This was our first trip here and we’ll be making it our new regular orchard. Great views. Laid back staff who are super helpful, no security following you through the orchard(like Mack’s), and great fresh baked foods. Only complaint is all their signs are tiny. Having signs on standard paper for parking, directions, and menus makes it frustrating if you’re not familiar with their operations.
Celena C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Los Angeles, CA
Well I loved this place. Apple Crisp and ice cream(which is only served weekends FYI) was glorious, staff were super friendly and parking wasn’t a nightmare. What more could you ask for? Donut line was crazy though and we didn’t wait to find out what they tasted like. We didn’t actually pick the apples as we were just passing but we did get the chance to try them before we bought them. They also had an acoustic guitar player rocking out some jams in the corner which I thought was just great. Would totally go again.
Peter S.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Stoughton, MA
If you’re from Massachusetts there are much nicer orchards that are much closer. After a long two hour drive here, I was very disappointed at the lack of anything except a view. The apples were very expensive at $ 9 for a small bag. The employees inside the barn(which was rather run down) were probably nice to the locals, but were rude to my wife and our young daughter. I would not recommend this orchard if you have any place closer. I would also like to comment that I drove here since it was recommended as one of the most scenic orchards by Yankee Magazine. Needless to say, I no longer will be subscribing to this publication.
Megan M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Washington, DC
I used to work here when I was 15. Is that child labor? There was a mean older girl who asked me to sweep half the floor of the barn, and after she watched me do it, she said coldly: «I meant the other half.» I used to sort the apples according to size, and the biggest, prettiest ones were sent somewhere else — to rich people in California, I imagined. Peach season was the best, except employees were only allowed to eat one peach per day, so we had to be very sneaky. After sorting peaches for hours, my hands would be covered in itchy fuzz, and I would inevitably touch my neck or something and then my entire body would itch. I still go back to Gould Hill when I visit my home town. I still really like it there despite the trauma.
Chris L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Manchester, NH
Some of the best views, picnicking and apple picking in New Hampshire. It’s located off the road between Hopkinton and Contoocook Villages, on the summit of Gould Hill. There are fine vistas to the north and east. Picnicking is encouraged. A portolet is on site. Slightly downhill from the orchard is a 200 year old barn. Inside is a store with already been picked apples, fresh hot handmade doughnuts, ice cream, cider and a nature museum.
Jason B.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 West Roxbury, MA
This is our local town apple orchard. Yes, it is more expensive than Market Basket, but the apples are much fresher.
Aaron R.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Arlington, VA
I love this place. The local apple orchard in the town I grew up in, Gould Hill Orchard is located at the top of Gould Hill, and overlooks much of Hopkinton and Contoocook. They have a wide variety of apples, and as with any actual orchard what they have for sale will be based on what is ready. Their store is located inside an old barn where you can wander around and look at the machinery, and the large bushels of apples waiting for sale. Some of the variety’s a like most are McKouns, and a solid MacIntosh is fantastic, no more of this west coast, red delicious, and fuji junk. Anyway, its a great local place to visit, and I think you can pick your own, also if you like cider, holy lord try theirs. Their store has some great gift items and things like honey, rock candy and the like. Great place to go.