And yes, I came back! It was lunchtime during a heatwave, and oh my goodness, the fruit was so fresh. I've never had fruit in my salad before, she told me it was a must, and she did not disappoint, always smiling. The balsamic dressing was on point, the greens were mouthwateringly crisp, the chicken was just the right amount, and the sliced cucumber added the perfect crunch. Fabulous from start to finish. I topped it all off with some avocado, a little salt and pepper, and it was super fab. Love the folks here @ Mackintosh Fruit Farm This isn't just a farm. It's a place to reset, eat well, and feel good. I'll absolutely keep coming back. read more

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We had a very nice afternoon at the farm picking peaches and apples. There was plenty of fruit within reach and everything was very well organized. We also enjoyed tasting a flight of cider in the cider room as well as several tasty apple desserts such as donuts and hand pies. The parking was easy and there are clean restrooms. We have made notes on the calendar for next year to try grape picking. read more

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We had a delightful visit to the farm on a Saturday to pick apples and pumpkins. Pay $2.50 fee and grab a wagon and off you go! The apples were so sweet and delicious. The trees are not too tall, so it's easy to fill your wagon and stroll through the orchard. There's a pond near the back of the farm where you can stop to rest and maybe even have a picnic. My favorite part is the cidery. They have some stellar alcoholic ciders, which are dry and quite flavorful. You can sit on the patio sipping a cold cider and enjoy a nice cheese plate overlooking the orchard. If you have kids, there is a slide and basketball court where they can play while you enjoy a cider. My only knock, is that I only filled up my wagon about halfway, but the apples were expensive! I wasn't expecting to pay such a high price per pound, but then again, the quality is fantastic and every bite of these apples was worth the price. read more

Mackintosh Fruit Farm - Farmers Market Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

Oh my goodness. We are new to the area and just found out about MFF! This is a jewel in Berryville Such a gorgeous spot with stunning produce and friendly staff. Pick your own or visit the farm store. Rachel is a lovely human and so refreshing to talk to. Will be back soon! read more

A beautiful "pick your own" farm with so many different fruits, veggies, and flowers to pick. They also have a very homey farm stand with seating to sit and eat food, as well as a little market to shop for other items. The apple panini was delicious, and the strawberry lemonade was not overly sweet like I was afraid it might be. You can easily spend an afternoon here picking items and eating lunch, and they even have fire pits and a little play area for kids! read more

Mackintosh Fruit Farm - Farmers Market Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

Wanted to go apple picking and try a new place. However should have done more research. This place charges an entrance fee and everyone in your party must pay to pick apples . 1 person bag $15 dollars 2 person $25 or $45 for a box that covers Antone in your party. So unless you need alot of apples I recommend you go elsewhere. read more

My usual Apple picking place was closed this year so I wanted to try something new! The drive out in the back roads is so picturesque. There's a gravel parking lot and it's easy to park. Although I wouldn't suggest it in a super low or luxury car. There are some bumps! The staff is very friendly relaxed and helpful. You check in at your time slot and are given a bag to collect apples. You can bring your own too! There are the Apple catching sticks to assist in a large wooden crate nearby the entrance. They didn't seem to have a super large array of apples to get. Perhaps it's the weather or COVID related? The only other issue was near the bathrooms had a bad smell. They arent portapotties though which is nice! You have your apples weighed and can grab a bite inside their market where they have food, drinks, pies, local honey etc. Overall I really liked it here! I'd be back for sure. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Mackintosh Fruit Farm! This place is seriously underrated! I picked some of the most delicious peaches I've ever had in my life here. Pros: Peaches: I came for the peaches, and left with my expectations definitely exceeded! The peaches were delicious. I came on 8/22, and was able to pick tons of juicy perfect peaches- there were plenty on the trees still. Selection of other produce: I also noted that there were many other fruits and veggies! I picked up some black raspberries, apples, cucumbers abs a couple zucchini. I would recommend calling in advance if possible or referencing their website to see what is in season/ what they have a lot of-- there is definitely a big variety of fruits and veggies here spread out over tons of land! Prices: the prices for picking fruits and veggies here were super reasonable and lower than at other locations I have been to within the general area. I also felt that the overall selection was better, in terms of variety and volume (especially of peaches!) I think I paid about $20 and left with several pounds of peaches and other produce. Well worth it ! Friendliness: the staff were super friendly and helpful in directing us towards what we wanted to pick which was helpful just given how big the property is. Seating area/ shop: there is a cute shop where you can buy pies, sandwiches, and salads-and a variety of other items, all made locally. Family and pet friendly: I saw many families with younger and older children. I also saw many well behaved and leashed pups walking around! Scenic/ cute farm animals: while picking peaches, I saw some majestic cows napping nearby, and also was able to observe several rowdy chickens playing in their pen. Such a beautiful pastoral landscape! No cons really! This was a great experience-- I'd like to come back in the fall! One strange incident : one strange incident occurred when my friend and I left our basket of peaches unattended for under 3 min while we walked about 20 feet to pick some raspberries from a nearby tree. When we returned, the basket we had filled was gone. We let staff know immediately but they couldn't locate it! It was a little odd--the basket also had our face masks in it as well as some coffee we picked up. Oh well-- we just re-picked the fruit! Still a little strange though haha read more

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One of my favorite fun activities to do in Virigina and what a farm to do it in. We arrived around 12pm on a Sunday and while it wasn't too packed there were quite a bit of families already there grabbing fruits and veggies. We paid a $4 entrance fee for 2 people (totally worth it) and was given a wagon, buckets and bags to put the produce we bought that would be weighed by the pound. I loved how big and spacious the farm was, and how pretty it looked for photo opps and just spending a good time surronded by nature. There was also a little cafe with baked goods and places to sit and picnic if you wanted in the cafe area. Great place for large families to spend a day. I would also recommend getting there early - by 1pm a lot of the good stuff (especially in the veggie area) was already picked. read more

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We enjoyed our visit to the farm today, we picked peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers and blackberries. Ate yummy grilled cheese, veggie panini, tamales, chicken nuggets, French fries and cider donuts. Oh and those pickles are my new fav! Brought home duck eggs, honey and peach preserves.... And more donuts. Try the basil lemonade as well. Scenic drive there from Woodbridge. Will visit again! read more

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Very cute farm with lots of choices available for fruit picking! Price is right at $2 entry to pick for adults. We came here to get apples, but also saw flowers, vegetables, and peaches available. They also have a little cafe area where you could purchase food and drinks. We were a bit late and missed out on apple cider donuts, but we're pretty happy with the ice cream we got. All in all, a nice spot to go to for fruit picking! read more

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Large orchards of trees for a small cost definitely is worth it if you go earlyyyyy; emphasis on arriving early, if you get there at 12 you will notice most food items are gone, unable to be restocked, no apple donuts (we were hopeful there would have been some but sadly not). They do have a helpful map of the property even informing best time of year for each berries. Nice lovely sitting area but food itself from restaurant was 30-40min wait for cold food had to get a refund for one panini and the grilled chicken was not good. Hot dog was basic but the most decent. Apple cider was delicious! read more

A nice farm to suit your fall apple-picking needs. The trees seemed a bit on the small/young size, but the apples were quite tasty. Note that only pick a few varieties of apples or other fruit are available to pick at any given time. There were only 3 varieties of apples ready when we visited (and none of our favs). Be sure to check the website for up to date info on what is ready to pick! That said, we were told we would be able to pick some criterion apples, but the trees were almost completely picked over so we didn't find any good ones. Don't get too carried away picking because you might be in for a shock at the register - the man in front of us had a wagon of picked apples that rang up to $150 (!) I like the system they have in place for u-pick - you reserve a spot online, and it seems to be much needed by the size of the crowds in line. They also had some good-looking pumpkins for picking, and a spacious outdoor seating area with a lovely view to enjoy food and drinks from their market. For peak fall fun, be sure to treat yourself to the apple cider donuts and an apple panini! read more

Mackintosh Fruit Farm - Apple trees - Farmers Market Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

What a gem of a fruit picking farm! The family-owned Mackintosh farm is located in Shenandoah (so make a trip here on your way to the mountains, or take another stop when you're coming back from a hike). They have many plant varieties to choose from. Pick peaches in July, Berries and apples in August, more apples in the fall, as well as pumpkins, peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, zucchini, tomatillos and other veggies. My favorites were the honey crisp apples! I also picked some hefty eggplants and fresh grape tomatoes on my stop there. They were all very tasty. For the big eggplants, I was able to make a substantial amount of Baba ganoush with just 2 of them. In September, they host farm dinners and even an affordable pig roast! Sounds delicious. I will be back. The kitchen on site is also legit and of high-quality. They sell honey and a variety of jams + jellies. My friend ordered the pumpkin chili at the counter, and we were blown away by how tasty it was!! (worried it was going to be 'healthy tasting' but instead, it was savory and rich with the perfect amount of seasoning. yum.). read more

Their advertisement is a bit misleading. It is a pick your own but very little else when it comes to other products. The young staff were very polite but I was looking for more than just peaches. So if you want to pick your own and pay a bit more for the fruit then this is a good place to try. read more

Greta farm for pyo and some baked goodies. Love coming here for pyo fruit in the summer

Mackintosh Fruit Farm is a wonderful place to bring your family. It's also a great experience with someone important to you. We were here in the summer and picked cherries, this time we picked apples. The fruit was fantastic both times. It's not the cheapest place to get fruit so I wouldn't come with the expectation that you're going to get a deal by picking it yourself. I would come with the expectation of a great experience, with people you love and great fruit. It was foggy this morning as we picked apples and my family absolutely loved it. We learned about different types of apples and then had brunch at the small market they have on site. The apples were charged by the pound. I watched someone who was unhappy that when they were charged for the weight of the box in addition to the weight of the apples. I thought the experience was worth being charged the weight of the box. COVID rules are in place, so bring your mask and be prepared to social distance in line. There was plenty of space in the orchard which far exceeded the social distancing guidelines. Be prepared to walk. This is a working farm so dress accordingly and don't wear anything but closed-toed shoes that are appropriate for a varied terrain. Be sure to check out the goats and chickens - especially if you have kids with you. read more

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Apple picking was our quarterly team building activity for work. Some of us carpooled out here from the DC area. It's about an hour's drive; not a difficult one (though you do spend $$ going through the Dulles greenway) at least. We chose this location because they allowed dogs on the property, and one of my coworkers brought her puppy. You can have picnics in their picnic area, but they strongly tell you not to have one in the orchard. This was perfectly fine with us; we enjoyed food and fun in their covered gazebo area, to get out of the sun. If you don't bring your own food, they have a little market and cafe with plenty of options. Even though we had our own food, I made sure to take some of the apple cider donuts home! I arrived early with my daughter, so while we waited for the rest of my team, we played on the little playground set they have behind the picnic area. You grab a bucket, and start picking. Prices are per weight, and believe me, the prices are much cheaper than apples you might buy at Giant (and taste better, of course). One coworker turned her apples into apple crisp, while I made apple butter (excellent on french toast or pancakes). In all, it was a great idea for a day with awesome weather when you want to take it easy and have light conversation. read more

The apples we picked were honey crisp at $1.5/lb - LOVE them! We went on their annual pig roast day but we were disappointed that we didn't get to see the actual pig being roasted. The ticket we got for pig roast was a pulled pork sandwich and some side dishes. They tasted okay but hey we wanted to see the pig being roasted. It's dog friendly as long as you dogs are on leashes. read more

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Apple picking season is here so here I am. My friends and I came here at 8am on a Saturday per our appointment. Masks are required due to Covid. The farm is easy to find. After checking in, we got to take a bag to store my apples. Then, my group headed to the site of Apple trees. We got to pick gala and Fuji apples. You should definitely check their website to see what's available before coming. After we were done picking, we brought the apples back for scaling and payment. It's $2.49 per pound. They also have pumpkin right now for $0.69 per pound. Other vegetables were limited so we didn't really check it out. The price is not too cheap but I guess it's about the experience. There's an on-site market, where they sell apple cider, apple cider donuts, farm produces, and food. They also have outdoor seats. We got hot apple cider, donuts, the week's special (pulled pork and apple coleslaw), and Apple panini. I personally loved the Apple panini. They also got some animals (roosters/hens and goats) on the farm. Overall, I had a relaxing and enjoyable time here. I would definitely come back again! By the way, you should definitely wear comfy shoes. The farm is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. read more

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Love going to farms with the kids. This one was a little disappointing to say the least. There were really only apples and Asian pears to pick. No clear guidance on what was where and the varieties available. The man at the stall was pretty dull and only there to collect admission fees. The vegetable picking area was soo far away from the apple orchard, it was difficult to get there with a 22 month old and a 3yr old. I wouldn't recommend this farm for very young kids, better for older kids, as there wasn't much to do, yet lots of walking. read more

We have been going to pick-your-own fruits and vegetable places for many many years. I have to say that MackIntosh Farms is one of the best places we've ever been to. The areas to pick fruit are extremely well laid out clearly marked and easy to navigate. Yesterday when we went to Mackintosh's we picked apples peaches and tomatoes. The fruits and vegetables were absolutely perfect. I was going to put olive oil and basil on the tomatoes but decided that they were so sweet and succulent that it would be a shame to marr their perfect taste. Check out was easy convenient and well organized. Though it was over 50 miles from Washington the drive was simply beautiful. I can't wait to go back. read more

Mackintosh Fruit Farm - Farmers Market Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

Absolutely great first apple picking experience, lovely little area for cider alcoholic drinks, market/cafe. We planned for 2 hrs from 4-6 but we didn't cover hardly any of the orchard. Definitely recommend planning for a longer day, apple picking closes at 5. Also was a really pretty scenic drive from Woodbridge. read more

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Beautiful location! We met some friends early (9am), had some cider donuts from the market, and spent a nice morning picking apples. Only an hour and a half from DC. We hope to do it again! (p.s. they welcomed our dog and she had a wonderful time too!) read more

I went to this farm to go apple picking with my friend on a Saturday. We arrived around 11:00 AM. Parking wasn't bad during the time and it wasn't crowded either. Perfect time to go! They had Fuji Apples and Golden Delicious Apples available for picking (make sure to check their website before going to know what's available). We came specifically for the Fuji Apples and there was a map in the front (where the PYO check in is) to show where the apples were located. The apples were delicious and sweet. We also got a chance to eat lunch here. We ordered their Mexican plate and chicken pot pie. Both were delicious! There were so many (seasonal) desserts available like pumpkin cheesecake, pies, apple cider donuts, and cinnamon rolls. If you see apple cider donuts available on the shelf, GET THEM right away. It was gone by noon and I had to wait for them to make more! I highly recommend going there before 11:00 AM. It got a lot more crowded past 12:00 PM - less/crowded parking spaces, longer lines to order food, and longer wait to get your food. read more

My daughter, granddaughter, and I have been fans of this marvelous fruit farm since my granddaughter was about 4. (She is currently in college!!) We enjoyed a great many seasons of fresh fruits and vegetables, taking advantage of the "pick your own" process. We spent wonderful days, filled with laughter and family time, as we whiled away the hours picking fruit, playing together, enjoying the yummy food the cafe' offered, relaxing in the fresh air and sunshine, and treasuring each others company. All faraway from the noise of our modern world. Those special moments we will cherish forever. read more

I had never been to an apple picking farm before so I saw a Groupon and figured I'd give it a try. The concept is perfect, you can pick your own fruit so you decide which ones you like best right off the tree. We get there and are given the "apple picker" (combo of a giant lacrosse stick and a rake which is sort of like something from a Friday the 13th movie) and told where to go. The problem was when we got to the trees almost all the apples were gone and we only were able to get a few, having to get many of them off of the ground. This isn't necessarily the farm's fault but they shouldn't have oversold the number of Groupons. By the time we were done picking they were saying no more picking and everyone had to "pick" from the apples located in baskets in the store. The store was well stocked and had a variety of apples, fresh pies, preserves, muffins, and hot apple cider (which I would recommend). Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would check this place out again, but would go earlier in the season to ensure they have apples on the trees. I also will go and check it out again when it's peach season. read more

We LOVE this place. It is very much a place to do your own thing & that's perfect for us. Pull in, park, & walk up to a small stand where they collect a small fee to let you roam around for as long as you'd like. The staff at check in have always been nice, knowledgeable, & helpful. I have been here 3 times & each time has been a completely different & fun experience. The staff makes sure to tell you where to go & what's available. We've been during apple season, cherry season, & blackberry season, & none have disappointed! My 2 year old daughter loves seeing the tractors & playing on the playground. My 7 month old has now twice enjoyed looking at the trees & bushes. The market is clean & they have yummy food. We love this place & will continue to come back! read more

The website doesn't give you prices. When we arrived we discovered the prices here are by far the highest in the area. Not just a little bit, the orchard we went to instead ended up being 80% less than what we would have paid at Macintosh for the same amount of apples. We saved $65 just by driving down the road 20 minutes. Not only that, the other place had hay rides, cow cart rides, a huge playground area, a BBQ shack for food, ice cream, fudge, pastries, etc. The other place started at $8 for 5-7 pounds of apples, which would have been $15-21 here plus $2 a person to pick. I'd shop around, there are better options in town. read more

Nice orchard to go to! It was my boyfriend and I's first time here. Wasn't much left except for some gala and Fuji apples left. A lot of the apples were too small and not ripe enough but we both got 9lbs of apples between both of us! Their prices in the market are quite steep. They had a basketball hope which we did a few throws to. A friendly horse and 2 friendly donkeys. All in all it was a lot of fun!! I would love to return in the spring when there is more fruit and veggies to pick! read more

Mackintosh Fruit Farm - Farmers Market Near Me - Berryville, Virginia

We went there yesterday for cherry picking but did not have good experience at cherry site picking as the guard was keep telling us to leave because she saw two of our buckets full but we had three buckets and that female security was constantly patrolling the site. I found it really annoying and rude how security guards were walking around and telling people "no eating cherries that is stealing, fill your bucket and leave" you don't have to walking around telling that to people just put a sign up. Anyhow, I will not go back to this farm again. I really recommend Great Country Farm, great and friendly staffs, they will leave you alone at picking site. read more

It's a really fun experience, and we loved the peaches- especially the plentiful donut peaches and blackberries we were able to pick at the end of July. I'm sure it varies by season and time of week, but we went on a Thursday, and it seemed like a lot of the other fruit and especially the vegetables were already picked through and gone. They've got a cute little covered area with sandwich offerings. The pickles in the refrigerator were especially welcome after our picking session! read more

Went here last year with my mom and had a great time! We do not live in the area but I would gladly travel back out that way again. The food at their store is great! The variety of pick your own fruits and veggies were also great. We went during their blackberry picking season. read more

My wife was adamant about getting some great apples this year so we looked near and far for a great place to get a wife variety of apples. Pulling up , it's clear that the family (ies) that run this farm take pride in their work and what they have. Large farm with apple orchard, pears, berries and much more. They had apple cider donuts, apple butter, and a variety of other farm and orchard accessories to sell. There is also a place area for little ones to play. The apples were great and we will definitely be going back next year to pick. read more

I took my mom here to pick cherries in June and really liked the experience. This was my first time picking my own anything, so I didn't really know what to do. The woman at the counter explained the process better than their website did and was super friendly upon checkout as well. We picked 3 different kinds of cherries and was very happy with each one's flavor. They also have a market and I bought a plethora of veggies, which were tasty and reasonably priced. I was very pleased with this place for the most part. The downside is it can get very busy and the pick your own price is fairly steep compared to buying a pre-picked fruit from their store. read more

Found this farm on a whim while in the Winchester area. As promised the farm is full of fruit trees (peach, Apple, blueberry, strawberries, blackberries, etc) a market stand, children's play area and restrooms. All fruit is available to purchase in the market but pick your own is a great option (which requires walking- red flyer wagons are available as well as golf carts for rent). I was disappointed in the limited number of peach tress (about 15?) but they were plentiful. The market offers a great selection of smoothies, sandwiches, salads and a monthly 'dinner on the farm'. I was looking for fruit and did not leave disappointed :) read more

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My daughter and I went to pick peaches and everything was wonderful! The people were friendly and helpful. The facilities and orchards were convenient to the parking lot. The little store is very quaint and there is ample seating conveniently located. I have been to other pick-your-own farms closer to DC and MacKintosh was much better and less commercial. We went home with peaches, blackberries, honey, zucchini and muffins. I highly recommend them and we will return! read more

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We went to the farm this Friday. It was a beautiful drive and all the fruit we picked were delicious. Super sweet. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Look forward to visit the farm again soon! read more

What a perfect day picking fruits and veggies with kids at Mackintosh Fruit Farm. I've been wanting to check this place out for years and today I woke up, had coffee, showered, packed everyone in the car and drove an hour to Berryville. We got there just after 11 am and there was plenty of parking spots available. We checked in since we were first timers so they run us through what's available to pick and where in the farm they are located. They don't have a map, you navigate the area based on where they tell you the fruit trees and gardens are. The dirt pathways are clearly marked, so you won't get lost. Don't forget to read instructions on how to pick fruits and grab boxes and paper bags before you head out. There's also limited carts so take one if they are still available, trust me we got carried away picking all sorts of produce especially tomatoes and did I mentioned the apples? We filled the cart in no time at all. We had about 10lbs of apples, Asian pears, tomatoes, bags of zucchinis, egg plants and beets. For those who are not up for picking, they have produce, fruits, sauces, jams, pickles and pastries at the store. If you get hungry, the menu has good variety of sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads. We ordered beet salad, pulled pork sandwich, hotdogs and sweet potato fries... everything was ok but filling. The peach pie was oh so good, crust and filling were just right. Skip the smoothies, we had he very berry and peach... both were nasty, tasted like rotten fruit. The home made peach ice cream is worth a try so don't miss out. We spent 65 on all our pickings and 40 on food. The fun memories for the kiddos are priceless, it was 3:00 pm when we left and people were still coming in. This place is such a cool experience for the whole family. read more

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"It's hot on the farm!" Mr. Beardie exclaims as we root for blackberries a little early in the season. We manage to get enough for one pie though, as well as a fat spaghetti squash and some green tomatoes so I can dazzle him with another one of my American recipes (fried green tomatoes). Y'all, it's not the brightest idea to venture out to a pick-your-own farm late on a Sunday. Most of the produce has done been picked. The timing could have been better in other ways, too: the strawberries were gone, and the blackberries weren't really into fruiting yet. That's our fault, though. We knew this going into it. In addition to the goodies we picked, we bought some corn and green beans, plus a bottle of water and a bottle of tea. Total: $17.87. What in tarnation? Almost as bad as Whole Paycheck, and a heck of a lot further to boot! But it was worth it. Beardie boyfriend got to see a bit of Shenandoah, and I got to pet a donkey. You can't do that at Whole Foods right? Unless some of y'all are gettin' really freaky in the back. read more