Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery
Richmond, MA
At a glance
- Address
- Route 295 - Canaan Road, Richmond, MA
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples🍷 Wineries and cideries
- Phone
- (413) 344-6817
- Website
- hilltoporchards.com
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- Mon 09:00-17:00, Tue 09:00-17:00, Wed 09:00-17:00, Thu 09:00-17:00, Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 09:00-17:00 from the farm's website, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- [email protected]
- Other numbers listed
- (800) 833-6274 (USDA Local Food Directories)
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Berkshire County, MA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 3 mi
- Playground 1 mi
- Gas station 3.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 5.3 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 47°F, lows around 29°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 5
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 5
- ☀️ Frost-free season152 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pittsfield Muni Ap, MA station (5.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- ApplesAug to Oct
- Wineries and cideriesYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Hand wipes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
- How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
- Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.
Farm country: Berkshire County
Berkshire County had 471 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 123 sold food straight to the public and 20 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 281 acres of apples #6 of 9 counties in MA
- 2 acres of grapes #9 of 9 counties in MA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery
Is Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery?
Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery?
The listing gives the address as Route 295 - Canaan Road, Richmond, MA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Hilltop Orchard / Furnace Brook Winery?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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