Sunset Orchard Farm
Contact & location
North Scituate, RI
Where Sunset Orchard Farm is located
Sunset Orchard Farm sits within the Rhode Island apple belt, close enough to North Scituate for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From North Scituate center, 244 Gleaner Chapel Rd 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 North Scituate 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 Sunset Orchard Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near North Scituate? Here's what's on file for Sunset Orchard 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 Sunset Orchard Farm
Sunset Orchard Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Sunset Orchard Farm tracks the rest of Rhode Island. 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 Sunset Orchard Farm is located
Sunset Orchard Farm sits within the Rhode Island apple belt, close enough to North Scituate for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From North Scituate center, 244 Gleaner Chapel Rd 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 North Scituate 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 Sunset Orchard 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 Sunset Orchard Farm?+
Beyond picking, Sunset Orchard Farm offers pick-your-own apples.
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