Wow! What a fantastic day picking apples and working our way through the corn maze. Lions Club's…read moredoughnuts were delicious as well. Not over crowded, plenty of friendly faces. Strongly encourage everyone to give this local farm a go.

Really enjoyed our visit to Schartner Farms today. We didn't go for apples, since we knew they…read morewere out of them anyway due to a late spring frost and a recent storm. We came for the corn maze and pumpkins, and were not disappointed. Ambiance: Loved it. The scenery was beautiful and there weren't too many activities other than the corn maze, pumpkin patch, a corn-launcher, shetland pony, and some llamas & goats. The drive there was gorgeous, especially just down the road where you get a view all the way to Boston. I loved the winding, shaded country roads up to the farm. Corn Maze: The maze was great. Very challenging if you try to not use the map. Even a bit challenging with the map. Four acres, so it's big, but not too big. Pumpkins: The pumpkin patch was just on the other side of the corn maze, and there were plenty of pumpkins to choose from, both small and large. Unfortunately the wet weather was causing some to rot on the vine, but many were still in good shape. Service: Everyone was very friendly, and it wasn't very busy when we were there (3:45 pm to 5pm). The maze cost $10 for adults, and pumpkins were only $0.50/lb. Seriously, $8 for three pumpkins? Whooo! They also had a few food items, including hot dogs. I'd definitely recommend this place, even without the apples. Can't wait to go back next year when there are apples.

This is an update from our last review: We went back to see the sculptures and met the one and only…read moreLinda - she is soooo amazing! Her sculptures in the Stuff of Dreams trail is so magical! My little guy and I loved the sculptures and artwork through the outdoor exhibit! Linda also came out and talked to us about her work of art- we fell in love with this exhibit and Linda! We will definitely be back :)

This place is absolutely amazing!! The place is super well organized, I never saw that before... As…read moresoon as you arrive, you will get a map showing all the apple trees they have and the type of apple you will get. The same number you see on the map for each row of trees on the map is also in the real field. So that makes it so easy to clearly identify the three you are looking for... And if you are not a really expect on the matter of knowing when an apple can be picked, don't worry... on the map they also indicate which trees you should focus on... Price is more than reasonable and the owner is super nice.

I can't rate their pick-your-own orchard business, but the experience at the store was very nice…read more Lots of apples of multiple varieties (but mostly Macs) at really low prices, cheap veggies (like corn and squash), and many pumpkins. They also have cider donuts. The place is really cute, but most of all I can't believe I got so many apples for $2.50! Seriously, a huge bag of "seconds" for under $3. A regular big bag was only $5. WOW. Also, you can sample the varieties at the cash register. I loved the Gravenstein apple I had. Looking forward to making a delicious pie with it. Will definitely be back.

I've made this a must-stop for stocking up on apples, squash, and maybe a pumpkin or two. Like…read moremany of the local orchards, they grow and sell some varieties you won't find elsewhere. Always very friendly service. A gem. Right in downtown Stow.

Wonderful selection of apples- perfect for a day of apple picking with the kids. And don't forget…read moreabout their apple cider donuts.

We were really excited to try this place! On the surface, it's cute. A nice rustic farm stand. The…read moreprices were out of control. Three pumpkins were over $50. Afterward we went to Meadowbrook Farm and their pumpkins were better and less than half the price. Beyond that, a snotty girl was working at the counter slowly giving out cookies and donuts. I asked her if the apple orchard had cider and she said "no" with no other explanation. She then said "we're making more but it'll be a while". I asked how long it takes and she was super annoyed. Sighing and rolling her eyes she ran back to ask someone else. Upon her return, she told us it would be at least two hours. That was all fine, places run out of things so it was totally understandable. As we're walking out, a lady walked in and asked for cider. The girl asked her how much she needed and went into a different area to give her two bottles. I don't know if the girl that "helped" us was just rude and lazy or really didn't know they had some, but either way, a super disappointing experience. In any area filled with great family farms with similar products, you'd think they might focus a tiny bit on customer service.

Really love this farmers market. It's a farmers market. Not a yuppie froo froo gourmet overpriced…read moreoutdoor food market. Real farmers come here to sell their produce. They also sell plants. And fresh cut flowers. And meat from the animals that they raise on their farm. And they sell it at competitive prices. Not with exorbitant mark ups. The jam being sold was made in some ones kitchen - not at some mini factory. Same with the baked goods. It's held up on Academy Hill in Westminster. A big grassy field that you can easily sit down in. Live music on the band stand. Quite a few trees that provide shade for those hot days.

Love this little farmer's market. There's lots of farms and produce. I also love the fudge, the…read moregarlic bread and the jams! My dog loves the doggy treats :)

Their peaches are the juiciest you will ever eat! Better than any other orchards. The trees grow on…read morea hill and are always in the sunlight. Nice homey feeling. Jim and Tracey , the owners, are the nicest people .

Customer service was TERRIBLE charged my credit card twice because their old system went down and…read morethe second time it was denied and I wasn't able to receive my (35$ quart of maple syrup) . I went in as I always do when traveling back to Lunenburg where I grew up. I have always loved this spot as a local and it usually saves me a trip for buying local goods before I fly back to where I'm located now. I usually purchase their overprice maple syrup or a unique blueberry wine when I'm in a pinch and two other spots were closed that day, Hollis hills and Roots. However after waiting for the young cashier for legit 15 minutes going back to get her manager THREE times to find this overpriced maple syrup in their system. I was very pleasant in a good mood saying I wasn't in a rush because I had 30 minutes and it was the last thing I was doing before flying out. Then I payed for the syrup and their system crashed. They had to spend another 5 minutes getting it running again, when they went to run my card a second time it was denied. I said that's strange it hasn't EVER happened. So they said your going to have to figure it out, so I went to my car signed into my chase app and discovered I was already charged, so I went back inside and tried to show them that purchase along with others that had gone through that week. It clearly said 35$ from Lanni Orchards. At this point the young cashier went to get her manager for the 4th time, this time she refused to even come look or talk to me and told her employee to say there was nothing they could do?! I will not be wasting anymore time or resources at this location. I didn't get the syrup I was charged for an then had to waste even more time fighting that charge?! I wasn't even a grumpy person though I felt infuriated after this transaction. Also wasted all my time and I didn't even have a enough time to stop at the Hanford's down the street.

Took a nice ride out to Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield The first thing I tried was a…read morecider donut ice cream sandwich -- and wow, it was delicious. After that, I browsed through the shop and sampled some fudge. The dill flavor was definitely not it, but the pumpkin and apple ones were so good! Ended up grabbing some fresh pears and a cute little pumpkin to take home On the way out, @hardwick_vineyard_and_winery was offering samples, and let's just say the Prescott Pear wine came home with me

How can you not love the Brookfield Orchards?! They have such a variety of offerings, beautiful…read moregrounds, and some really fun events just about every weekend in the nice weather. We go to the "Let's get local" event at the end of the summer and it's just such a fun time. For a few dollars you can also take a tractor drawn hay wagon for a tour of the property and the rows and rows of apple treees! I'm blessed to live to close. Oh, and make sure you try their donuts and bread, YUM!

I was looking for a quieter orchard tucked away from the crowds (and yes, I realize that such a…read morething at the height of the season is nonexistent) but Carver Hill actually fit the bill. From Boston, it's a scenic drive out to Stow. I couldn't stop gushing over the foliage on the way there - I've turned into a total leaf peeper. Carver Hill is absolutely stunning in the fall, definitely worth a trip. Pleasantly surprised to find the lot half-empty when we arrived on the later side of a Saturday but then it filled up by the time we left around 3. To your right, as soon as you drive in, you'll see an area with pumpkins and the farm store - this is also where you get PYO fruit/veggies if you're paying with credit. If you have cash on hand, you can pay for a bag at the little stand right in front of the orchard. A peck (the smaller bag) was $25. I was a little skeptical at the size but it's a good deal if you really pack your apples in there. From there, the apple orchard. Not the biggest I've been to and the selection was understandably limited. We missed the sign to download the QR code for a map of the orchard and so had to rely on a photo of a thin pole with all the names/colors wrapped around it. Don't forget to stop at the store before you leave. I grabbed some pumpkin pie, jam, and an apple cider donut - they also have apple cider slushies and multiple flavors of ice cream. The donut was THE BEST, made fresh, almost falling apart, thick and generous coating of cinnamon and sugar (also tasted nutmeg and allspice in the coating). Absolutely worth waiting in the line for, but make sure to pay first and get a little yellow receipt/tag from the register before you get in line for the donuts.

I came to Carver Hill Orchards on a Sunday and there weren't too many people there. I've heard some…read moreof the nearby orchards like Honey Pot are much busier. A lot of the apple types weren't available, but the ones they had were great! The store on site was very cute and reminded me of Vermont. The apple cider donuts were delicious, but the apple cider was served cold.