Pheasant Hill Farm
Contact & location
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Where Pheasant Hill Farm is located
Head into Mount Airy, MD and you'll come across Pheasant Hill Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maryland's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 4755 Buffalo Rd, Mount Airy 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Mount Airy itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Pheasant Hill Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: May to December
Pheasant Hill Farm is a working apple orchard in Mount Airy, Maryland. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Pheasant Hill Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Pheasant Hill Farm during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Pheasant Hill Farm tracks the rest of Maryland. 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Pheasant Hill Farm is located
Head into Mount Airy, MD and you'll come across Pheasant Hill Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maryland's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 4755 Buffalo Rd, Mount Airy 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Mount Airy itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Pheasant Hill Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pheasant Hill Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Pheasant Hill Farm 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 Pheasant Hill Farm?+
Beyond picking, Pheasant Hill Farm offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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