As we head into fall in the time of coronavirus, we have learned by now that our kids need to get out. Luckily there are plenty of fun family adventures that are part of living in this beautiful state. For really, there is nothing like New York in the fall.
Apple picking is definitely one of those early fall days out that we all look forward to every season. And yes, with COVID-19 outdoor activities this year will be different and have guidelines. The good news is we have a roundup of the farms that will be open.
Things to keep in mind :
• Some are open only on weekends
• Most if not all are masks requires past the age of two
• Bring your own bag
• Some farms are reservation only
• Some farms will close once they reach 50 % capacity
• Most stores seem to be open on the farms but at half capacity with social distancing enforced
• Many extras such as hayrides and annual festivals are canceled.
We strongly encourage you to look up the website or call the farm you plan to visit as many farms have to change their hours and how they run their farms according to health guidelines. The farms have worked hard to accommodate visitors and are happy to be open for apple picking for fall 2020!
Westchester County, N.Y.
130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
914-485-1210. Harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784. Stuartsfarm.com
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111. Wilkensfarm.com
Dutchess County, N.Y.
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag
845-227-2306. bartonorchards.com
Crosby Lane, Rhinebeck
845-876-3231. rhinebeckapples.com
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction
845-897-4377. Fishkillfarms.com
19 Rose Hill Farm, off Rte. 9, Red Hook
845-758-4215. Pickrosehillfarm.com
223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook
845-758-1234. Greigfarm.com
39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh
845-562-4268. lawrencefarmsorchards.com
15 Scism Road, off Rte. 9, Tivoli
845-756-5641. meadorchards.com
29 Old Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls
845-297-3002. meadowbrookfarmmarket.com
Fairfield County, Conn.
125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel
203-748-0119. bluejayorchardsct.com
451 Sport Hill Road, Easton
203-261-3306. silvermansfarm.com
Long Island, N.Y.
65 Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill
631-726-8015
U-Pick yearly membership required, purchase on arrival at the farm, $20/family
28700 Main Road (Rte. 25), Cutchogue
631-734-6441. wickhamsfruitfarm.com
Orange County, N.Y.
82 Four Corners Road, Warwick
845-986-1684. applewoodorchards.com
45 Ball Road, off Rte. 17A, Warwick
845-986-1058. maskers.com
4 Ochs Lane, off Rte. 94, Warwick
845-986-1591. ochsorchard.net
169 State Rte. 94 South, Warwick
845-986-7080. penningsorchard.com
Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery
114 Little York Road, Warwick
845-258-4858. wvwinery.com
Rockland County, N.Y.
Rte. 45 and S. Mountain Road, Pomona
845-354-0369. theorchardsofconcklin.com
Ulster County, N.Y.
124 Rte. 32 South, New Paltz
845-255-1605. applehillfarm.com
271 Rte. 208, New Paltz
845-255-0693. dresselfarms.com
2187 Rte. 32, Modena
845-883-7825. hurdsfamilyfarm.com
69 Yankee Folly Road, New Paltz
845-255-0999. jlorchards.com
199 North Road, Milton
845-795-5194. locustgrovefruitfarm.com
40 Clarkes Lane, Milton
845-795-2383. prospecthillorchards.com
Hayrides, farm animals, cafe and bakery
43 Mt. Zion Road, Marlboro
845-236-2684. weedorchards.com
341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland
845-691-2339. wilkloworchards.com
