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Thompson's Orchards

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Thompson's Orchards is a pick-your-own stop in New Gloucester, Maine, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.7 from 321 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.

About this farm

Thompson's Orchards is a pick-your-own stop in New Gloucester, Maine, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.

It holds a 4.7 rating across 321 public reviews.

Today (Friday) is listed as 9 AM–6 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.

On-site servicesWheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toiletDogs allowed inside

Location

Find Thompson's Orchards at 276 Gloucester Hill Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260, United States. Plus Code: WPW4+6X New Gloucester, Maine, USA.

276 Gloucester Hill Rd , New Gloucester , Maine 04260 , US

Hours

Local time (America/New_York). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.

Open now Today · Friday

9 AM–6 PM

Monday

9 AM–4 PM

Tuesday

9 AM–4 PM

Wednesday

9 AM–6 PM

Thursday

9 AM–6 PM

Friday · today

9 AM–6 PM

Saturday

9 AM–6 PM

Sunday

9 AM–4 PM

Before you go

A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Maine.

  • Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
  • Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
  • Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
  • Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.

Amenities & details

Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.

Service options

  • • On-site services

Accessibility

  • • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Pets

  • • Dogs allowed inside

Photos

3 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.

What visitors say

321 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.

“I had never been Apple picking before my visit and lo, what an amazing and new experience. They'll give you a bag and you can wander all over the orchard and pick the apples of your fancy. The different kinds of Apple trees are labeled so it's easy to find the ones you want. Then when you're done, they weigh them in the shop and you pay for what you pick. Also offered: hot coffee, donuts, pastries, Apple cider and, furniture”

“We came for the apple cider donuts and we were not disappointed. The donuts were made almost to the order, very fresh, still warm when we got them. The donuts were delicious! They sell other baked good as well as coffee, honey and jam. Obviously they have apples that you can pick yourself too.”

“So glad we found this place! Tree after tree full of delicious apples. We came mid-Sept and picked a variety weighing 13lbs, at just over a buck per pound! They also have donuts, cider, muffins & coffee, so you can lounge in rocking chairs on the patio while you enjoy your goodies :)”

Jessa · ★ 5 · 5 years ago · Google

“We had such a fun time here! We rode a tractor, ate fresh blueberries, learned about Apple trees and listened to live music. It was an unforgettable experience. All the workers were extremely nice and knowledgeable. We love this place and can't wait to come back during fall!”

“Coming from a state that has many apple orchards, Thompson’s has the BEST hot apple cider. The flavor and aroma were incredible. We bought half dozen doughnuts as well.”

A Z · ★ 5 · 9 months ago · Google

“Friendly family, fun orchard, tasty donuts. Sure, there's a wait when it's busy, but it moves fast and the treats are worth it. Thanks for a fun afternoon!”

“Great place to see the apple blossoms in all their glory during a sunny spring afternoon! And who can resist the fresh pastry? Yum.”

“Here’s an honest review. I base a lot of my decisions off google ratings and it’s only fair to share the good and the bad. The bottom line: I don’t think we’ll be back here in the future for Apple picking. The good: plenty of parking on the street, tasty homemade donuts and cider, open fields of Apple trees. The not so good: the whole checkout process (we stood in line for 45 minutes), the mapping of which trees are where, customer service. They only had two registers going for a busy Saturday. It had nothing to do with Covid protocols, they were indoors. When we visited other apple orchards, they had OUTSIDE tents with 4-5 registers going at a time, they had parking attendants helping you park, they had support personnel in the fields helping find particular trees and transporting elderly. I hate leaving a non stellar review, especially when it’s a family ran business, but it just wasn’t the best experience. PS: we don’t have kiddos so I didn’t comment on any kid friendly activities”

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FAQ

Is this a u-pick farm?

Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.

Where is Thompson's Orchards?

276 Gloucester Hill Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260, United States Plus Code WPW4+6X New Gloucester, Maine, USA.

What are today’s hours?

Friday: 9 AM–6 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.

Is it accessible?

Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.

How do I get there?

Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 43.94553, -70.29262.

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