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Farms & Orchards| Official Website: Honey-pot Hill Orchard Location: 144 Sudbury Rd., Stow, MA, 01775 directions Phone:978 562-5666 Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Outdoor Cost: $$ |
Others to Consider: Libby & Son U-Picks, Smolak Farms, Davis Farmland & Water Spray Park, Applefield Farm, Drumlin FarmPick your own apples, blueberries & pears, pet & feed the barnyard animals, enjoy a hayride, or find your way through the hedge maze.
Apple Picking:
Pick your own apples! There are quite a few varieties to choose from at Honeypot Hill. Be sure to get there early during peak picking season. Weekends are busy with families and weekdays are busy with school trips. But it really helps get you in the apple picking spirit!
Farm Animals:
Visit with friendly farm animals: rabbits, goats, pigs, ducks & cows. The animals may be fed with food available here. Meet the '3 little pigs,' Callie the goat and her two little friends: 'Troubles and Easy Walker', the sheep and cows, the never ending cock-a-doodle- doo roosters, bunnies, and ducks: 'Hugs & Cuddles.'
Hayrides
Relax on a scenic hayrides, traveling through the woods, along the river and through the beautiful orchards. Hayrides run weekends from Labor Day weekend through end of October from 11am - 5pm.
Hedge Maze:
It's lots of fun getting lost in the gigantic hedge maze, an exact replica of the famous 'Hampden Court' Maze in England. The maze is open weekends from Labor Day weekend through the end of October from 11:00am - 5:00pm.
Birthday Parties
Let Honey Pot Hill Orchards host your child's next birthday party. Whether it's your child's 3rd or 10th birthday, it will be a great one at Honey Pot Hill Orchards. They go out of their way to make sure you have a fun filled day at the orchard for your child and his or her friends. Find out more...
Picnicking
Or, just pack a lunch or enjoy their delicious homemade cider donuts with a cup of apple cider down at the picnic tables.
Farm Store:
The farm store offers homemade cider donuts, fruit, fruit baskets, honey, and other homemade treats, not to mention the best apple cider! They have a cider mill, but it is not always in operation. It's a good idea to call ahead about seasonal produce.
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144 Sudbury Rd., Stow, MA, 01775 map
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- Blueberry Tips: An all-terrain jog stroller is recommended if you have little ones in tow. The hill up to the blueberry area is rather steep and stony. A regular stroller will work, but it will take a lot of effort. Bring water on hot days.
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Apple Picking, Tue 22 Sep 2009
This place is the place to go. It is easy to find and have local signs that are easy to follow. The price is very reasonable. There were plenty of apples, which were huge and very juicy and tasty. We picked Cortlands , which were easy to pick (no need for a ladder/ We also picked golden crisps. I never had one s0 we wanted to try and we loved them. There weren't many left on the trees but found many good one s to choose from on the ground. We went on a Monday and the crowd was minimum and there we no lines. We have been on a weekend and know how busy they are and the lines can be brutal.Their apple donuts are to die for. too. Don't wait too late to go and try to go during the week and you will have a great time.
Apples And Pears, Mon 6 Oct 2008
I set out with my children for a great day of apple and pear picking and that is exactaly what we got. I would suggest if you are trying to avoid a big crowd that you get there at opening time. We got right on the hayride and got off at the last stop and there were so many trees with pears and apples on them perect for picking. The fun my kids had and the great prices I would without a doubt go back. There carmal apples are to die for.
Apple/pear Picking, Mon 6 Oct 2008
Overall we had a great time!!! lots of friendly people but even more apples and they taste great. Parking took an extra half hour after we arrived. The line for the store was long enough to be beyond consideration. Only the ticket people were smiling, the rest seemed dazed by the crowds. One big dissapointement - They advertized the pears were in season (oct 4-5). When we got there(oct 5) the pears were all gone. I found two trees with pears on them but they were not to be touched. We drove 1.5 hours each way for a few pears-ouch!
Beware The Crowds In October, Mon 6 Oct 2008
I have been to Honeypot the last two years and it was great. I recently went back October 5th and it was a huge disappointment. Very long lines, extremely crowded, and lousy apple picking due to some storm over the summer. (At $17.00 a bag, it was not worth it at all). A couple of the people who worked there were rude as well. I will never return there again.
Honey Pot, Thu 13 Dec 2007
I have to say I agree with some of the bad that's been said here. There are chaotic fall days where you can be stuck in line FOREVER and there is 1 cashier who has been rude several times I've been there BUT with that being said, I wouldn't go anywhere else! There are acres of trees on two sides of the road to pick from, the best part is it's one of the few places that still let you climb to get apples. They even provide the ladders! The maze is a blast! If for nothing else go for the Apple Cider donuts......I'm telling you there is nowhere else that can make Cider Donuts like this anywhere in Mass! Bring a camera if you go, it's beautiful. My kids love HHO and 99% of the staff that works there is friendly,helpful,and willing to make your day a blast!
Apple Picking, Tue 2 Oct 2007
I took my 4 year old here last weekend because we saw the commerical on tv. The apple picking was great! Tons of apples to choose from, not picked over like the last place I went apple picking. Also, there are tons of ladders scattered around that are leaned against the trees so you can climb up and pick from the top. The hay ride was nice and we were so exhausted are those things that we didn't make it to the maze. The only dissapointment was the lines at the farm store. They are ridiculously long, so I don't suggest planning to eat lunch there unless your willing to wait.
Utter Chaos, Mon 24 Sep 2007
Drove from the South Shore because I've heard so many rave reviews. I found it very confusing with few people to ask for help. Seems like it is mostly run by high school or college kids. Waited in a crazy ridiculous long line for a hot dog (should have brought our own lunch as was suggested) but when I finally got to the top of the line I could see the issue. The two young guys working the grill needed someone to tell them to just keep filling the grill with hotdogs, they're all going to sell. Also, found the crowd to be unfriendly in general. My advice to Honeypot - use your website to provide more of an explanation on where things are, where to park, etc. Cider Donuts - amazing - may have to drive back just for those, but will likely just pull a drive through to get the donuts and run.
Apple Picking, Mon 9 Oct 2006
Although the apples and selection are great here, it is way to commercial for me. The traffic to get into the parking lot was out of control..Waiting in line to buy a bag ($18) in line for hayride ( $1), maze ($1) was a bit much for us. Next time we are going back to Bolton or to NH for a quieter place.
LOVE The Honeypot Experience, Tue 15 Aug 2006
We have been enjoying this farm spot since 1999 and have always had a great time. My 2 children love all the different 'picking' trips as well as the hayrides, the hedge maze and the farm animals. Last week my daughter spent over an hour just in the box maze. We have been here on school field trips and introduced HH to many friends and neigbors, who have all had a great time. Each season offers another charming experience. If you have only gone for the apples then go back for pumpkins and again in Dec for trees! I really like that all the staff are helpful and can answer almost any cooking question from using tomato's for sauce to what apples are best combined in a pie!
Our Favorite Orchard, Tue 8 Nov 2005
We've been to several orchards in the area, and we find this the most kid-friendly and economical. Our children adore the mazes--big and small. And the goat climbing structure is great fun. There's plenty of selection, and the trees are lovely and easy to reach. Their berries are great too.
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