Northcourt Orchard
Contact & location
Franklin, VT 05450
Where Northcourt Orchard is located
Head into Franklin, VT and you'll come across Northcourt Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Vermont's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 499 Kendall Rd, Franklin, VT 05450, Franklin 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 Franklin itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Northcourt Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Northcourt Orchard is a working apple orchard in Franklin, Vermont. 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 Northcourt Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Northcourt 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 Northcourt Orchard tracks the rest of Vermont. 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 Northcourt Orchard is located
Head into Franklin, VT and you'll come across Northcourt Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Vermont's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 499 Kendall Rd, Franklin, VT 05450, Franklin 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 Franklin itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Northcourt Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Northcourt Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Northcourt 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 Northcourt Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Northcourt Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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