What are we picking?
Let's Get Picking!
Pick-Your-Own Directions at Highland Orchards 🍏
1. Check-in at the Red Shed (weekends) or at the Farm Market (weekdays).
- Field Access Fee: $3 per person (ages 3 and older) grants access to our orchards for fruit picking.
- Season Pass Holders: Enjoy free entry for 2 people and a 10% discount on picking bags.
- Important: Present your field access token to the shuttle driver to access the fields.
2. Purchase Your Picking Containers
- Only containers purchased on the day are permitted for picking. Outside containers, including previous year’s bags, are not allowed.
- Tip: Please pick only in-season fruit. We want you to enjoy the best of our harvest!
3. Shuttle Service (available on weekends only)
- Catch the shuttle at the Kiosk to ride to the picking fields.
- No walking or driving to the fields is permitted on weekends for safety reasons.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair access is available on the shuttle, or you can drive to the fields on weekdays for accessibility needs.
Stay Updated: Always check our Facebook page for the latest updates on crop availability, field conditions, and any potential closures due to weather.
PICK YOUR OWN HOURS
Pick-Your-Own Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*Hours may change due to weather or field conditions. Follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date info*
Picking Guidelines
By entering Highland Orchards, your group acknowledges and accepts the inherent risks of visiting a working farm. Potential hazards include bees, insects, uneven ground, fallen fruit, branches, and active farm equipment. As a private property, Highland Orchards requires visitors to follow all posted rules and instructions. Entry to the farm signifies your agreement to these terms for the safety and enjoyment of all guests.
Health and Safety Procedures at Highland Orchards
To ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, please follow these guidelines:
- If You Are Sick, Don’t Pick: Avoid entering the farm if you’re experiencing symptoms like coughing, fever, or if you’ve been exposed to Covid-19.
- Sanitize Your Hands: Before and after picking.
- Wash Fruit: Clean all fruit before eating.
- Field Access Fee: Required for all visitors (age requirements apply).
Supervise children, follow instructions from staff, and no pets are allowed in the fields.
By visiting, you acknowledge the inherent risks of participating in agritourism activities.
CROPS WE GROW
All dates are approximate. Weather conditions and demand determine the supply of our fruits and vegetables. The dates listed below are a mix of when crops are available from our Farm Market and when they might be available to pick.
Apples
Mid July through Oct
Pumpkins
Mid Sept through Oct
Pears
Late Aug to Mid Sept
Fall Red Raspberries
Sept ’til first Frost
Plums
Late July to August
Sweet Corn
Late July to early Sept
Blackberries
Most of August
Nectarines
Mid August
Rhubarb
Mid May to mid June
Pie (Sour) Cherries
Mid to Late June
Black Raspberries
Mid June
Red Raspberries
Late June
Blueberries
Most of July
