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.

Enormous orchard, apples for days. Decent slate for kids stuff: mazes, farm animals, apple cannons…read more Thats the good part. But want a cider donut? Want some apple cider? Want to park your car? Be ready for larger lines than you've ever witnessed. That's the bad part. We went at 2 PM on a Saturday, so that's on us. Maybe it's more tolerable getting there at opening? We wouldn't go back based on the lines, I am not a patient person and I'd rather eat nails than wait 1 hour in line for anything, but it shows they are doing something right over here.

This orchard was such a wonderful fall activity. While we went on a Sunday in peak season, there…read morewas a-lot of available parking, and we got to go on a free hayride from the lot to the main farm store. The two of us split a 25$ bag and since no tickets were required, we were able to go for 12.50 each. Despite being busy, the orchard did a good job at separating out the food stalls so the lines moved fast. We got cheeseburgers which were warm and quick. We also got the maple salt cold brews which tasted so fresh and were the perfect fall flavor, while not being too sweet. The cider donuts were classically amazing. Overall, everything was well kept, clean, and perfectly festive for fall. There was a lot to do and see and just walking the orchard was wonderful. The orchard was not picked over and had a lot of apple options despite the amount of people.

Great Location, delicious snacks, and beverages. The Halloween walk was a really nice addition…read more (Warning moderate incline but the payout well worth it) Great spot to pop off on a day trip.

Always go here for the apple cider donuts in the fall. By far the best donut in the area. Plus the…read morebakery section has a nice selection. Fresh apple dumplings are always amazing

I can't rate their pick-your-own orchard business, but the experience at the store was very nice…read more Lots of apples of multiple varieties (but mostly Macs) at really low prices, cheap veggies (like corn and squash), and many pumpkins. They also have cider donuts. The place is really cute, but most of all I can't believe I got so many apples for $2.50! Seriously, a huge bag of "seconds" for under $3. A regular big bag was only $5. WOW. Also, you can sample the varieties at the cash register. I loved the Gravenstein apple I had. Looking forward to making a delicious pie with it. Will definitely be back.

I've made this a must-stop for stocking up on apples, squash, and maybe a pumpkin or two. Like…read moremany of the local orchards, they grow and sell some varieties you won't find elsewhere. Always very friendly service. A gem. Right in downtown Stow.

Friendly staff! Gorgeous produce! Amazing baked goods! Robust specialty-cheese selection! Tasty…read moreprepared food! Lovely greenhouse goods! Can't say anything but great things about how wonderful it feels to spend hard-earned money here. (Note: You'll find fantastic ground-by-Idylwilde meats--beef, bulk sausage, etc.--but only whole poultry, so if you need ground chicken or turkey, plan to pick that up elsewhere. Trade off? Meat prices are comparable to other stores and the quality looks excellent.) Grateful to this third-generation store for taking the chore out of shopping.

Wow! The produce alone is why I have decided to drive the 20 miles to shop here every weekend…read more Large, perfect and delicious! Although it is more expensive than you will find at your local market basket at least I can actually use 100% of the items, they aren't half wilted and rotten like the junk you get in a "regular" grocery store. Additionally find wonderful local and artisan cheeses, meats and baked goods- even seasonal candy and items. The floral and garden shop?? Just wow! So worth the trip and a little extra cost for high quality. A high quality small shop.

Local homemade honey was exactly what I was looking for and I found it. $15 for tue bottle which I…read morethought was very reasonably priced for a local farm. Cords of wood. Local fruits/veggies. Ice cream. Coffee Milk. Can't wait to go back in the spring! The woman on the farm was so nice. The farm is so cute and cozy and is exactly the vibe you want from a place like this.

The owner was polite and courteous and the store was clean and they had lots of plants! Their raw…read morehoney is delicious, it has a wonderful flower flavor and they have 5 LB - (80 oz) jars for $50.00 but they also have smaller jars as well. We are very happy to have such a place so close to home!

I had only ordered from here for lunch before, and recently had the pleasure of stopping by in…read moreperson. We got there at around 7:30pm and ordered our food, then realized they close at 8! The people working there were really nice and let us eat there until 8. It is cute inside, with limited seating. They also have picnic tables outside. They sell wine, pasta, sauces, coffee beans, ice cream, etc. some from local companies/vendors. It's a fun place to browse. Their chicken sandwiches are good, but I always get a bowl with either chicken thighs or steak. They have excellent sauces and the food here is really good, albeit a bit on the saltier side. The clam chowder is nice and hearty. I also really like their drinks, including the strawberry rhubarb one and the lemonade.

I was in town visiting my brother and needed a spot for takeout. He'd taken me to Nan's once before…read morea couple years ago and it was great. This time too. Their fried chicken sandwiches can all be made with plant-based chicken, which suits my current situation. I had the Street Corn Chicken Torta (G, D) with the plant-based chicken and it was fantastic. My potato salad side was excellent too. They had a lot of orders up with folks coming in constantly. Such a cute building also. Great place, and the staff were super nice as well.

The best place to get corn, peaches, apples, flowers and so much more! They truly poor their heart…read moreand souls into farming and selling their produce and so much more. A true family business with generations of dedication to their products and their staff.

A friend shared Ferjulian's with me, and I am so happy she did. As the name indicates, it is a…read morefarm; they have a farm stand with a lot of fresh produce and goodies, a greenhouse, and what I considered the main event: a flower (cutting) garden. I had no idea that cut/pick your own flowers was a thing, and I absolutely LOVE it - it is brilliant. The flower garden is a 2-acre field filled with a variety of beautiful flowers - very picturesque. These are, as I call them, the bougie, boutique flowers - i.e., not your average and not what you will find at the store. The field is easy to find, located to the right front of the property, so you do not have to go very far. They have a great system in place, both for the flowers and the cutting experience. There is a check-in stand specific to the flower garden at the entrance of the field that you cannot miss. There are two options for your picking size and price: a mason jar for $18.82 or a basket for $75 (2026 prices). They also offer a membership for the season that covers a mason jar pick each week. If I lived a little closer, it is safe to say I would absolutely invest in the membership. If you have the membership, you bring your mason jar back each week and check in at the stand. If you are there without the membership, they will give you a mason jar at check-in. They put some water in the mason jar for you so the flowers can stay hydrated as you pick. (I have since gone to another PYO flower garden, and they did not do mason jars or a container with water, so I think it's worth mentioning as it definitely makes a difference). When you check in, they will also provide you with the snips, and then give you any instructions or information. They also have a key holder/system in place - I am not sure if it is mandatory to leave your keys with them or not, but if you do, they will give you a number tag for when you are done. The field is pretty easy to navigate. The flowers are grown in long rows, and there is some signage indicating the type. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes you don't mind getting a little dirty. If it is a sunny/hot day, you will want to bring a water bottle, as it can get very hot. Now, the flowers - they are absolutely gorgeous. You have free rein and can pick as you wish. They do have some limits on certain flowers - for example, 5 stems for the dahlias, 3 stems for the eucalyptus, and similar for the hydrangeas - but there are plenty to choose from, so it is not limiting. You really will be amazed by how much you can fit in the mason jar. It was really fun to explore and check out all of the beautiful flowers. It is also really neat to see how other people build their bouquets. You can tell that some people have a vision and a plan, while others (like me) just go for it. All of them are beautiful, and you really cannot go wrong. I absolutely loved mine, and again, I was amazed at how many I was able to get in the mason jar - I put quite the mixture and they blended so beautifully. It was like a few bouquets in one. It really is a great experience, and the smile comes home with you every time you look at the beautiful flowers. I definitely recommend it and cannot wait to come back to do it again. When we finished with the flowers, we did check out the farm stand. It was towards the end of the day, so the options were dwindling (either because they were out or had been put away), but what we did see looked great and of high quality. Some prices seemed a little on the high side, in my opinion, but you are getting local, freshly grown, good-quality items. We got some peaches, a watermelon, and a bag of the apple cider donuts. I couldn't believe the size of the peaches - they were HUGE - like softball-sized. They were some of the best peaches I have had, and the watermelon was closer to how they used to be.

This place is absolutely amazing!! The place is super well organized, I never saw that before... As…read moresoon as you arrive, you will get a map showing all the apple trees they have and the type of apple you will get. The same number you see on the map for each row of trees on the map is also in the real field. So that makes it so easy to clearly identify the three you are looking for... And if you are not a really expect on the matter of knowing when an apple can be picked, don't worry... on the map they also indicate which trees you should focus on... Price is more than reasonable and the owner is super nice.

This is an update from our last review: We went back to see the sculptures and met the one and only…read moreLinda - she is soooo amazing! Her sculptures in the Stuff of Dreams trail is so magical! My little guy and I loved the sculptures and artwork through the outdoor exhibit! Linda also came out and talked to us about her work of art- we fell in love with this exhibit and Linda! We will definitely be back :)

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.