Boehm Farm has been off the radar of people in the Capital Region for far too long. But I heard the…read moreplace had excellent apple cider donuts, and I had to check them out for myself. Wow. Okay, these were seriously good. When I showed up around 10:30 on a recent Saturday morning, the air smelled of freshly frying donuts. It's always a good sign. And while there were donuts on the counter, when I asked if I could get any hot donuts the clerk went into the back and pulled out some steaming hot specimens. That may not sound like such a big deal, but as we say in this part of the world, it's huge. Hot apple cider donuts are so much better than their room temperature version. Which isn't to say that just because a donut is hot, it will be good. I've had my share of hot and disappointing cider donuts too. The hot apple cider donuts at Boehm Farm were delightful. Perfect? No. But absolutely great. And if you're into exploring the farms and orchards in and around the Capital Region, it's definitely worth your time, as I would put this small, off the beaten path orchard, in the top third of the ones I've visited. Maybe even in the top quarter. More than anything, it makes me think. If Boehm Farm has been hiding in plain sight all these years, how many other excellent orchards remain to be discovered by those relatively recent arrivals to the region? Farms! We've got 'em. And you should visit and support as many of our regional growers as possible. Remember: no farms, no food. Plus, they are charming and magical places. Especially in the fall.

No hot cider. The cold cider we purchased had a "sell by date" that was over 5 days ago. Also it…read morewas from another farm. The donuts were standard, not very impressive.

Story Farms is the best farm stand in Upstate, New York! Convenient location with the farm a…read morestone's throw away so you know it's fresh. I love the fact that that they identify what they grow themselves (which is most items) versus what they sell from other local community businesses. And the Story family, who work the farm and stand are very welcoming and kind people! I look forward to the growing season each year and cant wait for the next crop!

Since moving to the Catskills, I've been spending some sleepless nights looking for a market to…read moreselect vegetables for juicing and cooking like I used to when I lived in Westchester and went to my fave Westchester Greenhouse in Hartsdale every week. In the town of Catskill, NY is Story Farms- a tented area filled with an ok selection of produce+some plants with mostly fair prices. My only issue was not keeping their small, wooden containers then dumping my produce into plastic bags upon checking out. I get it- every market functions differently. By the way, it's ca$h only.

Corn this season is fabulous!! I could have eaten 2-3 ears it was so sweet and delicious!read more

They have the best vegetables - especially their corn! I get enough to have right away and also…read moresome to freeze so we can enjoy it all winter!!

What a wonder place to go! From the spices to the candies to the gloves to the beautiful cards…read more.. everything is amazing quality and the folks here are so friendly and welcoming! I truly found a hidden gem!! Thank you to Rose who helped me find my way!

I've been to many Amish Bulk stores. This is far and away the best. While some other stores are…read morebigger and have more offerings, they can't compare to Windy Ridge. I like to go there often to pick up Pepper Jack Cheese. They also have so many good things it's tough to include them all. The folks who work there couldn't be nicer. Always a smile. Worth the trip from any direction. Dave S Cobleskill NY

My Upstate getaway was full of meanderings, and those meanderings often included visits to the…read morefarms around town. Golden Harvest was one of those farms, chosen by my husband who planned the entire trip. I was along for the ride. It's quaint and hard to miss with its bright-red, apple-shaped sign. We parked in front of the shop, and the smell of freshly baked goods greeted us when we entered. At that moment I knew this place would not disappoint. The counter had pies, turnovers, and cookies on display, but we came with a mission: secure a cider donut. It's so refreshing to see donuts sold at a reasonable price. For $1.35, these were a steal compared to the $6 ones sold in the city. (Yes, $6 for a single!) The donuts, which were still warm when we had them, were generously coated with cinnamon sugar. You could taste the apple cider with each bite. I would have ordered more, but I was saving my appetite for barbecue. (See my review for their smokehouse on my profile!)

On our way through Albany, we dropped by Golden Harvest because there aren't too many places who…read moreserve hot apple cider in the spring/summer. I'm always on a hunt for good hot cider and this one really hit the spot! You can really taste the spices and it was so soothing. We also bought half a dozen apple cider donuts, which were good. Their donuts are covered in thick sugar, but it is not too sweet. Prices are very affordable as well! The regular size cider was only $3.75 and the half dozen donuts was $5.95.

The best experience! Lots of space inside, very warm ambiance. There are ample benches and seats by…read morefirepits outside and an area with food trucks and to apple pick yourself. The apple cider donut stand was absolutely amazing. Theyre making them fresh right there! We got a couple fresh apples as well and they were phenomenal. Service was nice and they're busy! Highly recommend going here for an city escape, especially in the fall.

Had a brief visit here that was sadly affected by a torrential downpour (that came with a tornado…read morewarning). We had fun plucking zennias ($.50 each) and wanted to see the sunflowers but did not get a chance to since we saw lightning. Within ten minutes of seeing lightning, a heavy thunderstorm began, which we waited out in the cidery, which is in a large barn. There were three bathrooms and a shared sink. There were also lots of snacks, ciders and spirits available for purchase. You could even buy crackers / cheeses / meats to make your own charcuterie board! It looked like there was a private event while we were there as well as another private event in the evening. I only tried the Kitchen Sink cider which I honestly didn't like at all, but at least the packaging was nice! I also have to give a shout out to the people working at the stand near the parking lot for giving me a free sunflower stem since I didn't get a chance to pick one!

I think I was too eager for spring to be here this year. I had thought they were not opening…read morebecause there was n activity at the stand I became depressed! You can't beat the peaches and apricots when they come into season. in this area of fantastic fresh produce in the season this is my first stop

The best produce at the best prices. A true local gem. Can't beat their sweet corn! People smile…read moreand chat - and it's wonderful.

It was our first time here. So glad we came very friendly staff berries are absolutely delicious!…read moreEven walked out with a hanging basket and arrangement of sunflowers. Definitely a place that we will be returning to again.

We had a fantastic experience at Chatham Berry Farm We…read morepicked two baskets of blueberries, (no charge for the container) and the blueberries were plentiful The people who work there were really nice and friendly Great place for a fun time My only recommendation is to wear sunscreen a wide brimmed hat and work quickly it takes a lot of time to fill two baskets. Tomorrow blueberry muffins and blueberry pancakes.

Excellent health food store with terrific staff and product selection. Great combination of name…read morebrand and locally sourced products.

Absolutely wonderful local health food store. Knowledgeable,…read morekind, and super helpful. Lots of great bulk herbs, grains, and teas. Fresh organic fruits and veggies. Unusual goodies you can't find at the corporate stores.

We buy or vegetable fruits and plants here and are never disappointed!!! Great place !!!read more

There were 17+ acres of strawberry fields open for picking. The owners couldn't have been nicer…read more They drove us out on golf carts to certain places for optimum berry picking. We picked 20 lbs of strawberries and then made some cheesecakes later. We froze some for future use and also gave some away. It was great to be out in the fields picking berries on a hot, NY summer day.