Lovely family operation. The cider donuts were great - that's really what we came for. I recommend…read morethe glazed. Plus, Patch Orchards had tallow candles and bath bombs in their store made by the mother-in-law of the nice young man who checked us out - those offerings were unexpected. The apples themselves were excellent also, with lots of different varieties available for picking. The scenic views were also ridiculously beautiful. And the playground equipment for younger kids was surprisingly large and robust. Nice place to spend some relaxing family time.

I'm a local photographer who has used Patch Orchards multiple times without issue, until this week,…read morewhen I had a shocking experience with them. As usual, I arrived with my clients, politely said hello and stated I was there to take photos by the Christmas trees. Christine (whom I had never met) said nothing about rules or purchase requirements and explicitly told me I could take photos. Afterward, my clients warmed up with their baby in the car and planned to cut a tree, but Christine assumed we weren't buying anything and escalated the situation for no reason. I left with my clients down the hill to take a few last shots and as I was getting into my car, Christine brought her husband Mike down in his truck to "scare me off". They flew past me, tried to block me from leaving the road, yelled at me to "never be seen on the property again," and accused me of "taking photos without buying anything" as if that were a crime. It was aggressive, threatening and completely unprofessional. This is a farm open to the public - visitors are NOT required to make a purchase just for stepping onto the property. If they have rules for photos, they can communicate them like adults instead of resorting to intimidation and theatrics. I won't be returning (for my own safety), and others should think twice before giving them business. If you do visit, apparently you'd better buy something immediately, since that seems to be their unspoken rule.

The boiled cider is an apple lover's dream! I found it a couple of years ago on the King Arthur…read moreFlour website since they have many recipes that call for it, so I ordered a bottle to try it out (order directly from Wood's or even KAF). It is AMAZING.... the apple flavor in whatever you are baking is real because this is REAL.. no imitation junk that you might find in the grocery store! You can haul home a few gallons of apple cider and spend all day boiling it down yourself, but it will be easier (and less expensive) to get this. Keep the bottle closed tightly in your refrigerator and you will have it for a long time (and get some maple syrup while you are at it).

We are addicted to their Cider Jelly!! I'd rate it 10 Stars if I could. Seriously, we've been…read moreordering cases of it for over 30 years. There's NO sugar, or anything but boiled down apple cider in it. The consistency is nice and it's the perfect blend of sweet with a little tang. It's the only jelly that I want to use now (and that includes my husband's delicious plum preserves)! I rarely review products but I do want to promote their products because I really want to keep this family business in business!

A great place to take the whole family. Wellwood Orchards…read moreis a family run business for over 50 years. I went there as a kid and again yesterday. Has not changed much. They have strawberries & blueberries in the early summer and then apples in the fall. They have pick your own or buy them in their on site store. Many varietys of apples: macs, cortland, etc. The store is great. They have pumpkins, homemade pies, local cheese, fresh & hot homemade donuts (weekends only), unpasteurized cider, candy, fudge, cornstalks, squash and decorative corn & gourds. Outside they have a petting zoo for the kids (chickens, pigs, goats, sheep, cows, and peacocks. ) They also have maple syrup, cider syrup, recipe books, and more. Fall is such a wonderful time of year in Vermont.

This is by far the best orchard that my family and I have been to in a while. We came to pick…read moreblueberries, but they also had peaches and apples, possibly even raspberries. The rows of blueberries were endless, and we easily filled up several cartons, which later turned into several pies at home. The petting zoo was a wonderful attraction for everyone, especially the kids. Baby goats, baby cows, peacocks, and many other types of animals were around for feeding and petting. $1 entrance fee for the petting zoo? Yes please, all day long. We also spent a few dollars in their gift shop, which had the world famous apple cider donuts that you can buy by the bag. Sugar or no sugar is up to you. Crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. Made fresh to order. Lots of other snacks around too for those with impulse control issues. Freeze dried everything is apparently a thing. Can't wait to come back again.

This market, open from May through October, is the best farmers' market in the Upper Valley. In…read morewinter, it moves to Tracy Hall in Norwich. Check the website for information. You'll find a terrific selection of vegetables from top-notch local farms (Your Farm, Echo Hill Farm, Cedar Circle Farm, Hurricane Flats + others); cheeses (Woodcock Farms, Cobb Hill); baked goods (look for Bakewell--excellent!; Umpleby's); meats (chicken, pork, beef, lamb); and some crafts. There are also excellent tamales & pupusas from Mama Tinas. There's often music happening, too, making the market a real gather place with lots of activity. Highly recommended to visitors & locals.

My car was scratched by an untrimmed overhanging bush alongside the road to parking. I reported…read moreit to the manager and she said she would email me her contact information which she never did. I emailed their landlord, which is the Hanover co-op and reported the issue. They said that it was the farmers market management who was responsible for maintaining the landscaping. The Norwich Farmers did not reimburse me or even respond to my emails with their insurance information. I was going to take them to court, but that would involve my insurance and I don't want my rates to go up. I used to be a customer for years as I live locally but due to their complete disregard for their customers, and horrible management I will never return. I can get what I need from the farms I buy from directly. If you value your car or drive an expensive car be aware.

amazing hidden gem in vt! you can pay what you want to get into the market and there is so much to…read moreexplore. it is just beautiful to be out there. they have a food menu with everything grown from the collective of farms. the ice cream from kiss the cow farm is delicious and you can really taste the freshness of the cream. the live music is so fun + there's a bar and shop that you can indulge in.

Not a restaurant, not just a farmers' market, it's a happy Vermont experience. Just go.read more

What a great Orchard.We stopped there on out way up north to pick some apples.We were directed to…read morethe pick your own apple sections .The workers were very helpful in helping us locate the kind of apples we wanted.On our way out we bought a fresh baked apple pie and apiece of blueberry buckle and two cider donuts Along with a hand piece of apple pie(my wife said it was delicious.All on all if your looking for a good apple orchard Green mountain is the place.Shout out to all staff who were so nice!!

What a great apple orchard and fruit stand. I scored some red raspberry jam made with just berries…read moreand cane sugar like my grandmother and mother used to make. The blueberry's were past but the bushes looked great! What was perfect on a colder fall day was a warm apple cider donuts..probably one of the best I have ever had ...and some cold apple cider. Just off the highway, ads it to your fall list.

Let me just say that Vermont is so pure and good (in terms of quality of life). My lovely friend…read moreJules wanted to give us the Vermont experience by taking us around to the local farms and having us live our best Vermont lives for the week that we were spending with her family (bless them for hosting us!). Greenhouses are plentiful here and you can pick up some potted flowers for your home garden, as well as your own herbs and veggies! You can also pick up some good old groceries here, like meat or dairy products (fresh eggs and milk anyone?). If you're anything like me and my group of friends, we like to be photographed anywhere and everywhere so the flower greenhouse was the spot to be in. Call us obnoxious, because we are actually so obnoxious, but we also appreciate the beauty of local farms! The Vermont way of life values buying local goods and honestly, I don't mind living this small town lifestyle for a bit. Not forever though, as I'm a city boy through and through.

We LOVE this place! Best espresso, delicious homemade fresh baked goods, super friendly staff in…read morethe cafe. Store is great source for fresh veggies, some fruit, artisanal dairy, cheese, meets, cooking supplies. I'm so glad to see them survive and thrive!

Fun roadside dairy. Choose your milk and payment goes in the box. We got whole and chocolate milk…read more Both were delicious!

Love this place and the milk in particular! Great prices, everything is farm fresh.read more

Great Black Raspberry Jam!!! We were visiting green mountain Vermont this October and stopped at…read morethe farm stand. It was a delightful experience. We are living in northern Colorado. I was glad to be back at my roots (born in Randolph) and very much enjoyed this stop. We finished the jam this morning and I am looking for a way to buy more online. Sincerely, Bob C.

One of my favorite farms stands. The best pies in the area , made fresh every morning. Super hiker…read morefriendly.

We didn't know much about Woodstock but ended up staying in the area due to the great reviews of On…read morethe River Inn. The town of Woodstock is quaint, and there are plenty of inns to choose from but that being said, you mostly rely on Gillingham's General Store and the local Farmers Market (physical store) for last minute supplies since finding a dinner restaurant the first few days of the week is unlikely to happen and the closest large pharmacy is a half hour drive away. Overall parking is easy with the Park Mobile app and there are many lovely small businesses you can stop into. It's a fairly sleepy town and if you do consider visiting, I'd either do so prior to November or in December, as in November there's no foliage to speak of and you generally get frost instead of snow.

Speed trap 49-25 in 200 feet no sign I could see. I could tell the police officer was embarrassed…read moreand it was $100 fine which didn't bother me that much. However, when I got my two points, my on my record went from 0 to 2. My new premium went from around 1400 to 2800 for two cars for three years. It's about $3000. Offer a scam so town of Woodstock can pretender enforcing public safety when it's just a rip off. Woodstock is a nice looking town has a great restaurant but I'm never going back and I think I'll skip the entire state of VERMONT because I hear they do this in many other cities and towns. Pretty sick.