Wellwood Orchards Inc.

“I’m a sucker for anything family-oriented, and this place is just that! Apple picking season is such a special event here in New England, and Wellwood Orchards offers not only apple picking but also a petting zoo, a small store that serves fresh-cooked donuts, and hand-pressed cider. In addition to apples, the orchards also offer peaches, and they often have strawberries available as well. They frequently host fun little festivities, so it’s a good idea to check their website every so often, especially during the summer. It really is a special place with plenty of parking, making it very easy to navigate. They even provide tractor rides to and from your car, taking you to the tops of the orchards’ hills. There’s no fee to park, and during busy times, there are staff members available to help you navigate the parking lot. There are also great photo opportunities with cutouts and pumpkins during the fall. Almost every time I’ve been there, they’ve had a food truck or two. My grandchildren have always enjoyed this area!”

“So lucky to have found this spot-- hidden gem and definitely the highlight of my trip in Vermont. Had camped at Bomoseen, and on the way down decided to do an activity and landed here. Tons of different kinds of fruit to pick, a sweet country store with all kinds of locally made jams, baked goods, and home decor, and a petting zoo! There were lots of baby goats when I went, very sweet and playful. Definitely recommend getting out here if you're in the area-- bring some cash and quarters (for the petting zoo, the store accepts card)!!”

“We came for strawberry picking and totally fell in love with this place! They have 16 fields for harvesting and will direct you to the one that needs to be picked. You can pick from the whole field without anyone standing behind you with a walkie talkie and surveilling you the whole time (some trauma dump from the Edgewater farm). They also have a petting animal zoo for $1 with baby goats who were just born recently. We would definitely be back for blueberry/apple picking season!”

“Easy access to delicious, juicy peach, apple and other fruit picking in season. Locally made jams and other treasures in the store. Petting zoo with goats, chickens, sheep, peacocks, turkeys, calves and other farm animals available for the kids. Freshly made cider and cider donuts on site. Highly recommend!”

“Great place to go with your family!! Love the free wagon rides, 1$ per person for the petting zoo! Pumpkins , cider doughnuts, fun crafts to buy! You can pick apples or buy bagged already pick apples 16.50 a half bushel :) yummy!”

“They have petting zoo, the shop offers homemade cider and fresh donuts among other wonderful treasures. There is a small food venue, hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries and other goodies”

“We love Wellwoods. A great place for humans of all ages. Go pick delicious seasonal fruit, enjoy seeing the animals in the petting zoo and then top it all off with a fresh cider donut.”

“Annual visits for apple picking each fall, great place to walk around while searching for best apples”