Windy Hill Orchard- East
Contact & location
Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033
Where Windy Hill Orchard- East is located
Windy Hill Orchard- East is tucked into New York, on the outskirts of Village of Castleton-on-Hudson. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 1297 Brookview Station Road, Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033, Village of Castleton-on-Hudson 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 New York 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 Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
Weather at Windy Hill Orchard- East
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, Windy Hill Orchard- East is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Windy Hill Orchard- East
Pick-your-own is available at Windy Hill Orchard- East 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 Windy Hill Orchard- East tracks the rest of New York. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Windy Hill Orchard- East is located
Windy Hill Orchard- East is tucked into New York, on the outskirts of Village of Castleton-on-Hudson. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 1297 Brookview Station Road, Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033, Village of Castleton-on-Hudson 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 New York 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 Village of Castleton-on-Hudson.
Weather at Windy Hill Orchard- East
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Windy Hill Orchard- East offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Windy Hill Orchard- East 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 Windy Hill Orchard- East?+
Beyond picking, Windy Hill Orchard- East offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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