About Cherry Hill Orchards
Cherry Hill Orchards got its name in 1970, when Philadelphia native Richard Haas took over what had been Shenk's Farm on Long Lane south of Lancaster. His son Tom ran it for years, and since 2020 it has belonged to brothers Corey and Craig McCleaf, fifth-generation fruit growers from Adams County. The farm grows 30 cherry varieties on 23 acres, 45 apple varieties on 45 acres and about 40 kinds of peaches and nectarines, plus plums, apricots, sweet corn and pumpkins, and calls itself the largest pick-your-own fruit farm in Lancaster County.
In a typical year picking starts with strawberries at the end of May, then sweet cherries in mid-June, pie cherries in early July, blackberries in mid-July, peaches from early July to late September and apples from mid-July to mid-November. 2026 was not typical: a spring freeze ended peach, nectarine and apple picking for the season, and pumpkin picking was listed on Fridays and Saturdays into October. Ripening dates and weekly hour changes are posted on their website and social pages.
The farm market is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., all year, with fruit and vegetables, baked goods, and gift and fruit baskets, plus pumpkins in fall and Christmas trees and greens at the holidays. Fall adds hayrides, and kid-friendly orchard events go on the farm's calendar. The orchard also runs 750 solar panels and uses ladybugs and mating disruption to control pests.
Baron Hills Lavender Farm in Honey Brook is about 45 minutes east through Amish farm country. It grows about a thousand plants of four varieties for bouquets and bath goods, so check its website for open days.
What to do
- Pick sweet cherries in mid-June and pie cherries in early July
- Pick strawberries from late May to mid-June
- Pick blackberries in mid-July
- Choose a pumpkin and ride a hayride in fall
- Shop the year-round farm market and bakery
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Pick-your-own late May through mid-November in a typical year (no peach, nectarine or apple picking in 2026 after a freeze); market open year-round
- Hours
- Market Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m., year-round; 2026 pumpkin picking Fri 9–5 and Sat 9–4 into October; pick-your-own hours change weekly
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Tips for your visit
- Don't bring your own containers; the farm supplies them
- Wait in your car until it's your turn at the picking sheds
- On rainy days call ahead, since picking may start late or end early
- Ripening dates are approximate, so check their website or social pages each week
Pair it with a lavender farm
Baron Hills Lavender Farm · about 45 minutes away
Baron Hills Lavender Farm in Honey Brook is about 45 minutes east; check its website for open days.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed in the orchard under federal food safety rules.
Is there apple picking in 2026?
No. The farm said a freeze ended apple and peach picking for the 2026 season.
When are cherries ready?
Sweet cherries around mid-June and pie cherries in early July, depending on the year.
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