Berry farm · Orchard
Autumn Hills Orchard
U-pick raspberries, peaches, apples and plums in Groton, Massachusetts
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“PICK YOUR OWN RASPBERRIES-sweet and still going strong!”
“Bring your own shears and come pick these sweet, old-fashioned favorites!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“COME PICK THE BEST OF FALL!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Encore Peaches -the FINAL peaches of the 2026 season!”
“Our blueberries 🫐🫐 have officially finished for the season, but don’t worry—there is still a whole lot of other types of fruit in the retail barn!”
“Don’t wait—once this peach season is over, it’s a whole year until we get to do it again!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“We are open for the 2026 Season!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Pumpkins and Gourds to decorate for October!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“Now it’s time to get back to FALL and APPLE PICKING!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“Come enjoy this beautiful fall day, pick your apples and Italian plums, and then settle in at home while the rain rolls in.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“COME PICK YOUR APPLES!”
“There’s something special about walking through the orchard, finding your favorite apples, and picking them right from the trees.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“BACK-TO-SCHOOL + APPLE SEASON=THE PERFECT LABOR DAY!”
“PICK-YOUR-OWN APPLES ARE ABUNDANT!”
“Pick-your-ownConcord grapes AND raspberries are available too!”
“Pick your apples, grab some berries and grapes, stock up at the barn, and enjoy a beautiful fall day at Autumn Hills Orchard.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“And for your Labor Day weekend, our retail barn is STOCKED!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“SATURDAY-WE’RE PLANNING TO OPEN AT 9 AM!”
“The current plan is to open at 9 AM Saturday morning for PICK-YOUR-OWN APPLES & ITALIAN PLUMS!”
“We’ll see you WEDNESDAY at 10 am!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“Open Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“B-GRADE PEACH SPECIAL -20 POUNDS FOR $30!”
“20 pounds of B-grade peaches for just $30!”
““B” GRADE PEACH SPECIAL -20 POUNDS FOR JUST $30!”
“We’re offering 20-pound boxes of “B” peaches for just $30!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Fill your basket and head home ready for apple pies, apple turnovers, apple tarts, crisps, cakes, plum torte, homemade jam and all kinds of delicious fall treats!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/orchard-updates, checked October 6, 2026
“Thank you for asking, but pets are not permitted .”
“If you arrive with your pet, you will be asked to leave it in the car.”
“There is not a lot of shade in our parking area, so for the safety of your pet we advise you leave your dog at home.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Reservations are based on availability and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.”
“We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and SNAP/HIP.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“If you would like to reserve picnic tables for a party, you can do so by email or phone.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“There are picnic tables up on the high ridge where you can sit, relax and enjoy the view.”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“We do have picnic tables on site!”
Source: autumnhillsorchard.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Raspberries
- Peaches
- Apples · Sep
- Plums
- Grapes
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberries | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | September“LABOR DAY” | – | |
| Plums | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Grapes | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical Massachusetts seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Raspberries: July–September. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Massachusetts-Grown Produce Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: August–November. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 495 Chicopee Row, Groton, MA 01450Middlesex County
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Autumn Hills Orchard: questions
Does Autumn Hills Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "The current plan is to open at 9 AM Saturday morning for PICK-YOUR-OWN APPLES & ITALIAN PLUMS!"
When can you pick apples at Autumn Hills Orchard?
September, in the farm's words "LABOR DAY", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.