The autumn season wouldn’t
be complete without
pumpkins and apples. Choose
the perfect pumpkin and pick your
own apples at these local spots that
are great for the whole family.
Gaines Farm
Guilford
A destination in itself! Head to
Gaines’ farm for pumpkins,
farm animals, haunted hayrides, an
intricate corn maze, pumpkin
bowling, a corn cannon,
twilight maze walks, and more.
802-257-0409
gainesfarm.com
Wellwood Orchards
Springfield
Catch a free wagon ride out into
the orchard at Wellwood, which
grows more than 20 varieties
of apples. Take the time to visit
their country store featuring local
cheese, fresh donuts, honey, and a
variety of Vermont-made products.
802-263-5200
wellwoodorchards.com
Mad Tom Orchard
East Dorset
Just 15 minutes from the center of
Manchester, tucked away at the top
of Mad Tom Road. A picturesque
apple orchard with numerous
pick-your-own varieties that ripen
at various times throughout the
season.
802-366-8107
madtomorchard.com
Equinox Valley Nursery
Manchester
Ideal for children! Head to the yearly
pumpkin-carving festival on Oct.15,
or stop by any day to pick out
pumpkins, snack on cider donuts,
take a wagon ride, and explore the
corn maze.
802-362-2610
equinoxvalleynursery.com
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Dwight Miller Orchards
East Dummerston
A detour off Route 30 in the
Springfield area is well worth it for
pick-your-own organic apples and
a visit to this farm stand. Look for
signature items like apple cider
vinegar, homemade jams, dill
pickles, eggs, pasture-raised pork,
and maple syrup.
802-254-9111
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Scott Farm Orchard
Dummerston
This extensive property not only
features more than 100 different
varieties of apples available for
picking, but also grows produce
like sweet pears, quince, plums,
berries, peaches, apricots, and
pumpkins. Make a trip out of it
and spend the night at one of
Windham County’s most
celebrated historic vacation
rental properties, including an old
sugar house or Rudyard Kipling’s
home.
802-254-6868
scottfarmvermont.com
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