Great experience! I went with my toddler and mother in law. Everything was handicap accessible. We took a self guided tour of the farm with my toddler for $6 pp, our child was free. We saw all the animals and there was a chance to feed the cows and play on the see saw and slide. Great affordable family trip! read more

The food at pineland Farms never fails. It's always fresh and delicious. I got a coffee, scone and a breakfast sandwich. When bringing my own large travel coffee mug, the price for hot coffee is $2.78. There's a large seating area near the counter to enjoy your meal. There's also a dining area off the market which offers gorgeous westerly facing views. The staff is courteous and helpful. We also bought a few items in the market section of the store. It is stocked with many local and unique items, gift things along with food. read more

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This week's review of Pineland is for their tulip bloom! Which was at peak the day after I visited, of course! I love to visit their "Secret Garden" various times throughout the season, as things grow. It was a little quiet this trip. But so peaceful and I thoroughly enjoyed my walk and the fresh air. read more

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The Pineland Farms grocery and cafe is a cute place to visit. I love to go for breakfast. They have yummy bagels with various cream cheese flavors. The pastry display has lots of yummies to bring home later. There is plenty of seating and can accommodate larger groups. The grocery area is smaller and cute but sells a lot of Maine made items and specialty brands. There are lots of cute gift items as well for all ages. read more

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We had lunch in the cafe where we found reasonable prices and tasty sandwiches. The next room is a shop with a variety of interesting food products. We had a nice quiet lunch after our touristy morning at the Shaker community. read more

Combination farm stand and takeout/eat in food. Lots of local and unusual selections. Open year round. Lots of local activities such as frisbee golf, cross country skiing, visiting the farm, etc. Dogs are not allowed at Pineland Farms read more

Pineland Farms - Takeout and Dining area - Cheese Shops Near Me - New Gloucester, Maine

We mostly go for the fresh produce, cheeses, meats & other items grown on site. The quality is always of the highest level. The last visit we finally sat down for lunch. Their applewood smoked turkey sandwich, (hold the bacon for me), was divine, as was my wife's Caesar wrap. The atmosphere is cute, going directly from the market into a cafe area with no walls. Service was a bit slow, but the place was packed & the timeframe was reasonable. We always go back! read more

Pineland Farms is such a Maine Gem for so many reasons. Too many reasons to list in a review, but pretty much you can find the reasons, within their GREAT Website: https://pinelandfarms.org/ They have so many different activities, many free and many by registration fee and for all ages. We have stayed at the rental property and have also visited their market several times. We have loved every visit for the following reasons.... The grounds/property is sprawling and beautifully maintained, as soon as we see the campus in sight, it's just so picturesque and peaceful looking. It makes me so happy, it's an "oasis" through the forest depending on which route you take. There is plenty of parking even on a busy summer weekend. The farmhouse we rented, was big and cozy at the same time. Great place to chill and gather with friends - plenty of yard for yard games, a large gathering kitchen/eating area - can easily accommodate 20 people for dinner in the dining area. The farmers porch was nice to sit on and chat, while watching the occassional car pass by, or the cows in the pasture. Inside, there were several bedrooms and bathrooms and a fun recreation room in the finished basement, with a pool table. The market is awesome. A LOT of locally made/produced things for sale from local beers, like the G.F. Lucky Pigeon Beer, to Allagash. They sell local artisan items as well, that are also great souvenirs if you are hosting out of state guests. They have a cute kids section, were you can buy books, activity books, puzzles, and other toys, many are Maine themed or Farm related :) They have an awesome selection of Stonewall Kitchen products, a great selection of candy, including locally made Haven's chocolates. YUM! The deli side of the market, has so much to offer, I'll try not to make the rest of the list, look like my grocery list. LOL They have Little Lads products; popcorn, crackers and granola!!! SNACKS and CHIPS for DAYS!!!! They of course sell, their Pineland products, such as meats and cheeses and side dishes, like, pasta salads, potato salads and more. Don't forget the bakery section!! We bought a couple of sandwiches, I got the Trailblazer, which, I posted pictures of it and the description, if you like Turkey, Bacon Avocado and Siracha mayo...get this sandwich! and don't forget the bag of Maine made Fox Chips!! We ordered three bakery dessert items, Chocolate Chip Cookie (YUM!!!!) and a fruit bar (good!) and Blueberry Crumble (Good but SWEEEEET) I could go on and on...I highly recommend Pineland Farms for everything they offer. I hope you and your family will give it a try sometime. read more

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The store has a great array of locally-sources products (from housewares to toys to beef jerky). The bakery produces treats that taste even better than they look (which is a tall order). And, nothing can compare to their breakfast sandwiches. A business that is improving the lives of local farmers and offering breakfast and lunch that exceeds all expectations. read more

No longer offer ski/boot rentals for x-country skiing, no indication of this on their website, in fact their page still says you can still get gear. So frustrating read more

Ordered: thanksgiving sandwich: okay, the stuffing is on the mushy side and could have been more flavorful but I liked the astringency of the raw red onion pumpkin pie: one of the best slices of pie I've had to date! Silky pumpkin custard with flakey pie dough, pumpkin cream, and pumpkin seeds. A winner. Additional tips: Order/pay for your food and take it across the market into the mountain viewing room to sneak a better leaf-peeping view of the farm. You can get any of your sandwiches toasted! Just ask. read more

Pineland Farms - thanksgiving sandwich - Cheese Shops Near Me - New Gloucester, Maine

Very disappointed in Pineland Farms today. We went to cross country ski with a small group and apparently there are no more rentals. We really wish that we were able to enjoy the acres of wildlife that PF has to offer, but unfortunately it's only available to people who have their own gear. Please post online/on site! read more

Prices are expensive. I got some excellent broccoli that was pricey. I got local strawberries for around 7-8 dollars during fresh strawberry season. The strawberries were the worse I have ever gotten during the season. They were underripe and inedible raw. I tried cooking them up and that didn't help. I had to toss. Super disappointing. I had seen this place advertised on the news for their fresh strawberries the night before. They must have known that what they were selling was no good?!! read more

The Market at Pineland farms is a great place to stop for food and more. They offer a variety of homemade sandwiches, soups and baked goods. They have an amazing shop with fresh vegetables, frozen prepared foods, many local items such as coffee from Swift River (Raymond, ME), Honey items (Cumberland, ME), and many Stonewall kitchen products as well as wine and gifts. It is a great place to stop in for lunch. They also have 4 domes to rent for a cool experience outside. You do have to make a reservation in advance. Each dome has different seating options. We rented dome #4 for an anniversary celebration and chose to bring in a charcuterie platter to snack on. The heated dome added to our event immensely. It was a fun experience in the winter. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if it had snowed. Don't miss out on this awesome experience this winter! We will be back. read more

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Came in today for grocery's . Ordered two Almost Thanksgiving Sandwich to eat in . Had a coffee . Everything was pretty good but the young person at the counter didn't ask anything about our order . Salt and pepper ? Sad to hear that don't even use their own bread as they have bakery items !?!? I actually asked . I got hot soup but who knows maybe it's from a food service?! Sat at a table to eat a not even noon and an employee was vacuuming the dining area . Not really appropriate. It was pretty busy . Asked if the bakery items were baked today . They said no . read more

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Really enjoyed stopping in and browsing through the merchandise that was made in Maine. Great place if you are looking for Birthday or Christmas presents. The grocery area was well stocked and comparable in price to larger grocery stores. read more

Pineland Farms - Grocery store area - Cheese Shops Near Me - New Gloucester, Maine

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We came here for a therapeutic nature walk and left feeling so refreshed and charged for the day. It was lead by a psychotherapist named Hughes and he certainly knows his craft. It was a small class and we just went out into the woods and followed his prompts and man it was such a wonderful experience. Driving thru the farm we could tell this place has a lot to offer. Saw a ton of families with small children. Many animals and birds to observe. There's a market a coffee shop, a sugar factory, milk barns and a corn maze. Lots to keep you busy for the day! read more

Always nice to be there. You can walk around, see the farms (tours are available), get some really good, locally sourced food, play disc gold and in winter go sledding or nordic skiing. its always clean and beautiful. read more

Cute place to grab a sandwich, soup or a treat. The market is great too. The servers were great. We went on a clear day and had a beautiful view of Mount Washington! read more

Quick story... was on a bike ride and decided to stop in at Pineland Farms for a coffee. And to use the bathroom of course. First things first. So I got off my bike and walked into the men's room. A young man was already in the bathroom, standing and taking care of business. However while he was in progress he was also poking around on his cell phone. I figured it was a generational thing. After he finished, he went to the sink, pushed his hair around, took a few selfies and left. The only thing he didn't do in the bathroom was actually wash his hands. I used the bathroom, washed my hands, and went to the market to get a cup of coffee. Who was behind the counter preparing food but my young associate from the bathroom. Could not in good conscience stay for food. I did inform the manager of what I saw. But beware. read more

There's SO MUCH going on at Pineland Farms. Where to start? + The View of Mt. Washington and the White Mountains I was completely taken aback by the literally stunning view of Mt. Washington which I just wasn't expecting. As we were trekking across campus from The Market to The Garden, we turned around for a brief moment thinking I had dropped something only to be met by this most glorious site. We just stood there, mouths agape, wondering why no one else was taking the time to let such beauty wash over them. Seriously, look at the photo I posted. + Trails We didn't hike any of the trails (we were cold and had already hiked that morning), but were impressed with the massive network (30+ kilometers) that was available to us and will make it a point next Spring to come explore these. We thought the use of the QR code on the map near The Market was clever - scan it, and you get the entire trail system right on your phone in Google Maps. Very cool! Our only question was that it seemed we had to pay to use the trails? Hmm. I wish we knew how much it was, because that information seems to be hidden. + Garden We came specifically to sit in the garden, but we were far too late in the season (we came in mid-October). That being said... it was still charming and beautiful even in it's state of dying (there's a poem or song in there somewhere). We could see the ghosts of swiss chard, cherry tomatoes, and herbs; flowers that were once there had dried out; and the fountain had been turned off. We CAN NOT WAIT to come back in Spring when this is more lively, and even more excited for August in the height of this little garden's glory. Such a well maintained space, so much bigger than it looks from the outside, and truly a place one might see Alice reading a book under a tree at. + The Market Full of wonderful things from local purveyors, from cheese to beer to produce (the prices are a bit high, but you get what you pay for). You could easily stock up on all your needs right here and be totally satisfied. Actually, my suggestion to you is to grab picnic items from here for your walk through their extensive trails and skip The Deli entirely. Segue... - The Deli in the The Market This was probably my least favorite aspect of Pineland Farms. It seemed chaotically run, people who were clearly friends with the staff were served before others, it took almost 30 minutes for us to get our order and when we did it was wrong, and the food was just "meh." I had a spinach-feta croissant which was so greasy I couldn't finish it, and my partner had a hummus and veggie sandwich that was limp and lackluster. However, I did like the sight of the other pastries and baked goods - I should have gone with my gut instinct and got a bagel with cream cheese, for example. Duh! We also appreciated the self-serve coffee area, the ample seating, and the tremendous amount of sunlight pouring in from the windows. Overall? We can't wait until Spring to come back and get an even fuller experience! read more

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The food is yummy and the products they carry are great. Also the gift shop items are great. They carry something for everyone.

This is an absolutely beautiful 5,000 acre farm. It's worth a visit. I stopped here as part of a bus tour but would consider going back and bringing my bike to hit the trails. I went to the dairy barn, equestrian center, garden and restaurant. All were 5 star. read more

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While visiting Maine on vacation to see my family my Mother in law thought this would be an excellent place that come for a day trip. Beautifully maintained grounds and used as a business park. We went to the main building that houses a Gift Shop as well as a nice cafe for lunch. We chose to eat early as I am told it gets very hectic at lunchtime from the local businesses. I had a nice chef salad with dressing made on the premises. Also a sparkling water infused with blueberries. It was fabulous would love to get a case and ship it home. After lunch we took the self guided tour of the grounds by car. It included the equestrian center as well as the gardens. Everything is beautifully maintained and a nice peaceful place to visit for the day. read more

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This review is only referencing the Deli and Market - as it was a cold, rainy day, I did not get to check out the rest of the campus or trails. I did not have particularly strong feelings about my experience, so I'll skip the narrative, and just move on to pros and cons: Pro: - The atmosphere is fantastic: fresh produce, a large, windowed dining area (with additional dining in the cafeteria) and the prevailing smell of a pine tree pillow. - A nice selection of sandwiches, desserts, soups, salads, coffee and other sides, within the cafeteria - Additional food and produce options in the attached market - Reasonably priced sandwiches (for modern day Maine) - Cannoli, while not completely authentic, was excellent - Beautiful building and campus Cons: - The food quality (sans dessert) was average, at best: * Panini had some grill lines, but was not even warm enough to begin melting the cheese inside * Be it the whole wheat bread or the stuffing inside, one component of my Thanksgiving sandwich had rancid flour or oil in it (pervasive and easy to spot, if one has experienced it before), ruining the sandwich. Adding insult to injury, even the Cape Cod chips they served were old and rancid. And I ate them later, so I know it wasn't carryover taste. * Beef stew had tough, somewhat gristly meat and a very strong single spice flavor, that dominated the profile of the stew in an unpleasant way - If one looks on their menu PDF, the sandwich depicted in the picture seems to be enormous (3-4 inches high); when I asked, before ordering, if I could expect to get something similar to the advertised picture, I was (honestly) told, "Pictures often embellish". They can and do. Expect about half of what you see depicted on the menu, bordering on skimpy, in my case. - Produce, coffee, bottled drinks and pre-packaged/pre-prepared foods are a bit pricey (e.g. $1.50 coffee refills, for carafe coffee) On balance, I might go back, were I driving by and hungry (not a lot of options in the immediate area), or planning a nearby hike, but I would not go out of my way to return. This leaves me disappointed, as I really wanted to like this unusual place. The Baker's Bench, The Good Life, On the Vine or Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe are all preferable options for "local" sandwiches. read more

Wonderful farm experience for 4 yo grandson. Lots of space and time for exploration. Beautiful grounds, well tended and safe. Recommend

I feel like I use this place as my unofficial backyard. Go for a light hike, walk or stroll, grab lunch at the cafe and find a table or patch of grass to read and eat. The Market Cafe is very cute - a good place where the tourists can coo over but the locals love and find lovely utility in. I bring my mom here every time she visits me, and I don't find myself rolling my eyes at crappy things made to look like lobsters - cause there are none! You can get some produce and some goods made at Pineland, and many other local sundries. The Cafe part dishes up some delicious sandwiches and pastries. The molasses ginger cookies are as big as your face. I also like to come here in the winter if I have some project I need to get done. Get some coffee and settle into one of their rooms to watch the snow and sit in peace. I love it here, and it is well worth getting out of Portland to discover this lovely slice of country. They also have the loveliest little gated flower garden to wander in, sit by happily humming bees and find new flowers to wonder in their intricacies. Oh ya, and you can get married there. Whatever. read more

I can't say much for the dinning or food options as I came here to play disc golf. 5 dollars a round or 7 for all day this place is huge and expansive. It is a really well designed course with a lot of interesting basket placements and offers a true challenge in the disc golfing community. The course is large and will take 2-3 hours to complete. Pineland is very beautiful. Very well manicured lawns and gardens. From reading a lot of reviews I am glad to see that this place was kept alive and turned into one awesome spot. I can see this place also being a great spot for weddings and other large events with rolling hills and mountain views in the background. Highly recommend. read more

If I could give negative stars I would. The service (for the most part) was terrible. Our table was overlooked several times because there was a "food critic" and they were main focus. We missed apps twice due to bad service and watched another table get seconds then we were told they ran out of the apps. We all paid the same amount but they gave special treatment to a critic table. The food was dull and boring. Flavorless or overly salty. Salad was under dressed. Croutons that came with our mussels were hot and crunchy but when you took a bit they filled your mouth with oil. The fried chicken was terrible. Was supposed to come with jalapeño honey, hoping for a spark of flavor we dove in, but it lacked everything but salt. Everyone talk so highly of their meals but truth is that they lost their drive and are crutching their dinner on a rep that's long gone. No love or passion in this food, just said bland salt. read more

I do love this place, but I have one small issue. If you are going to have sushi available, shouldn't you have chopsticks to offer. Am I a snob? Am I just too rooted in the idea that sushi was not meant for a fork and not a hands on food??? I'm probably one of few who feel this way, but hey I'm gonna voice it. Also the organic Tamari was nice but they need to put it in a 2 inch container, not a 1 inch. One inch does not constitute a dipping container. I know his place doesn't specialize in sushi, they are the last place I would think of if someone asked for sushi. They did a great job of having these to-go containers fresh and yummy though. Guess my rant is just a hint to make something great close to perfect. Also, my reason for being here was the Honeymaker meads. Although I didn't dance like no one was looking while trying the mead (guess it ain't my jam), I did enjoy and buy the hard apple cider and their fabulous Ram Island Lavender Lemonade. Pretty sure the lemonade will be my private stash at my October wedding. Yum! read more

I ordered a cake for a coworkers bridal shower and it was as good or better than any wedding cake I have had. they were easy to work with, nice and the cake was beautifully decorated. will be using them for all cakes going forward. read more

We paid $5 and it was definitely not worth it. We saw some cows and some other barnyard animals... basically there was not much here in the way of "Maine maple week" we were disappointed.. was not worth the drive. read more

After dealing with quaranting and limited travel for over a year, vacationing at Pineland Farms is just what my family needed. We rented one of their 6 homes and it was on acres of gorgeous green fields, cows on-site, and food that was just harvested. Plus Disc Golf, Mountain biking, and tours of their incredible farm. Highly Recommend Contact Cheryl Jalbert. She'll take care of you. Cheryl Jalbert Conference and Accommodations Coordinator Office Tel: (207) 688-4800 x11 read more

I can't say enough about Pineland Farms. I booked a personal farm tour for my Moms birthday followed by lunch at the market and ended with a garden walk. This place is amazing. Our tour guide Christine could not have been better. She was personable and taught us so much about farm life we had never known. It was like we had a close friend giving us a tour of her life on the farm. The market was gorgeous and had incredible food. We ended with a garden series, which was a walk with snacks and beverages through a beautiful well kept garden. If you had any questions about the pants, they were answered with more than enough info to be able to grow them yourself. If you come to Maine, I encourage to check out Pineland Farms and all it's activities. If what you want is not listed, call them. They may be able to make it happen. This place is a true Maine treasure. read more

Adorable spot with a stocked mini grocery department plus all of the frozen meats Pineland sells. Local mustards, Gelato, beer, drink mixers, candles, candy, literally a mixed bag of everything you might need. Attached is a Cafe where you can get sandwiches, salads, desserts, breads/rolls, coffee, soup, salads. On the pricier side but you pay for availability of options in New Gloucester. read more

Great local marketplace. They offer a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads. Fantastic desserts and Toots ice cream. Large selection of grocery items-Pineland farms cheeses and meats. Large assortment of Stonewall Kitchen items as well read more

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Good outdoor activity and a cafe too! We have enjoyed trail walking here and sitting in the small but beautiful flower garden. The grounds are well kept and immaculate. The cafe has a nice selection of sandwiches, wraps and pasta salads. There's ice cream and cookies and other baked goods too. There's a gift shop with Maine souvenirs, stuffed animals, very fresh produce and more. We haven't done it but you can take a farm tour, gather eggs and milk a cow. This is a nice low key place to spend a summer afternoon. read more

One of the more intriguing places to visit in Maine. Locals likely remember it as the former Pineland Center--an institution that has been transformed into a state-of-the-art business park, a working farm producing world-class meat and cheeses and other products, and the sprawling campus and neighboring gardens offer visitors an amazing place to spend an afternoon, winter, spring, summer, or fall. When Pineland closed in 1996, the the Libra Foundation stepped in and saved this amazing property from decay and eventually becoming nothing more than a ruin. Libra purchased the former state-run campus through its real estate arm, the October Corporation and the campus includes some 28 buildings located on the campus grounds, along with more than 1,600 acres. There are a couple of eating options on the grounds including an onsite cafeteria run by Black Tie Catering. Dish Creative Café offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, daily specials, and much of the ingredients, like the cheeses, meats, and some vegetables are sourced from the grounds. Pineland Farms is a working farm, raising grass-fed beef, award-winning cheeses, and programs that educated the public about local agriculture and the importance of local farms. The Marketplace offers visitors a wealth of locally-sourced produce, meats, cheeses and baked goods; they also sell beer, wine, and have a gift shop. As a personal aside, I once worked there, back in the days when it was an institution warehousing people with disabilities. The history prior to my time there was very dark, and depressing. I worked during the early 1980s, when a court decree mandated many changes, eventually moving all of Pineland's residents out into the community. To visit the place today offers hope that out of darkness, amazing results can happen if the right people and plans come together. It also highlights the key role that philanthropy can play, exemplified by the Libra Foundation. Pineland is an example of one of the most positive examples Maine has to offer. The campus is centrally-located, equidistant from Lewiston-Auburn, Brunswick, and Portland, a mere 30-minute car ride away. read more

+Gift shop and market review+ My mother and step dad came here about a month and a half ago when visiting Maine on a bus tour from Tennessee. They had visited the farm and got a full on tour of it including the gift shop and market they offered. They enjoyed it, but admit that if they wouldn't have had it on their trip -- they would have been just fine. Being from TN, this wasn't really an excursion for them, but rather something they would typically encounter in daily life... farming or pining for local produce. It wasn't a novelty. Fast forward to my visit when I drove to Maine to see the foliage; I decided I'd go give this place try myself. I didn't fully understand the lay out. I guess I spent more time grazing than researching the farm itself. They market and gift shop which are connected are in an area with a bunch of other buildings that looked like a collection of school buildings on a campus. I didn't really understand it. After pulling up and seeing the layout I was truly confused since I thought I was going to visit a legit farm. Not really the case. I ended up checking out the market, gift shop, and grabbed half a sandwich before venturing out. I still don't feel it was worth the visit and I felt it was very uneventful. I will give it to them for driving the local economy and promoting Maine products, but it still didn't scream relevance to the farm itself or promoting its products. read more

Came here to do Fat Biking in ice, we came late and were still able to rent bikes! Great customer service and overall nice group of people. They had a very nice grocery store with locally made produce and products. Would come again! read more