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Pick-Your-Own Peach Farms

two peaches in a tree

Peaches photographed by Karen Cook at Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury



NOTE: information in this list is subject to change by the farms without notice. Duration of the season for this crop can vary depending on weather. It's always a good idea to call ahead to the farm to check on picking conditions.



Farm Address Directions Hours of Operation Description

Berkshire County

Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery
Route 295 - Canaan Road
Richmond
(800) 833-6274
www.Hilltoporchards.com
Mass Pike to Exit 1, to Route 41 North to Route 295 West, farm 3/4 mile on the right. Open Wed to Sunday, 9am to 5pm Labor Day until Columbus Day for PYO. Stand open 9-5pm. 200-acre orchard is nested in the Berkshire Hills. Wine and hard cider products focus on varietal grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, French Cidre and Johnny Mash hard Cider

Essex County

Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Ave.
Amesbury
(978) 388-5525
www.Ciderhill.com
Interstate 95 to Exit 1 in New Hampshire. Go West 2 miles Route 107 to Route 150. South 2 miles on Route 150, turn left onto Fern Ave. to barn and farm store. Or, Rt. 495 to exit 54. Turn right at bottom onto Rt.150. Go North through Amesbury. Turn right onto Fern Ave. June: 8-6pm, July - Oct: 9-6pm, 7 days/week.

Scenic farm, PYO fruits, beautiful walking and picnic areas w/ fall weekend hayrides, farm animal viewing and hay barn play area for kids, large outdoor corn field & hay bale maze, country store, greenhouse and view of packing and cider operation. Winner of the best cider in the state by Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources' cider contest.

Connors Farm
30 Valley Road (Rt. 35)
Danvers
(978) 777-1245
www.Connorsfarm.com
From downtown Danvers, Route 35 North to farm. Or from Route 1 North, take North Street exit, then turn left at only intersection. Also Rt. 128 to exit 23N. This is Rt. 35, we are 5 miles from this Jct. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. Offer PYO fruits & vegetables, petting farm animals and picnic area, Group tours welcome. Farm bakery and ice cream stand. Attractions: Topsfield Fair Grounds. Tour buses welcome!
Homestead Farm
& Orchard

13 Birchmeadow Road
Merrimac
(978) 346-8346
Rt.495 to exit 53. Left onto Rt.110, Birchmeadow Rd will be 1 mile on the right. Strawberries 8am-6pm. In season, apples & pumpkins on weekends only. PYO apples, peaches, strawberries, pumpkins. Containers supplied. Free hayrides to apple orchard.
Long Hill Orchards
520 Main Street, Rt. 113
West Newbury
(978) 363-2170
www.longhillorchard.com
Exit 57 off Route 95. Left off exit, farm is 4 miles on right. Seven days a week from 9-6pm. Including holidays.

50 acre orchard along Merrimack River: ice cream stand, farm stand, café, PYO apples, peaches, pears, bakery, cider press, greenhouse and petting farm, horse drawn apple blossom & harvest tours and festivals. Christmas trees and hay/sleigh rides. Beautiful views of the Merrimack River.

Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford Street
N. Andover
(978) 682-6332
www.Smolakfarms.com
Route 95 to Route 97 Georgetown Exit. Left at Boxford Village sign to first right, Ipswich Road. Go 6 miles and look for signs. Stand open daily, 7am to 6pm. For all PYO, daily 9-5pm.

300 year old 155-acre farm, farm animals, fallow deer, PYO fruit, choose & cut Christmas trees, bakery, vegetable production, function areas, educational, kids' birthday & night hayrides, festivals, kids' crafts summer program. Call for brochure.

Tendercrop Farm
108 High Rd. (Rt. 1A)
Newbury
(978) 462-6972
www.tendercropfarms.com
Rt. I-95 north exit 57, Rt. 113 towards Newburyport to 1A. Center of Newbury traffic lights go thru, farm is 1/4 mi. on right on 1A. Year round daily 9am-8pm. Winter 9am-6pm.

Large vegetable, flower and fruit farm unique in style. Stand also features large selection of gourmet food, bakery goods, homemade soups, a butchery with certified Black Angus and free range chicken. Gift shop with a large selection of dried flowers and hand made wreaths and arrangements. Offer annuals, perennials, herbs, pottery, mums, Christmas trees and all your decorating needs. PYO strawberries, peaches, raspberries, tomatoes and apples.

Franklin County

Quonquont Farm
9 North Street,
Whately
(413) 575-4680
www.Quonquont.com
I-91S to exit 25, or, 91N to exit 24. Take Rt 5 south 2 miles, take right onto Christian lane and follow signs. From the North, take left onto Christian Lane. Bluberries & Peaches on weekends or by appt. Fri., 11-6pm, Sat. & Sun., 9-5pm. PYO blueberries, peaches, apples. Wonderul fresh fruit in beautiful setting. Seasonal farmstand, pumpkins in fall. Fun all season in the blue meadow maze.

Hampden County

Cook's Farm Orchards
106 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield
(413) 245-3241
www.cooksfarmorchard.com
Route 20 West to Brimfield Center stop light. 1/2 mile south on Rt. 19, follow signs. Open daily from 10am to 6pm during the season.

PYO , No minimum, free weekend trailer ride.

Echo Hill Orchard & Country Store
Wilbraham Road
Monson
(413) 267-3303
www.echohillorchards.com
Center of Monson (Route 32) West on High St. to Wilbraham Road, approximately 2 miles. Open daily from 8:30 am to 6pm. For apples open daily from 9am to 6pm.

Fruit & vegetable growing farm. PYO apples, peaches, apricots, plums, and pears. Currants and gooseberries are available at the stand. We also press cider.

Hampshire County

Atkins Farm
Junction Route 116 & Bay Road
Amherst
(413) 253-9528
www.Atkinsfarms.com
Junction of Bay Rd & Rt. 116, Amherst. Weekends 10am to 5pm. Call ahead to confirm.

Locally owned farm originated in 1887, grows apples, peaches, pears on 100 acres of farmland in Amherst and Belchertown. PYO peaches in Aug. apples in Sep. Sat & Sun. The retail stand of more than 18,000 sq feet has produce, bakery, deli, specialty foods, gifts and flowers.

Round Hill Orchard
1 Douglas Rd - Rt. 10
Southampton
(413) 562-4985
Exit 3 off Mass Pike, take Rt. 10N about 3 miles. First left after the Southampton sign. Or South on Rt. 10 from Northampton, last right before Westfield. Open 8am-Dusk 7 days a week: mid-July to mid-Oct.

This "Century Farm" offers PYO berries & tree fruit, feed rabbits, sheep (they love drop-apples), geese & chickens. Horse and sheep to feed. Offer fresh farm honey. School & group tours by appt.

Middlesex County

Autumn Hills Orchards
495 Chicopee Row
Groton
(978) 448-8388
www.AutumnHillsOrchard.com
Call ahead for directions and picking conditions. Open weekends and holidays, 10am to 5pm. Open in September and October.

The best orchard views in New England. Antique tractor collection & tractor wagon rides.

Belkin Family Lookout Farm
89 Pleasant Street
South Natick
(508) 651-1539
www.lookoutfarm.com
1 mile from Route 16, South Natick Square. Call ahead for hours. In season, every day, 10-5pm.

PYO, petting zoo, state of the art orchards, apple, strawberry, raspberry, peach & Asian Pear picking, Train rides, ostriches, and much more. Farm animals on display.

Hillbrook Orchards
141 Old Ayer Road
Groton
(978) 448-3248
www.Hillbrookorchards.com
Route 2 West to Rt. 495 N, exit 31, west on Rt. 119 for 6-7 miles. After Mobil Station turn left onto Old Ayer Road, 1/2 mile to orchard. Call for hours and conditions. Also have pony rides, and farm animal petting zoo on weekends from 10am to 5pm.
Kimball Fruit Farm
184 Hollis Street
Pepperell
(978) 433-9751
www.KimballFruitFarm.com
Exit 5 West off Route 3, North to Route 111 into Pepperell, take right at yellow blinking light, farm is 3 miles on left. June through December 31, 9am-7pm. Daily 9am to 6pm.

Offer PYO apples, strawberries, fall & summer raspberries, peaches, and grow a variety of vegetable production. Come join us and bring a picnic.

Shelburne Farm
106 West Acton Road
Stow
(978) 897-9287
www..Shelburnefarm.com
Route 2 West to Rt. 111. Left at second light. Next block, bear right onto Willow St. Farm is 2.5 miles on right. Starts late August, Daily 9-6pm.

PYO apples, peaches and pumpkins. Offer homemade jams and jellies. Visit our country store & bring a picnic. Children can pick apples from our miniature trees. Birthday parties, company picnics.

Worcester County

Breezeland Orchards
Southbridge Road
Warren
(413) 436-7100
www.BreezelandsOrchards.com
Just off Rt. 148 - Between Routes 9 & 20. 7 minutes from Sturbridge: Go north on 148 3 miles, then left after High School. Starts early Sept. to mid-October. Open daily 10am to 6pm.

PYO apples Sept 1st till Oct. 20th. Peaches Aug. & Sept. Offer school tours, picnic tables.

Carlson Orchards
115 Oak Hill Road
Harvard
(978) 456-3916
www.Carlsonorchards.com
Route 2 West to the Ayer/Groton Exit 38B onto Rt. 110N, 1/4 mile take ist right-Poor Farm Rd, follow signs, 2.5 miles. From Rt. 495 take exit 28 to Rt. 111 towards Harvard. 1/4 mile, follow signs. Apple PYO hours are 10am-5pm, 7 days a week. Peach and Nectarines: Call, Mid-July on, 10-5pm.

Offer PYO apples, peaches, nectarines, cider mill & bottling area. Packing plant, apple peeler, slicer all on premises.

Charlton Orchards
44 Old Worcester Rd
Charlton
(508) 248-7820
www.Charltonorchard.com
Rt. 20 West 6 miles from Rt. 395 and Rt. 290, look for signs. Rt. 20 East, 4 miles from Mass. Pike, Sturbridge exit and Route 84. Follow signs. PYO starts June.

PYO strawberries in June; Blue and black raspberries July, Aug, Sept; Peaches, pears, apples, Aug., Sept., Oct; Pumpkins, Oct.. Farm store has fruit, vegetables, cider, bakery. Festivals and events. Wine tasting and handcrafted grape and fruit wines.

Clearview Farm
4 Kendall Hill Road
Sterling
(978) 422-6442
www.clearviewfarmstand.com
Take Route 12, Route 62, or Route 190 to Sterling Center, go 1/2 mile up Maple Street, take right onto Kendall Hill Rd, farm 1st on left. Open 10am to 6pm weekends w/hayrides. 11-5pm weekdays.

PYO apples, peaches, pumpkins, red raspberries, hayrides to orchards. Picnic area. Farm store and cider pressing, baked goods, honey, eggs, jam, syrup, cider donuts, vegetables.

George Hill Orchards
582 George Hill Road
S. Lancaster
(978) 365-4331
www.YourFavoriteFarm.com
Rt. 2 to the Lunenburg/Lancaster exit 35, take Rt. 70 South 3.5 miles, right onto Rt. 117 west, 3/10 mile turn left onto Langen Road, 1.7 miles turn right onto George Hill Road. Open Monday through Sunday, 9am to 6:00 pm, closed Saturdays.

PYO blueberries, peaches, raspberries, apples, pumpkins; home of the Apple Tree Theatre, providing educational programs (weekdays, appt.only). Animal petting area, Farm Flavors Kitchen, outdoor barbecue, large eating deck with panoaramic view, seasonal hayrides and pony rides.

Hawk Hill Orchards
83 Carleton Rd.
Millbury
(508) 865-4037
Route 20 West into Auburn to Elm Street. Follow big red apple signs to orchard. Open August through Christmas, Wed. through Friday, noon to 5pm. Weekends and Holidays 10am to 5pm.

PYO peaches, plums, apples. 22 acres of mature forest, hiking trails along with glacial formations, horse drawn wagon rides on special occasions, picnic grounds. Country Store, mums, pumpkins, gift items.

Nashoba Valley Winery
100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road
Bolton
(978) 779-5521
www.Nashobawinery.com
Exit 27 off Route 495, take Route 117 West l mile to blinking light, then left 1/2 mile on left. Open daily from 11am to 5pm during harvest season.

Over 100 varieties of apples and 18 varieties of peaches, as well as other PYO fruits, annual festivals. Host weddings, and private functions. Produce fruit and grape wines, micro-brewed beers, port style wines, ice wines, fortified and sparkling wines, fruit distillates, and J's Restaurant.

Ragged Hill Orchard
94 John Gilbert Road
West Brookfield
(508) 867-2187
www.Raggedhill.com
3 miles North of Common to Wickaboag Valley Road to Ragged Hill Orchard. Or from Route 9 turn to Pierce Road to Ragged Hill Road. Call ahead for hours and picking conditions. In season, PYO apples open daily 9am to 6pm.

PYO blueberries, strawberries, apples, peaches, and pears. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Red Apple Farm
455 Highland Ave.
Phillipston
800-628-4851
www.Redapplefarm.com
Route 2 (exit 19), follow signs (2 miles) to farm. Open daily, 9am to 6pm. Nov. and Dec. from 9am-5pm. PYO apples, pumpkins, raspberries, peaches, pears, potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and Indian corn. Farm store, BBQ & picnic area, farm animals, forest hiking trails, school farm tours, hayrides, parties, weddings & company outings. Feature an apple tree with 108 varieties in one!
Schartner Farm
211 West Berlin Road
Bolton
(978) 779-5588
http://schartnerfarm.com/
Route 495 to Exit 27. Take Route 117 West 1 mile, turn left at blinking light. Go 1 mile up hill, take 3rd left onto West Berlin Road, farm 1 mile. Sat. & Sun, 10-5pm. Sept. til October PYO apples, peaches, and pumkins. Over 100 acres, enjoy a picnic.
Tougas Family Farm
Ball Street
Northboro
(508) 393-6406
www.Tougasfarm.com
Rt. 290 to Exit 24, (Church St.) turn towards Boylston. First right onto Ball St. Farm is 1.5 miles from Rt. I-290. Call for hours. Vary with season.

Farm includes a bakery featuring fresh made fruit desserts, ice cream, and refreshments. Children's play area and barnyard animals. Offer school programs.