Wednesday October 23 was our last day open.  We started early this year on August 31 and have been open for eight weeks.  We had a bumper crop and most of it has been picked.  Many of the local folks have been here several times and picked what they need – most of the large number of out of state visitors have gone home.

In addition to picking lots of apples,  people ate 14,000 donuts and took away lots of cider and maple syrup plus some Mad Tom sweatshirts and hats.

The Grateful Hearts groups from Manchester and Bennington, the Vermont Food Bank (see photo) and several other groups picking for local charities have come today.  The remaining fruit will compost into the ground to provide nutrients for next year.

Big THANKS to everyone who came to make it a great harvest.  Have a good winter – see you next year.

Photo shows our new dog Janey who enjoys running in the orchard and we hope as she gets older that she can restrain her excitement to spend time in the barn to greet customers.