A 32-acre pick-your-own orchard in Central Massachusetts famous for homemade cider donuts and fresh-pressed cider, with extended hours through December making it useful for late-season visits.
Clearview Farm is a 32-acre seasonal orchard in Sterling, Worcester County—genuine Central Massachusetts farm country, quieter and more rural than Boston-metro farms. The place has a strong local reputation for one specific reason: cider donuts made from apples picked on the property. This is a working orchard that happens to welcome visitors, not a festival farm that grows attractions.
Any farm in New England sells cider donuts, but they’re often frozen bakery items shipped in. At Clearview, they’re made on-site from fresh-pressed cider. The difference is noticeable: real cider donuts have a firmer structure, a more pronounced apple flavor, and a density that supermarket versions don’t match. If you’re visiting specifically for cider donuts, this is the kind of farm that validates that trip.
Many visitors make this an intentional destination, not a random stop. Some come regularly and know the seasonal rhythm—when to arrive for best donut freshness, which apple varieties peak when, and whether peaches are still available. That kind of local loyalty is a signal of genuine farm quality.
The farm offers pick-your-own apples and peaches (though peaches are a summer crop, apples run through October). Pumpkins are available in fall. Hayrides take you out to the orchards—a classic farm activity that works especially well for younger kids and photographers who want something to do besides picking. The farm stand stocks additional produce, jams, maple syrup, cheese, and eggs, many sourced from the property.
The record lists hours as 9am-6pm through October, then 9am-5pm November through December. This extended schedule is genuinely useful if you’re visiting late in the season or have a November family outing in mind. Most farms close by Halloween; this one stays open through the end of the year. If you’re looking for a pumpkin outing in late October or an apple-picking trip in November (yes, some apples store and stay available through November), Clearview offers accessibility that most farms don’t.
Sterling is Worcester County—classic Central Massachusetts. Fall comes earlier here than on the coast. Early-to-mid October sees the best foliage color in this region, and the weather can shift fast from mild to genuinely cool. Layer up even if September feels warm; October mornings can be chilly. The rural setting means wind off the hills, not coastal moderation.
Sterling is a true drive from the Boston area—expect 50+ miles and an hour or more on Route 2. If you’re commuting from the south shore, this trip is longer. Weekday visits are quieter than weekends, and September visits offer better apple selection before peak-season picking has thinned the trees. Bring your own picking containers or purchase them on-site.
The farm does not appear to publish a detailed website or current admission pricing online. Call 978-422-6442 to confirm 2026 costs and to check which fruits are available when you’re planning to visit. Ask specifically about cider-donut availability and whether they make extra batches on weekends or specific days. Cider donuts and fresh-pressed cider are worth the call—they’re the specific reason to make this drive.
September through early November. Hours extend into November, making this a rare option for late-season family visits. Peak apples and cider are late September through October.
Central Massachusetts draws fewer weekend crowds than Boston-area farms. Weekday visits are typically quiet; weekends moderate.
On-farm parking typical for seasonal orchards. No specific access details available.
No accessibility information available; contact the farm to confirm if mobility access is needed.
You need exact admission prices; the record lists hours but not an entry fee. Call ahead for pricing.
Central Massachusetts farmland and local forests; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation is nearby. Less tourist infrastructure than coastal areas.
The farm makes apple cider donuts on-site and is known for them locally. Unlike mass-produced versions, fresh farm cider donuts have a firmer crumb and real apple flavor.
The record mentions pick-your-own apples, peaches, pumpkins, plus fresh-pressed cider and baked goods on-site. Hours run through December, though primary picking seasons are September and October.
No corn maze listed. This is primarily an orchard farm with hayrides, petting zoo, and produce stand. More intimate than large-scale festival farms.
Sterling is Worcester County, roughly 50 miles west of Boston. Plan 1+ hour drive from Greater Boston on Route 2.
September 1 – December 31, 2026. Hours: 9am-6pm (through Oct), 9am-5pm (Nov-Dec).
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
4 Kendall Hill Road, Sterling, MA, in Worcester County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Central Massachusetts.
We track 4 patches in Central Massachusetts. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 122 days against a regional average of 83, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.
What sets it apart locally: it has a market, bakery or taproom, which most Central Massachusetts patches on our list do not.
There are 3 other patches we track in Worcester County. All Central Massachusetts patches →
Checked August 2026.