Dressel Farms

I loved this place! Beast the hell out of any U-​pick places in NJ, worth the drive. Very fun atmosphere and generous staff. I loved the wine & hard cider tasting. I was a little too early to enjoy the chestnut picking, but got a lot out of the pumpkin picking and apple picking. And another thing, they aren’t nazis about eating the apples before we bought. In fact, we were actively encouraged to try the varieties we wanted. The view of the mountains in the distance was just another feather in our cap. Definitely coming back next year!

This past weekend we went apple picking with my two kids. I think this is a great place. They have many different kinds of apples and they all looked great on the trees. There were so many to pick from. The kids love the tractor ride into the orchard and the picking. I think the price is fair at 1.39/ lb and the apples are delicious and fresh (can’t get any fresher :)). We went here last year as well and will defenitely be back again next year. The views from the orchard are wonderful as well. There are some animals, a play area for the kids and a corn maze as well.

My boyfriend and I went to Dressel Farms last weekend when we were upstate. We really wanted a nice place to go apple picking and we sure did find one! The apple trees and apples were perfect and there was a really large variety of apples. They had hard apple cider tasting for (I think) $ 5 a person, not sure about that, but we got to taste 3 – 4 ciders and 2 wines (complete with complementary glass!). The ciders tasted like you had literally just bitten into an apple. They had tractor shuttles to the bottom of the hill and the guy driving explained where each type of apple was. There is a little area with farm animals for kids and theres a small market for apples and other types of fruits and vegetables. Their apple cider doughnuts are out of this world, especially warm! I had a great time there and I definitely think that Dressel Farms is going to be a yearly trip!

Beautiful view with tons of trees to pick apples from. They have tractor rides, animals, really delicious (warm!) apple cider donuts and hot/​cold cider. 2 dozen Apple cider doughnuts and two cold bottles of cider came to $ 10. Place had a ton of people but they had so many trees you never felt squished. Great place, check it out!

STAY AWAY. This place might have THE rudest employees of any business I’ve ever been to. I really mean this. I used to work for Unilocal and do not take poor reviews lightly. But this one was beyond warranted for the way I was treated.
We drove a few hours to visit their pumpkin patch, but ended up arriving 15 minutes before close (apparently that’s at 5pm, even though their site says 6pm) and we kindly asked to walk around for quick photos. We were directed to park and started walking towards the field only to be literally chased after by two workers screaming «GET OUT, LEAVE!» The frantic woman was hollering at the top of her lungs from the opposite end of the parking lot in front of other patrons, as if we were her misbehaving children (who I feel very sorry for). A male worker also started screaming for us to leave. I assure you there was NO excuse for their raising voices. This was simply public shaming from miscommunication on their part. It was entirely unprovoked.
We hadn’t been there for more than one minute before leaving, disgusted by the horrific people who run this place by disrespecting customers looking for a calm autumn excursion. Couldn’t even appreciate the beautiful scenery which was stained by the sourly unprofessional and insulting people at Dressel Farms.
Luckily, we found Wallkill View Farm close by, which was superior in every way.

We went on Labor Day and it was so hot. Thankfully, the young fellow gave us a ride on the hayride and we picked our way back to the car. We picked honey crisp and it was so sweet and delicious. The people there are very nice and courteous. The price was $ 2/​lb for the honey crisp and the rest was less. I highly recommend the is place on a day that’s not so hot. You have an awesome view since you’re on top of a mountain.

I agree with the other reviewers. This place rocks. And it was good for my 15 month old too. We had a great day picking honey crisp apples and they tasted great. Made apple cobbler with them. Incredible. We also went swimming at a public pool and checked out a craft fair in New Paltz. Great place to visit. We stayed at an AirBnB right near everything.

This farm is so great! After parking we were going to head straight towards apple picking until we noticed the cider tasting sign which obviously stopped me in my tracks. We got to taste different ciders, wines and vodkas for around $ 6 a person. I’m a huge cider fan and this stuff was amazing– especially the mimosas! We stopped by the goats afterwards for a little, then headed to the corn maze, which wasn’t much of a maze at all but it was fun to get in the autumn spirit. If you head past the corn maze to the orchard, you get to see a beautiful backdrop of the mountain which is amazing during October when all the colors are vibrant. I’ll definitely be back next fall!
PS– Some of the best apple cider donuts I’ve ever had. They were still warm and super light and fluffy unlike some others I’ve tried recently.

Had such a great time at Dressel Farms today! The mountain backdrop is absolutely stunning when walking through the groves of trees for the picking. We walked around with a bucket, going from Cortland apples to Macintosh to Empires, and when we were done we paid per the pound — it came to around $ 9. After putting our apples in the car we fed the goats in the mini animal farm before heading to Kettleborough for a hard cider tasting. We tried 2 hard ciders, 2 wines, and an apple mimosa for $ 2 a person. The server was extremely knowledgable in everything he was pouring us and I ended up buying a bottle of the Kettleborough Dry Cider (it’s a less sweet, champagne like cider — delicious). This farm is family friendly and is a textbook way to enjoy the Fall season in New York.

Excellent farm with amazing views. Apple picking was great with tons of Macintosh, Cortland, and Gala apples… the varieties available to pick vary by week. They had hayrides, flower picking, cider tasting, animals, etc… plenty to keep you busy and entertained. The apple cider donuts here are some of the best I’ve ever had, especially if you eat them while they’re nice and hot! The apple cider is also excellent. The store also sells apples, pumpkins, butternut squash, local honey, and other goods. Can’t wait to come back.

Going today to buy some strawberries. And next week begins the PYO. I love this orchard for all they have available through the growing season, but also for the beautiful views beyond. I live close by but still love to go apple and pumpkin picking there. The hay ride up and down the rolling hills of orchards with full view of the mountains is the most gorgeous hayride I’ve ever been on. I’ve been doing it for 10 years now and it never gets old.

Dressel Farms is a MUST visit when travelling up to the New Paltz area. Since going to college, this was on of my favorite places to be when fall hit the Hudson region. If you’re like me and love everything Fall: apple-​picking, cider donuts, fresh cold/​hot cider, leaves changing and that brisk flannel/​scarf weather… go here for the full experience.
This orchard being one of the bigger and more popular farms, has a lot to offer. There’s a few farm animals for the kids. I remember seeing chickens, ducks, turkeys, bunnies and more. I’m not sure if you can pet them, but they’re cute too look at! They also have a little kiosk where you can get your bucket to start filling with apples. Compared to grocery stores, they’re honestly not THAT much more expensive. The price per lb. escapes me… sorry I’ll make a note of it next time! The orchards are absolutely beautiful. They have a wide variety of apples: gala, honeycrisp, golden, empire, etc. When you walk a bit further you’ll hit the view. It’s breath-​taking. Seeing the mountains and the «country-​side» if you will is something that I miss when at home.
Their prime apple-​picking seasons are in September in October. I would highly recommend more towards the first or second week in Oct. Being that they will have ripe apples but still enough on the trees to pick.
They also have a hayride to bring you around the grounds. They’re big enough that you can do this. I would also hit up the spiked apple cider stand. Delicious. And last but not least… my favorite place to go is the barn filled with fresh fruit, honey, pumpkins, pies, maple syrup and HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER DONUTS. I LIVEEE for these in the fall. I think this is the main reason why I look forward to this season. They’re not only fresh but fluffy and perfectly coated with sugar. Get the freshly pressed cider too. It’s right on par.
So make sure to grab a bucket, munch on an apple and sip on some cider. This local family-​owned business will be sure to put a smile on your face.

Very friendly and enthusiastic owners and staff. Very large farm with many different varieties of apples. The hay ride is fun for the kids and it will take you around the farm. They also have a pumpkin patch and a mini store with farm stands. They have the best apple cider and apple cider donuts. They are delicious, moist, and warm. I recommend that you get to the farm early in case the donuts sell out. There are always long lines. They also sell vegetables too and they have a ice cream/​hotdog/​burger stand too. The ice cream is delicious and creamy, a great treat after a few long hours of apple picking!

I love driving up to New Paltz in the autumn from Long Island. The Palisade Highway is simply stunning every year, and driving into the Hudson Valley is like driving into a little slice of heaven when the leaves are yellow, orange, red, and gold.
One stop we always make when we’re in the New Paltz area is Dressel Farms. There are a lot of apple orchards in New Paltz. Dressel Farms is one of the bigger and more popular ones, and yet they’ve managed to keep their friendly, family-​owned vibe.
When you go throughout the year, you can visit their road stand. Unlike other supposed «farmers markets» where fruits and vegetables are shipped from South America and Asia and sold alongside local products, the produce here is locally produced on their own farm. If you come during the summer you can enjoy their strawberries, but of course the place really shines in the fall.
On weekends in September and October, you can pick your own apples, chestnuts, or pumpkins. They give free hayrides to transport you all over their 275 acre orchard. As someone whose parents brought me apple-​picking when I was a kid, I can saw unequivocally that this is one of the greatest things you can do as a family, especially if your kids grow up in urban or suburban world. There is a «I did it myself» aspect of apple picking that kids love, and the apples you pick can be used for other family activities from candy apples to baking pie and pastries to making shrunken apple heads. Fresh air, stunning scenery, healthy and delicious snacking, and lots of room to roam make this «Apple Store» a lot more kid-​friendly than those other ones you hear about.
When my wife and I went this past weekend, we didn’t have time to do our own picking, but the farm stand (actually more like a little shop) had apples already in buckets for us to select. T The fact that they come straight from the tree and don’t go through days or weeks of flying on airplanes and being carted on trucks means that they’re as fresh, sweet, and crisp as they get. I heard they had a bit of a shortage this year due to spring frost, but we still managed to pick up two buckets of outstanding Honeycrisp Gold and Fuji apples. One bit of advice – bring cash as they don’t accept credit cards.
They also have a nice selection of pumpkins and gourds for both eating and decorating (I like to embarrass my wife by pointing to a table of them and shouting in my best Long Island accent, «Oh, my gourd!»).
I also picked up a bag of apple cider donuts and a gallon of apple cider. I love apple cider, but I can’t stand the watered-​down. preservative-​filled varieties you tend to find in supermarkets. Here, the cider is pressed right on their farm and is rich, pure, deep-​colored, and sweet the way it should be. It’s actually so pure that it’ll start fermenting in about a week (which some people actually prefer, as it gets a nice fizzy quality).
They keep their Facebook page very well up-​to-​date, so during picking season you can get up-​to-​the-​minute information on what varieties are available. Overall, it’s a very well-​run family business that has become a fall tradition for us.

We stopped by en route to find vineyards and apple orchards and accidentally discover this great place to satisfy all our needs of apple picking, pumpkin picking, corn maze, hay ride, farm animal, and wine tasting!
Pets are not allowed in the orchard, but only in the picnic area on leash. In the picnic area are the farm animal in confinement, some playground for children, and walnut trees.
In the farm stand are the freshest produce and apple cider donuts. They also have honey although it was said to be non local. The ice cream stand hosts a great variety of ice cream. Immediately by the parking lot is the cider house where you can get your wine tasting in a small dose.
While taking a walk on the orchard you can enjoy the great view on the gunks: the Milbrook, the Near and the Trapp. There are plenty variety of apple to pick, hills to stroll around, wild flowers and insects to look at, hay rides to jump on if you get tired walking, and all you can sample apples to fuel up!
Apples are charged by the pound, cash only. I love this orchard and highly recommend it.

This was definitely the place to go apple picking (went this past Sunday). We had a disastrous experience somewhere else last year where there were no apples and very little to do, but thankfully this was a great experience. We have a 1 year old and 3 year old and they both had tons of fun all day. The fields are beautiful with lots of picture opportunities. The fuji apples are unreal. We had tons to pick and the little animal farm was also a treat for our kids. We will be back! I hear the town is also very nice so we look forward to exploring New Paltz as well next time.

While out on a super-​sized loop scooper, we came across Dressel Farms, a quaint roadside stand. To be fair, it would seem that their strength is apples and it is close but not quite prime apple season. Three types of early varieties were available, a few of which are residing in our fruit bowl, but I suspect the real bounty of goodness is on the other side of a nice chill down. Then they have PYO apples, hayrides, pumpkins, the works!
Few things are as beautiful as our little corner of the world here in the Hudson Valley once the leaves are ablaze with fall’s colors. We will certainly be back in season to reap the bounty! Hope you are, too. :)))