Samascott Orchards, Kinderhook

An amazing Orchard and farm. They charge for pick your own but it's well worth it. They offer pick your own strawberries, every vegetable you can think of, cherries, peaches, pears, every kind of berry, grapes and of course apples. The variety of pick your own options throughout the season is enormous and is too vast to mention it all. We love that you can drive very close too each picking area on this farm, cuts down on the long walks. Prices are ok, not as cheap as the grocery store but there's really no comparison. The quality and freshness of what you get at this farm is outstanding. We love this farm and visit often throughout the season.

We had a blast fruit picking here! They give you maps with fruit locations and prices are listed by weight. Great apple cider sold in the store! We had a picnic lunch on the tables there too.

I buy Samascott Orchard Apples at The Union Sq. Market in NYC. Not only are they delicious but each Apple has a written history of when they were named and who bought them back then. Unique information and much appreciated. I am a NYC Tour Guide. Love the history. Happy Holidays.

I have the privilege of working just down the road and this is one of my favorite places to grab lunch. They're salads and sandwiches are original and fresh, always delicious. They have two new fresh soups every day that are fantastic. You can spend 10$ at McDonald's and eat garbage or come here, get a full sandwich, cup of soup, organic tea and apple for 13$ and have leftovers to spare. I hope this place exists forever.

The end of June is my favorite time of year because of strawberry season. I have picked at many places over the years (typically picking 30-50 pounds of berries each season to eat, freeze, and make jam) and Samascott's is absolutely the best. The strawberries are smaller than some other places and packed with the most delicious flavor you will ever find. I've picked other fruits and vegetables there too and have been pleased with everything. So worth the 30-40 minute drive.