Fresh apples, warm donuts, and Hudson Valley views that stop you in your tracks at Lawrence Farms Orchards.
The drive up Colandrea Road tells you everything. That long, winding climb through the trees opens up onto Lawrence Farms Orchards, where the Hudson Valley spreads out below you in a panorama that has stopped first-time visitors cold for generations. People come for the apples and stay because the place feels genuinely alive, a working farm that still has dirt under its fingernails.
On any given morning you can fill a bag with pick-your-own fruit, grab a still-warm apple cider donut from the farm store, and let your kids spend twenty minutes trying to make friends with the goats. The animals are real farm animals, not props, and the goats in particular have a reputation for being enthusiastic about the whole interaction. The variety of produce available across the season runs well beyond apples, with fruits and vegetables rotating in as the Hudson Valley calendar moves forward.
With over 1,100 reviews averaging 4.1 stars, Lawrence Farms earns its reputation not through polish but through authenticity. The farm opens seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which means a weekday morning visit is just as possible as a weekend family outing. Prices stay reasonable, the setting is spectacular, and the homemade pies give you a very good reason to visit even after apple season closes.
The heart of the experience is pick-your-own produce, where you walk the rows yourself and choose what goes in your bag. Apples anchor the season, but the farm offers a rotating selection of fruits and vegetables that keeps the harvest fresh from late summer into fall. Reasonable per-pound pricing makes it easy to fill up without watching the clock.
The farm store is worth the trip on its own. Apple cider donuts, fresh-baked pies, and seasonal goods line the shelves, and the smell alone tends to derail any plan to just grab one thing and leave. It functions as the kind of farm stand that reminds you why local food tastes different.
Beyond the picking and the store, the farm keeps a small collection of animals that younger visitors tend to remember long after the apples are gone. The goats are interactive and plenty willing to meet new people. Combined with the sweeping views from the hilltop property, Lawrence Farms Orchards delivers a full afternoon, not just a quick errand.
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The farm is open every day of the week, Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No need to plan around a weekend.
Apples are the star of the season, but the farm offers a variety of fruits and vegetables for pick-your-own throughout the harvest season. Availability rotates based on what is ripe, so it is worth checking before you visit if you have a specific crop in mind.
Yes. The farm store carries apple cider donuts, homemade pies, and a selection of seasonal goods. It is a strong reason to visit even on days when pick-your-own fields may not be fully open.
The farm has a collection of animals, and the goats have become something of a local legend for how enthusiastically they engage with visitors. It adds a layer to the visit that families with younger children especially appreciate.
The farm is located at 39 Colandrea Rd in Newburgh, NY 12550. The road leading up to the farm is a long winding drive, so take it slow and enjoy the approach. The views from the top make it immediately worth it.
Pricing is generally based on what you pick, charged per pound or per bag depending on the crop. The farm store operates separately. It is best to check the farm's website at lawrencefarmsorchards.com for the most current pricing and seasonal details.
Fall is peak season, when apple picking is in full swing and the Hudson Valley scenery is at its most dramatic. That said, the farm runs produce through much of the summer and fall harvest window, so there are reasons to visit across multiple months.
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