2026 Guide for Pick-Your-Own + FAQs

Unfortunately, Rose Hill Farm experienced significant frost damage during the 2026 peak blossom phase in April. As such, there will be no PYO cherries this year. Look out for limited tart cherries available at the Taproom.

The blueberry crop is looking plentiful! We expect to begin picking blueberries in early July. 


Unfortunately, there are no apricots this year. However, there will be limited quantities of several plum varieties, specifically Early Golden, Shiro, Stanley, and Long John, commencing in early-to-mid July.

We will have some peaches this summer. As quantities are limited, we will wait and see about opening a couple of varieties for PYO. Either way, we will have peaches available at the farm stand commencing in early August.

There will be flowers, including sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos, available for PYO throughout August.

Our apples took a heavy hit with the freeze but particular varieties persisted. We plan to open PYO apples in early September when we expect sufficient quantities. Varieties that fared relatively well include Cortland, Royal Court, Empire, Jonamac, and Honeycrisp. Unfortunately, other varieties, namely Jonagold, Mutsu, and Macoun, won’t be available this season. On the bright side, we look forward to opening, for the first time, several (new to Rose Hill Farm) varieties - Ludacrisp, Winesap, and Roxbury Russet.

The Taproom, food and grower popups, music, festivals and special events continue and expand this 2026 season! See our website Events calendar for details.

Plan Your Visit: Check our website for the latest ripening schedule and hours of operation. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy shoes and bringing along a hat and sunscreen.

Pet Policy: In order to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, we cannot permit pets in the fruit orchards (except ADA service animals). We welcome pets on leash in our parking and picnic areas, around the Taproom, and along our farm roads.

Parking: As in prior seasons, our parking area is on the right, past the white house and across from the Farmstand, as you enter. We have a second parking lot, beyond the barns and Winery Taproom.

Restrooms: For U-pick customers during the fruit season, we have portable toilets and a handwashing sink located near the Farmstand. For guests of the Winery/Cidery, we have several restrooms inside the Taproom (including ADA compliant).

BYO Food and Drink: You are welcome to BYO snacks/picnic/takeout and soft drinks, to enjoy at our picnic tables outside the Winery Taproom or at our picnic areas in the Farmstand vicinity. Air-conditioned indoor seating is reserved for guests of our food pop-ups who serve food on all days we are open—see our Events Calendar for details. You may NOT bring your own alcohol as our license does not permit outside alcohol on premises. Guests who violate the law will be politely asked to vacate.

Please refer to our Picnic Guide for details.

Signage: We have plenty of signs to help with general wayfinding and to communicate our updated guidelines and FAQs. Visible from the Farmstand, we have signs describing which fruit varieties are ripe on the day of your visit. Ripe varieties are also identified in the orchard (if a row is not labeled, it’s not yet ripe).

Our Farmstand is staffed to help you find your way around the farm and checkout when you are done picking fruit. We are doing our best to keep the process simple and effective. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult our friendly crew.

Check-In: Approach the check-in area to the right of the Farmstand and select your preferred container for picking.

PYO Fruit: If it’s labeled, it’s ripe. If it’s not labeled, it’s either not yet ripe or past its prime. If you have a favorite apple or peach variety, check out our Fruit Schedule to learn the approximate ripening date.

Please refrain from climbing trees, bending limbs or otherwise harming our trees. It takes years to raise a tree before it starts producing fruit. Climbing/bending/breakage can cause irreparable damage, introduce harmful bacteria and cause a significant loss for the farm. Please remind your children not to throw apples. Thank you for being respectful of our hard work!

Is your fruit Organic? Great question—please read through our Growing Practices for details and email with any questions.

Check-Out: When done picking fruit, please return and approach the left-hand side of the Farmstand one family/group at a time. Kindly form a line to the left, if there is a wait. We have cold drinks in the cooler and other seasonal products and RHF merchandise available for purchase.

Winery/Cidery: The Taproom (upper level of the big red barn) is open! You can peruse offerings in the Taproom, select snacks and order wine, cider, beer and cocktails at the bar. We have ample seating (both indoors and outdoors) but we welcome guests to bring camp chairs and/or picnic blankets, especially if you plan to spend the afternoon during peak late Sept/early Oct weekends. We feature a rotating selection of amazing food vendors, situated outside the Taproom.