Orchard
Whistling Well Farm
U-pick apples in Hastings, Minnesota
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
“We offer plenty of pick-your-own apples throughout the season.”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Make sure to come by later in the fall for your pumpkin needs -we’ll have plenty for your fall and Halloween fun.”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“We are open every day 9am-6pm from season open thru season close (usually the first weekend in November, pending apple availability and weather)”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Thursdays: 9am-5pm”
“Fridays: 9am-5pm”
“Saturdays: 9am-5pm”
“Sundays: 9am-5pm”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Every day: 9am – 5pm”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We also offer free wagons to use (pending availability), and parking is free too.”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Yes, you can bring your dog with you this year!”
“Please be sure your dog is well-behaved, friendly, leashed and please clean up after it.”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“*Friendly, well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome.”
“We accept credit cards.”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Our annual Apple Festival starts Sat. September 19 and runs every weekend through Sunday, October 25!”
Source: whistlingwellfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
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 & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Price
- Admission free admission
- Admission
- No, it’s free to get into Whistling Well Farm
- Address
- 8973 Saint Croix Trl S, Hastings, MN 55033Washington County
More from the farm’s website
The farm lists parking as free.
The farm lists admission as free.
On admission, the website says "No, it’s free to get into Whistling Well Farm".
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | free per vehicle | Year not stated | |
| Admission | free admission | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Festivals
Whistling Well Farm: questions
Does Whistling Well Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We offer plenty of pick-your-own apples throughout the season."
What does it cost to visit Whistling Well Farm?
Parking: free per vehicle; Admission: free admission. Prices as the farm publishes them; they can change during the season.
Is there an admission fee at Whistling Well Farm?
No, it’s free to get into Whistling Well Farm, according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026).