Frequently Asked...

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Is parking free?

Parking is plentiful and free. On busy weekends, parking attendants are present making it easy for you to park safely and quickly. Please be mindful of our neighbors and do not park on private property.

When is the farm store open?

The farm store is open daily 8 am - 6 pm from late April through mid December. We are closed Easter, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving Day. We close at noon on the 4th of July. Find produce, pies, cider donuts, grocery items, local goods and farmhouse gifts.

Do you accept credit cards?

We accept cash, credit, debit and apple pay. SNAP benefits are accepted in the Farm Store.

Are dogs allowed?

We do not allow dogs on the farm. We LOVE LOVE LOVE our furry friends but as a working farm, MA state agriculture health regulations prohibit guests from bringing animals onto farm property with the exception of trained service animals.

Are there bathrooms?

Port-o-johns are are conveniently located along the main lawn behind the Farm Store. We always have an ADA accessible port-o-john available.

HARD CIDER

When is the outdoor hard cider bar open?

Hard cider on tap is available Saturdays 11 - 4 & Sundays 12 - 4 every weekend late April - through late October along with free live music. Non-alcoholic cider available. Weather dependent Expanded hours in fall! Check our music calendar.

May we open bottles of cider on the farm that I purchase inside the Farm Store?

Our liquor license is such that only our own staff is permitted to pour our own alcohol. This is so trained persons are monitoring consumption levels. Please note signage throughout the farm and keep alcohol in permitted areas on the farm. Alcohol is not permitted in the orchards.

Do you have free cider tastings?

Join us on the 3rd Friday every month from 4-6 pm for free hard cider tastings. You'll find us inside the Farm Store or if it's nice, we'll be out front.

PICK YOUR OWN

How do I buy tickets for pick-your-own?

Purchase tickets ahead online here or when you arrive at the farm. Online tickets go live approx. 48-72 hours in advance as we monitor the weather, fields and orchards. Ticket check-in is located at the Information Booth. If the booth is closed, check-in is inside the Farm Store.

Is pick-your-own only available on weekends and festivals?

No. When a crop is ready to be picked, picking is open 7 days a week! Always check ahead here before coming to the farm. P.S. picking on weekdays feels like a beautiful secret oasis.

When do hayrides run?

Hayrides run on festival dates and then on Saturdays and Sundays from early September - mid-October weather pending. Free with the purchase of any picking container. When hayrides aren't running, all picking is within walking distance.

DONUTS

May I order cider donuts for pick-up?

We happily accept cider donut orders during the season. Donuts are $10/dozen with 10% off orders of 8 dozen or more. Order online now OR call the farm store during business hours 8 am - 6 pm @ 978-388-5525. Orders may be picked up 8:30 am - 6 pm and are packed 2 dozen per box. Orders may be pre-paid or paid at time of pick up. We do not offer any donut displays or individually wrapped donuts.

What are the ingredients in your cider donuts?

Ingredients: enriched wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, flour, apple cider, milk products, salt, egg, toasted wheat and spices. Contains: wheat, egg, soy and milk. No nut oils are used in the batter or for frying; however, the flour is produced in a facility where various types of peanuts, nuts and or tree nuts are used. We are not a nut free facility. We carry gluten free cider donuts made by a local company.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Do you host private events?

We do! Please visit our private events page. Complete the form and we will respond within 48 hours.

May I have a casual birthday party on the farm?

Please do! Gather friends and family on the farm for your celebration! Picnic tables are open to all guests so we ask that you set up on a maximum of 1-2 tables to keep space open for all farm visitors. We do not reserve picnic tables but with hundreds of parties on the farm each year, this system works great! Group pick-your-own containers are available birthday parties during blueberry and apple picking seasons. To register ahead, visit our birthday party page.

I want to book a group to come to the farm but don't need a private event.

We warmly welcome groups to come to the farm. Visit our group booking page for options.

Is outside food permitted?

Outside food is always welcome. No outside alcohol permitted. Please take any large rubbish items with you at the end of your stay. Eleanor's Lunch Box, available Monday - Friday 10 am to 2 pm offers packed lunch. Our food truck is open Saturdays - Sundays 11-4 for lunch. We always have avariety of snacks and grocery items in our farm store 8 am - 6 pm. We also have a number of visiting food vendors throughout the season. Visit our pop-ups page to see the schedule.

BUSINESSES & NON-PROFITS

I am a photographer. May I host mini-sessions on the farm?

We welcome photographers to conduct client sessions on the farm during orchard hours 8 am - 5:30 pm except for in the spring when the orchards are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays only from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. There isn't a fee but anyone entering the orchards must have proper picking tickets so make sure to purchase those either online 48 hours in advance as pre-purchase tickets become available at www.ciderhill.com/pick-your-own. Enjoy the farm and hope your sessions are wonderful!

How do I submit a donation request?

Our donation request form opens April 1 each season and closes when we have reached our max capacity. We hope each donation made supported our beloved community as much as possible. And as reminder, all requests require 4 weeks notice; all submitted requests are reviewed carefully. If you have a pending request, you will receive a response within 4 weeks of submission.