Scott Farm Orchards is not a pumpkin patch; it is a comprehensive agricultural destination rooted in 235 years of continuous cultivation (1791-2026). The National Register historic designation signals this property’s significance to Vermont’s farming heritage. Under current stewardship, the farm has become a model for sustainable, heritage-focused agriculture combined with modern agritourism infrastructure (café, market, EV charging, wedding hosting, seasonal events).
The farm’s 100+ heirloom apple varieties are the headline attraction, but pumpkins, raspberries, grapes, peaches, plums, and pears round out a genuinely diversified operation. For visitors, this means you can pick multiple fruit types across a single long season (mid-July to end-October), or focus on pumpkins during peak season (September-October).
Scott Farm is B Corp certified and Eco Certified, meaning it meets documented standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This appeals to visitors who want to spend money at farms with demonstrated commitment to sustainability and community, not just farms that claim it. It’s a meaningful differentiator.
The farm’s July 15–October 31 season is the longest in Vermont’s dataset. This extended window spreads visitors across a longer timeframe, meaning peak-weekend crowding is less concentrated here than at farms with Sept 20–Oct 31 windows. Mid-September and early October offer genuinely good pumpkin selection with significantly fewer visitors than late October.
Peak foliage weekends (mid-to-late October) will still be busy, but you have more off-peak options here than at farms that begin their season in late September.
The farm operates an on-farm market and café, meaning you can spend a half-day eating, shopping, and exploring without leaving the property. The recent addition of Chargepoint EV charging stations signals the farm’s positioning toward modern travelers who combine farm visits with road-tripping and sustainability concerns.
This infrastructure makes Scott a destination for multi-hour visits, not just quick pumpkin-picking stops.
The farm offers both pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins, which means families with varying abilities and interests can participate. Pick-your-own is more labor-intensive but cheaper; pre-picked is simpler and faster, especially with toddlers or time constraints.
The research notes mention Scott hosts weddings and special events, indicating a level of infrastructure and hospitality beyond typical farm operations. This is relevant primarily if you’re considering a fall wedding or special event, but it also signals professional management and well-maintained grounds.
Admission and pick-your-own pricing are not published online as of late August. Café menu, market inventory, and specific 2026 operating days/hours also require confirmation. Call 802-254-6868 to ask about:
Visiting a 235-year-old farm under stewardship that values heritage apples, sustainable practices, and agritourism infrastructure is qualitatively different from visiting a seasonal commercial patch. If your family values agricultural history and environmental consciousness, Scott is worth the planning effort.
Mid-July through October. The farm opens July 15 and runs through October 31, with the longest season of any Vermont farm in the dataset. Pumpkins are typically September-October; visit then for peak selection.
2-4 hours (can extend for café, market browsing, or EV charging and other activities)
The extended season (mid-July to end-Oct) spreads visitors across a longer timeframe, reducing peak-weekend concentration. Peak foliage weekends (mid-to-late Oct) will still be busy; early October and September are quieter.
On-site parking available; expect it to fill during peak weekends.
Pick-your-own involves walking orchards and field rows. Call 802-254-6868 to confirm accessible routes and pre-picked/cart options for visitors with mobility limitations.
You want simple pumpkin picking without other attractions; Scott is a comprehensive agritourism destination, not just a patch.
Scott Farm is in Dummerston, in Windham County in southeastern Vermont. Pair with hiking in the broader Windham County area, exploring the Appalachian Trail (which crosses nearby), visiting Brattleboro (a cultural hub nearby), or exploring other southern Vermont farms.
Yes—Scott Farm is a National Register historic site continuously cultivated since 1791 (235 years old). It's one of Vermont's oldest continuously farmed properties.
B Corp certification requires demonstrated commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Scott meets these standards for sustainable agriculture and community impact.
The farm grows 100+ heirloom apple varieties, one of the largest heirloom apple collections in the region. This emphasizes the farm's focus on agricultural heritage and diversity.
Yes—the farm recently added Chargepoint EV charging stations. Plan for 30-45 minutes of picking while charging.
July 15 – October 31, 2026.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
707 Kipling Road, Dummerston, VT 05301, 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.
Its season runs about 109 days against a regional average of 65, 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 Southern Vermont patches on our list do not.
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.
scottfarmvermont.com
Checked August 2026.