The weather may not be cooling off too much just yet but that doesn’t mean you can’t start enjoying all those classic fall New England traditions. Apple picking, hay rides, pie baking, corn mazes, pumpkin picking! There are so many gorgeous, local, family run farms that you could check out a different one every weekend. I have put together a few favorites from around the state to get you started on your RI Fall Bucket List.
Barden Family Orchard, North Scituate
Barden Family Farm was founded in 1931 and has been in the Barden family ever since. They began full time farming in 2005 and today offer a wide range of farm grown produce at their farmstand as well as cider, donuts, and honey. If you are looking for a true farm experience you can pick your own apples, peaches, berries, pumpkins and even flowers! This is a great excursion for the whole family. They are open every day August 1- October 31. You can head to their facebook page to see exactly what is open for picking on any given day: https://www.facebook.com/bardenfamilyorchard
Salisbury Farm, Johnston
Salisbury Farm was founded in the 1800’s and has been owned and operated by 5 generations of the Salisbury Family. In the summer they offer pick your own strawberries and raspberries. This time of year you can pick your own tomatoes and sunflowers as well as shop their fresh produce at their farm stand. Salisbury may be best known for their iconic corn maze. Every year for the past 23 years they have created a unique and challenging maze that is fun for young and old alike. You can also take a hayride, pick your own pumpkin and pet and feed the animals! Check out their Facebook page before you head out to see what is happening today: https://www.facebook.com/salisburyfarm
Escobar Farm, Middletown
On Aquidneck Island, Escobar Farm is another family run business that offers a unique yearly corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin picking. You can even tag a Christmas tree to be cut and picked up later in the year!
Jaswells Farm, Smithfield
Started in 1899 by Nicholas Jaswell after immigrating from Italy, the farm is currently being run by the fourth generation of Jaswell’s. They offer pick your own apples, and have a large farm stand where you can purchase their fresh produce, donuts, cider and fresh baked pies. You can go to their website to reserve a time slot for apple picking: https://www.jaswellsfarm.com/picking-schedule.html
Whatever your plans, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and find some fun ways to welcome in the new season!
Please contact Lisa Pagano at lisa.pagano@mottandchace.com or 401.447.9505 for all of your real estate needs.