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Autumn Hills Orchard
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5 reviews for Autumn Hills Orchard
I've been here a few times now, and each time, without fail, it has rained. Although it discourages some, there is something to be said for being all bundled up with a light fall rain drizzling down and coating the cool apples as you pluck them from the rain drop covered leaves (see picture). sigh. i love fall.
although this place is a bit of a drive, i think it is worth it. it is a small orchard high enough on its hill that you can see boston on a clear day. the stand is very simple, which i love. sure there are no hayrides and apple pies and petting zoos, but there are also no toddlers, strollers and sugary temptations. i like kids, but i also like to be able to throw rotten apples at my friends without worrying about who else may be lurking. due to the rain, the times i have been there, we have had the place to ourselves.
its a nice serene orchard with no frills and lots of apples. the people behind the counter have always had a smile and the answers to our questions. nestled in a very new englandy town, this is a great place to go you are looking for a commercial free apple pick.
This place is everything an apple orchard should be. Wonderful apples, beautiful views, and knowledgeable and friendly farmers on site to tell you all about the apples (and pears!).
There are no hay rides or stupid trains or any of that junk. Instead, the kids get to run around (in fields!) and chuck dropped apples at one another. And look at the horse. This they will enjoy much more than the stupid train and the petting zoo.
There's no admission fee, the apples are the same ones you get at [expensive supermarket] for a lot less, and the people are super-nice.
It is a really special place.
If your looking for long lines, tons of people, something that resembles a circus, and spending way too much money then this place is NOT for you. Stick with Honey Pot Farms.
If your looking for a quite country atmosphere, excellent apples, and profoundly cheap prices, then Autumn Hills Orchard is your destination.
My wife and I first started coming here in 2000. We came every year since and loved the town of Groton so much that we moved here in 2009.
You can't go wrong with Autumn Hills Orchard.
This place was so perfect that I almost don't want to print this review. We had almost given up on PYO apples because we didn't want to endure crowded wagon rides, petting zoos, donut stands, etc., we just wanted to be outside and enjoy some peace and quiet. It's a beautiful orchard on rolling hills and thankfully, there are no bells and whistles. We had a wonderful time walking the orchard and casually picking apples. There were plenty of other people, of all ages, some with picnics, some with cameras, but no crowds, just a pleasant atmosphere. The views from the top of the hills in autumn are spectacular. We also saw twelve wild turkeys and were able to follow them into the woods on our way back to the shed from the orchard.
My favorite spot for picking apples.
Why?
1. No crowds. Seriously--get over Honey Pot Hills where apple picking becomes an exercise in fighting mobs. I want a quiet day in the country. For mobs of people, I walk down Newbury Street,
2. The views. Gorgeous rolling hills with great views of the changing leaf colors.
3. The apples. More varieties than many of the orchards in the area. I love the usuals (macintosh, cortland, empire), but sometimes I also like to try those Rhode Island Greenies and the Cox Orange Pippin and the Spencers--yum!
4. No minimums. You pick what you want and pay by weight, $1.50/pound.
5. Great picnic spots. Enough said.
6. Friendly, helpful staff.
7. Super cute roosters, horses and geese are highly entertaining.
Go and check it out! No, there are no corn mazes or hay rides or cider donuts. But you won't miss them.