Pick Your Own Farms in Southern Vermont

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The Landmark Trust USA

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-6868

Get picking at this delightful, picturesque, historic orchard, where fruit is ecologically grown

Pick your own crisp apples and juicy peaches at the historic Scott Farm, one of The Landmark Trust USA’s properties in Vermont. The farm, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been in active cultivation since 1791, and now features 130 varieties of ecologically grown heirloom apples, from Ashmead’s Kernel to Zabergau Reinettes. The 571-acre farm also grows other fruits, including persimmons, apricots, grapes, blueberries, cherries and currants. You can find many of them at the farm’s seasonal market, as well as jams, jellies, pies and cider. Or head to one of the pick-your-own orchards that offer Cortlands, Jonagolds, Spigolds, Honey Crisps – and peaches. Check the Scott Farm’s website for information about crepe nights and workshops, plus updates on the market and fruit availability.

Scott Farm

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT Phone: 802-254-6868

Time to get picking at this historic farm with great variety of ecologically grown apples

Pick your own crisp apples and juicy peaches at the historic Scott Farm, one of The Landmark Trust USA properties in Vermont. The farm, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been in active cultivation since 1791, now featuring 130 varieties of ecologically grown heirloom apples, from Allington Pippins to Zuccamaglio Reinettes. You can pick many of them up at the farm’s bountiful market, or head to the orchard to pick Cortlands, Jonagolds, Spigolds, Honey Crisps – as well as pumpkins and peaches. The 571-acre farm also grows many other fruits, including persimmons, apricots, grapes, blueberries, cherries and currants. And the market sells most of them, as well as jams, jellies, pies and cider. Check the website for orchard walks, crepe nights and workshops.

Boyd Family Farm

125 East Dover Road Wilmington, VT, 05363 Phone: 802-464-5618

PYO crops: Blueberries, raspberries.
Also: Farm stand with beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, pumpkins, snap beans, spinach, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, honey, maple syrup, mail-order wreaths, mail-order Christmas trees, tours, picnic area, birthday parties, living Christmas trees in containers, tree stands. Fall ornaments including pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, potted mums, sunflowers, kale, and cabbage.
Season: May-December, 9 a.m.-5 p.m..

Blueberries at the Shack - Wildwood Farm - East Dorset, VT

Wildwood Berry Farm

2977 Mad Tom Road East Dorset, VT, 05253 Phone: 802-362-9805

PYO crops: Blueberries, gooseberries, currants, raspberries
Also: Blueberries, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, tours, picnic area, farms stand, gift shop. country store. There are wheelchair-accessible picking areas.
Season: Mid-July to end of August, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m..

Dwight Miller & Sons Orchard - East Dummerston, VT

Dwight Miller and Son Orchards

511 Miller Road East Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-9111

PYO crops: Apples, blueberries, peaches, strawberries.
Also: Certified organic PYO strawberries, blueberries, apples, and peaches. Farm stand sells only home-grown fruits, cider, and maple products.
Season: Mid-June to Columbus Day.

Mad Tom Orchard

2615 Mad Tom Road East Dorset, VT, 05253 Phone: 802-366-8107

PYO crops: Apples, raspberries, cherries
Also: Farm stand with cider, maple syrup. The old trees are all McIntosh and Cortland. Newer trees are growing Gingergold, Zestar, Sansa, Gala, Honeycrisp, Macoun, Empire, Golden Delicious, Northern Spy, and Jonagold.
Season: Raspberries start in early July – open days vary – check the website before you come. During apple harvest season the orchards is open daily except Mondays. Hours on days of operation are 9am - 5:30pm.

Green Mountain Orchards

130 West Hill Road Putney, VT, 05346 Phone: 802-387-5851

PYO crops: Apples, blueberries, peaches
Also: Farm stand with Apples, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, corn, pumpkins, baked goods, cider jelly, doughnuts, fresh cider, pies, jellies, eggs, honey, jams/jellies, maple syrup; hayrides; picnic area; wagon rides; live reindeer; gift shop.
Season: mid-July to October, 8am - 6pm.

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