4.5Carlson Orchards(11 reviews) - Hidden Gem in the open Spent 1-2 hours Farms
We went to the Cider Barn at Carlson Orchards in Harvard, MA for lunch. The Cider Barn offers flights and pints of their 3 hard ciders (currently) being Oak Hill Blend, Honeycrisp and Summer Shandy (lemon). They also have a few different flatbread pizzas (we had a delicious peach one), baked pretzels and cider donuts. This operation also has a pick your own for apples and other fruits and a store to buy fruit, veggies, sweet and hard ciders and of course cider donuts. The Cider Barn has physically distanced tables both apple crates and stools for couples and tented picnic tables. There is good parking at least on weekdays, but I could see it stretched on weekends with the restaurant, store and PYO. Beautiful orchard scenery at top of hill. Servers were excellent and accommodating. Everyone required to wear face coverings, except when seated/eating/drinking. Definitely a repeat destination. See more..
5.0Doe Orchards(9 reviews) - Just apples, no hoopla! Spent 1-2 hours Farms
Fall in New England is apple-picking season and many of the orchards have become "attractions" in and of themselves. Hayrides, corn mazes, hay mazes, cider doughnuts, and more. But sometimes...you just want apples. Well "just apples" is what you'll get at Doe Orchards in Harvard, MA. It's a quiet, walkable orchard with many varieties. The setting is beautiful. At checkout, you can grab a pumpkin or some decorative gourds or some cider, but that's about it. And it's awesome. If you're looking to avoid the crowds and hoopla, find some great apples, and settle down to a picnic lunch, Doe is your place. Oh--and the kids (or grownups) can climb on a few tractors, too. They also have berries and peaches (summer) and Christmas tree cutting (after Thanksgiving).See more..
We are a 501c3 nonprofit located in Harvard, MA. Our mission is to provide lifelong holistic care to abused, neglected, and orphaned goats, sheep, chickens, and turkeys. We offer tours of our sanctuary where guests can meet the animals and learn about their rescue stories.See more..
