Orchard · Pumpkin patch · Flower farm
Hollis Hills farm
U-pick apples, pumpkins, flowers and peaches in Fitchburg, 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
“Tuesday 10/6 we are open for PYO Apples: Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Marshall Macintosh, Golden Delicious & Ambrosia, Pumpkins & U-Cut Flowers!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Sunday 10/4 we are open for PYO Apples: Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Marshall Macintosh, Golden Delicious, Mutsu & Ambrosia, Pumpkins & U-Cut Flowers!”
“Saturday 10/3 we are open for PYO Apples: Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Marshall Macintosh, Golden Delicious & Ambrosia, Pumpkins & U-Cut Flowers!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“There's only TWO Story Time's left for the 2026 season!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Come celebrate the start of Fall with some apple picking!”
“Sunday August 30th we are picking Peaches, Paula Red Apples & U - Cut Flowers!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your own or pre-picked pumpkins are available out front of our barn retail store for purchase.”
“Eighty percent of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October.”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“SilverGen- Nectarine- Mid-late July- Mid Agust”
“Avalon- Nectarine- Mis-late July- Mid August”
“Brigantinet & Fantasia- Nectarine Late August-early September”
“Glenglo - Mid-late July to Early August”
“Released by Rutgers University, August Rose is an attractive white flesh peach that is typically firm and offering a delicious melting texture.”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/peaches, checked October 6, 2026
“Check the color: When a peach is ripe there will be no green remaining on its skin.”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/peaches, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“PYO Hours: Tue-Thur & Sun 9-5 (no entry after 4:45)”
“Fri- Sat 9-6 (no entry after 5:45)”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Flower patch closes promptly at 5 pm Tuesday -Thursday &”
“7 pm Fridays & Saturdays.”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/flowers, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Admission to the Sunflower Patch is $5/person and includes cutting one sunflower!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“$17 Mason Jar -we provide the jar, you take you beautiful bouquet home in it!”
“$2 per stem for Sunflowers- when flower field is open”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/flowers, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Please bring your own scissors.”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/flowers, checked October 6, 2026
“While dogs are welcome on the farm we do ask that you keep them out of the orchards and flowers.”
“Just make sure they are on leash and cleaned up after!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com/flowers, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Come grab some warm cider donuts and plenty of cider to hunker down with!”
“Unfortunately due to the forecast we have made the decision to cancel our Apple Festival vendors, live music, drinks & food!”
“Come grab some warm cider donuts and commiserate with us!”
“Apple Festival 2026 day 1 is officially here!”
Source: hollishillsfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins
- Flowers
- Peaches
- Nectarines
- Sunflowers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Nectarines | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Sunflowers | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Massachusetts seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- 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.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Flowers: July–September. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Massachusetts-Grown Produce Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 340 Marshall Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420Worcester County
Besides picking
- Cider donuts
- Apple cider
- Events
- Festivals
Hollis Hills farm: questions
Does Hollis Hills farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Tuesday 10/6 we are open for PYO Apples: Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Marshall Macintosh, Golden Delicious & Ambrosia, Pumpkins & U-Cut Flowers!" (read October 6, 2026)