About Doe Orchards
Doe Orchards is a 60-acre family farm on Ayer Road in Harvard. O. C. Doe and his sons Whit and Bill started it two generations ago as Hawbuck Orchards; the land left the family for a short time and came back to the Does in 1978. Pick-your-own apples have been part of the farm since the 1960s, and over the years it has added other fruit and tree crops.
The picking season starts around July 4 with blueberries and raspberries, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 4; raspberries go quickly, while blueberries carry on into August. Yellow and white peaches follow in August. Apples begin in late August with Gingergold, Gravenstein, Honeycrisp and Golden Supreme, then McIntosh, Cortland, Gala, Fuji, Macoun, Jonaprince, Ruby Mac, Pink Lady and Ambrosia, plus heirlooms such as Roxbury Russet and Calville Blanc d'Hiver. By October 1, 2026, nearly every variety was ripe on the trees.
The farm stand sells apples, peaches, cider, honey, sugar pumpkins, decorative pumpkins and gourds, and sunflowers in late summer, with maple syrup from Harvard producers when it is available. In November and December the farm switches to cut-your-own Christmas trees.
The Upton Flower Kitchen in Upton is about 40 minutes south by I-495, so a morning of apple picking in Harvard can lead into an afternoon farther south.
What to do
- Pick blueberries and raspberries starting around July 4
- Pick yellow and white peaches in August
- Pick apples from late August into fall, including heirloom Roxbury Russet
- Buy cider, honey and pumpkins at the farm stand
- Cut your own Christmas tree in late November and December
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Berries from early July; peaches in August; apples late August into fall; Christmas trees late November and December
- Hours
- Summer berry picking: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; fall (from Labor Day weekend, 2026): Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. plus Monday holidays; November farm stand daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Payment
- Cash, check, debit and credit cards
Tips for your visit
- Dogs are welcome on a leash in fall but not during summer berry picking
- The farm may close for heavy rain, thunderstorms or dangerous heat, so check their social pages before you go
- Ask at the stand which rows are ready; peach rows are marked with signs
- Christmas tree cutting ends with a last entry at 3:30 p.m.
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The Upton Flower Kitchen · about 40 minutes away
The Upton Flower Kitchen is about 40 minutes south by I-495, an easy add-on after a morning of picking.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs allowed at Doe Orchards?
Leashed dogs are welcome in fall, but not during summer berry picking.
When is apple picking at Doe Orchards?
From late August into fall, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Monday holidays.
Does Doe Orchards take credit cards?
Yes. They accept cash, checks, and debit and credit cards.
Can I cut a Christmas tree there?
Yes, cut-your-own Christmas trees are offered in November and December.
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