede for over ten years now and have always loved how authentic and less insane it was compared to some of the other farms in Chester. However, this past time is probably our last and we will start going to Ort instead. We love supporting local and understand and appreciate all the hard work that goes into running a farm, especially in NJ. At Riamede in 2023, the price to enter on a weekend and holiday is now $10pp. $30 for our family just to walk in the gates. Ouch. I looked online the night before and saw that Labor Day (Monday) was $2 to enter. However, when we got there it had been changed to $10. (After being asked to pay, I pulled out my phone and checked). I had no choice but to pay it as my kid was excited to partake in our yearly tradition. I should have ordered online as soon as I saw the $2 entrance fee, but you live and Learn. The tractor ride was excellent, as was our guide - friendly and informative. Parking is ample. Apples taste delicious. We were in and out if the fields and store in 45 mins. $50 on apples and cider. While we love Riamede, I can't justify the entry cost anymore and it's really hard to get there on a weekday to only pay $2. At other nearby farms,, there's farm animals, things for the kids to climb on, the stores sell breads and ample baked goods and such, even corn mazes, all for an $11 entry fee this year. For a difference if $1, I'm going to choose the place that has more to keep my kid entertained and where we can spend a bit more time making a nice few hours out of the experience. read more

Lovely farm, if you have the opportunity go during the week and you'll have the whole place almost to yourself. We were told which apples were ripe for picking and from those which are good for eating and for baking. We were also told a brief history of the farm, it dates back to 1700s!!! And the first apple trees were planted in the 1950s and they are still producing. Apart from apples you can pick your own pumpkins and squashes. We explored to our heart's content. We finished off the adventure with apple cider and warm fresh apple cider donuts (which my nephew described as the best he's ever had in his 6 years of lifetime). Get some of the Das creamery ice cream!!! Absolutely mind blowing. P.S. they do accept credit cards read more

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Farm is lovely; rustic country feel, historic buildings and in a very scenic part of NJ. But unfortunately, our experience was not good. $17.95 entrance fee per person! Gets you a hayride, "endless selfies", and the opportunity to pick and pay for apples. As for the service, the older gentleman working the ticket booth was very abrupt. No hardy country welcome there. Worst of all, the cider donuts were stale. Not sure how that can be at 3 in the afternoon. And shaved ice at a farm!? Argh. Live music was nice but the drinking song I heard didn't really lend itself to a family day at the farm. Overall Riamede left me feeling sad. Beautiful farms like these have resorted to capitalizing on the seasons the best they can. Perhaps necessary; but there should be a reasonable limit. read more

Pros: - Large apple orchard with a variety of apples to choose from - Can pick unlimited apples (PAY BY THE LB) - pay the entrance fee (I believe it was $8 and take as many plastic bags as you want. You can pick as many apples as you want as you pay by the pound) - Have a pumpkin patch where you can choose your own pumpkin and even cut your own off the vine - Food! - they have a small food stand that services things like hot dogs, chicken tenders and fries, hot/cold cider, etc. - Warm apple cider donuts - They sell boxes by the half dozen (I believe it was about $8 per box) - Ample parking Cons: - Long check out lines - Less than impressive corn maze Overall: A great apple orchard to bring the family, your SO, or go with your friends read more

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We can't afford to go anymore, sadly, especially with a large family. We've been coming here for a while, but the prices have gone up too much. The apples are great but it's too much for a growing family to get into the orchard. read more

About an hour drive from Jersey City with lively scenic views of the fall time color change of foliage. It was a pleasant trip for the family and kids. Covid precautions are required with signs and hand sanitizer. On a Friday there was more than enough room to walk around comfortably keeping more than 6foot distance from other pickers. Everyone was compliant and courteous. The employees greeted us kindly with our Yelp swag bags upon arrival and gave a detailed description of what is in the bag for our virtual cooking class and tour. The employees were very nice and welcoming. With our bags we also purchased a warm box of a dozen apple cider donuts, OMG so delicious. The donuts were soft inside and full of tiny bits of fresh apples and coated with cinnamon on a light toasty crust.  You must grab a box before you start your adventure because they sell out quick. They have a food stand with refreshments, chicken fingers, french fries, cider hot dogs and funnel cake. The store sells a variety of syrups, honeys jars, honey sticks, pickles, pancake mixes, pickles and apple firewood!! There is a list of the variety of apples they grow and which isle they are located in. You can stroll along with your radio flyer or a bag and pick the apples you want. Many of the closer trees were all picked but we sound some really good juicy ones. The lanes were cleared and cleaned of all fallen old apples. The pumpkin patch was fun. The kids ran around until they found their perfect pumpkin. We found some great ones that were in good condition and ready for carving. After the adventure we had some cold refreshing flavorful cider and weiged our picks for purchase. We all left with smiles on our faces eating an apple on our way home. Looking forward to a return visit read more

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Have been picking apples here for over 20 years. A sweet orchard with a great store, events and music. Not as costly or crazy packed as another nearby farm. It grew but kept its charm-a forever family tradition! read more

I have been visiting Riamede Farm annually since I was a child. The farm is family-run, and you really feel that vibe as you walk through the manageable grounds, take a ride on their hayride, or purchase a gourmet food item from their shop. Sure, Riamede gets crowded during the prime, apple-picking season, but no where near the insane packs that swarm some of their neighboring farms. This makes it much more pleasant to explore and allows you to do so at a leisurely pace. The farm offers a vast amount of apple varieties, many of which are unique and not found elsewhere. Their website is frequently updated to highlight what is ripe and available for picking, so be sure to check before your visit. In addition, Riamede offers pick-you-own flowers (sunflowers and others), tomatoes (grape, cherry, and full-size of various types), pumpkins, and even added squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and delicata) this year! While they do not make their own cider or cider donuts, they do offer both in their shop. These, like the other jams and spreads they sell, are sourced from local partners. Lastly, in response to COVID-19, Riamede is now requiring a ticket to enter. The $8 pass can be purchased online in advance (preferable) or at the gate and includes a bag for your goods. You then pay $1.99 a pound for the apples you select, $5 for a bag of tomatoes, and additional fees for any other items. This structure allows you to pay for what you want from a quantity perspective. Again, I highly recommend Riamede Farm for your fall outings. Hopefully, you will make it a seasonal tradition, as I have. Enjoy! read more

Perfect place for Apple picking for those who don't want to be in large crowds and looking for a purely Apple picking experience. I ordered tickets online for 9:30am slot on a Sunday. When we got there, there was a separate line for preorders tix holders and we sped right through. The orchard was vast so we were able to distance ourselves from others. In mid October, there was still plenty of trees with apples. However for the popular variety like Fuji (my fave) you have to reach high or dig your way into the branches to get the apples. There is also a pumpkin patch with pumpkins of different shapes and sizes. I liked how they had red wagons to help you carry all your stuff. At the store where we checked out, we picked up a half gallon of apple cider, some maple candies, bbq sauce, and the best part - the APPLE CIDER DONUTS. They were served warm and delicious. We will be back again next fall! read more

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The farm was easy to get to. Too bad it was a rainy day or I would have walked the orchard. This is the last weekend they're open. I tried their apples and they're very fragrant esp the wine sap. See you next season! read more

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Love this farm ! Always a sweet staff , tons of apples to choose from , lots Of Jams and honeys to purchase afterwards! Great place to bring the kids ! read more

Beautiful farm when here looking to pick apples, and the price was right. The admission and the price per apples are all fine. The farm is very well-maintained. The staff was phenomenal and super helpful and enthusiastic. Don't sleep on the products they sell either, each of them was delicious. We had the apple mustard, the relish, and the pickles. I'd love to go back. read more

Riamede Farm - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

Really cute farm with extensive fall picking and a super cute farm store. I see they have recently been expanding and holding other activities and events. Great place for pick your own read more

What a hidden gem. I kind of don't want to post this review so that this place doesn't become a zoo. But Riamede is a breath of fresh air. The orchards are beautifully kept and relaxing. They offer free wagons for you to pull around and hayride is included in your admission which was only $6/pp over the age of 6. The apples here are only $1.99 a pound. We drove here after going to Wightmans and discovering that they are charging a criminal fee of $25/pp for admission alone. Riamede had a large selection of apples to pick. The food was delicious - the chicken tenders and fries were gone in an instant. They had hot dogs cooked in apple cider. The funnel cake also was delish. Also, their warm apple cider donuts were the best I've ever had and given I grew up in New England, I have eaten my fair share of apple cider donuts. Forget the ridiculous zoos that are other farms and give Riamede a visit. Ashley, the new owner, has a wonderful farm, service and vibe. read more

Riamede Farm - Farm map - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

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The abundance of an apple orchard at peak harvest is amazing. You're not gleaning here, you can fill a 25 pound bag in five minutes without breaking a sweat, but you might have to stand on your tippy toes to reach big ones (no picking baskets on poles here). If you want to stretch out your visit, pick apples from every variety, then it will take quite a while. This is Agro tourism, be ready to shell out money. Admission is $1 per adult weekdays, $8 per adult weekends (ouch), apples always $2/lb, cider donuts 6 for $7.5. At peak times the concession stand sells funnel cakes and other goodies.But you don't need cash, Riamede accepts credit cards and even Apple Pay. You're outdoors, it's easy to stay far from other pickers and their kids, but bring a mask for the checkout. And you probably should book ahead on the web site! read more

I've been coming to this huuuge farm since I was a kid! Admission is $7 and you can skip the entry line by purchasing tickets online ahead of time. Admission includes a bag per person and then you pay for apples by the pound at the end! Overall, some great, socially distant Fall fun. I recommend going before October to get the best apples, but they have pumpkins and sunflowers as well, depending on when you go. And definitely grab some apple cider donuts and other yummy snacks from the concession stand! read more

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Riamede Farms is all about PICK YOUR OWN and have a farm experience on a beautiful Autumn day. They have 40 acres to explore and 4 distinct orchards where you can choose from traditional and heirloom apple varieties. Red delicious, empire and gala are varieties I can recall. The farm has been in existence since 1740 but I did not see anything that would suggest that it was anymore than 50 years old. The rows of apple trees are color coded for identification purposes. I saw some people with picking poles and baskets. The entrance fee is $7 and the cost of apples is $1.99 a pound. Wagons are provided at the entrance to the orchard and also toward the middle of the orchards, Besides apples there is also PICK YOUR OWN tomatoes ($5 a bag), pumpkins, squash and flowers. Cash only is accepted. Farm maps are also provided. They also have a farm store which has a small collection of items for sale. Apple cider which is made off site, jams and jellies, and really good apple cider donuts are made buy local partners. People wore masks , social distancing was adhered to by the people I was near. It was pretty crowd on this weekend day even at their opening hour of 9 am. You can buy your ticket online but there is no discount. Entrance tickets can be purchased at the gate, as well, with no time slot. Riamede has a huge open field for parking. read more

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Very friendly staff who are all so knowledgeable about their apples. Family friendly farm, I wish it was also pet friendly read more

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It was fun apple picking and pumpkin picking, and it would have been a great experience except it was ruined right at the end. Apparently they were offering hay rides only for an event that was occurring, but neglected to put any sort of signs or other notices up about this. We went to take a hay ride, and it seemed they were available - we opted to not get on a very crowded hay ride because the driver said another one was coming, and then they just shut down the hay rides after we stood there waiting for 20 minutes. When we inquired, they basically just shrugged despite how easy it would have been for them to do another 5-min hay ride. My niece ended up crying for quite a while. Definitely not a very friendly way for them to handle the situation, and soured the entire excursion for us :( read more

It's Halloween eve and we promised the kids that we would go apple-picking. Riamede Farm was one of the few with any apples left. NOTE TO SELF: Apple-picking trips must be scheduled in September. After a 90-minute drive from the Big Apple (NYC), we made it to New Jersey's "oldest pick-your-own apple orchard." PROS Expert advice on sweet vs tart apples Plastic bags or bring your own bag Apple trees were mapped out and even the tree trunks were color-corded. Guide on what's ripe and ready for picking in the orchard You can also pick tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Picturesque Cut-out boards for pictures The farm store offers honey, syrup, cider donuts, juice, etc. CONS $9 admission fee per person, which includes the first pound of apples Could not locate the apple pickers or wagons The wagon ride lacked actual hay. Gnats Although the kids had a great time, I instantly noticed the differences between this farm and an apple orchard that we went to last year. This farm will be a good backup plan for next year. read more

Last time I went apple picking was in the 90s. I remembered it to be cold and muddy but a lot of fun. First time back since then and we were happy to have chosen Riamede Farm on a cold 50 F Saturday. Well maintained and managed farm with informative signs everywhere. We came for golden and red delicious peaks and we were so glad there were a lot left on the trees. We tried to take the ones we wanted but ended up with almost 20 lbs of apples by the end ($40). Overall the experience was excellent. They have a great staff. Bring Cash! Recommended. See you ya'll next year! read more

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Cute place to go for festive activities. Loved the apple picking but prices change during the season. Would love for their hours to be consistent read more

Riamede Farm - Pumpkins - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

Nothing but respect for a farm that's been operating since 1750 (that's even older than America herself!) but we were really disappointed when we visited. $5 a person (including my 10-year-old kids?!) so we were down $25 (we had the mother-in-law with us) just to enter the orchard. You can get a basic plastic bag (for free) or they're also selling the heavy-duty mesh-type of bag for $2 a pop. There's a slew of rules posted as you enter the orchards (how to pick, "honor system" of paying for what you pick, etc.). The land itself isn't sprawling but it is beautiful (if you don't mind the pylons that go right through the farm and all the power lines they're holding in the air). A handful of different apples are available depending on when you visit (I was excited to try 'Liberty' and 'Freedom' which aren't varieties available at my local supermarkets - but they were "all picked out" in mid-October we found out on the board/menu in the fields). Our bags were getting heavy so we headed back out and we went into their (very sparse and blah) store to weigh the bags to pay (cash only!) and... we dropped over $100 and it didn't even take a full hour from when we parked to when we were loading our car to leave. Cash only (ATM available inside the store). Staff weren't very friendly or inviting. There's a hay ride and a food tent but we didn't bother with either. If you're in this area of Jersey you'd be better off hitting Alstede Farms (for apple picking and a superior 'General Store') or Ort Farms (no apple picking but lots of activities if you have kids). read more

Been going here for years. Went today and it was $18.00 per person just to buy overpriced pumpkins and apples. We just grabbed some donuts and left. read more

Came here for a yelp experience and I had a great time. There is plenty of grassed-parking available once you arrive. Upon entry the staff gives you a breakdown of how the farm pricing works, including how to read their map to find ripe apples. They also provide free wagons for you to take throughout the grounds to carry your heavy loads of fresh picked apples and pumpkins. If you have extra time feel free to grab a hayride too! read more

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