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+ FARMS & ORCHARDS +
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm Park
51 Route 100 , Katonah; 914-864-7282 777-acre interpretive farm with turn-of- the-20th-century feel. Farm animals and equipment, historic buildings, hiking and nature trails. Farmers market Sundays May- Nov. 9:30am-2:30pm. Hay rides May-Oct. Education programs and workshops. Open year-round, daily 10am-4pm. muscootfarm.org
Fable Farm
914-862-0205
Fable is a farm and food hub that operates year round by combining organic, sustainable farming methods and modern technology. Fresh produce, herbs, honey, free-range eggs, handmade soaps and more local products are available at the on-site market. Farm tours by appt. Open Wed. through Sun. 9am-6pm.
fablefoods.com
Faraway Farm Alpacas
1315 Baptist Church Rd., Yorktown Heights; 914-962-2110
Home to a herd of alpacas, famed for their luxuriously soft fleece. The farm store located inside a renovated barn offers homegrown yarns, handmade alpaca garments — sweaters, shawls, hats,
scarves and gloves — ultra-soft throws
and wonderful soft toys. Schedule a visit to meet the alpacas and learn about their care, natural history and fleece use. Farm tours and store hours by appointment. farawayfarmalpacas.com
The Farmer & The Fish
100 Titicus Rd., North Salem 914-617-8380
Restaurant and farm shop providing a community-oriented establishment where people can meet and enjoy reasonably priced, locally grown food. farmerandthefish.com
Harvest Moon
Farm & Orchard
130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem 914-485-1210
Fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. Pick- your-own apples, pumpkins. Farm-raised Thanksgiving turkeys, Christmas trees and wreaths. Special events in the fall and winter. Open daily 8am-6pm. harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
Hemlock Hill Farm
500 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor 914-737-2810
One of the oldest family-owned working farms in Westchester, nestled in the green hills and pastures bordering the Croton reservoirs. Fifty minutes north of NYC and a few miles from New Croton Dam, Yorktown and Peekskill’s train station. Features 120 acres of grazing pastures, animals, barns, farm market, and a USDA custom butchering facility. A wide array of farm- fresh, pasture-raised, all-natural beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, goat and pork as well as organic / all natural local produce, raw honey, dairy products, maple syrup, craft beer, cider, baked goods, farm-fresh stocks/gravies, jams, jellies and other local artisanal products. Seasonal tours: May, June, Sept. & Oct. Sat. 10:30am & 12pm. Farm and market open year round. hemlockhillfarm.com
Faraway Farm Alpacas
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown 914-962-2368
A Taste of NY Site. Beautiful, historic 400-year- old 187-acre farm with rolling hills and
scenic vistas only 45 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Enjoy woodlands with 3.5 miles
of trails, pastures, farm fields, milking cows, and historic buildings. Farm stand is open seasonally Thursday – Sunday 10am-4pm, late April to mid-November; check website for days, times, and produce availability lists. The farm offers classes, tours, school programs, scout visits, and corporate volunteer opportunities. Property open year-round 9am-4pm daily. hilltophanoverfarm.org
The Meadows Farm
329 Underhill Ave., Yorktown 914-962-4306
Meadows Farm is the premier provider of locally grown vegetables, produce and herbs in the area. Open May-Nov. meadowsfarmmaket.com
Purdy’s Farm
100 Titicus Rd., North Salem 914-617-8380
Four-acre farm adjoining Purdy’s Farmer &
the Fish Restaurant in the historic Purdy Land Trust. The farm produces enough herbs, vegetables, fruits and honey to supply the restaurant and nearby farmers’ markets. The farm shop offers fresh produce, house-made sausage, dairy products, baked goods and prepared meals.
farmerandthefish.com
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills 914-366-6200
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a nonprofit organization on a mission
to create a healthy and sustainable food system. Stone Barns Center is open Wed.-Sun. year-round for tours, public programming and membership events. Tickets or membership are required for weekend entry, March-Nov. stonebarnscenter.org
Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Rd., Granite Springs; 914-245-2784
County’s oldest continuously working family farm dates to 1828. Includes 200 acres
of apple orchards, pumpkin fields and vegetable crops, plus fruits, local honey,
preserves and flowers. Hay rides. Fresh- baked fruit pies, apple cider donuts from the new bakery. Open April-Oct., 9am-6pm and Nov.-Dec., 9am-5pm.
stuartsfarm.org
Thompson’s Cider Mill
335 Blinn Rd., Croton-on-Hudson; 914-271-2254 Sat-Sun, 914-762-1900 M-F
Seasonal cider mill and cidery featuring award-winning fresh cider available fall weekends and hard ciders available year-round. 25+ varieties of apples, pies, cider donuts and other baked goods. No apple picking. Weekends only from Sept. 16-Christmas.
thompsonscidermill.com
Westchester Greenhouses & Farm
332 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale 914-949-9403
Annuals, perennials, cut flowers, fresh produce, jams, honey, hay rides in Oct., poinsettias, Christmas trees and wreaths. Open daily 8am-7pm, Sun. 8am-6pm.
White Oak Farm
680 Croton Lake Rd., Yorktown Heights; 914-582-1117
Farm features beautiful open fields, renovated barns, sugarhouse, garden, sawmills and dry kilns. Also offers honey, pumpkins, mums, Christmas trees and seasonal items. We are the only commercial maple-producing farm in Westchester County, tapping 2,400 trees. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm, weekends 11am-3pm. whiteoakfarm1.com
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights 914-245-5111
Pick-your-own apples, peaches, nectarines, pumpkins and Christmas trees. Corn maze, wine tasting, fresh apple cider, donuts,
pies, baked goods, ice cream, honey and preserves. Farm open Aug.-Dec.; Market & bakery Wed.-Mon. 10am-5pm; winery & tasting room, weekends only 12pm-5pm. wilkensfarm.com •
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