Dr Davies Farm

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Dr Davies Farm

Farm · New City

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306 NY-304, Congers, NY 10920

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Experience the charm of this family-run farm with its sprawling orchards, fresh cider donuts, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for picking apples and pumpkins.  

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+1 845 268 7020
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The Best Places to Go Apple Picking Near New York City

"Offers a traditional apple and pumpkin picking experience with 5,000 trees and a brewery producing ciders."

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m m

Google
Went with a group. We had our own tent, and we had apple cider doughnuts, pizzas, apple cider, water, we got to pick apples and small pumpkins, and we had a hayride, and went through the corn maze. The staff was super helpful and so lovely. The live music was fun, too!

Laura M

Google
Wow , loved coming here for the farm stand experience. Very well organized, cider donuts are fantastic. Everyone was so nice and parking was plentiful. My autistic son was treated so well by staff. So much to do there 100% recommend !!

Ernie Feliciano

Google
Went with the family last Sunday, took the hayride and picked apples. The lines were not that crazy, and the apples were pretty plentiful for having so many people pick at the trees. A little expensive, but that is to be expected for this type of place in this area. I would go there again.

Morris Traveler

Google
This place is great. There's a food court and a nice sized field. It's apple picking. They even have a desert shop. There's donuts and a hayride. They sell fruits and vegetables and pumpkins. Seasonal decor. And music. Nice place for the family. A bit pricey though. Owner is nice.

Praveen Kumar

Google
Average place.. Heavily crowded.. Parking provided.. Cash only for all tickets, on the spot ATM available, that charges $3 per transaction. 6 donuts are for $16.. expensive expensive, fresh and tasty. The tractor ride is good but expensive, $8 per person. Corn maze - very small size, $5 per person. Pumpkin patch - small pumpkins are thrown over a small patch of field, not much exiting.. Apple picking is good, but again expensive, $17 per person entry. Each is provided with a bag that can hold 4-5 lbs of apples. Apple Picking poles are $3. Realized after going inside that people just grabbing a pole without needing to pay. Local liquor bottles are in store, expensive, $60 for a 750ml bourbon and $60 for vodka.

Amelia T

Google
We enjoyed our experience at Dr Davies farm. It was dog friendly which was the best part for us. Dogs allowed everywhere: apple picking, corn maze, pumpkin patch, store, tables by the food trucks,and hay ride. They do charge for every little thing and it’s cash only so bring 100 bucks.

Logan Lyons

Google
a bit of everything for everyone. i enjoyed this visit with my friends but i do feel like the costs added up. we spent the whole day here picking up, the hay ride (which could have been longer for $8) and the frozen apple cider non alcoholic was the highlight. $20 for a honeycomb had me in tears but i enjoyed everything we did. let’s just say come with money to have a great time. the fuji apples are toooooo good.

Ruchita Poddar

Google
Loved our recent trip to this spot! There was live music, food trucks and delicious local cider that is brewed onsite. Place is kid and dog friendly so there were lots of families. They also offer apple picking, and the cider donuts were delicious 🤤. Will definitely be heading back!
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Rachel G.

Yelp
Cute farm to pick apples about an hour from the city. The parking is very organized and there are various food trucks to grab some lunch or snacks. The farm serves their own hard cider, but I was not a fan of their flavors. Apple picking is cash only so come prepared! You can get a small or large bag to fill. The apple trees are only a short walk and you can rent a wagon if you need it to carry your apples. The apple selection isn't as big as other farms, but they are still tasty. Don't forget to pick up a bag of freshly made apple cider donuts while you're there!
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Michelle S.

Yelp
We were looking for a less crowded orchard this year and this was it! It is not nearly as packed as the farms upstate or out west in NJ. They have limited apples right now but I assume they will open more of the apples in a few weeks. There were slim pickings that the end of September/ early October. Parking was organized and they have food trucks, donuts and alcohol all for sale. Admission is $17 per adult which includes a small bag for apples. 5 adults is $62 with a large bag for apples. They have wagons for small children/ apples but that is $10.
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Jennie S.

Yelp
Overall had a very fun time here. I will say I am giving 4 stars due to the cash only paying method and the sad pumpkin patch. This farm has their parking down Pat! I was very surprised how much parking they had and how orderly it was, very stress free and easy. The hay ride to go to the pumpkin patch and corn maze was $8 per person, not bad but the corn maze is $5 per person. I thought the $8 would include the corn maze but it did not. The pumpkin patch was also a bit sad, it was more like they threw around mini pumpkins for people to pick up. The view is a high point, there's a gorgeous mountain in the back and it also looks over the lake. We took the tractor back to the apple picking area and all the apples were at the tops of the trees, which meant you had to rent out an apple picking rod if you wanted a lot of apples. My group did not do this but just found some to snack on that we could reach. The farm had a live band playing and lots of food trucks and beverages. Overall great set up and fun environment to hang out.
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Jody S.

Yelp
Dr. Davies is a scenic orchard that seems to be popular in the suburban area of NY. As a part of my team building, it was selected as a good place for us to experience. The orchard was divided into two sections with the divider being a main busy roadway which isn't the best idea when bringing children along for apple picking. The parking is on one side of the roadway and the entrance area is on the other. In comparing to other apple picking places I've been to, I found that this place didn't label the apple trees as clearly, so it was a bit of a guess as to which apple you were picking. Also the trees were on a hill so many of us loss motivation as we were walking around up and down the hills. On the other hand, I did get good tasty apples that I have been excited to eat and share when I got home.
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Lisa C.

Yelp
Great if you are looking for a small farm for apple picking: - admission to the orchard ($15/pp or $57 for 5 people) includes a 1/2 peck bag per person or a 1/2 bushel bag for 5people. The price is fair as most farms are charging way more than that nowadays. - If you have a preference for types of apples, check their website before going to see which apples are ripe for picking. - The trees are pretty low (no need for one of those poles/picking sticks) as there are plenty of ripe apples within arm's reach. - Parking lot is easy to get to and within a reasonable walking distance (across the street). - They offer wagon rentals ($10) but you can also bring your own. - Close to NYC (around an hour or less by car). When we went, most of the apples were macs, red delicious, and cortland. Would've been awesome if they had a few more varieties as we quickly picked our fill of them within the first 30 minutes. If you're looking for a place to pick apples with little ones, this is a good place to take them because the farm is small so you can finish pretty quickly before they get tired/cranky and the apples are really easy to pick off the tree. The apple cider and doughnuts are on par with other farms' cider & doughnuts. The doughnuts were prepackaged though. If you can snag some freshly baked ones, I'm sure they will be super delicious!

Kevin M.

Yelp
Have bought corn here for 20* years, it has become quite hit or miss this summer - often starchy & old - seems like they no longer pick it daily, ears often have brown marks with lots of wear & tear. The young manager is tough to take - rude w/zero customer service skills - he is all about himself. No longer any reason to shop here!

L P.

Yelp
Dr Davies Farm and Red Barn Cidery: If you are looking for the quintessential apple picking/cidery that screams fall this is it! A great variety of ciders, apple cider donuts, corn maze, food trucks AND live music...yes please!
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Winnie T.

Yelp
Apples here were quite good, but it was really busy compared to the other apple farms that we have visited. And this was at the opening time... I can't imagine how crowded it would have gotten later in the day. Even navigating through the parking lot took some time due to the number of cars. Price was $57 for a bag which comes with admission for I think up to 5 people. We stuffed the bag with apples and ended up getting 23lbs, which was substantially less than the advertised weight. I did like the fact that the different types of apples were located fairly close together, so it was easy to get some variety. Really enjoyed the apple cider donuts

Barbara P.

Yelp
Great family place to hang outdoors. The atmosphere is awesome with children and pets too

Thomas M.

Yelp
Good time. Been going here for apple picking for years with family. Getting a little expensive
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Sabinka M.

Yelp
I am so disappointed! We went with a big group from work. We all pre-paid for our tickets. We were not told that we get a free can of apple cider or donuts. I bought a bag of donuts and pie not to mention a lot more from the store... we spend money on general admission, bbq stand, and the store- over $100 in two hours. We found out two people from our group were profiled and told that they were stealing apples!!! Can you imagine a work event you drove an hour to be humiliated and accused of such nonsense as stealing apples!!! When we all paid ahead of time! Terrible! Appalling! Not nice. I am disgusted with that behavior of the staff.
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Tyson C.

Yelp
A few bad apples do spoil the bunch...Discrimination still exists. I drove an hour and a half to visit Dr. Davies farm this past weekend with a group of coworkers for what I thought would be a relaxing day away from NYC. I pre-paid $32.70 for a package which included hayride, apple picking, pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple cider & donuts. On arrival, I received a small bag containing two donuts and a can of apple cider. At the beginning of the orchards is an apple pole rental stand, I noticed the area was muddy and decided to return to my car to change my sneakers and drop off the two donuts/can of apple cider. Apparently, that was a GRAVE mistake. When my coworker and I returned from the parking lot, a security guard at the orchard accused us of STEALING apples. Apparently, we were under surveillance. The employee snatched the two empty plastic bags out of our hands and was speaking on the radio with somebody from the parking lot. I was shocked and embarrassed as this was in front of my coworkers, and I wanted to handle this situation as discreetly and unconfrontational as possible. This is supposedly a "family-friendly" establishment. I explained the situation and welcomed them to come back to my car to check. The employee realized he messed up, barely apologized, returned our bags, and let us pass. It felt like the "shoot first ask questions later" mentality. In that moment my spirit was broken, and I wondered if I had looked differently would I have been approached that aggressively. This situation could have been handled differently and I did not like how a man snatched something that was paid for out of my hands. I'm not the one to leave reviews but in this case it's a necessity. The employees need sensitivity training on how to approach customers or shouldn't be working in areas with customer interactions. Shout out to Wilklow Orchards, never felt discrimination there.

Adrianne R.

Yelp
this place is amazing. super nice ambiance. A++ donuts. we stopped in today as planned even though it was raining to do a little apple picking w our toddler. the guy working who sold us our bag was bemoaning the bad weather disrupting their business so i wanted to tell some people go buy a rain coat and get a life. this is a great activity in all weather. the orchard was so lush and accessible i mean we literally had the place to ourselves but there would have also been enough to go around. A+++ will return. thank you :) and they allow dogs !!

Ryan A.

Yelp
Perfect fall activity. Family friendly. Awesome back area with a pop-up brewery and food trucks.
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Pucci P.

Yelp
Love everything about this place. The new cider bar is awesome. They have food trucks and live music. They are dog friendly. The farm stand is adorable. Staff is fantastic. We LOVE Roz!!! They have great pumpkins now.

Mark B.

Yelp
BEWARE!!! Very Dangerous. Very Very Bad customer service. I've been a customer of Davies Farm for over 50 years. That is up until yesterday, when I was almost involved in a major traffic accident on RT 304 were there staff was attempting to direct traffic . Between the pedestrians and traffic in both directions its a hazard When I expressed my disbelief with the situation. a staff member said to me "If you don't like it don't come back" You sure don't have to tell me twice
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Sue S.

Yelp
We held my son's 3rd birthday here on Saturday afternoon. Due to covid, we only had a few family and friends attend. Laura, the hostess, was amazing- from the beginning of the emails to plan this all the way down to the end of the party. She not only stayed with us to ensure we were comfortable, had what we needed, and timing of events (there were some crazy tired kids at the end) but also assisted me in helping me get up a birthday banner and getting it down. Labor day weekend was their opening weekend and we were fortunate to snag a few tables for our party. Their birthday party package includes pizza, plates, napkins, cups, water bottles, and apple cider and donuts (later two are optional at an additional cost), hayrides, pumpkins and apple picking with a small bag (which is perfect for our 3 year old) in their private orchard across the street. They also provide golf cart rides for the less inclined to walk (preggos, slow grandparents, etc). For the poor reviews for this farm, I think their standards are set to high, and we've been to fancier apple farms, but this one was perfect for what we wanted, needed and got. I have zero complaints and only compliments to the Farm, the employees and the lovely scenery around. My guests loved this idea, and would come back to plan more events here.
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Kyle H.

Yelp
What a busy Beautiful Farm, and I will return every year. Our two dogs had a blast walking around enjoying the different apple trees. Definitely pay extra for an apple picker stick for the hard to reach apples. I sure made sure to bring extra cash for the farmer's market. Walking shoes are a must wear because of the hill terrain before the apple orchid.
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Jess C.

Yelp
Came to the farm on a late Sunday morning and there were a ton of families already there. The farm is currently using a "reservation" system but I don't think it's really enforced. I wasn't asked for my time. Despite the amount of people I was never too close to anyone. What I like about Davies is they are dog friendly! I'm doggo-sitting for the week and was looking for an outdoor activity and this sounded like the perfect thing to do. Pick apples and take the dog out! I wasn't the only one with a dog. If you bring yours please be sure they are super friendly because there are so many curious children! Because it was just myself picking apples I purchased the small bag to fill (1/2 peck bag) for $12. There's one other option, the 1/2 bushel, that is good for entry for up to 6 people. I didn't catch how much the 1/2 bushel is, though. The varieties of apples in season are shown on the website but when I arrived I wasn't sure what I was picking. Be patient, walk around and look for those big ripe apples. No cider donuts for me though as they appeared to have been sold only by the half dozen. But they sure did smell amazing!
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Agta B.

Yelp
We went apple picking at Dr Davies because we found out they had timed entry which was good for social distancing during COVID. The farm was so busy we had to park a ways down. But there were signs and people directing traffic so it flowed well. We enjoyed the rather small corn maze (bumpy and not stroller friendly), some cider donuts, food trucks and then we ventured out to pick apples. It was well set up and organized. The paths were wide and the trees were mixed around. We picked and tasted and had lots of fun. Definitely a cute farm with thoughtful organization.

Kristy M.

Yelp
This place is a hidden gem. Less of a drive and less crazy then the places on hardscrabble road, great apple orchard for picking and farm stand, pumpkins, cider etc. food trucks and ice cream trucks, a brewery and music make it a great day. Everyone working was so nice and friendly, from the guys stopping traffic so we could cross the road to the helpers in the orchard. 10/10. We'll be back.

Jean M.

Yelp
Davies farm was fun. They do an ok job with everything. The kids enjoyed it. The only thing is that they are ridiculously EXPENSIVE!! Some of the staff is not that friendly. They made me feel like I was trying to rip them off or something. Like on the line for the tractor ride and then later when we were picking out a pumpkin. Like my two year old was going to put a basketball sized pumpkin in her pocket or something! Lol! I won't go back.
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Winston G.

Yelp
My wife and I drove up from the city to go apple picking here and had an absolutely wonderful time! It's a quick drive from Manhattan at only about an hour. The farm has a huge orchard with plenty of apples to pick and a good variety. Parking was well organized and free and two small bag of apples was plenty for the both of us. They have a hay ride for kids and a mini little market with fresh produce, apple cider donuts (to die for) and plenty of other snacks and food as well. I'd recommend getting here early before the crowds and making a reservation online but overall a wonderful experience and would definitely go back!
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Jamie L.

Yelp
I came here for a work event and two of my co-workers were racially profiled in this place. A white staff member accused them of stealing apples. This is after the fact that they drove an hour to get here, waste gas, and pay the 32 dollars entrance fee each. Management should really look into providing customer service and implicit bias training to their staff.
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Maria T.

Yelp
They're actually one of the few farms open till 6 on the weekends! I really enjoyed apple picking here but my only complaint was the donut stand. They ran out. I waited in the rain for probably an hour and a half. One of the workers said they only have 12 donut making slots, and since they require everyone to buy a minimum of 6 donuts, you can imagine why I was waiting so long. They need more machines for sure or at least up-staff to keep up with it. The employees were working really hard but just seems like they don't have enough resources to keep up. Also worth noting - not many ubers nearby to pick us up so be aware of that if you're getting there without a car. There's a beautiful lake on the farm and a variety of apples + pumpkins to pick from. I would go back!
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Carol L.

Yelp
Extensive apple orchards for the picking! It's on the way back to NYC from upstate (or the Woodbury outlet mall, if you happen to be there). They made delicious apple cider donuts as well. The entrance fee is rather stiff (pay for a bag per person, or a peck/bushel per group of people - we went with a half peck for the five of us) but we left with many apples and happy memories. One of many great options in this region of New York.
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Pam Y.

Yelp
Meh. A smaller farm with limited selection of apples (at least the area you are allowed to pick in). They only have red delicious, golden delicious, Macintosh, and cortland- all of which are the cheapest least tasty variety of apples. It's also not really a beautiful scenic type of farm, the apple trees are very spaced out
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Emilly R.

Yelp
This place is mad cute. My friend and I went because I've been craving a corn maze to fulfill my Halloween spirit and we found it to be a little small. Still enjoyed the kind staff and environment. Everything was so easy priced, I think we paid $6 for 5 DELICIOUS doughnuts and $3 to do the corn maze. A great place for parents of little children. Make happy memories at an easy price. This is a place to easily entertain kids ages 3-8.
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Raymond M.

Yelp
Farm stand was well maintained. Prices of produce are ridiculous for being outside NYC. Friendly staff.
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Krs M.

Yelp
Tinyyy Apple cider donuts and 6 for $7. And not the best in the area, I won't be back
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Kiana G.

Yelp
Planned a visit here with some friends who drove up from the city, they said the drive wasn't bad. We did make reservations, but no one asked for it. It was $47 for a large bag and the system is that for a group of 6 or more you can get this bigger bag and fill it as much as you possibly can. We def got enough apples to split between three couples. Great apples, plenty to choose from. At the end we got the awesome treat of apple cider doughnuts! They also have a little hot dog cart and ice cream truck. Masks required but there's a lot of people there on the weekend, if you really want to social distance maybe plan to go during the week.
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Karen K.

Yelp
So much land! I came with the family for apple picking over the weekend. Again so much land, a bunch of trees for all different kinds of apples. It's only 30-45 mins from the city. We had arrived late due to traffic so we weren't able to attend any of the kiddies activity & we spent so much time picking apples that we couldn't even do the hayride. The farm is spacious, the staff are friendly. Not much of a food option besides donuts and cider. I found the prices to be a bit too much for apples but you can literally stash apples anywhere. The day was beautiful & the weather was great! The amount of color that popped with the leaves & the grass & the mountains, I fell in love! I'd def come at an earlier time so I'll be able to enjoy more of the farm.
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H H.

Yelp
What a gem! While there's a lot of great farms to visit for apple harvest season, Dr. Davies' Family Farm offers a fantastic family experience with a personal touch I love! I visited with a group of young children from my local community and they had a blast! There's a beautiful orchard that's perfect size for young Apple pickers to reach (as well as adults), a corn maze, hay rides, and hot fresh cider donuts as well as a picnic area. The personal touch is what makes it special - the attendant running the corn maze always had a smile and greeting no matter how many times we went in (and young kids like to go in a lot!) and when I lost my favorite glasses running through the maze to hide from my young friends, Dr. Davies and his team were able to find them for me the next day (no easy task) and made sure they were mailed to me safe and sound. Loved it and can't wait to go back!
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Erin S.

Yelp
What can I say, this farm is such a delight to go to. With all the craziness in the world it was such a great escape to have some good wholesome fun. We brought our3 year old grandson who has autism. I thought it was going to be a bit to much for him, but the staff were so great and accomodating that he was able to not only make it through the outing but they made sure he had fun. Kudos to the staff at Dr. Davies. I can also say the Apple Pie, the apple donuts are DELISIOUS. After our visit today this will definicely be a regular trip to the farm.

Erin S.

Yelp
A diamond in Rockland County. We love going to Dr Davies farm. Everyone is so pleasant, accommodating and always eager to help when needed. They have perfected the ability to have many visitors but always make you feel like you are the only one there. It's a fall MUST DO.
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Sean O.

Yelp
AFTER my visit, I read the previous reviews and am appalled at the negative comments from some people with serious attitudes!!! This place was awesome! EVERYONE was pleasant and friendly! I spoke with at least 10 different employees, from parking attendants, to booth workers, to the hayride driver. Literally, I had NO NEGATIVE interactions whatsoever!! Apples were HUGE and bountiful. Property is BEAUTIFUL!!! The cost associated with everything is a direct result that this establishment pays for labor and operation costs all year long, but only has 2 months to make enough money to just break even. If you can't afford all the extras, then stick to picking the apples and enjoying the view. Absolutely clean and safe for children! We had a WONDERFUL DAY at Dr Davies!!!

Lisa C.

Yelp
Decided to go apple picking as this weekend and was so happy that we chose Davies farm. We normally come every year and park on the street but was so happy and surprised by their new parking system! When we went to buy the bags we liked how their was an option for a individual bag as well as a family bag. We got a pole to help us get the big apples at the top and took a hayride to the pumpkin patch. All of the staff we encountered were very nice and helpful! The stand was very cute and had lots of goodies. Our last stop was the donut stand...the best apple cider donuts I've ever had!!! We had such a great time and everything went so smoothly. If your looking to come apple picking with your family this is the place to come (lots of things for kids to do). They even had a food truck there that day as well!!
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Jennifer R.

Yelp
Went last Saturday of September I guess this is a goid time to go. Not that crowded, I love that they allows dogs in the area. I also love their cider donut which is a dollar a piece. Only 3 stars coz I guess they are over pricing when it comes to bags which is 37 dollars its not really that big bag. 10 dollars for a wagon too which is too much!! We parked on the side street because they dont have enough space to cater a lot of cars.
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John H.

Yelp
We were very disappointed with this orchard. It's overcrowded, overpriced, over picked, poorly maintained, bad parking lot, etc. There are many other farms in the area with much better... everything.
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Meaghan H.

Yelp
I don't usually write negative reviews, but I couldn't not share our experience this past weekend. My family and I made reservations to go this past weekend and assumed that, because reservations were encouraged, there would be reduced crowd size and more control over things. We could not have been more wrong. The parking lot was crazy. Tons of people walking around without masks, which may have been more bearable if there was at least some social distancing that was being respected or enforced. But there wasn't. Security was only concerned with parking enforcement and getting as many cars parked and people unloaded as possible. They didn't give two hoots about anything else. People were on top of each other in line to get into the orchard, crowding into the farmstead to buy cider, and clustering together to get donuts. I had to ask on at least two occasions for people to respect social distancing (I didn't even ask them about putting on a mask) and step back to allow enough space between us. We left within five minutes of getting there. It just did not look safe. We were truly disappointed. Dr. Davies was the definition of a hot mess, and with Rockland's COVID numbers increasing right now, this just did not seem like a safe activity to participate in. I'm actually surprised that they were allowed to operate. TLDR - Pick a smaller, less known orchard that requires (not just recommends) reservations if you are looking to go apple and pumpkin picking. Not worth risking your health by going here.
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Cat K.

Yelp
Went there today. I guess I should've known better than to go here since they don't list the prices for Apple picking on their website. $12 for the smaller bag (I mean small) and $47 for the larger bag (size of a standard plastic shopping bag from a supermarket). It was pretty crowded in general, the parking lot was completely full and many were parking their cars along the highway near the farm. They should really enforce the online reservation system for crowd control. We came around 2pm. Looked like they had a pumpkin patch and a hay ride but lines for those were just too long.
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Samson V.

Yelp
Came apple picking in last fall (2020) during Covid lol. Def more ppl here than I was expecting but the farm is vast so ppl were able to spread out once out on the apple fields. Some of the fields were blocked off while the ones accessible to Apple pickers were like sorta lacking in apples to be picked lol which obviously makes sense since it's apple picking season. Also the variety of apples were pretty weak. I couldn't find my fav fujis:(. Overall tho my experience here w friends was a very fun one and we did manage to pick bags of apples so five stars for tht. More than happy to support a local agricultural business during Covid time!!! Desserts like their donuts and pumpkin pies tend to sell out fast so a friend bought one before apple picking and dragged it around w her lol
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Catrine M.

Yelp
This was very disappointing. When we got there it was like a "mob scene." Tons of people and nobody wearing masks. They tell you to make a Reservation for apple picking because it's supposedly limited. That was not the case today. We ended up leaving and never got out of our car. If you're at all concerned about COVID-19, stay away from this place. I am really shocked they allowed hundreds of people here. The rates have increased drastically in the last few weeks so I'm really concerned that nobody was taking any precautions or limiting the amount of people. The only reason I gave two stars because I was here last year and it was actually pretty nice. We ended up going to the Orchards in Pomona and got a pumpkin. They were very few people here

Michael V.

Yelp
I went with my job to go apple picking. We paid $30 for a goodie bag that came with two mini doughnuts, a canned cider, the hayride and the cornball maze thing. The goodie bag was placed inside the small bag used to collect apples. We were on our way to the orchard and then decided to turn back and drop off the goodie bag in the car. On our way back to the orchard we were confronted by a white older man who snatched our bags and said that "you guys are done" and accused us of dropping off apples in the car to come back and collect more. The worker was aggressive and embarrassed us in front of my supervisor who witnessed the whole ordeal. After realizing he messed up he let us in, but the experience was already ruined. My coworker and I felt racially profiled and we knew someone at the parking lot or on our way back was watching us which is weird. Didn't know they had secret service detail at a orchard. I've been to better orchards upstate anyway. Don't waste your time with this place.

Michael W.

Yelp
I have to agree with a previous review on COVID precautions; they are clearly just for show. We have been coming here for over 10 years, and today it was as crowded as I've ever seen (maybe more so). People were getting through the line whether they had reservations or not, and there was no attempt whatsoever to maintain social distancing for foot traffic (other than a few signs). Yes it is an enormous orchard, but there a few very constricted bottlenecks with no other way around. To top it off, they were ushering everyone to a tiny corner of the orchard that had been thoroughly picked over already; maybe 150 people crowding around a handful of trees. On our way out (with an empty bag), we did a bit of "off-roading" and found some trees that still had apples left and weren't mobbed by people. If you decide to visit this season, don't follow the crowds or the signs, just find your own trees away from the crowds. Or better yet, don't go this season at all, they clearly don't care much about their customers anymore.
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Kevin S.

Yelp
There's a beautiful, welcoming, competently run, reasonably priced apple orchard about 45 minutes to an hour away from Dr. Davies, and it's called Warwick. I suggest you go there instead of Dr. Davies. Unfortunately, my wife, daughter and I went to Dr. Davies today. Here are the highlights: Unless you buy a behemoth bag, they charge per person by requiring that every man, woman and child in your group buy an empty plastic drawstring apple bag. More on that in a moment. Don't worry yourself with the type of apples you'll be picking. The tree / apple types are not labeled. We asked the staff, and they were not knowledgeable. Don't count on picking apples by hand. We were told that we'd need a long pole with a net just to reach the sparse little apples at the tops of their withering trees. They charge for the pole. A double entendre! Expect rude service. Adding insult to injury, dude at the ticket booth started to lecture me on the comparative pricing of local apple orchard admissions, because I asked if I must buy an apple bag for my 7 year-old. Wishing to avoid his lecture, I asked if he could just complete the transaction. He, feeling entitled to lecture me, called me an "asshole." Keeping it classy, I responded in kind. Don't expect a sprawling picturesque orchard. We wandered around the minuscule grounds for 10 to 15 minutes, filling two of our three plastic satchels with tiny tart apples. Don't expect cups for your cider. We visited the stand/store on premises, where you can buy cider and cold donuts. But they don't have cups. (Only nasty little beasts ask for cups when buying the cider, Precious.) We also paid to roam the corn maze, which has broken halloween decorations strewn about. In sum, I've dubbed Dr. Davies "The Nightmare Before Halloween," because it's a nightmare and I went there before Halloween.

Mimi B.

Yelp
I absolutely loved Dr. Davies Farm! It is a beautiful place! The owners are a wonderful family. The Apple cider is delicious as are the donuts! It is a must for all families!

Laura P.

Yelp
My family and I had the most pleasant experience today at Dr Davies farm. The staff went out of their way ( each & everyone of them,) to assist us & make sure our apple picking adventure went smoothly. We keep talking about the perfect experience we had at Dr Davies! Plus the apples are delicious!

Mais M.

Yelp
I called prior to arriving to ensure hay rides would be available during the week. I was told yes sure they're available all week. I showed up and was told I had to wait an hour and a half because there isn't enough people. Needless to say I was disappointed, and was offered nothing but a "sorry". A very underwhelming farm stand, take your kids and your money elsewhere.