Orchard
M & C Vessey Farm
U-pick peaches, apples, pears and plums in Westover, Maryland
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
“Many people also enjoy the pick-your-own option, which allows them to handpick the freshest fruit available.”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“Starts Mid-June (Pre-picked) / July (Pick Your Own)”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“Experience the joy of picking your own fruits at Vessey Orchards!”
Source: vesseyorchards.com, checked October 7, 2026
Season
“The peach season starts in mid-June and extends until mid-September.”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/fruit/peaches, checked October 7, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Starts Labor Day (although there are some late summer varieties)”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“Starts August”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“Starts end of July”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“Starts July”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“As the season continues, a few more peach varieties are expected to ripen, although it's still too early to know exactly how much fruit they will produce.”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/recipes-tips/july-2026-update, checked October 7, 2026
Hours
“And you’ll want to come when we’re open: our usual in-season hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - 5pm, and Sunday 8am - 12pm.”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
Before you go
“Vessey Orchards offers convenient payment options, including cash, check (even by mail), Cash App , and Zelle (look us up on Zelle using the phone number 703-625-3902).”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
Besides picking
“Many families bring a packed lunch and have a picnic here at the orchard, among the apple trees or overlooking the river.”
Source: vesseyorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 7, 2026
“Whether you arrive by boat or prefer a picnic by the river, our orchard provides a serene setting for you to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.”
Source: vesseyorchards.com, checked October 7, 2026
What you can pick
- Peaches · Jun–Sep
- Apples
- Pears
- Plums
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
At a glance
- Address
- 31783 Vessey Orchard Rd, Westover, MD 21871Somerset County
Besides picking
- Café
- Picnic area
M & C Vessey Farm: questions
Does M & C Vessey Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Many people also enjoy the pick-your-own option, which allows them to handpick the freshest fruit available."
When can you pick peaches at M & C Vessey Farm?
June–September, in the farm's words "mid-June and extends until mid-September", according to the farm's website (checked October 7, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.