Richmond . Furnace Brook Winery and Jmash Cidery operate onsite , offering wine and cider tasting from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Sunday through Thursday and 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . Friday and Saturday . Pick-your-own apple season officially starts Labor Day weekend and runs through Indigenous Peoples ’ Day , boasting 17 acres of orchards growing 30 varieties of apples . Hilltop is dog and family-friendly and welcomes hikers interested in exploring over 10 miles of hiking trails that crisscross the property . In the winter months , snowshoes are available for rent during business hours . Warm up at the largest cidery in the Berkshires and try the apple cider doughnuts , made fresh daily . hilltoporchards . com
Bartlett ’ s Orchard , also in Richmond , runs a robust farm market open all year round . A family tradition in the making of four generations , Bartlett ’ s has been growing apples for the last 75 years . Open for pick-your-own on weekends from the end of September to the end of October , apple enthusiasts can expect 13 varieties including Macoun , Jona-Mac , and Mutsu . Fresh apple cider doughnuts are made daily and cold apple cider is on hand to wash it down . For those who would like to share the autumnal wealth , Bartlett ’ s also offers a shipping service , allowing visitors to send the season ’ s bounty to friends and family . bartlettsorchard . com
Woodlife Farm Market , in New Lebanon , New York , is a hotspot of sustainability and culinary offerings , featuring a play area , expansive fields of crops , vibrant flower gardens , and paths meandering through tranquil landscapes . Taking advantage of nearby springs , the farm has planted many fruit trees , resulting in phenomenal apple production . Visitors can enjoy Macintosh , Honeycrisp , and Cortland apples available at the farm store . For the holiday season , families can search the fields for the perfect Christmas tree among carefully cultivated Balsam , Fraser , and Douglas firs . woodlifefarmmarket . com
Apex Orchards , a bit farther afield in Shelburne Falls , is planting new apple varieties and hybrids to diversify their orchard . Although the new crop won ’ t bear fruit for another year , visitors can pick 10 existing apple varieties starting mid to late August through October . Local vendors and food trucks abound almost every weekend but hitch a ride to the orchards in September during the 9th Annual Tractor Show on September 15 and personalize a pumpkin during Annual Fall Festival on October 20 . Choose & Cut Christmas Trees are available in November and December . apexorchards . com
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