Chapin Orchard
Contact & location
Essex Junction, VT 05451
Where Chapin Orchard is located
Chapin Orchard sits within the Vermont apple belt, close enough to Essex Junction for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 150 Chapin Rd, Essex, VT, 05451, Essex Junction 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 Vermont 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 Essex Junction.
Weather at Chapin Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Essex Junction? Here's what's on file for Chapin 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 Chapin Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Chapin 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 Chapin Orchard tracks the rest of Vermont. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
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 Chapin Orchard is located
Chapin Orchard sits within the Vermont apple belt, close enough to Essex Junction for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 150 Chapin Rd, Essex, VT, 05451, Essex Junction 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 Vermont 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 Essex Junction.
Weather at Chapin Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chapin Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Chapin 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 Chapin Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Chapin Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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