Pick of the Month
What better way to enjoy the fall season than to be out in the crisp air picking fresh apples. Quinn Farm, located just off the western tip of the island, is a lovely place to visit while vacationing with your kids. For a reasonable price, fill your bag with as many apples as you can squeeze into it without them spilling over. Those who are willing to climb the ladders propped against random trees throughout the orchard will get the best picks: you'll have to reach high for those juicy, hard-to-see apples hidden amongst the dense leaves.
October is apple and pumpkin season, but throughout the year you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries and more. In December, a horse-drawn sleigh will bring you to the lines of Christmas trees where you can choose the perfect one for your family; you know, the immense one suitable for transport by crane that is unlikely to fit in your living room, but is way too stunning to give up.
After spending a few hours outside, warm up in the barn with hot, spiced apple juice and homemade treats from the bakery. There is also a gift shop filled with goodies to bring home with you, such as gift baskets with homemade jams, jellies and pickles. Although you'll have picked more than enough apples to make your own pie, the ones sold here may give your family recipe a run for its money.
A visit to Quinn Farm is a nice way to take in the striking autumn season. The invigorating air, along with the beautiful scenery, will be enough to convince you that spending precious vacation time here was the best of ideas.