Terry's Orchard
Contact & location
Shaftsbury, VT
Where Terry's Orchard is located
Head into Shaftsbury, VT and you'll come across Terry's 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 1242 Meyers Rd., Shaftsbury 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 Bennington County County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Shaftsbury itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Terry's Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Terry's Orchard is a working apple orchard in Shaftsbury, 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.
Apple Picking at Terry's Orchard
Terry's Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Terry's 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 Terry's Orchard is located
Head into Shaftsbury, VT and you'll come across Terry's 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 1242 Meyers Rd., Shaftsbury 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 Bennington County County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Shaftsbury itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Terry's Orchard
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 Terry's Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Terry's Orchard offers PYO.
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