Orchard
Windy Hill Orchard
U-pick apples in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York
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
“Our Pick Your Own orchard is open throughout the fall harvest season, with apple varieties changing as they ripen.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Please review our Pick Your Own Guidelines carefully before your visit to help everyone have a safe, enjoyable, and GOOLD Day!”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Explore our Pick Your Own Apple Orchard during the fall season and enjoy one of New York's most scenic orchard experiences.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/visit-us-faq, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Whether you're visiting for a family outing, a weekend adventure, or a peaceful afternoon, you'll find fresh apples, beautiful scenery, and a welcoming space waiting for you.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Saturday, October 17 | 12pm”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/events-programs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Pets : Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor picnic areas only.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/visit-us-faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Pet Etiquette: Please clean up after your dog and keep them leashed at all times.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/visit-us-faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Some experiences may require advance reservations.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/visit-us-faq, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Farm Store Bakery: Indulge in freshly baked seasonal pastries, pies, cider donuts, and cookies prepared daily.”
“Enforcement: Applies to all areas of the estate, including picnic spaces and parking areas.”
Source: gooldhillestate.com/visit-us-faq, 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 | Not stated | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–November. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1297 Brookview Station Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033Rensselaer County
Besides picking
- Farm store
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Picnic area
Windy Hill Orchard: questions
Does Windy Hill Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Our Pick Your Own orchard is open throughout the fall harvest season, with apple varieties changing as they ripen." (read October 6, 2026)