During apple picking season, it feels like the state of New Jersey is suddenly overrun with…read moreyou-pick orchards. After researching several options with a mind toward reasonable entrance fees and fair prices per unit, Melick's was where we landed. At $5.99 per person for weekend pricing (which includes a free hayride to the furthest points of the orchard) at peak picking season, I felt it was worth the longer drive to get there. I also loved that they issued free plastic picking bags without the added cost, as many orchards are now wont to do. In late September, there were plenty of apples ripe for the picking, with clear signage to denote which types were ripe. Honeycrisp apples were a little more per pound, but once I tasted a few, it was clear why. True to its name, I've never bit into a more juicier or crunchier apple, and I've been spoiled for supermarket apples for good. Most folks seem to come for the apples, but I saw a fair number of people coming down from the fields with armloads of giant sunflowers. Of course, there's always the store at the front, with other farm-fresh produce, cider (both alcoholic and non), and baked goodies. The alcoholic apple cider was refreshing, with a light buzz that made time in the orchard just a little happier. No bags or backpacks are allowed in the orchard area, but there's a small picnic area with some tables and porta-potties at the very front. Our family came prepared with picnic blankets, and the folks here were totally fine with us setting up by the goats (who are fenced in, so there's no direct interaction but the children in our group had great fun watching them while we ate). Melick may not have all the frills and fancy fun of other orchards, but I was delighted by a few perks, like a small tire play area and a decently sized corn maze that was fun to walk through with the family. The parking lot doesn't seem all that large, but when we went, it never seemed to get so busy that it was impossible to find a spot.

Melick's Town Farm - Califon Orchards was such a nice experience overall! When I first called, the…read morelady on the phone kept saying "Califon," and I honestly had never even heard of that town before, so I kept asking her to repeat it -- she got frustrated and hung up, which wasn't the best start. But once I actually went in person, everyone there was super friendly and welcoming! The apples were fantastic -- fresh, juicy, and reasonably priced. They even have sunflower picking, which was really cute (a little scary with all the bees, but manageable!). Definitely worth visiting once the season starts -- just maybe skip calling ahead

We visited The Rebel Sheep Wine Company for their 2nd Anniversary celebration. Ww had some homemade…read moreice cream that was wholesome and a six pack of cider donuts to go. Service was very friendly and the country farm ambiance was just perfect.

Spoke to staff via telephone about my issues and didn't think it possible but they were even ruder…read moreand more disrespectful. Not sure how they stay afloat with such awful attitudes. Girl in front with Spanish accent just plain mean. Plenty of options in NW NJ. No reason to choose this place.

It was a fun way to spend an hour and a half; picking raspberries with the family. That morning…read morethere were lots of berries on the plants and it wasn't crowded so..... we picked way more than we needed.......and we made more raspberry pies than we needed. But that too was fun. The berries and corn tasted "good."

What a beautiful place. Took the kid apple and pumpkin picking and they absolutely loved it. The…read morefarm is well maintained and just beautiful. Great to visit and just enjoy the views let alone enjoy great fruit picking as well as a pretty good market. This was my first time visiting and won't be my last. The kids enjoyed and everyone was kind and helpful on the grounds.

The baked goods are just ok. Got the cider donuts and they were stale. Only get them if they were…read morebaked that day. Also got the apple crumb pie and it was not good. The crumbs were not your typical type. It looked like a tiny crumbs were sprinkled on top. And the apples were not too soft. Very disappointing.

We come here often! Especially for the corn when it's in season. Love the doughnuts in the fall…read more It's always fun to feed the animals too.

I love coming here with my family in the fall! They have a wide variety of apples to pick from but…read moreit is often hit or miss. I would come in early-mid October to get the best picks! Their lines are super long too, so just be prepared. Most people who come to visit don't realize you can just walk right up to pick your apples with your empty basket - you don't HAVE to wait for the tractor to bring you up. However I would take it DOWN the hill when you have a full basket of apples since it gets pretty heavy and tiring to carry. Along with apple picking, they also sell cider donuts, hard cider, corn on the cob, and a variety of jams and honeys. Their products are so tasty - I would recommend getting something to enjoy while you are there after apple picking. They also have a selection of pumpkIns you can pick from, but they aren't in a patch. Truly a gem in Hunterdon County!

We had a bad experience today at Melick Orchards for apple picking…read more The woman running the place needs customer facing training. She had a puss on her face and was somewhat rude. We traveled here from Hoboken NJ and we both were looking forward to having a fun day. She hands us two bags - basically 5.00 each plus tax. She informs us that backpacks are not allowed. We are seniors and we do need to carry water and minor belongings like car keys and these were smalI sling bags, I mean really? Who in the world is interested in robbing apples? We went out to pick apples and picking was slim at best. Afterwards we are charged 3.49 per pound for the apples we have picked. Also no other customers were there. Now I know why. To be honest- Go Else Where! We usually go to Warwick, or Pennings Farms both in New York. We regreted our decision to try Melick Orchards. We followed the 4.5 review rating and I do not believe this rating can possibly be correct. In Warwick NY you basically pay for a bag and fill it as much as you can and you are not charged extra for the pounds of apples you have picked. The customer facing is excellent as well. Your choice. Good luck. Ed and Marjan

This is a pick your own vegetable farm and orchard located in Blairstown, NJ. It's a ride to get…read morethere but once your there the area is really nice......beautiful country and very quiet. The farm itself is basically just a barn with a small store and fields of pick your own produce. In season now we're peaches, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, beans, and blueberries. The peach orchard was especially nice and had plenty of perfect fruit to pick. The apples were not in season yet and I'm sure this farm is a lot busier in the fall with apples and pumpkins to pick. We did smell the apple cider donuts baking and they smelled great (we bought a bag and they were VERY good). The prices were very reasonable and I spent under $30 for a lot of fruits/vegetables. The girl at the register was helpful and pointed us in the direction we needed to go. Be prepared to get your exercise as it is spread out a bit. All in all I will definitely come back here next summer.

A great place to go pick your own vegetables and apples. Although a lot of the apples were already…read moregone at this point in the season, there were plenty to choose from. We also picked some pumpkins and amazing corn and kale. They have a small store with apple cider, donuts, etc where you check out. Prices were great. They have a tractor that pulls a wagon to the different fields to help you get around. Everyone who worked there was super friendly and helpful. Tip: try to snag a wagon near the entrance so you can carry all your stuff!

Right off the side of the road! Parking close to the front…read moredoor! There was such a huge display of gourds and Halloween pumpkins! I pulled right in and found the perfect pumpkin ! As I entered the shop, I noticed some fresh apple cider and freshly made pies (as well as fruit, fruits and vegetables, and preserves.) I got some apple cider and a peach pie to go!! The staff was very, very delightful engaging. Very welcoming. I enjoy drinking my ice cold apple cider whilst driving home. Very delicious and refreshing. I would definitely come back! Very grateful to all that kind people who made such wonderful displays and all the wonderful people that brought these goods for the benefit of all.

I've passed by this cute flower/plant/farmer's stand over the years so our stop today was a long…read moretime coming. After checking out the plants and garden items outdoors, we decided to go inside to look at the produce and merchandise located in the shop. My husband loves cherries, and I thought we might purchase one of the two remaining pints that was all they had. Unfortunately I saw that several cherries were moldy on the top of both pints. I pointed it out to the lady working there, who said that she just sorted them that morning and didn't notice any problems. I then walked over to the tomatoes, a favorite of mine, and picked up several which was also moldy on the stems!! Obviously they are still trying to sell older fruits and vegetables and didn't have the turnover when fresh. The only thing I knew couldn't spoil was the flavored honey sticks, and I purchased three for a dollar. Quite a disappointment and we won't visit them again.

While driving around, I discovered this great little farm stand store right off Rt 15 North. This…read morestore is about 20 minutes from the main farm. They have a nice selection of fruits, veggies, baked goods, and meats. They also have seasonal flowers and plants; including Christmas trees and reefs. Been there a few times so far and look to make it a regular spot. I recommend if you want fresh produce or baked goods and want to support your local businesses...check this place out.

Liked the prices at the original lindeken fams. Too expensive now with the new facelift. Too…read morecommercialized. Been visiting the local farms to support them.