C. N. Smith Farm, Massachusetts, United States

3K R 5:00 PM Sep 20, 2013

Apply picking $$$$
I had sticker shock when we went to C. N. Smith Farm to go apple picking this year. We went there because it was closer to home, and seemed to have all that you expect from a day out on the orchard (apples, donuts and a hayride for the kids). The small bags were $22 and the large were $40. When I came home I checked what other popular farms are charging and it's a lot less (Honey Pot is $18/$28; Shelburn Farm $16/$26). Hayrides are another $3.50 each person, which adds up when you've got a family of 4. We didn't even bother to look at the donut prices because the line for the donuts was wrapped around the store. They smelled great, but with two tired kids in tow, sitting in line for 20 minutes wasn't worth it. Apple picking was fun. The trees were loaded and the apples were great. But there was nowhere to go to get away from the people. In some of the bigger orchards out west, you can take nice long walks in the orchard and really enjoy the quiet. Given that this is the closest apple picking orchard for those living in the South Shore, I am not surprised by the crowds. But next fall, I don't think we'll go back to C.N.Smith.

3Linda M 5:00 PM Apr 21, 2017

Apple Picking Fun
We usually go here each year for apple picking. The prices for pick your own bags are quite pricey as is most of the items in their store. It's a good time I just wish that the price point was a little more in line with families. We also got some of their homemade cinnamon apple donuts. Those were delicious but then again on the expensive side. The staff there was not overly friendly. It's an ok place to go to but be prepared to pay.