PICK YOUR OWN INFO GUIDE

Before heading into our fields, here are some helpful reminders and tips to ensure individual and food safety.

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• Fall Orchard Hours: Open Fridays, 10am-4pm and Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-5pm.

• Fall Holiday Hours: Open Thursday, October 3 (for Rosh Hashana), 10am-4pm and Monday, October 14 (for Columbus Day), 10am-4pm.

• What's Ready to Pick: Check out our handy dandy picking calendar to find out what's ready for picking. Please, only pick what has been identified as ready! Our picking areas are designated with careful consideration for the ripeness of the fruit. Please remember, Mead is a working farm, not a public park. Enjoying fruit off the trees without purchasing may result in being asked to leave.

• Entry and Parking: We offer FREE parking and entry to pick your own produce. You pay only for what you take home... And that's delicious fruits and vegetables.

• Payment Options: We gladly accept cash, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options for Pick-Your-Own activities and purchases at our farmstand.

• What to Wear: Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. Don't forget, you'll be on an active farm. Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, and water! Especially for your little ones.

• Restrooms: We have a family sized port-a-potty near our farmstand and two standard port-a-potties in the field with hand washing sinks on the back.

• Weather Conditions: During our PYO Seasons, the Orchard is open to visitors rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather conditions, we reserve the right to close for the safety of our patrons. Please stay updated by following and checking our Facebook and Instagram pages for any closure notifications during the season.

• Driving in the Orchard: During our Fall season, driving through the orchard is not allowed.

• Sanitize Your Hands: Before you begin picking, please wash or sanitize your hands.

• Pet Policy: We happily permit your fur babies! Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, as long as they are walked outside of growing areas and picked up after.

• BYO Picnic: Picnic tables and spots for blankets are available at the farm - just ask our staff for the best picnic spots. Please remember, Mead is a working farm, not a public park. Enjoying fruit off the trees without purchasing may result in being asked to leave.

• Large Groups: Large parties of 10+ people are welcome to the orchard; no reservation needed, as we have plenty of room and fruit for everyone!

• Buses: For the best experience, please give us a call at 845-756-5641 at least 24 hours before your visit. We’ll guide you to the ideal parking spot, especially since our hill can be tricky for oversized vehicles.

• Safety: For your safety & the well-being of our apples, please don't climb on our trees!

• Courtesy: Mead Orchards has a zero tolerance policy regarding harassment of any kind. If your behavior is deemed inappropriate, you will be escorted off the farm immediately.  

• Stay in the Loop: Please stay updated about what's happening at the orchard by following and checking our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also get our updates delivered right to your inbox by joining our email list.