Orchards, Farms, and Farmstands Bolton Orchards P.O. Box 305 Bolton, MA 01740 Phone: (978) 779-2733 Fifth generation farm. Country specialty store with local apples and cider available year round. Full service deli and produce departments. Gift baskets, flowers, bakery, preserves plus more local favorites. Open daily 8am-6pm. www.boltonorchards.com Email: boltonorchards@verizon.net Carlson Orchards P.O. Box 359 Harvard, MA 01451 Phone: (978) 456-3916 A 140-acre working farm. Fresh fruits of the season. Pick your own apples from our 60-acre orchard. Visit our farm store. Open July - November. Hours: 10am-5pm. Daily conditions available call 800-286-3916. Route 2 to Exit 38B Harvard/Ayer, 1/2 mile right onto Poor Farm Road, follow signs to Carlson Orchard. Approx. 2.5 miles. www.carlsonorchards.com Email: www.carlsonorchards.com Carter & Stevens Farm 500 West Street (Rte. 122) Barre, MA 01005 Phone: (978) 355-4940 Everyday, farmers milk 100 cows to guarantee the freshest quality in their milk in glass bottles and homemade ice cream. Carter & Stevens also grows vegetables and raises their own grass-fed beef. Taste their outdoor BBQ from July to September on Friday and Saturday nights. Open daily. www.carterandstevensfarm.com Email: carterandstevensfarm@hotmail.com Clearview Farm, Inc. 4 Kendall Hill Road Sterling, MA 01564 Phone: (978) 422-6442 Pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins, blueberries and raspberries. Enjoy hayrides and all kinds of country-made products. This 200-year old farm has an interesting historical background with ties to the home of Mary E. Sawyer, the little girl in the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Operated by 6th generation Sawyer descendants the farm is open 10am to 6pm from mid-August to October. www.clearviewfarmstand.com Email: www.clearviewfarmstand.com Davis’ Farmland Children’s Discovery Farm 145 Redstone Hill Road Sterling, MA 01564 Phone: (978) 422-6666 Home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America, Davis’ Farmland is filled each season with hands-on family fun. In the spring, explore the animal showcase and take part in daily events. In the fall visit the orchard and pick your own apples. Adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. Open weather permitting. www.davisfarmland.com Email: info@davisfarmland.com Lanni Orchards 249 Chase Road Lunenburg, MA 01462 Phone: (978) 582-6246 A 180-acre farm established in 1963 by the Lanni Family, immigrants from Italy. Fresh berries, vegetables and fruits from our farm are available in our store, plus private label jams and preserves gift baskets too. Pick your own apples from September to October. Plus we welcome you to pick your own vegetables as well. Call ahead for your favorite crop. Open seven days, Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm. Saturday & Sunday 8am - 6pm. www.lanniorchards.com Email: mac2go@net1plus.com Marshall Farm 340 Marshall Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 343-6255 200-year-old farm nestled in the hills looking toward Wachusett Mountain. Enjoy farm-style lunch, plus shop for gourmet sweets, fudge and ice cream. Spectacular vistas from our expansive deck. Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm. Sat - Sun 10am - 6pm. Lunch available until 6pm. Marshall Farm features pick your own apples and pumpkins plus entertainment. Season is August 15th through Oct 31st. www.marshallfarm.com Email: info@marshallfarm.com Meadowbrook Orchards 209 Chace Hill Road Sterling, MA 01564 Phone: (978) 365-7617 With 100 acres of rolling farmland nestled amid apple tress overlooking the hills of Central Massachusetts, Meadowbrook Orchards has been owned and operated by the Chandler family since 1912. They harvest apples, blueberries, pumpkins, nectarine and raspberries. The Farmstore and Bakery offer a feast of baked goods (including their famous apple pie), preserves, frozen entrees and lunch. Open daily. www.meadowbrookorchards.com Mill No. 3 Farmstand 85 Westminster Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 345-1100 Fax: (978) 345-8707 The original Mill No. 3 Paper Mill built on this site (1850s) took advantage of the readily available waterpower along the "Nashaway River". Today the recently built Mill No. 3 Farmstand is the perfect spot for garden supplies, plants and flowers, special occasion gift baskets, premium wines and beers, deli lunches and coffee. To see the picturesque waterfall, you need to come in and while you're here visit our gift shop and greenhouse. Hours: 7am - 6pm. www.millno3.com Email: info@millno3.com Nashoba Valley Winery 100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road Bolton, MA 01740 Phone: (978) 779-5521 Located in the heart of Massachusetts apple country, Nashoba Valley Winery is a stunning hillside orchard and vineyard overlooking the charming town of Bolton. The family-owned orchard, winery and restaurant, set on 52 rolling acres, boasts a state-of-the-art wine-making and distillation facility, an exceptional wine and gift shop, a brewery, and a gourmet restaurant. Pick your own fruit in season! www.nashobawinery.com Email: email@nashobawinery.com Oak Ridge Farm 1543 Lunenburg Road Lancaster, MA 01523 Phone: (978) 537-4777 Family owned and operated for over 100 years, with organically raised fruits and vegetables available almost year-round, Oak Ridge Farm has a dairy bar that showcases over 60 flavors of homemade ice cream and fried foods made right on the farm. Inside, you will find a full-service deli and bakery. Friday nights host a ‘50s Classic Car Show, and fall boasts hayrides and pumpkins. www.oakridgefarmstand.com Email: german@oakridgefarmstand.com Overlook Farm 216 Wachusett Street Rutland, MA 01543 Phone: (508) 886-2221 www.heifer.org Red Apple Farm 455 Highland Avenue Phillipston, MA 01331 Phone: (800) 628-4851 Family-owned farm offers a fulfilling farm experience with hay wagon rides, walking trails, farm animals and fall weekend barbeques. Our country store is filled with delicious apple pies; fruit topped ice cream, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, pears, pumpkins, gourds, potatoes and heirloom tomatoes and gifts of all kinds. Enjoy our hot-mulled cider, pick your own apples - September - October. Open daily 9am - 6pm mid-July to October -- 9am - 5pm November - December. www.redapplefarm.com Sholan Farms 1125 Pleasant Street Leominster, MA 01453 Phone: (978) 840-3276 Visit the last working apple orchard in Leominster, the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed. Sholan Farms provides cross-country skiing, walking trails, bird watching, picnic area and a variety of cultural and folk events throughout the year. Pick your own apples and pumpkins Daily 10am to 6pm - September to October. Follow the small red apple signs to the top of Pleasant Street just off Rte. 12 in Leominster. www.Sholanfarms.com Email: info@sholanfarms.com Sugar Hollow Farm 425 Queen Lake Road Phillipston, MA 01331 Phone: (978) 652-5186 Sugar Hollow Farm sells its own naturally grown produce and fruits as well as herbs. Preserves, dried herbs and herbal teas are made organically. Also available are aromatherapy products, crafts from local crafters and natural convienence items such as toilet paper, dish soap, etc. Hours: Monday ~ Friday 9:00 to 5:00, Saturday 8:00 to 1:00. www.sugarhollowfarm.org Email: the_folks@sugarhollowfarm.org The Warren Farm & Sugarhouse 31 Warren Street North Brookfield, MA 01535 Phone: (508) 867-0174 This family-owned business produces not only pure maple syrup and maple confections, but also a line of over 60 specialty food products. Many of these products use maple syrup as a gourmet ingredient, or contain fruits, berries, herbs and vegetables grown on the farm. The gourmet specialty foods line and unique catered maple dinner represent the best of New England’s flavors. www.thewarrenfarm.com Email: warrenfarm@aol.com Westward Orchards 90 Oak Hill Road Harvard, MA 01451 Phone: (978) 456-8363 A fourth generation family-owned farm on 275 acres. Pick your own blueberries, apples and pumpkins. Our farm store, a converted turn of the century dairy barn, is filled with gourmet food, fresh fruits and vegetables, cider, cheeses, baked goods, plus a wide selection of gifts. Lunch daily 11am - 3pm. Gourmet foods, lunch to go; fresh made salads, sandwiches and soups. Breakfast on weekends 9am - 11am. Open May 3 - December 31. Wednesday - Monday 9am - 5pm. www.westwardorchards.com Email: ghconlin@hotmail.com |