The parking is somewhat limited, but we had no trouble getting a spot (it started filling up shortly after we arrived). They also have several picnic tables available for customers to stop and enjoy the lovely spot.
Sun Mountain Farm was our second "you pick" farm of the day. It truly is up on a hill, and is a lovely spot to pick apples. The parking is somewhat limited, but we had no trouble getting a spot (it started filling up shortly after we arrived). They also have several picnic tables available for customers to stop and enjoy the lovely spot. Instead of paying per pound, you pay per bag, and they offer a variety of sizes and prices (which, brilliantly, I forgot to record, but I'm sure I didn't pay more than $5 for the smallest sized bag, and got a good amount of applies for that price). Once you pay for and pick up your bag, you're free to pack it as tightly as you wish. They had several verities of apples ready for picking, but we went for the Rome(?) apples (the owner recommended them as his favorite). Later that week, I used these apples to make a special dessert, and they were amazing baked. I found the recipe on my friend's Jane Austen/Regency business' site: http://www.thitherjaneausten.com/festooned-apples. If you love Jane Austen, I highly recommend checking out this site (and, yes, Hannah and I are both models on her site, along with Hannah's husband, our brother, and a number of friends - it's so fun having creative and entrepreneurial friends!!)
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The farm contains a picturesque barn with a wonderful variety of organic produce beautifully displayed, a lovely pond, and a field full of growing things (one of my favorite things on this earth). Their selection of produce and other things to buy was quite extensive - everything from nuts, to local coffee, a great selection of fruit and vegetables, as well as fresh flowers. Even though their inventory was down following a very busy weekend, there was still plenty there. There aren't any activities, per se, but it's a beautiful spot, and is definitely worth a stop on your next trip up to Apple Hill. There's also a small picnic area near the pond where you can enjoy a nice lunch (maybe with some fresh organic produce!) As I stated in my introduction, 24 Carrot Farms is one of my new favorite spots in Apple Hill, and I hope to have the opportunity to visit it several more times before the season is over.
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AuthorsHannah and Rachel are two sisters who LOVE Apple Hill. Reviews
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