I decided to take a short drive towards Bolton to see the fall colors and visit this farmstand…read morebefore they close for the season (reopening next summer). As they are famous for their peaches and apples at the local farmer's market, I really wanted to see the orchard itself as well as have an in-depth chat with one of the owners, Alan, who I got to know when purchasing their amazing produce. They have a really cute farm stand with lots of pumpkins and apples around this time of the year. You also have the option on going apple picking in the orchard and see how the different apples are grown. Alan, who usually doesn't take people on a tour around the orchard, showed me around and explained all their operations throughout the year. It was really eye opening to the farming industry around this region (compared to California where it never stops). Picked up some apples and cider, enjoyed the fall colors before driving through the back route where you can see the Boston skyline from quite a distance. Definitely recommend the non-touristy experience here.

If you are looking for a good old fashion Apple picking, this is your place! 3 different bag sizes…read moreand prices. They also have peach, plum and pear trees too! Staff is super friendly! There is no fancy donuts or anything like that here, just apple picking with some tables around the property to stop for a water break or maybe a snack.

Westward Orchards used to be a quaint summer stop that became a traditional place to visit once a…read moreyear. It used to be a humble, neighborly and affordable place with kind service. The brands have changed. The orchards are overgrown and covered in poison ivy with no landscaping to protect patrons, not even warnings. They no longer prepare ordered sandwiches fresh or pastries and soups. Instead just throw together a couple premade soggy sandwiches. Who makes a turkey and ham with a piece of lettuce sandwich and charges $8? I don't know if management changed, but the delightful and welcoming service is now void. I felt as if I was a bother and got the drift I wasn't at all welcomed with underlying tones of "ok get what you see and get out." I miss the kind ladies from 15-20 years ago who treated you like old friends. I had driven about 20 miles, excited to visit this old orchard I adored for years as a summer day escape to refresh. I left feeling heavily disappointed, turned away and realizing the age of kind service, pleasant and genuine "how do you do's" are a thing of the past. The sadness leaving was palpable. I really used to love this place. I could tell the staff just wanted to do the least and clock out. It left a very poor taste in my mouth. Dare I say a broken heart. The soul is gone. I ask that I don't receive a response from ownership because it will just hurt more.

A local treasure in Harvard! The best local apples and doughnuts!…read more I can't believe the sourpusses complaining about the orchards, get over yourselves people! I have never had a problem walking in the orchards - EVER!

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 :)

I went to and enjoyed the free sculpture walk here. There were probably 50+ pieces, some so small…read moreyou'd almost miss them, but others larger and of a variety of materials. One is interactive. The pond is beautiful as well as the sunflowers, there is sufficient parking, and a portable toilet is in the field. They had a small farmstand open. There was live music as well. I took off a star because when I emailed asking would there be a sculpture walk this year I never got an answer and had to keep checking their website.

5 stars for the peach pizza alone. We sat outside in the open back yard area of the Carlson orchard…read morebrewery/restaurant. There was an open lawn and games like corn hole for waiting customers to play with. We were helped almost immediately by the servers which was great since we had our two active toddlers with us. We ordered the peach pizza and fries. Both were delicious and were brought to us in under 10 mins after ordering. We met another family with kids due to the open seating. Our bill was brought to us right away and we were helped frequently through lunch. What more can you ask for?! Oh good music, they had that too :)

First time at Carlson Orchards this fall for apple picking! They have a variety of apples and the…read moreplace is huge. We got there a little later so a lot of apples were gone. Apples are actually good tho. It is definitely packed but the crowd dispersed well in the field. Their cider donuts are soooo good especially when eaten hot. I also got their cider and hard cider to-go and they were GREAT. My friend and I got in line for their hard cider flights and food but the wait was soo long so we decided to turn back. Overall, a cute fall activity for friends and family and good cider!

Okay, going to the farmer's market out here is a little bit different than attending the farmer's…read moremarket in, say, Union Square, Most of the farms are right nearby. And, you can go to them any old time. Heck, there's folks selling produce on a card table, with a coffee can, on their driveway, However, there's more than produce there. There's local honey, baked goods, perennials, too...And it's 3 minutes walking from home.

I have gone to a couple markets in Boston but found this one to be particularly nice. I will admit…read morewhen i first walked up to the market i was not impressed with its size, but after seeing what this market had to offer changed my mind. They sell fruits and veggies from local farms nearby. Fresh baked breads, local honey. There is even a local meat and poultry stand that has decent prices on grassfed beef and free range chicken! I found this to be pretty nice and look forward to going again next weekend, especially since I can walk there and back in minutes ^_^

I've been recommended this farm stand for a while now and I finally made a trip here with a friend…read moreto pick some flowers. We got a mason jar from the stand for $20 dollars and you can pick as many flowers as you please that will fit into the jar. The environment was amazing and very relaxing with all the rows of flower beds you were able to pick from and each row had different breeds of flowers. The staff was very friendly and helpful and explains where to cut the flower stems from and how many of each flower you can take to make sure everyone has a chance to get specific flowers. There is a farmers market also next to the flower picking fields that sells fruit, vegetables, and snacks. I look forward to coming back and definitely recommend this place to people who haven't been before.

Great corn & amazing nectarines & peaches! They have pick your own flowers as well as their own…read moreproduce as well as from other locales.

Fresh produce, delectable pies and a plethora of trinkets (in case you find yourself craving a…read morepig-shaped salt shaker, beeswax petroleum-free candle or a country duck something-or-other) make up this cute little store on Deershorn Farm. Appropriately seasoned pick-your-own's, pumpkins galore (yay Fall!) and extremely nice employees. We sampled some blueberry pie (YUM) and when perusing the apples, the cashier let us sample those too! We choose a small bag of apples (about 8 for $4, the name i cannot remember) and went along out merry little way. There's nothing like farm-fresh fruits and veggies, and supporting local agriculture feels good, too!

I've been back several times since their reopening for the season. I find this place and staff to…read morebe always consistent. As stated in my former review (s) you will never see stickered, dried up fruit or vegetables here. They only sell what they grow. Beware though that when the corn is in there are lines and it sells out VERY quickly. It's that good! These days I no longer cook for a family. So, I'm fine requesting short ears which may or may not be imperfect and a bit less expensive. Their melons, which have been turning up lately are so delicious! Prices are a higher than what you'll see in a supermarket. You are buying fresh picked, native produce. The corn you buy today was picked at sunrise - same day!

It's great that this farm preserves open space. Driving down the hill from them towards downtown…read moreLeominster you see an impressive view of hills and Mount Wachusett in the distance. That's about all I can say for them. The prices are higher than at Dick's Market Garden in Lunenburg. Not everything is price marked either. I liked that they offered beets without all the leaves on them. Then I got home and opened the bag to find they didn't clean the dirt off the bottoms, great big clumps of dirt. Cooked them and when I went to peel them they were white inside. Beets might have white or pale areas due to nutrient deficiencies. They don't give you a detailed receipt so you can see what you bought for how much and comparison shop because they are more than the competition. More money for less.

The best spot for ice cream! We are always happy with our ice cream after a trip to Rota's. A…read morepersonal favorite is the graham central station -- It's a graham cracker based ice cream with chocolate crunch candy. It's so good! Service is usually teens and they are all so kind and hardworking. We have always had a pleasant experience.

Waited in one of two ridiculously long lines for 15 minutes. In that time we only saw ONE person…read morewho received ONE ice cream cone. After seeing the lines not move for 15 minutes, we bagged it and went to a homemade ice cream place (which was also very busy) that served at least a dozen people in less than five minutes. Rota Spring Farm operates at a ridiculously slow if not a dead stop pace. No thank you.

This the apple picking site for Bolton Orchards…read more Basically, the farm is up the hill behind the store. 250 acres of orchards, and they grow some nice varieties of fruit. It's not anything but an apple picking site.

Great place to take little kids. The hayride is fun and very reasonably priced at $3. There is a…read morecorn maze for the kids and farm animals as well. I thought the best part was the man who gave some great info on the cows. Two of the cows followed him around and the kids loved that. Also, we went on a Saturday in early October and it was not crowed at all.