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    Shelburne Farm

    3.6 (141 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Plain apple cider donut
    Nikita S.

    Had a great experience at this farm on a Sunday in the middle of September. We came with a group of about 10 during Covid, and were able to walk in to the orchards without a reservation and all pick together which was a perk (masks required and good distancing between groups). There was a good variety of apples, even early in the season, and several that were clearly very ripe. There were only a couple trees of peaches left, but the ones we were able to grab were also ripe and delicious. The pricing is a little bit expensive, especially compared to some other local orchards. We paid $27 for a one peck bag. The highlight of the experience, as per usual, with the Apple cider donuts. We grabbed a half dozen of both plain and the sugared kinds, and they had clearly just been made and melted in your mouth. We also picked up some apple cider which was also very tasty. We really wanted to try the pink peach lemonade, but unfortunately they were sold out. Another nice addition was a food truck that was available for those who wanted something heartier or something savory. The farm store had a couple different kinds of apples that weren't available for picking, as well as local honey, maple syrup, and cheese. Overall, we had a great fall afternoon here!

    Part of the $10 Fun Pass October 2019
    Michelle C.

    Haven't been here in years and this place has really changed...for the better! - more kids activities. $10 Fun Pass access to bouncy house, tractor pedals, animals, hay ride, play area - nice clean bouncy house - 5 kids for 5 min - more seating with covered picnic benches - kids playground with slides, water pumps and bunnies - animal area with goats, a donkey & I think lamas? We also saw free ran free chicken and baby bunnies - live music - lots of port-a-potty's with foot pump sinks and soap - individual hay ride $2/per person - wonderful warm cider donuts and these things are light, fluffy, sugary and fresh! I like these best because they are not dense like you get at other farms. - The store has apple cider, pies, baked goods and other little trinkets The only downside is the parking. Going at peak weekend is rough. Go early!

    Bea T.

    I love picking apples here... you have so many varieties of apples. The line was fairly long but we made it and just had fun . There was a little market there so I grab the pumpkin bread and an apple pie and didn't have a chance I had the apple cider donuts but that's okay. it was just very picturesque and what was interesting is they also had food trucks for people who just want to come and grab some lunch. They had a little zoo with a donkey, alpaca, and a goat. You can also pumpkin pick. Great place for all ages.

    Raymond C.

    Great vibes, family friendly. Lots of parking and things to do. I came here late season so didn't do any of the apple picking but instead indulged in their cider donuts, cinnamon donuts and cold apple cider. Donuts were warm and freshly made, they sold pumpkins and other assortments of treats. Best part was the ambiance: sitting by a farm to enjoy a cup of cider, eat some donuts and converse with friends. They also have plenty parking and portable toilets and available. I will definitely be back to plan which weekends to come. From my reading, each week from as early as July to end of October is harvest/prime time to pick certain fruits. So be sure to check their website to see when's the best time.

    Apple Cider Donut
    Ivanna S.

    Stopped by Shelburne Farms to go apple picking and it was PACKED! Luckily, the orchards are big enough so you are spread out but both the parking lot, line for entrance and line to order apple cider donuts were filled with people. Everyone I saw was wearing a mask but so many people weren't following the 6 foot social distancing rules. The farm had a few different food trucks as wells as apple cider donuts for sale and another area for all the only fall treats they make in their store. The orchard was big enough but alot of apples were on the floor and it somes areas it was barren. But, overall we were able to walk away with super yummy apples and a bag full at that. You just have to do a little digging. The Apple cider donuts were super delicious! My highlight of the trip and really what made it worth it. If you ever visit make sure to grab some.

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    Adamma B.

    Social distancing is enforced slightly though people try to push it when in food lines. Otherwise they have staff going around the farm watching for people not using masks etc. I did notice many people still eat apples while picking which I think is fine and most people put their masks back on when they see strangers approaching. Most people stay far away from other groups but I did notice some groups bigger than 10 people. The apples were delicious and there were plenty of kinds to pick. At the time I went there were no peaches or Asian pears. I noticed there was an abundance of apples on the ground under the trees which is no fault of the farm but I assume people are picking apples and throwing them on the floor. That made it hard to get bigger apples because the only ones available for some of the trees were at the very top of apple tree and there aren't many ladders available. Also be careful to sanitize after using the ladders, I didn't notice staff sanitizing them. The shop was full of lots of desserts, apples, cider, popcorn, and donuts! I recommend the donuts and the desserts as I loved every single one I bought. I personally got: kettle corn, apple cider, apple cider donuts, mulled cider, and caramel apple cake. The caramel apple cake seems like a pound cake made with real apples and topped with a caramel glaze. It was delicious and you can really taste the apple pieces inside the cake, it is soft and moist even up to a week later. Definitely a sweet dessert but not artificially sweet. The kettle corn was great but isn't made on site if you are looking for fresh popcorn. Still tasted amazing, salty and sweet. Apple cider donuts are made fresh and you can only buy one dozen per customer so if you want more than that you will have to get back in line. Definitely worth the wait! They are so sweet and soft, I loved the donuts with cinnamon sugar but they have a plain option in case you can't handle all the sugar topping. You can also get half plain and half with the sugar topping. The apple cider has to be bought in the shop but ask for cups if you want to drink while on the farm. Tasted great! You could tell it is fresh and made only of apples, not too sweet and not too tart. The hot mulled cider: This was my first time trying mulled cider and it was not what I expected. I assumed it just would be hot cider but it has some seasonings in it, so be aware of that. Seemed like typical fall seasonings but it was very strong, almost a little bitter at first. After getting used to the seasonings inside it was pretty good but I wish there was an option to just have warm cider.

    Peaches & apples for PYO on Sept 2
    Cristina R.

    Peaches on the brain, we scooted over to Shelburne Farm in Stow on the sunny Saturday of Labor Day weekend. When we arrived, the staff explained that we could choose from one of 2 sizes of bags for apples (peck or 1/2 peck) or a basket for peaches. We'd read on their website that Asian pears should be good to pick as well, but unfortunately they weren't quite there yet. We were a little disappointed that we couldn't mix the fruit (decisions are hard!) but decided to commit to the peaches ($23 for the bushel) since apple season was just getting started (we can always come back!). Upon entering the orchard, a very friendly employee explained where to go to find the peaches and also that they had been struck by an unfortunate hail storm, so much of the fruit had holes in them from the hail, not from insects. We then trudged into the fields, past the apple trees, on our way to the back where the peaches were. We could pick two peach varieties: yellow and white. The fruits varied in size and ripeness, and although many did have hail holes, they were otherwise very good. We were able to find a solid amount of near-perfect ones to pack in our basket, which holds about 8 pounds. After storing our peachy treasures in the car, we wandered over toward the farm store to sample the cider donuts and listen to some live music. The cinnamon & sugar cider donuts were good, although I would have preferred them to be served warm. They also offer peach bars, apple crisp, cider, and ice cream to order & had a grill set up with hot dogs and burgers. The music, families, and animals made the area very lively and hospitable. Inside the store, you'll find cookbooks, jams, baked goods, and other autumnal treats. If you want to feel a little like a farmer, without all of the real work, head over to Shelburne and pick yourself silly!

    Rocky W.

    I went here about two weeks ago to go Apple picking with my family and we had a blast! This place is awesome! We came on a Sunday and it wasn't too crowded. Pros: They had a wide variety of apples with 17 different tree types to pick from. The employees were helpful in asking any questions I had such as what apples were the softest and where each type of apple tree was. My favorites were the Golden Delicious and Red Delicious. For the kids, they have an animal farm, a jump castle, and a small playground area. If you're hungry, they have an Apple shop where you can buy anything apple related e.g. apple pies, apple cider, pre-picked apple bags. There's also a tent that serves food like hamburgers and hotdogs. Across from that is the main store that sells the infamous awesome fresh apple donuts which I do recommend, grilled food (hamburger, sausage, grilled cheese), and dessert like caramel apples and apple ice cream. They have a lot of picnic tables that you can sit it and relax to the live music. Cons: It was roughly the middle of Apple-picking season so there are now less variety than before. There were also a lot of apples just rotting on the ground due to bug marks or people just discarding them. I would say maybe 1/10 apples that I picked would be free of any insects or holes. There are also A LOT OF BEES! This can't be helped, but be aware of them. Also, it would have been helpful to have ladders to get the high hanging fruit since most people got the lower ones, but I couldn't find them anywhere. Advice for anyone going Apple picking for the first time: Bring napkins and water! The apples are fresh from the tree so you need to wash and clean them up before you take a bite. Also, I recommend long sleeves/pants due to the bees. The question is always here vs Honey Pot Farm. For my family, we chose here because I think this place is a good price because of instead of charging individual entry prices like Honey Pot, this place charges by the bag ($20 for a small bag, $30 for the large bag). This can work to your advance if you're bringing a lot of people. We got the big one and we probably took home like over 20 lbs in apples! Moreover, I went with my grandparents who have trouble walking so it helped that the apple trees are closer here to the parking lot than Honey Pot. There's also more variety of apples here vs Apple Pot. However, I think Honey Pot wins when it comes to the quality of the apples. For us, this was just for fun and the experience.

    Eva T.

    The family went to pick peaches for a peach cobbler I'm planning on making and we've decided to go to a farm that was less crowded. Shelburne was perfect! We went on a Sunday late afternoon, and the peaches were plentiful and juicy. The ppl were nice, and the hay ride was nice, peaceful and scenic. Of course we had to start the end of the Summer (almost Fall) with apple cider donuts and apple cider. It was delicious, and the little shop had the best smelling soap by 62 soap! The girl behind the counter was so nice and super sweet to my 4 yo son who was rather rambunctious, hence I bought more stuff bc she was so awesome! Can't wait to come back for apply picking season in the fall of 2021. As long as there isn't that many ppl, and ppl who work at the farm are friendly, my family and I will definitely make a few more trips here before the winter begins. Thank you!

    Handy guide! Tons of variety at this farm including heirloom apples!
    Ethel C.

    $18 for half peck. $0.95/lb for sugar pumpkins. I really like this farm because they have a ton of different types of apples AND they keep their website updated. They also have heirloom varieties of apples (sheep nose, Braeburn, etc etc) so you get to taste something pretty unique and local. The staff who work in the apple orchards are really nice too and will give you directions if you're lost and looking for a specific type. Their cider donuts were Delicious last year but today when I visited them again and got "plain" cider donuts instead of the "cinnamon sugar" cider donuts, we got a bag of stone cold donuts. I should have said something but I thought maybe they're still be tasty, but nope, they tasted exactly like what you think stone cold donuts would taste like. Rubbery. Sigh. So don't get the plain ones!!! I bought the cutest ornamental gourds/pumpkins from here last year, and I came back today expecting more (especially since the website said they still had them) but...I didn't find any in the farm stand. So I was surprised.. Usually the site's updated. All in all great farm with nice ppl.

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    Honey Pot Hill Orchards - Apple cider donut

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    Lovely experience Apple picking at Honey Pot Hill Orchards this last week…read more Service was great all around despite over an hour wait for the cider donuts (which were most definitely worth the wait). Apples were extremely tasty with great variety and plenty of ladders for picking. My only fret was that the signage at times was not the most clear. And the best part: the ambiance of it all. Perfect cool day in Mass with all the Fall colors and families having a great time... it was such a positive atmosphere. Would totally go again.

    Most underwhelming experience I've had at an apple orchard. I came here on a weekend in early…read moreNovember because they were offering half-price apple picking. I got a small bag for $12.50 which was a great deal. I had no problem with parking. I got a good amount of apples, although I wish the signs for the types of apples were clearer. The main reason my rating isn't higher is due to the policing near the exit. I've been through security at concert venues that were less scrutinizing. When I was leaving, an employee was near the entrance was inspecting the wagon of a family with multiple bags. I didn't hear the entire conversation but I did hear the employee lecturing them about not overfilling the bags. The employee also said to not reuse the bags (something that could be prevented if they wrote the dates on the bags as other orchards do) and understandably the family said they wouldn't come back. Even though I wasn't the target of the apple police, it created an uncomfortable atmosphere. The best part of my visit was the cider donuts. The farm store was disappointingly small with mainly apples and cider available for purchase. Considering the plethora of options for apple picking in MA, I don't plan to return here.

    Blue Meadow Farm - Huge berries

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    An absolutely fabulous spot for family blueberry picking! Being from central mass, and meeting…read morepeople from Boston meant we had to find a midway farm and the blue meadow didn't disappoint! On the MA Upik site, it says no kids under 6 years old. This is OLD INFORMATION. (The current owners parents had nets hung that kids used to pull on / parents wouldn't pay attention). However, there are no more nets and no more age restrictions! I called ahead to make sure the 2-yr old picker with us would be welcome- and he was! The Entrance is marked with a homemade Upik sign To distinguish it from the driveway entrance to the horseback riding and stables. When you arrive you're greeted by a small tent where you pick up red buckets fashioned with a string (for convenient around the neck holding and double-fisted berry picking, of course!) Berries are measured by the quart. Notches have been made in the bucket to display the volume picked. They approximate how much you have picked to take home up to the half quart. Blueberries are $4.50 a quart (a steal, most places are $5.70-$6 from why I've seen. I have surmised that this is because the patch sits adjacent to the horseback riding farm part of the property otherwise present.). These prices of course only include the berries to take home, not the ones to be smacked on while picking - as we were reminded while both on our way in and out. Spraying the bushes only occurs as *required* by the State. No additional spraying of the fruit occurs You park a couple hundred feet from the tent, and walk downhill but only another 100-200 feet (it's a little steep, ask to park at the stables of hills are a big issue, I can't imagine they'd mind terribly) down to the blueberry patches. These ~1,200 someodd, 50ish year old plants are present in around four varieties. During this opening week, we found sweet, plump berries as far as the eye could see, and surprisingly few fellow pickers. Is this BC most other farms aren't starting Upik for another week? (I called a bunch ). Definitely put this farm on your list. Farm and Berries are easy to get to, delicious, and well-priced. the view with the horses is beautiful, there's a swingset that I assume visitors can use(?) and nice people run the place! What more can you want?

    My daughter has beginner 1 to 1 lessons here and she loves it. Lessons are paid weekly into a cash…read moreor check deposit box for 80$/hr.

    Shelburne Farm - farms - Updated May 2026

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