UPDATED IN JULY 2025
Autumn in New England means apple picking season. A great activity for people of all ages, picking local fruit is an exciting (and delicious) experience—and there are steps you can take to make it an even healthier one.
Organic apple orchards can be tricky to find around New England due to the natural challenges growers face from weather and pests. Unfortunately, apples are consistently ranked near the top of the Dirty Dozen list, meaning conventionally grown apples often contain high levels of pesticide residue. This shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your apple picking adventure, but it’s something to keep in mind as you look into local farms.
We did some research, and with help from the Holistic Orchard Network, we’ve compiled a list of organic apple orchards across New England. Many of them offer pick-your-own options, which we’ve indicated below.
Why not take the family out this weekend to pick your own apples? While you’re there, stop by the farm stands and learn how cider is made—or treat yourself to some fresh apple cider donuts!
For more on apple nutrition, storage, and recipes, visit our Apple Page.
New England Organic Apple Orchards
Massachusetts
- Bear Swamp Orchard
Steve Gougeon
1209 B Hawley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
(413) 625-2849
bearswamporchard.com
Due to rain, pest and disease pressure, Bear Swamp Orchard apples are done for the 2018 season. - Old Frog Pond Farm
Linda Hoffman
38 Eldridge Road
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-9616
oldfrogpondfarm.com
Farm Stand open Wednesday–Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
Maine
- Ricker Hill Orchards*
295 Buckfield Rd
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-5552
rickerhill.com
Offers pick your own. - Sewall Orchards
Bob Sewall
259 Masalin Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 763-3956
sewallorchard.com
Offers pick your own.
New Hampshire
- Lost Nation Orchard
Michael Phillips
859 Lost Nation Road
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-2286
herbsandapples.com/orchard
Doesn’t offer pick your own.
Vermont
- Dwight Miller & Son Orchard
581 Miller Road
East Dummerston, VT 05346
(802) 254-9635
Closed for pick your own this season. Apples available on the farm, 9am–5pm, 7 days a week. - Walden Heights Nursery & Orchard
Todd Parlo
120 VT Route 215
Walden, VT 05873
(802) 563-3012
waldenheightsnursery.com
Doesn’t offer pick your own.
Rhode Island
- Elwood Orchard
58 Snake Hill Road
N. Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 949-0390
elwoodorchard.com
Offers pick your own.
Did we miss any of your favorite spots? Let us know where you like to go apple picking!
*Only some certified organic varieties
