Thanks to all of you who made
it a great season for us.
We are CLOSED FOR THE SEASON,
outside the cider mill
Check out the Orchard Happenings page to see what you can pick in the orchard now, and how we grow.
Welcome.
We are a small organic orchard in Ashfield Massachusetts (Directions). From mid September to mid- or late October we have apples available as pick your own, with different varieties that are ready at different times throughout the fall. All products, including apples, cider, eggs, and any vegetables we might sell, are Certified Naturally Grown (grown to organic standards; this certification is a grassroots alternative to the USDA's National Organic Program). We also have our own maple syrup and Shetland sheep fleece.
Red Astrachan '09
PICK YOUR OWN
Interested in coming out to pick apples with your family?
Weekends, starting September 18th 2010.
HOURS - Sat. & Sun. 12 am - 5 p.m. , or by appointment. Please call, we're often around.
We have a beautiful place at the top of the hills in the Berkshires of western Mass, with views that reach out to Vermont and New Hampshire. We also border the Trustees of Reservations Bear Swamp Reserve which offers miles of beautiful hiking trails and views of its own. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.
It can be windy, and cooler up here than in the valleys, so bring a coat just in case.
You can call/email ahead to check on availability.
FARM STAND
We have a self serve stand at our orchard. We almost always have eggs, Certified Naturally Grown , from happy free range chickens.
Apple varieties and cider availability vary throughout the season. Please check in.
Stop by anytime.
FARMERS MARKET
We will be at the last weeks of the Shelburne Falls farmers market with apples and cider.
We will be at the Ashfield farmers market with our cider only.
We look forward to seeing you.
2009 Prices*
Farm stand / Market
1/4 peck $ 5
1/2 peck $ 9
Peck $ 16
Bushel $ 50
Pick your own
Peck $ 13
Bushel $ 40
Cider
1/2 gallon $ 4
5 gallons- with your own carboy/jugs (please call ahead to order) $30
1 Peck = 10 pounds
4 pecks = 1 bushel
*Prices may change at any time.
We are continuing to develop our sustainable orchard management practices, which go beyond organic pest-control methods to include attention to ecological cycles in the orchard. Orchard management of this type is still in its infancy and it involves a lot of experimenting, and trial and error. Weather and yearly pest pressure varies greatly and will affect fruit quantity and quality.
We are a new and growing orchard; we appreciate your patience and suggestions as we grow.
You can also check out our CISA/Buy local food listing,
www.Buylocalfood.com.
Thanks for your interest and please contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions.
Steve & Jen
(413)-625-2849 (Home) or
(413)-768-7989 (cell, "we're outside")
email - apples@bearswamporchard.com
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