Brookfield Orchards: A Seasonal Visit from West Brookfield

Brookfield Orchards is in North Brookfield, at 12 Lincoln Road. The country store is at the same address, and the orchard’s phone number is (508) 867-6858.

The distinction matters when you’re planning an outing from West Brookfield: Brookfield Orchards is a separate destination in the neighboring town. A Massachusetts heritage landscape report describes the grounds as including apple orchards and land extending toward Lake Lashaway. The orchard has been family-owned and operated since 1918.

For another local itinerary, this one-day guide to West Brookfield covers the town where you’re staying.

Brookfield Orchards is described as an apple orchard with a retail shop, snack bar and family activities, but offerings can vary with the season. A regional tourism listing says its country store makes fresh pastries, including pies and dumplings, weekly, and cider donuts on weekends.

For pick-your-own fruit, note that Ragged Hill Orchard is a different business in West Brookfield, not part of Brookfield Orchards. Its seasonal offerings include apples, raspberries and blueberries: apples are generally available from August through November, raspberries from July 4 through August 15, and blueberries from the second week of July through the first week of September.

The regional tourism listing gives winter hours as Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. It does not provide a full schedule for the other seasons, so don’t assume the winter pattern applies year-round.

The listing also says parking and admission are free, and that the orchard closes on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Easter and the Fourth of July. Since hours and access can depend on conditions, check the official Brookfield Orchards site before you go.

Set your destination to 12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, Massachusetts 01535. The country store uses that address too, and you can call (508) 867-6858 with questions about a visit.

If you’re planning a broader stay in the area, three-star rooms at Copper Lantern Motor Lodge are in West Brookfield. Keep the town names straight when arranging your route: Brookfield Orchards is in North Brookfield, while Ragged Hill Orchard is in West Brookfield.

Confirm the day’s hours and conditions before leaving, especially in winter, when the schedule is weather permitting. Seasonal products and activities may change, so check directly with Brookfield Orchards if a particular offering matters to your plans.

For a separate West Brookfield outing focused on seasonal fruit picking, Ragged Hill Orchard’s usual pattern is seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 4 through the end of March, then closed from April 1 through July 3. Its seasonal fruit availability follows the periods above.