Monday-Saturday: 9-4pm | Sunday: 1-4pm
U-Pick Blueberries Open Daily - $20 Bucket Sale
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-4pm | Sunday: 1-4pm | Apple Barn Hours for Pre-Picked Berries: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Our blueberry bushes are bursting with a magnificent crop of ripe, juicy berries ready for you to pick! Grab your blueberry-loving friends and take advantage of our special $20 bucket deal—fill a 5-pound bucket with the sweetest blueberries straight from the bush or just pick a couple pounds for $6.50/lb!
If you’re short on time or don’t want to bear the heat, you can also buy pre-picked blueberries by the pound at the Apple Barn.
U-Pick Blueberry Details | $6.50/lb or $20/buckct (5 lbs)
Weekday U-Pick: Enjoy a scenic 1/4 mile walk to the fields. There is no orchard access pass required. You must check-in inside the Apple Barn for your basket and field directions. With the hot temps this week, please be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
Weekend U-Pick: $3/person orchard access pass (kids 2 & under are FREE) required with hayride shuttle - provides access to all u-pick fruit. You must check-in at the u-pick shed on Saturdays and the Apple Barn on Sundays for your basket and field directions. With the hot temps this week, please be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
U-Pick Zinnias Open Daily
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-4pm | Sunday: 1-4pm
Our zinnia gardens are bursting with beautiful blooms of all colors, and they’re now ready for picking! Fill up a vase for just $9 and add a little color to your kitchen table, desktop or gift it to a friend to brighten their day. No orchard access pass required - just check-in inside Apple Barn Sunday-Friday and at u-pick shed on Saturday. Walking access only to the zinnia fields, and we encourage you to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
U-Pick Blackberries Closed for Ripening
While we wait for more blackberries to ripen, our fields will be closed from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, June 27th. We will reevaluate the fields later this week to see if we can open for weekend picking. In the meantime, we hope to have a limited supply of pre-picked berries in the Apple Barn.
Shop Local @ The Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
Saturdays in May-August from 9am-2pm
Every Saturday from May-August, shop local at our Eastern Randolph Farmers Market with our community of talented growers, producers, crafters and artisans. Enjoy freshly grown local fruits and veggies, handmade breads, jams, jellies and honey as well as handcrafted items such as crochet towels and plushies and much more! See below for a list of who will be at the market this upcoming Saturday.
Saturday, June 28th Vendors: At Last Farms (Produce) and Millstone Creek Orchards (Peaches & Blueberries)
Friday Night Sunset Series
Select Fridays this summer | Join our newest Cider House Event
Escape to an unforgettable evening at the Orchard, where live music, handcrafted food, and refreshing drinks come together under a breathtaking waterfront sunset. Sip on hard cider, wine, seasonal specialty cocktails or craft beer while enjoying the tunes of talented local musicians in a relaxed, serene setting.
*We do not allow outside food and beverage on weekends but The Cider House is open on Saturdays from 11-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm for a delicious waterfront lunch. We encourage guests to pack a picnic to enjoy on weekdays.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard

U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick blackberries: limited and closed for ripening.
u-pick blueberries: plentiful and open daily
u-pick zinnias: moderate and open daily

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