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Happy Valley Orchard

Happy Valley Orchard apple orchard in Middlebury, Vermont

Contact & location

Address
217 Quarry Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753
Middlebury, VT 05753
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Where Happy Valley Orchard is located

You'll find Happy Valley Orchard just outside Middlebury, in the farm country of Vermont. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.

The street address is 217 Quarry Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, Middlebury, VT 05753. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Middlebury 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 Happy Valley Orchard

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Happy Valley Orchard shows up on our directory of Vermont apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at Happy Valley Orchard

Pick-your-own is available at Happy Valley Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Happy Valley 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.

Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.

Good to Know Before You Visit

Kid-friendly short trees
It’s fun for all ages and a great fall tradition.
Cider donuts
We also sell our beloved cider donuts made fresh everyday,

Verified from the orchard's own website.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Happy Valley Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley Orchard?+

Beyond picking, Happy Valley Orchard offers pick-your-own.

Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High

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