I'm a little bummed that Dressells Farm doesn't offer their hot apple cider and fresh donuts on weekdays! Last year, they had the BEST warm apple cider donuts - and their hot apple cider was the real deal, not that watered-down stuff you get everywhere else. It was the perfect combo for a chilly autumn day. I was really looking forward to making Dressells Farm a regular weekday stop this fall for that specific treat, but it's a shame they only offer it on weekends. Hopefully, they'll consider offering the hot cider and fresh donuts every day next year so more people can enjoy them! read more

Rude and angry employees that yell at the customers and if God forbid you tell anyone, you get accused of lying and fabricating stories by the owner. There are a million other orchards that are just as nice without mean employees yelling at you. read more

Stopped in for a half gallon of the best apple cider in the Hudson Valley!!! Their roadside stand is closed, but they open up a space in the back for the fall and winter. read more

I love this farm stand. The best fresh fruit and veggies. I love the Macoun apples, and the green beans! Such a great little farm stand.

I miss coming here since moving out of New Paltz. I especially enjoyed the apple picking season here and their ciders

I'll be nice because we weren't that mad but I checked their instagram to see their winter hours. We drove a little bit out of the way to come here because I saw all the great reviews about their cider etc. We were excited to grab some things before heading back down to go home. So yeah only to find them closed :( I know it's the winter but don't post on instagram hours then not stick to them! I'd understand if it was yelp because most places aren't updated in the winter (hours and we've learned this the hard way lol) but to post on their own instagram. Maybe next time we'll get to try some of their cider! read more

Dressel's never disappoints. This is my family's go-to. Perfect place to go apple picking (get the honey crisps!), eat apple cider donuts, drink apple cider, and have a real Hudson Valley experience. Right now they have a bunch of varieties of strawberries to choose from. They are so small, sweet, and juicy. There's nothing like farm-fresh fruit! read more

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Stopped by on our way out of town for some apple cider and apple cider donuts. The apple cider was delicious in my Apple Cider Moscow Mules I made for thanksgiving, and the donuts were yummy as well. Also picked up some great delcata and spaghetti squash. It was just the fruit stand out front in the winter, but would love to make it back when it's open for apple or pumpkin picking! read more

I've been coming here for years with my nieces and nephews ( I'm an Aunt) and though they are slowly out growing the place it's always a nice outing for my parents who enjoy the time with their grandkids. Today we had an unfortunate experience with the man who gives the hay rides and it really made what's usually a nice experience really sour. The kids ages 9&10 picked up sticks and used them to knock a few apples off of a tree. A Dressel farms employee, jumps off the tractor, rushes toward us urgently, he comes up to me & utters the word "parents" before I could even get a word out he rips the sticks out of the kids hands and screams unacceptable over and over and then he charges back to his tractor. My first point is that it's never appropriate to touch a child. If he had spoken to me respectfully I would have happily asked the kids to drop the sticks. They are well behaved kids with manners, if he addressed them humanely which is the right course of action they also would have had the chance to correct their actions which would have been a better learning experience. They were bored, and I agree a stick shouldn't be used to pick the apples but 1 they are kids and 2 they were not vandalizing the property like the employee made it seem. Im disappointed by the actions taken by someone who's an adult. He should have spoken to them respectfully . The response was a major turn off and I'm actually shocked. read more

After much research, my family and I decided to visit Dressel Farms for our first time ever apple picking excursion. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed and appreciated how this farm is not commercialized. It still manages to maintain a great family-owned feel and everyone we came across was so warm. Even though we came the last week of apple picking season, we were able to pick a good amount of apples. Overall we were very pleased with the farm and will return next year! read more

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I came on a Sunday afternoon and it was not that busy at the time. There was just a few farm animals (2 goats, 2 bunnies, a few roosters and hens...and a family dog ). There wasn't an admission fee or parking issues. Their strawberries and raspberries were delicious. They sell ice cream in their fridge so you can enjoy eating it under the shade on their park bench. read more

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Dressel Farms is a MUST visit when travelling up to the New Paltz area. Since going to college, this was on of my favorite places to be when fall hit the Hudson region. If you're like me and love everything Fall: apple-picking, cider donuts, fresh cold/hot cider, leaves changing and that brisk flannel/scarf weather...go here for the full experience. This orchard being one of the bigger and more popular farms, has a lot to offer. There's a few farm animals for the kids. I remember seeing chickens, ducks, turkeys, bunnies and more. I'm not sure if you can pet them, but they're cute too look at! They also have a little kiosk where you can get your bucket to start filling with apples. Compared to grocery stores, they're honestly not THAT much more expensive. The price per lb. escapes me... sorry I'll make a note of it next time! The orchards are absolutely beautiful. They have a wide variety of apples: gala, honeycrisp, golden, empire, etc. When you walk a bit further you'll hit the view. It's breath-taking. Seeing the mountains and the "country-side" if you will is something that I miss when at home. Their prime apple-picking seasons are in September in October. I would highly recommend more towards the first or second week in Oct. Being that they will have ripe apples but still enough on the trees to pick. They also have a hayride to bring you around the grounds. They're big enough that you can do this. I would also hit up the spiked apple cider stand. Delicious. And last but not least... my favorite place to go is the barn filled with fresh fruit, honey, pumpkins, pies, maple syrup and HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER DONUTS. I LIVEEE for these in the fall. I think this is the main reason why I look forward to this season. They're not only fresh but fluffy and perfectly coated with sugar. Get the freshly pressed cider too. It's right on par. So make sure to grab a bucket, munch on an apple and sip on some cider. This local family-owned business will be sure to put a smile on your face. read more

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Nice place to come apple picking with the family or by yourself. You can get either a small bag or a large bag for your apples. Each bag comes with adult wrist bands to ride the tractor (although you don't really need to ride the tractor). The apples have different weeks when they are more abundant so check the website and see which apples you like so that you can been there when they are available. They also sell apple cider, apple donuts, and other fruits and vegetables at their farm stand. They have a few animals for the kids to look at - chickens, etc. Staff was friendly. read more

Excellent farm with amazing views. Apple picking was great with tons of Macintosh, Cortland, and Gala apples...the varieties available to pick vary by week. They had hayrides, flower picking, cider tasting, animals, etc...plenty to keep you busy and entertained. The apple cider donuts here are some of the best I've ever had, especially if you eat them while they're nice and hot! The apple cider is also excellent. The store also sells apples, pumpkins, butternut squash, local honey, and other goods. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Fresh apples, great apple cider and apple cider donuts. Friendly service and fair prices.

My favorite place to go apple picking every year. Huge selection of different varieties and very affordable. Their apple cider donuts are crazy good (especially warm!) and their hard cider is perfect. Parking is easy and there's plenty of it. There's no reason why you would go anywhere else. Dressel Farms rocks! read more

we have lived within 3 miles of Dressel Farms for fifteen years and have never tired of the short ride to get fresh real apples, right from the orchard, plus peaches and pears and squash when they are ripe and ready. Dressel's counts as a "reason to live here". read more

Working farm with a farm stand, ice cream shop, and Kettleborough Ciders. We came for the latter. Tastings were $5 with elegant souvenir glasses. The space is small and no frills. They had unique, mostly very sweet ciders that they made on the property, as well as Nine Pin's Belgian-style cider, which was amazing. Not a bad stop for a cider tour in the valley. Would imagine that this is more fun when you can pick apples though. read more

Beautiful view with tons of trees to pick apples from. They have tractor rides, animals, really delicious (warm!) apple cider donuts and hot/cold cider. 2 dozen Apple cider doughnuts and two cold bottles of cider came to $10. Place had a ton of people but they had so many trees you never felt squished. Great place, check it out! read more

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Best Cider! I travel an hour from Rockland county to stock up, highly recommend picking some up!!

STAY AWAY. This place might have THE rudest employees of any business I've ever been to. I really mean this. I used to work for Yelp and do not take poor reviews lightly. But this one was beyond warranted for the way I was treated. We drove a few hours to visit their pumpkin patch, but ended up arriving 15 minutes before close (apparently that's at 5pm, even though their site says 6pm) and we kindly asked to walk around for quick photos. We were directed to park and started walking towards the field only to be literally chased after by two workers screaming "GET OUT, LEAVE!" The frantic woman was hollering at the top of her lungs from the opposite end of the parking lot in front of other patrons, as if we were her misbehaving children (who I feel very sorry for). A male worker also started screaming for us to leave. I assure you there was NO excuse for their raising voices. This was simply public shaming from miscommunication on their part. It was entirely unprovoked. We hadn't been there for more than one minute before leaving, disgusted by the horrific people who run this place by disrespecting customers looking for a calm autumn excursion. Couldn't even appreciate the beautiful scenery which was stained by the sourly unprofessional and insulting people at Dressel Farms. Luckily, we found Wallkill View Farm close by, which was superior in every way. read more

Over priced some staff rood. Heards farm and minards farm much more reasonably priced and more kid friendly

I love driving up to New Paltz in the autumn from Long Island. The Palisade Highway is simply stunning every year, and driving into the Hudson Valley is like driving into a little slice of heaven when the leaves are yellow, orange, red, and gold. One stop we always make when we're in the New Paltz area is Dressel Farms. There are a lot of apple orchards in New Paltz. Dressel Farms is one of the bigger and more popular ones, and yet they've managed to keep their friendly, family-owned vibe. When you go throughout the year, you can visit their road stand. Unlike other supposed "farmers markets" where fruits and vegetables are shipped from South America and Asia and sold alongside local products, the produce here is locally produced on their own farm. If you come during the summer you can enjoy their strawberries, but of course the place really shines in the fall. On weekends in September and October, you can pick your own apples, chestnuts, or pumpkins. They give free hayrides to transport you all over their 275 acre orchard. As someone whose parents brought me apple-picking when I was a kid, I can saw unequivocally that this is one of the greatest things you can do as a family, especially if your kids grow up in urban or suburban world. There is a "I did it myself" aspect of apple picking that kids love, and the apples you pick can be used for other family activities from candy apples to baking pie and pastries to making shrunken apple heads. Fresh air, stunning scenery, healthy and delicious snacking, and lots of room to roam make this "Apple Store" a lot more kid-friendly than those other ones you hear about. When my wife and I went this past weekend, we didn't have time to do our own picking, but the farm stand (actually more like a little shop) had apples already in buckets for us to select. T The fact that they come straight from the tree and don't go through days or weeks of flying on airplanes and being carted on trucks means that they're as fresh, sweet, and crisp as they get. I heard they had a bit of a shortage this year due to spring frost, but we still managed to pick up two buckets of outstanding Honeycrisp Gold and Fuji apples. One bit of advice--bring cash as they don't accept credit cards. They also have a nice selection of pumpkins and gourds for both eating and decorating (I like to embarrass my wife by pointing to a table of them and shouting in my best Long Island accent, "Oh, my gourd!"). I also picked up a bag of apple cider donuts and a gallon of apple cider. I love apple cider, but I can't stand the watered-down. preservative-filled varieties you tend to find in supermarkets. Here, the cider is pressed right on their farm and is rich, pure, deep-colored, and sweet the way it should be. It's actually so pure that it'll start fermenting in about a week (which some people actually prefer, as it gets a nice fizzy quality). They keep their Facebook page very well up-to-date, so during picking season you can get up-to-the-minute information on what varieties are available. Overall, it's a very well-run family business that has become a fall tradition for us. read more

This farm is so great! After parking we were going to head straight towards apple picking until we noticed the cider tasting sign which obviously stopped me in my tracks. We got to taste different ciders, wines and vodkas for around $6 a person. I'm a huge cider fan and this stuff was amazing- especially the mimosas! We stopped by the goats afterwards for a little, then headed to the corn maze, which wasn't much of a maze at all but it was fun to get in the autumn spirit. If you head past the corn maze to the orchard, you get to see a beautiful backdrop of the mountain which is amazing during October when all the colors are vibrant. I'll definitely be back next fall! PS- Some of the best apple cider donuts I've ever had. They were still warm and super light and fluffy unlike some others I've tried recently. read more

Went to Dressel Farms this past weekend. Wasn't planning on coming here but the first farm i tried was closed until 10am. Upon arrival you pull into a lot with free parking (there aren't that many spaces so come early!) Then made our way to the booth where they give you a bracelet for a free Hay Ride and you can pick what size Apple Bag you want. I got the large bag for $25. A lot of apples can fit in this bag. The girl working told us which ones were in season and we made our way into the many rows of apple trees. The grounds are covered in apples but you have to walk a little farther and you get all the good ones off the trees! It was a lot of fun going in and out through all the rows of different apples! Wear appropriate footwear because it can be muddy especially if it rained recently. The views were stunning especially once the sun came out. After the apple picking the little farm stand had some pumpkins and fresh produce. The goats and chickens are on the premise and we're so cute. Got some fresh hot cider, apple cider doughnuts, and possibly the BEST cookie I have ever tasted in my life! This S'mores cookie was warm and so delicious it was hard not to eat the giant thing in two bites! Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped by en route to find vineyards and apple orchards and accidentally discover this great place to satisfy all our needs of apple picking, pumpkin picking, corn maze, hay ride, farm animal, and wine tasting! Pets are not allowed in the orchard, but only in the picnic area on leash. In the picnic area are the farm animal in confinement, some playground for children, and walnut trees. In the farm stand are the freshest produce and apple cider donuts. They also have honey although it was said to be non local. The ice cream stand hosts a great variety of ice cream . Immediately by the parking lot is the cider house where you can get your wine tasting in a small dose. While taking a walk on the orchard you can enjoy the great view on the gunks: the Milbrook, the Near and the Trapp. There are plenty variety of apple to pick, hills to stroll around, wild flowers and insects to look at, hay rides to jump on if you get tired walking, and all you can sample apples to fuel up! Apples are charged by the pound, cash only. I love this orchard and highly recommend it. read more

This farm has been my family go to for apple picking every year. The stand is always stocked with wonderful seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh apples, and the most superb apple cider donuts. It saddens me that such a wonderful family friendly farm has changed their orchard entry policy. For the past 10+ years there has been no entrance fee to the orchard and no charge for tractor rides. This year our group was detained by an employee from both the tractor ride and the orchard due to "old policies" which are now being enforced for the first time. As loyal customers who have supported the farm for years and have purchased apples and produce from the stand consistently deeply hurts us to approach this attitude of callous. Attempting to appeal to said employee we heard the reply: "I hope you find an orchard to your liking." Although leaving all pleasant it is saddening to see this attitude demonstrated in a place which was once of solitude. To this we say, "thank you for the memories." read more

Definitely a no frills farm but it was just perfect for us. Pros: No admission or parking fees Apple trees for picking were very close to the car Hayrides were included in price of picking apples ($24 for large bag, $13 for small) Farm was well maintained and beautiful Everyone was extremely friendly Goats, chickens, and rabbits are easily visible for little ones The apples are delicious! Cons: Apples in the farm stand were about half of the price of picking them yourself. Yes, you get the experience when picking but it made me feel like maybe we were overcharged for the experience. There were no other attractions for the kids. There are no meal options (although the cider donuts were delicious!) Take away: We had a great time and would definitely go back! read more

I agree with the other reviewers. This place rocks. And it was good for my 15 month old too. We had a great day picking honey crisp apples and they tasted great. Made apple cobbler with them. Incredible. We also went swimming at a public pool and checked out a craft fair in New Paltz. Great place to visit. We stayed at an AirBnB right near everything. read more

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Love this multi-generational family farm for cider (sweet and hard), veggies, berries, apples and ice cream. Always a treat to stop in for some apple picking during the season and leave with loads of great stuff from their own harvest. Must also try the Kettleborough Cider that they make onsite, with their own apples. They have even started planting old world cider trees in collaboration with Cornel Cooperative! They just seem to do everything the right way, even if it means planting trees for cider to be made in decades to come. Plus, you can't beat the views! read more

My family went to Dressel every year for the past 15+ years to pick Fuji apples in mid-October. Last year we went to pick Honeycrisp apples in September. On that weekend we had checked their website and called ahead that same morning and was told that there would be Honeycrisp apples to be picked so based on this information we drove 2.5 hours from Long Island to Dressel. Upon arrival, we found out that they changed their pricing from per pound to per bag. I think it was around $14/bag and supposedly holds 10lbs. (YMMV). I was ok with it because we usually pick 30-40lbs of apples so that we can give to our friends and relatives. Well, just before purchasing the bags I just happened to ask the cashier which varieties were available for PYO. We were told that no Honeycrisp was available and that if I wanted some I can purchase them from the road stand. We were so disappointed and felt like we were the victim of a "Bait and Switched". We didn't really like the other varieties that were available but since we took the long drive there we thought we might as well pick some. So I went to one of the trees next to the entrance and picked an apple to see if it was ripe and the lady cashier screamed at me to not to pick the apples if you are not going to buy. I went to the cashier and told her politely that there was no need to scream like that. What was the purpose? Shaming me? I offered to pay for the ONE apple that I took. Sorry, we would not be coming back. We went to your farm all these years for the experience, not for the overpriced apples and attitude. Oh, by the way, Honeycrisp apples were available in my local supermarket the next day for .79 /lb. read more

Love their apples! Lots of good choices and some you don't find elsewhere. A great place to stop and not far off the thruway.

We always go here for ice cream in the summer. Best ice cream in the New Paltz/Gardiner area.

I would deft give them a 5 star BUT the lady at the store was really rude over apple cyder donuts. Apparently they can take out more donuts until all the donuts are gone from the batch that ere there first. My mom was trying to buy a dozen of donuts BUT were only 2 left. My mom told the lady if she can take out more because she wanted a dozen. The lady said NO and that someone had to buy those 2 left first or else no one will touch those. My mom said well I'm going to buy those 2 plus 10 more from the new batch. The lady at the store said my mom had to buy them first! I never heard such POOR customer service. We were having such a good time picking apples until this came up. Deft not coming here anymore. read more

My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our visit to this wonderful farm last weekend. The orchard had gorgeous views of the region and was bursting at the seams with big, beautiful apples. The prices for picking were also very reasonable compared to other places I've visited, and their cider donuts were super fresh, warm, and fabulous. It's best to get here early (before 11:30 am) because the parking lot can fill up pretty quickly afterward. read more

I loved this place!! Beast the hell out of any U-pick places in NJ, worth the drive. Very fun atmosphere and generous staff. I loved the wine & hard cider tasting. I was a little too early to enjoy the chestnut picking, but got a lot out of the pumpkin picking and apple picking. And another thing, they aren't nazis about eating the apples before we bought. In fact, we were actively encouraged to try the varieties we wanted. The view of the mountains in the distance was just another feather in our cap. Definitely coming back next year! read more

Going today to buy some strawberries. And next week begins the PYO. I love this orchard for all they have available through the growing season, but also for the beautiful views beyond. I live close by but still love to go apple and pumpkin picking there. The hay ride up and down the rolling hills of orchards with full view of the mountains is the most gorgeous hayride I've ever been on. I've been doing it for 10 years now and it never gets old. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Dressel Farms last weekend when we were upstate. We really wanted a nice place to go apple picking and we sure did find one! The apple trees and apples were perfect and there was a really large variety of apples. They had hard apple cider tasting for (I think) $5 a person, not sure about that, but we got to taste 3-4 ciders and 2 wines (complete with complementary glass!). The ciders tasted like you had literally just bitten into an apple. They had tractor shuttles to the bottom of the hill and the guy driving explained where each type of apple was. There is a little area with farm animals for kids and theres a small market for apples and other types of fruits and vegetables. Their apple cider doughnuts are out of this world, especially warm! I had a great time there and I definitely think that Dressel Farms is going to be a yearly trip! read more

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This past weekend we went apple picking with my two kids. I think this is a great place. They have many different kinds of apples and they all looked great on the trees. There were so many to pick from. The kids love the tractor ride into the orchard and the picking. I think the price is fair at 1.39/ lb and the apples are delicious and fresh (can't get any fresher :)). We went here last year as well and will defenitely be back again next year. The views from the orchard are wonderful as well. There are some animals, a play area for the kids and a corn maze as well. read more

This was definitely the place to go apple picking (went this past Sunday). We had a disastrous experience somewhere else last year where there were no apples and very little to do, but thankfully this was a great experience. We have a 1 year old and 3 year old and they both had tons of fun all day. The fields are beautiful with lots of picture opportunities. The fuji apples are unreal. We had tons to pick and the little animal farm was also a treat for our kids. We will be back! I hear the town is also very nice so we look forward to exploring New Paltz as well next time. read more