Gould Hill Farm
Contact & location
Contoocook, NH
Where Gould Hill Farm is located
Gould Hill Farm sits within the New Hampshire apple belt, close enough to Contoocook for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Contoocook center, 656 Gould Hill Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Contoocook has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Gould Hill Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Contoocook? Here's what's on file for Gould Hill Farm, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Gould Hill Farm
Gould Hill Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Gould Hill Farm tracks the rest of New Hampshire. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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 Gould Hill Farm is located
Gould Hill Farm sits within the New Hampshire apple belt, close enough to Contoocook for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Contoocook center, 656 Gould Hill Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Contoocook has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Gould Hill Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Gould Hill Farm?+
Beyond picking, Gould Hill Farm offers Pick Your Own apples.
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