Elwell Organic Orchard
Contact & location
Monroe, ME 04951
Where Elwell Organic Orchard is located
Elwell Organic Orchard sits within the Maine apple belt, close enough to Monroe for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch Elwell Road, Monroe into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Maine does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Monroe.
Weather at Elwell Organic Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Monroe? Here's what's on file for Elwell Organic Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Elwell Organic Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Elwell Organic Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Elwell Organic Orchard tracks the rest of Maine. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Elwell Organic Orchard is located
Elwell Organic Orchard sits within the Maine apple belt, close enough to Monroe for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch Elwell Road, Monroe into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Maine does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Monroe.
Weather at Elwell Organic Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Elwell Organic Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Elwell Organic Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Elwell Organic Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Elwell Organic Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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