This is such a fun place to visit with so many activities that are family-(and friend)-friendly!…read more My friends and I went apple picking here! You can start off by taking brown bags or berry cartons at the entrance storefront. There are TONS of fields to explore: we explored fields of raspberries, elderberries, blueberries, and then you get to the apple orchards. There are SO many varieties of apples. I would make sure you have some good shoes because in some areas of the apple orchard, there are some steep inclines. If there is rain, it can also get slippery. There is also a HUGE pumpkin patch, flower fields that are available for picking, and a CORN MAZE - the latter is $6 entrance fee! Again, so much to do. Unfortunately I did not have time to experience the corn maze because it started raining by then. If I could make a suggestion, It would be nice for some of the trees to have a suspended net around the bottom of the tree (maybe this isn't optimal for weight purposes). But so many apples fall off the tree- or people drop them while picking. It seems a shame to go to waste, so would be cool if there were a way to catch them before hitting the ground and bruising/ resting in dirt. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. It was a ton of fun to visit the farm with so much to do, and delicious apples. PLUS Mac's Maple is also down the road so that was our next stop!

The friendliest staff and helpful to find whatever apple…read moretype you are looking for! pumpkins are fabulous, and the Maze has been great! The cider is delicious!

My family was recently staying in a nearby part of Vermont for a fall weekend getaway. We added…read morePoverty Lane Orchards to the list of things to do on a beautiful day and we were glad we did. The orchards are beautifully scenic, a perfect outdoor setting. The staff were all passionate about their orchard and apples. I loved the store portion because they had additional apples that weren't available for picking. They even allowed sampling, so you knew which varieties you would like. There were a handful of choices that I'd never heard of. I knew I needed to buy a bag of the Ashmead's Kernel, they are right up my alley flavor and texture wise. We moved on to the "pick your own" portion. They gave us a fun tractor ride out to the trees. Once there, we quickly filled a bag with an impressive array of apples. I also appreciated that they didn't beat us over the head price wise. While more expensive than some store apples, they weren't as expensive as other orchards I've been to and they delivered a great selection! Highly recommend Poverty Lane Orchards! Just tried their regular non alcoholic cider, it's incredible! I don't recall ever having better. Bet their hard ciders are awesome as well.

Great experience! It was about a $1 a pound, and we walked out with a sizeable haul of all sorts of…read moreapples! Don't forget to grab a field guide to take you through the orchard! It will tell you what type of apple tree you're looking at, what the apples are good for, and what part of the tree those apples are found on. :) Also available: ciders, pumpkins, etc...

Local fresh produce close to my home in Wilder! I am in heaven…read more First time I went to Stern's,I found the store very clean. The assortment is way more than I expected. Lots of refrigerated stuff like cream from local dairies. Butter,eggs,cheese, tofu. Chili peppers & load of home made noodles. Great prices. Very convenient, good pricing & I will go back again!

Day before Easter at 5:35 in the afternoon during a pandemic I arrive to find the Saturday hours…read moreposted on the door: Open till 5:00. This was only my second outing that week and my last chance for greens before Easter. Before disappointment could set in the door swings open and Jill, the owner is standing there with a big grin saying : "You need to shop?". Everything was neatly put away which she opened right back up again- reassuring me to take my time. I wasn't the last late shopper that she allowed in but I'll bet I was the most grateful. I just want to say thank you for that act of kindness it went a long way in making our very unusual Easter a little greener.

Spring Ledge Farm stand has been serving the New London community for generations. To walk into…read morethis place, it is like a general store with natural selections,, Local and organic produce, meats, cheeses, cage free eggs, maple items, and even novelty and tourist items made in New Hampshire. In addition to that, they have one of the largest tree selections for sale in the entire area. Seasonal, annual and perennial flowers, evergreens, fruit trees, you name it. Definitely an institution in the New London area. Family owned and local.

You probably do pay a bit more here for annuals and perennials packs, but they have the plants…read moreother places just don't have. Great selection and quality and a lot of the hard to find garden plants. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I love their pick your own flower garden as well. Priced by weight, and easy to do.

Best produce anywhere! The veggies and fruits are beautiful and delicious and all grown locally…read more The bedding plants and flowers are great as well - the Killdeer perennials I've planted always look gorgeous and are much healthier than plants from other nurseries. The carrots are especially awesome, but they also have perfect tomatoes, the best corn ever, great arugula, mixed greens etc. Strawberries and blueberries are amazing as well. They also have cheeses, milk, local meats, baked goods - if I lived in the upper valley I would do almost all my grocery shopping at Killdeer. No need to shop elsewhere!

Update: Killdeer has raised prices significantly since my review. So I mostly shop elsewhere now…read more Killdeer is still good for the occasional purchase -- but has priced itself out of the "everyday essentials" category, and into the "luxury novelty" and "tourist trap" categories. So, a half star off for mediocre value. Another half star off for business practices, based on Killdeer's sanctimonious statements trying to justify their policy of importing foreign workers from poor countries to do their farm labor, instead of hiring local workers. Come on guys, you import foreign laborers for one reason: to maximize corporate profit. There is no difference between what you do, and what mid-western meat-packing plants do. And that's okay -- I feel Killdeer is entitled to hire whoever they want, as long as it's legal. But I resent the Karl Rove-ian style "Clear Skies" doublespeak spin.

I was blown away by this farmers market! They have everything imaginable, Vermont style. Not only…read moredo they sell local Vermont vendor specialties, but they have freshly made baked goods, hot food, soup, salads and premade meals to pick up. The list is endless, from alcohol, to chocolate, fruit and flowers. You can pick up everything you need in this one store! Even a barista onsite to make any kind of hot or cold drink you can think of. So glad that we stopped here on our way home, because this truly is a one stop shop for all your grocery needs!

This charming market offers a carefully curated selection of quality products. While some items are…read moreon the higher end in price, others are quite reasonable, making it a nice find. The space has a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff is both knowledgeable and enthusiastic, adding to the overall positive experience. However, I still wish there were better solutions for some local shopping needs--(like a nearby pharmacy or more level 3 EV charging stations for the many EV owners in the area). I'm curious about why Woodstock seems to lack fresh, locally baked bread. It feels like a wonderful opportunity for someone to supply shops and locals with it.

What an amazing place to come visit for and pumpkin lovers. Beautiful apple or chin with 20 plus…read morevarietals of apples to pick. The ladies. There are mega friendly and have a bakery offers seasonal favorites. We got the pumpkin whoopie pie, but we saw an amazing apple pie if you love those. They also offer cooking confectionaries like mustard, seasonings, popcorn, and a bunch of cosmetics with apple and pumpkin. There's a bar that served cider and pizza on weekends after 1:00. P.m.. We plan to return for their pumpkin pie. Try the Baldwin and Hampshire apples.

We had an excellent Sunday afternoon at the outdoor tables , the fall weather was perfect,live…read moremusic, a lot of craft cider choices and and 1craft beer, and very good pizza. Takes a little bit to figure out the other process but after that it's good. The servers and staff are great.Highly recommend a fall after noon

These folks were great, the produce was fresh and the selection was wonderful as well. If your in…read morethe area, this is a farm stand I'd return to as much as I could. Local, fresh, and good.

A nice local Farm stand on the John Stark Highway (Newport-Claremont Road)…read more They offer all kinds of local (well labeled) produce, fruits, vegetable, meats, and cheeses, Cider, maple syrup, and more. Prices are a tad pricey, but is is good quality product that you are getting.