Dowse Orchards

Family farm operation offering a variety of seasonal produce, apples, and Christmas trees with a focus on roadside markets and pick-your-own experiences.

Contact

  • Alex Dowse
  • (508) 653-2639

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Where to Buy

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98 North Main St, Sherborn, MA 01770
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About the Farm

Background

Dowse Orchards boasts a rich 230-year history as a family farm, recognized as a Massachusetts Century Farm. For over 60 years, they have operated a roadside farm stand, selling a diverse array of products grown on their land. Known for their extensive apple orchards, the farm has become a staple in Boston's Metro West area, providing fresh produce and festive holiday experiences to the local community.

Practices

The farm integrates traditional farming methods with modern diversification, cultivating a wide range of crops including spring greenhouse crops, summer vegetables, and over 26 varieties of apples. They emphasize seasonal production, offering pick-your-own apples in the fall and choose-and-cut Christmas trees in December. Their commitment to quality is evident in their weekly fresh-pressed sweet cider and the variety of perennials and flowers grown in their greenhouses.

The Rest

Visitors to Dowse Orchards can enjoy a variety of products at their farm stand, including maple syrup, preserves, gift baskets, and a selection of over 20 apple varieties such as McIntosh, Cortland, and Macoun. The farm also provides a festive atmosphere with pick-your-own apple weekends and a choose-and-cut Christmas tree event, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.