I grw up on this farms veggies an fruit..i love going here in the spring an fall they have a large selection of everything you need for the garden ..the petting zoo is soo much fun for the kids as are the hay rides in oct
I had sticker shock when we went to C. N. Smith Farm to go apple picking this year. We went there because it was closer to home, and seemed to have all that you expect from a day out on the orchard (apples, donuts and a hayride for the kids). The small bags were $22 and the large were $40. When I came home I checked what other popular farms are charging and it's a lot less (Honey Pot is $18/$28; Shelburn Farm $16/$26). Hayrides are another $3.50 each person, which adds up when you've got a family of 4. We didn't even bother to look at the donut prices because the line for the donuts was wrapped around the store. They smelled great, but with two tired kids in tow, sitting in line for 20 minutes wasn't worth it. Apple picking was fun. The trees were loaded and the apples were great. But there was nowhere to go to get away from the people. In some of the bigger orchards out west, you can take nice long walks in the orchard and really enjoy the quiet. Given that this is the closest apple picking orchard for those living in the South Shore, I am not surprised by the crowds. But next fall, I don't think we'll go back to C.N.Smith.
Apple picking at it's best with the family! If you want to return to a simple pleasure spending time with the family/friends go apple picking!
Our family went to C.N. Smith farm for pumpkins and apples. The apples were quite expensive and very large. When I figured the cost per apple it calculated to about $1.00 per apple.They were in a bag when we made our purchase and when we got home we found several blemished apples. Will not return. When entering and walking around the store and grounds there was not even a pleasant greeting by the staff.
The prices for apples are shocking and outrageous. As another reviewer noted, Honey Pot is $18/$28 (small/large bag). Shelburn Farm $16/$26. This year C.N. Smith is $25/$40. That's more than FIFTY percent higher! I've spoken to five or six others who went to this place and every single one of them was outraged at the ripoff prices. But the farm counts on you paying up anyway, rather than getting back in your car with kids to find another orchard. The large bag is smaller than a paper grocery store bag. We waited in line to park for about 30 minutes, and the parking staff guided us right out of the farm, so we'd have to start the line all over again. Parking staff who were unapologetic and unsympathetic and told us we'd just have to go around again. I'd rather drive another 25 minutes to give my money to nice people who aren't out to screw you, even if I pay af we more dollars in gas to get there. Honey Pot is the best!
I have been going to CN Smith farm off and on since I was a kid and when my kids were little. The produce is great but the last 7-8 years the rudeness in which customers are treated is almost too much to tolerate. There isn't a kind word spoken or a friendly nod from one person working the farm. I understand that you pay for the price of the farm experience but the experience was awful. We went apple picking last weekend with the family and when we paid $22 for a bag that would hold 5 lbs. of apples I nearly died. I paid it and went into the orchard. We were directed to the crops that were available and supposedly ripe. The apples were so high that the only way we could get them was to put the kids on our shoulders and let them pick. There were many workers who were watching us as if we were going to steal every last apple on the trees and hide them in our pants. If you want to pay to be treated like a criminal this is the place for you. I will not set foot on the property again. The staff acts as of you are a real imposition to their lives. Keep your apples. There are a couple of nice little farms in Lakeville on Rt. 105 and that is where I will go in the future.
We went in the Fall, when they have simply hoards of pumpkins to pick and purchase. They also have a Model Railroad with spooky things set up inside the store and barn. Sometimes a Hayride is available, or a Bouncy Castle (for the kiddies), but it depends on the year. It is like a Garden Ctr. /Farm/ Store. Lots of fun & Quaint.
Very kid friendly property. Fun for the whole family. big property and lots of room for everyone to move around.
This is a great farm to visit if you want to do a pick-your-own seasonal produce. They offer pick-your-own blueberries, strawberries, apples, etc. There is a store that offers fresh items daily if you aren't inclined to go out into the fields. The layout is well established and there is a lot to offer everyone. It's great fun and worth the time to visit.
Pick your own apples and other fruit. Great fall decorations, Halloween room for the kids. It's great there. They make their own cinnamon apple jelly. It's delicious!!