Whitman Brook Orchard
Contact & location
Hartford, VT 05059
Where Whitman Brook Orchard is located
Whitman Brook Orchard sits within the Vermont apple belt, close enough to Hartford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 500 Wheelock Road, Hartford, VT 05059. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Windsor County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Hartford itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Whitman Brook Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Hartford? Here's what's on file for Whitman Brook 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 Whitman Brook Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Whitman Brook 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 Whitman Brook 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 Whitman Brook Orchard is located
Whitman Brook Orchard sits within the Vermont apple belt, close enough to Hartford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 500 Wheelock Road, Hartford, VT 05059. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Windsor County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Hartford itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Whitman Brook Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Whitman Brook Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Whitman Brook 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 Whitman Brook Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Whitman Brook Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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