There’s something quite special about visiting a farm to pick your own fruit. But when a farm offers more than fruit and vegetables, it becomes a destination where you can spend hours enjoying all it has to offer. Russell Orchards in Ipswich, Massachusetts is one such farm where you can pick your own seasonal fruit, visit with farm animals, shop in the store, and purchase up some of the farm’s award-winning wine.
The property that Russell Orchards sits on has been an orchard and farm since the 1920s. With a few ownership changes and the addition of a cider mill, winery, store, and bakery, this farm has become a destination. Today it is owned by the Russell family.
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With 120 acres, visitors can find plenty of fruit trees and fields, barns filled with farm animals, and a large 1800s barn with a store, bakery, and winery. Pick-your-own fruit is available seasonally.
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Kids and adults alike will love visiting the farm animals. Among the many animals here, you’ll find chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, geese, sheep, goats, pigs, and donkeys.
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Housed in the farm’s large barn is a store complete with a bakery and winery. The store offers plenty of seasonal farm-fresh produce, most of which is grown right on the property. You may also purchase cider, honey, eggs, ice cream, and locally made goods and gifts here.
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If you love fresh baked goods, you’re in luck! Russell Orchards sells a variety of sweets and treats like cider donuts, apple and seasonal fruit pies, scones, muffin tops, coconut macaroons, biscotti, cookies, and mini fruit tarts.
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Made on the property using its own farm grown fruit, Russell Orchards sells wine and hard ciders inside the main barn. A wide variety of wine is available from apple blueberry, blackberry, and cherry to more unusual flavors like dandelion, elderberry, lilac, pumpkin spice, and more.
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Most of the wines here have won awards. Check the website for tasting information or come for a visit and purchase a bottle to take home!
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If you’ve been to Russell Orchards, we would love to hear from you! Leave a comment telling us all about it. And if you have another favorite farm in Massachusetts, please share that as well. For more information on Russell Orchards, visit the website and Facebook page.
If you’re looking for another farm with family-friendly attractions, check out Kimball’s Farm in Westford.
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Address: Russell Orchards, 143 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938, USA
