Autumn has arrived! The fruit ripens, it’s time to harvest, the leaves will be displaying their blazing colors soon. It’s a perfect time for wandering in Warren County, to pick apples and enjoy freshly pressed cider, to take on the challenge of a corn maze or traipse among acres of sunflowers, or just to enjoy nature's most glorious days of the year. Here are some ideas for you and your family to help you plan your fall fun at our farms.
Apgar's Cider Press
352 Harmony Brass Castle Road
Phillipsburg (Harmony Township)
(908) 859-2988 or (908) 859-0599
Homemade cider, apples, pumpkins, jams, jellies, and mums are available. Open daily 10am-5pm, September to December 5.
Best’s Fruit Farm
1 Russling Road
Hackettstown (Independence Twp.)
(908) 852-3777
Farm stand with peaches, apples and lots more produce, plus homemade apple cider. Open year-round, offering Christmas trees and grave blankets in the winter.
Brook Hollow Farm PYO
52 Frog Pond Road
Columbia (Knowlton Twp.)
(908) 496-4577
Pick-your-own apples; Peaches and apples available at the farm stand while supplies last.
Cabbage Throw Farm
10 Asbury Bloomsbury Road
Asbury
www.cabbagethrowfarm.com
Established in 2018, Cabbage Throw Farm grows on Comeback Farm & Kash Valley Farm - both located in Asbury - and is a small scale certified organic farm & community supported agriculture program. They offer fresh, organic, seasonal produce alongside local grocery items including bread, coffee, hot sauce, flowers and more. Cotton Cattle Company offers grass fed beef, chicken and pork on Fridays. The Farm Market is currently open on Fridays from 3-6pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm.
Corrado Farms Hayride of Horrors and Corn Maze
671 Mt. Bethel Road
Hackettstown (Mansfield Twp.)
(908) 637-4644 or (973) 942-4448
hayrideofhorrors.com
Haunted house and hayrides for all ages to enjoy, plus a corn maze and zombie paintball! Haunted Hayrides Friday-Saturday-Sunday evenings through Oct. 27; daytime activities (dayride and pumpkin picking) offered Sat.-Sun.
Country Fresh Farms
70 W. Asbury Anderson Road
Hampton (Washington Twp.)
(908) 537-9009
Farm stand with locally grown fruits and vegetables, local eggs, fruit pies, fresh locally made mozzarella, local honey, jams and jellies, and pickles. In addition, hanging baskets, annuals, and perennials; quality hay and straw; gift shop full of primitive decor, handpicked straight from The Amish Country and more other great gifts and surprises! Bring your kids to play in our play yard and to meet our Barnyard Friends!
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
100 Elizabeth St.
Phillipsburg
(877) 872-4674
www.877trainride.com
Offering a variety of autumn-themed excursions, including The Corn Maze Train; The Great Pumpkin Train with free pumpkins for children; The Warren County Winery Train; and the Pohatcong Historic House Tour & Wine Tasting (Oct. 19).
Donaldson Farms PYO
358 Allen Road
Hackettstown (Mansfield Twp.)
(908) 852-9122
Family owned and operated farm and farm market features hundreds of acres of fresh fruits and vegetables, pumpkin picking, berry picking, apple picking, farm education, group tours, private tours, birthday parties, corporate events, and fun for the whole family. The market carries fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked pies and other delicious baked goods, dairy products, syrups, local honey, our own jellies, jam, sauce and salsa, gluten free products, and a fantastic selection of local products from local vendors. Donaldson Farms also offers seasonal family fun with attractions including a corn maze, sunflower tours, farm animals, pick-your-own fields, hayrides, pony rides, and more! heck Facebook for updates. Fall Harvest Weekends start September 28 with PYO apples and pumpkins.
Donaldson's Greenhouse & Nursery
178 Airport Road
Hackettstown (Mansfield Twp.)
(908) 852-7314
donaldsongreenhouse.com
Donaldson’s Greenhouse & Nursery is located on a portion of the Donaldson family farm, in existence for more than 100 years! Open all year around. They are a full service greenhouse and nursery, with top quality plant material like annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, soils and mulches, pottery and garden related items. Everything from outdoor ponds and water gardens, to statuary and quality gardening tools are available. Classes and workshops are offered for your planting and decorating needs.
Dutch Valley Tree Farm
166 Changewater Road
Washington
(908)-689-0793
Mums, hay bales, and corn stalks available for your fall decorating. The 1924 barn, situated among 42 acres of Christmas trees, is available for weddings and parties.
Godlewsky Farms
215 Alphano Road
Great Meadows (Independence Twp.)
(908) 637-4927
www.godlewskyfarms.com
Fresh vegetables and herbs available, and 100+ varieties of annuals, perennials, herbs, patio pots and hanging baskets. Family-owned for three generations.
Hensler Farms
369 County Road 519
Belvidere (White Twp.)
(908) 475-0021
henslerfarms.com
Farm market now featuring apples, sweet cider and delicious pies, the many colors of winter squash and pumpkins, cornstalks, straw bales, fall flowers and tons of mums, as well as gifts and home décor, jars of jellies, jams and canned goods, organic raw-milk cheese. Open to the end of October.
Longmeadow Farm PYO
561 Blairstown Road (Rt. 521)
Hope
(908) 459-5351
longmeadowfarmnj.com
Their 15 varieties of pick-your-own apples are the main attraction, but they also have pick-your-own pumpkins for Halloween, and a berry patch with raspberries and blackberries, as well as jams, jellies, and honey. Open weekends only, Sept.-Oct., and on Columbus Day. Hosting its annual Harvest Festival with vendors and activities on October 5.
Mackey's Orchard PYO
284 County Road 519
Belvidere (White Twp.)
(908) 475-1507
www.mackeysorchard.com
Mackey's grows apples, peaches, pears, plums, nectarines, apricots, cherries and raspberries, plus thousands of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, trees, shrubs and vegetables. The bakery features fruit pies and gourmet pastries, while Mackey's Ice Cream Barn is home to 42 flavors of homemade hard ice cream. Pick your own apples and cherries, and have fun on a hayride.
Marshall's Farm Market
PO Box 22 114 Route 46
Delaware (Knowlton Twp.)
(908) 475-1989
www.marshallsfarmmarket.com
Founded in 1920, the farm market sells fruit, vegetables, and specialty foods, plus gifts, outdoor furniture, meats, cheeses, pumpkins, and more. Hay rides and the Halloween Hollow display offered for the fall; stop by to enjoy a cup of apple cider on a cool autumn day.
Orchard View Lavender Farm
101 Karrsville Road
Port Murray (Mansfield Twp.)
(201) 341-8147
www.orchardviewlavenderfarm.com
Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or sit in the gazebo and enjoy the peace and tranquility among hundreds of English, French and Spanish lavenders. The shop offers a variety of natural, handmade lavender products as well as honey from their hives. The farm is the idyllic setting for artists and photographers to capture the beauty of the lavender field and its beautiful surroundings. Throughout the season, they offer yoga classes, dinners, paint classes and more. Open Fri.-Sun. with a $5/person admission fee (cash only). Check ahead of time to make sure the farm is not closed for a private function.
Race Farm PYO
87 Belcher Road
Blairstown
(908) 362-8151
www.racefarmllc.com
The pick-your-own farm is open seven days a week through October and features apples, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, beans, eggplants, grapes, corn, candy onions and garlic. PYO customers can enjoy a wagon ride to the fields. Pack a picnic and relax in their beautiful picnic area. Meanwhile, the Farm Stand and Garden Center at 224 Route 94, Blairstown, has vegetables and fruit, as well as seasonal greenhouses full of perennials, annuals, fruit and vegetable plants for every gardening need, plus homemade baked goods, soups, hummus, cider donuts, ice cream, honey, pastas, jams, jellies, local grass fed beef, poultry and dairy products.
Stoneyfield Orchards PYO
5 Orchard Street
Belvidere (White Twp.)
(908) 475-5209
Pick your own or have them pick it for you, with fresh goods from the farm store year-round, plus eggs, cheeses, jellies and maple syrup, as well as Vermont cheese, preserves, relishes, salad dressings and more. Kid-friendly, with cows and other farm animals for the children to see. PYO is open June through October. Cider is pressed from mid- September through December.
Top View Riding Ranch
36 Hess Road
Blairstown
(908) 362-1440
www.topviewridingranch.com
Scenic forest trails that skirt the Paulinskill River, family safe horses, and rides to accommodate all experience levels, including Pony Rides for the young and timid! The Full Day Ride stops midway through the ride at the Blairstown Airport for a lunch break. You can pack a lunch or bring money and our experienced trail guides will call ahead for takeout at the Airport Cafe. Rain or shine through the canopied trails to experience nature’s beauty at its best.
Tranquillity Farms PYO
10 Tranquillity Farm Road
Andover (Allamuchy Twp.)
(908) 979-0303
www.tranquillityfarmsnj.com
Fall Fest every weekend through Oct. 27 with corn mazes, pumpkin launchers, corn cannons, cow train, hay rides, live music and more, with food available (including ice cream!) as you relax at the picnic tables. Roadside Market; pick-your-own apples and pumpkins; flowers and fall ornamentals available at this diverse, third-generation family farm. New for 2024: Food Truck Thursdays, Fall Fest Fridays, and Taco Tuesday every other week. Open seven days a week.
Tree-Licious Orchards PYO
135 Karrville Road
Port Murray (Mansfield Twp.)
(908) 689-2906 or 908-852-7191
treeliciousorchards.com
Open weekends, the 130-acre orchard produces many varieties of fruit, both heritage varieties and new hybrids. Pick-your-own apples (heirloom & hard to find varieties), peaches & pears; their Just Made Bakery carries pies and quiches; and the farm hosts bridal showers, weddings and corporate outings, as well as Farm-to-Table Dinners (the next one is Oct. 19).
VonThun Farms PYO
438 NJ-57
Washington
(732) 329-8656
vonthunfarms.com/washington
Pick-Your-Own strawberries, raspberries and blackberries while in season, plus a farm market, and horseback riding lessons. Fall Festival weekends through Nov. 3 offering hayrides, pumpkin picking, apple picking, an all-ages activity area and MORE on Saturdays & Sundays. The one-price admission lets you stay longer, play harder, and spend less! Open daily for apple/pumpkin picking, corn maze and activity area.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Road
Port Murray (Mansfield Twp.)
(908) 852-5390
wellsweep.com
Home to one of the largest collections of herbs and perennials in the country, now in its 52nd year. Bring a picnic lunch, play with your children on the swings, visit their farm animals, enjoy a leisurely stroll along our garden paths or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the day. The farm features a multitude of herbs and perennials, display gardens and a gift shop filled with a wonderful assortment of dried flowers, wreaths, statuary, books, essential oils, hard-to-find potpourri supplies and unusual gifts for all ages. They also have a full schedule of special workshops and other events.
Wild Ridge Plants Native Plant Nursery
Pohatcong, NJ
(908) 319-7230
www.wildridgeplants.com
A family business growing beautiful native plants in the Highlands of New Jersey – used as edible, medicinal, and ornamental species – propagated from local, wild seeds, and grown using sustainable methods. They offer native plants, landscape and restoration consulting and fieldwork, and inspiring presentations, publications, and hikes about native plants and the ecology of our region. Visit them on Facebook to learn about special events, such as open houses. Contact them before heading over.
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