Green Mountain Orchards, operating since 1914, is one of Vermont’s oldest and most established orchards, rooted in the Darrow family. “Famous for baked goods and beautiful fall scenery,” per research notes, it positions itself as a destination orchard experience, not a modern fall-festival operation.
The farm offers pick-your-own pumpkins, apples, and blueberries in season, plus pre-picked options and horse-drawn wagon or sleigh rides by appointment. This combination—genuine historic orchard plus handmade goods plus memorable experiences (wagon rides)—appeals to families who want authenticity and multi-generational character.
One of Green Mountain’s genuine advantages is the ability to pick both apples and pumpkins in the same visit. Fall is the overlap season (September-October for both), so a morning of apple picking followed by pumpkin selection gives families real value from a single farm visit. This pairing is less available at dedicated pumpkin patches.
Horse-drawn wagon rides and sleigh rides are available by appointment, adding a sensory experience beyond picking fruit. Wagon rides through an orchard in peak fall foliage are genuinely memorable, especially for families with younger kids or older relatives who can’t walk fields. These require advance booking and incur separate costs, so confirm pricing and availability when planning.
The research notes mention the farm is “famous for baked goods,” which signals there’s a retail/food component. Cider donuts, apple pies, and other farm-made items are often available at established orchards, providing food and gifts alongside picking. Confirm what’s available and whether it’s made on-site daily or purchased retail.
The farm’s website does not publish exact 2026 seasonal start/end dates as of late August, only listing “seasonal daily hours 8am-6pm.” This is a significant information gap if you’re planning a specific visit. Call 802-387-5851 to confirm:
Green Mountain is one of Vermont’s largest and oldest orchards, with deep roots in the regional farming community. The 112-year Darrow family stewardship is not marketing; it’s documented institutional history. This appeals to visitors who want to support genuinely established agriculture rather than newer seasonal operations.
Putney is in Windham County, in a scenic river valley in southeastern Vermont. Pair with hiking, a visit to nearby charming Newfane (about 15 minutes away), or exploration of other southern Vermont orchards and farms.
Green Mountain is worth visiting if you value historic orchard character, want to pick apples and pumpkins together, and don’t need high-tech entertainment or festival attractions. The lack of published 2026 dates requires calling ahead, so add that task to your planning. The reward for the upfront research is access to one of Vermont’s most established agricultural operations and a genuinely multi-sensory farm experience.
September and October. Seasonal daily hours 8am-6pm (exact start and end dates not published). Early-to-mid October balances good pumpkin and apple selection with peak foliage; late October may show picked-over inventory.
2-3 hours
Seasonal daily operation means no concentrated weekend festival atmosphere, but fall weekends will draw more visitors than weekdays. Peak foliage weekends (mid-to-late Oct) will be busier.
On-farm parking available; likely limited.
Orchard picking requires walking, bending, and potentially using ladders. Call 802-387-5851 to confirm accessibility options; wagon rides may be more accessible than field picking.
You want predictable hours and confirmed 2026 dates; the farm's website doesn't publish exact seasonal start/stop dates for 2026.
Green Mountain Orchards is in Putney, in Windham County in southeastern Vermont. Pair with hiking, a visit to nearby Newfane (charming village), or exploring other southern Vermont orchards.
The farm has been in the Darrow family since 1914, making it 112 years old. It is one of Vermont's oldest and most established orchards.
Horse-drawn wagon rides and sleigh rides are available by appointment. Call 802-387-5851 to book, confirm availability, and ask about pricing.
The farm is famous for its baked goods and apple variety; specific variety count is not listed. Call to ask what's in season during your intended visit.
The farm's website does not publish specific 2026 dates. Seasonal daily hours are listed as 8am-6pm, but exact start and end dates require calling 802-387-5851.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Seasonal daily. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
130 West Hill Road, Putney, VT 05346, in Windham County. It is one of 9 patches we track in Southern Vermont.
We track 9 patches in Southern Vermont, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 5 of the 9 patches we track in Southern Vermont had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 6 other patches we track in Windham County. All Southern Vermont patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
greenmountainorchards.com
Checked August 2026.