Stony Grove u-pick 2025
Welcome, our 2025 picking season is fast approaching. Fruit ripening, events planned and more. We will be letting people pick our pre-season honeyberries June 17-23. Just give us a call before you arrive.
About Us
STONY GROVE
Stony Grove is an apple, blueberry, and lavender farm, nestled in Pleasant Valley just 5 miles west of Smugglers Notch. Dick and Anne, having lived in Essex Vermont since 1990, purchased the "Pratt Farm" (circa 1850), in 2015. Their hard work cultivating hundreds of apple trees and blueberry bushes over the past 7 years has created Stony Grove Apple and Blueberry U-Pick. Both Dick and Anne have a love for creativity, entertaining and community. 2019 was the first year of marketable produce and each year the plants are providing more delicious fruit. The farm stand in the barn offers picked berries and apples along with lavender, soaps, eggs, honey, apple cider vinegar, and other delicious treats. Dick and Anne hope people will enjoy their quintessential farmhouse property with its vast mountain views, opportunities for learning and community connection.
Our Varieties
Apples: Early to Mid September
Jonamac, Premier Honeycrisp, Rubymac, Sansa, SweetMAIA*, Wildfire Gala, and Zestar
Apples: Mid September to Mid October
Ashmead's Kernel, Autumn Crisp, Daybreak Fuji, Empire, Esopus Spitzenburg, Evercrisp*, Gala, Galarina, Crimson Crisp, Crimson Gold, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Keepsake, Liberty, Ludacrisp*, Macintosh, Macoun, Nova Spy, Royal Court (Cortland), Snowsweet, Sweet Sixteen, Freedom, and Wolf River
*Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) apples
Cider cultivars: Goldrush, Hewe's Virginia Crab, Wickson, Medaille d'Or, Harrison, Dabinett, Harry Masters Jersey, Chisel Jersey and Black Oxford. Many of the cider apple trees are just starting to produce and we are looking forward to them in the future.
Blueberries: Mid July
Duke, Blue Ray, Blue Jay, Patriot, Blue Crop, Northland, Bluetta
Haskap/ Honeyberry: Mid June
Lavender: Late June
Our Orchard Map
Field Trips at Stony Grove
Anne never lost her love for teaching and enjoys sharing her creativity and knowledge to students of all ages. This year our topic centers around bees. We offer field trips on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, during season by appointment. We are best suited for groups of 30 students or less and pricing includes apples, 30 minutes of instruction and supplies. Simply contact us through our email below to set up a date for your students.
Airbnb Farm Stay
As guests in our home, we deliver a private bed and breakfast vibe. Your portion of our home offers a full kitchen, perfect for cooking after a day on the slopes. A perfect rental for those who are looking to take in the mountain views or sip a glass of wine in your cozy living space. Rest, relaxation and rejuvenation are waiting for you in this historic farmhouse setting, a true getaway from city life.
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