FAQs & What To Expect

Due to the Food Safety Modernization Act, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the orchard, in pick-your-own areas, or anywhere where food is grown. This means if you make a pick-your-own reservation, you will not be able to bring your dog or pet (including those in bags or backpacks) into the picking areas and will be turned away without a refund.

• Dogs are not allowed in our Farm Store or any of our pick-your-own areas.
• Dogs are allowed in our courtyard, outside at our Treasury Cider porch, and on our grassy hill area.

Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after. Failure to follow these rules will result in immediate removal from the farm without refund.

Service animals protected by the ADA may accompany their owners. Emotional support animals are not covered under the ADA.

Do you require reservations?
Yes. When available, reservations can be made on the Pick-Your-Own page of our website. We do not take reservations over the phone, via email or through social media.

How many reservations do I need?
Reservations are per group of 1-5 people. They are not per person.
An additional 2 people can be added to the reservation at check-in for $8 each. If you’d like to pick additional fruit or more than one type of fruit, we offer “add-ons” in smaller quantities. Add-ons are purchased at check in when you arrive at the farm, as availability allows. See below for more details.

If I am one person, do I need to make a reservation?
Yes, you need to make at least one reservation.

What if I want to pick more than one item?
The best way to guarantee fruit availability is to book a reservation for each item you would like to pick (especially for small berries and cherries)

We offer “add-ons” in smaller quantities (compared to reservation packages), which can be purchased when you arrive, as long as availability allows. We do not sell “add-ons” online.

For example: If you make a peach reservation, you may purchase a single pint of blueberries and/or a bag for picking mixed veggies, a quart of shishito peppers, etc. if we have the availability to do so (we almost always do for vegetables) when you arrive at the farm. 

How long have you required reservations?
The 2026 harvest season will be our 7th year requiring reservations.

Do you charge admission?
Each PYO reservation includes admission for up to 5 people. Up to 2 more people may be added to your reservation at $8/person. Ages 2 and under are free.

When do you post Reservations? Reservation Posting Schedule:

• Summer: Reservations are posted 3 days ahead due to rapidly changing fruit availability.
• Fall: Reservations open up to 2 months in advance, starting mid-late August.

How do I know how far out reservations are posted?
We post the dates that we have added reservations for above our reservation scheduler.

Are reservations sold out?
If you see the message “No times are available…”, during the dates posted at the top of the pick-your-own page, it means reservations are sold out.

Do you have a wait list?
No, but as soon as someone cancels their reservation, their spot is automatically opened back up to the public. Cancellations do occur, so we recommend you check back occasionally for open spots.

What happens if it rains?
Most PYO is rain or shine. You may choose to reschedule your appointment yourself by selecting the “reschedule” option at the bottom of your confirmation email or email us for assistance in rescheduling.

Can I reschedule?
Yes! You can reschedule your appointment by selecting the “Reschedule or Cancel” button at the bottom of your confirmation email. If you’re looking to reschedule to pick a different type of fruit, please email us for assistance.

What happens if I cancel?
You can cancel through your confirmation email. Cancellations are refunded minus a $10 fee. For example, if you paid $45 for a reservation, you will receive a refund of $35.
If we are forced to cancel your reservation for any reason, we will provide you with a full refund.

When will I receive my refund?
4-14 business days.
Cancellations are not automatically refunded. We take the time to manually issue each refund that comes through as quickly and efficiently as possible. If something doesn’t look right to you, reach out to us!

A note from our payment processor, Square: Square typically takes 2-7 business days to process a refund. Once the refund is processed and sent to your customer’s card issuing bank, it can take another 2-7 business days (depending on the bank’s processing speeds) for the refund to post to the customer’s account. In total, it can take up to 4–14 business days for your customer to receive their refund.”

How do I know what’s in season?
Check our pick-your-own page to see what is currently available or visit our seasonality guide to see when your favorite fruits and veggies will be in season. Updates are also shared via weekly email newsletter and on our Facebook & Instagram.

Can I bring my own containers?
No. We will provide you with containers for picking.

Can I eat fruit while picking?
No. Fruit should be washed before eating.

Do I have to pay for what I pick?
Yes. All items picked out in the field must be paid for. Not doing so is considered theft.

Want to pick more than one crop?
Book a reservation for each crop you’d like to pick or purchase one reservation and purchase add-ons at check-in, if available.

How much time should I plan to spend picking?
You will be handed all of your pre-paid containers at once at check-in, so we recommend booking all of your reservations for the same time (or as close to it as you can get), as long as you leave enough time to pick all of your items by closing time. We recommend budgeting about one hour per item.

Do you allow cars in the orchard?
Yes, during Fall Harvest Season (starting in early September). Follow signs, speed limits, and park in designated areas. Your car trunk will be checked before exiting. Unfortunately, produce theft is a major issue.

What time does the orchard close?
PYO hours change depending on reservation availability. The farm exit gates close at 6 pm, which means that everyone must be done with picking and exit the property beforehand.

Can I visit the farm without a PYO reservation?
Yes! The Farm Store, Farmer’s Fork,  Treasury Cider Bar, Pollinator Garden and Courtyard are open to all guests, no reservation required.

Do you have a farm store?
Yes,  it is open year-round. Check our Contact page for current hours.

Do you sell “cider donuts”?
Yes, we sell them year-round, made fresh every day.

What allergens are in your cider donuts?
Our cider donuts contain milk, egg, soy and wheat.

Does your farm serve food and beverages?
Yes. Please see our Lunch & Brunch section for hours we serve food as it changes seasonally. Our Farm Store retail coolers are stocked with non-alcoholic beverages. Our Treasury Cider Bar has different food offerings or bar bites year-round.

Do you ship any of your products?
No, we do not ship at this time.

Is Treasury Cider alcoholic?

Yes, Treasury Cider is hard cider. Each bottling has a different ABV. You must be 21 or older to consume Treasury Cider.

Do I need a reservation to visit the Treasury Cider Bar?
No. Tables are first-come-first serve. You may order at the bar and take your refreshments to any spot open to the public on the farm.

Can I rent out space at the Treasury Cider Bar?
Yes, seasonally. See our Field Trips & Parties page for more information.

What is on your Cider Bar Menu?
Our menu can be found on Treasury Cider’s website.

Do you have wagon rides?
Yes, we offer wagon rides during pick-your-own weekends. They are included in your reservation. You must have a PYO reservation to access the wagon rides.

Do you have a petting zoo?
We’re a real, working farm and not a theme park; we do have 3 friendly sheep, but no petting zoo. Our passion is growing real food and sharing the joys of farming with our community.

Do you serve food?
Yes, primarily on the weekends. Please see our Food Page for details and hours.

Can I bring a grill, rice cooker or any other cooking device?
No. Grills, fires, or cooking devices of any kind are not allowed anywhere on our farm or in the orchard.

Can I bring a cooler?
No. Coolers may not be brought into the orchard or courtyard area.

What should I wear?
Temperatures can change drastically on the farm. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring bug spray/sun protection.  If you have allergies or are prone to rashes, please keep in mind that some of our crops and plants growing on the farm can irritate the skin—gloves, long sleeves and long pants can help prevent irritation.

Do you have bathrooms and handwashing stations?
Yes, we have outdoor portable restrooms and handwashing stations.

What kind of payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and all major credit cards at all points of sale. We do not have an ATM or offer cash back on site.

Do you allow buses?
It depends. Please email us for bus parking availability – unscheduled buses may be turned away, especially during the busy fall season.

Is there public transportation to the farm?
The closest train station to our farm is the Beacon Train Station on the Metro North Hudson Line. From Beacon, we are located about 15-20 minutes away by car.
Local cab companies, Uber, and Lyft all service our area and are commonly used to reach the farm. They are not as readily available as they are in urban areas, so we recommend scheduling them ahead of time. Fishkill Farms is not affiliated with any of these ride services.

Can I bring a wagon or stroller?
Yes, both are allowed into the orchard. They are subject to search by Fishkill Farm staff upon exiting the orchard. Unfortunately, produce theft is a major issue. We do not recommend bringing a stroller on a hayride. 

Is the farm wheelchair accessible?
Our farm store, Treasury Cider Bar, and main courtyard are wheelchair accessible. We also have a wheelchair accessible portable bathroom and an outdoor hand-washing station for use in the courtyard. Please see our listing on Wheel the World for more details.

We have one hayride wagon that has a ramp, allowing one wheelchair user on board per trip.

Are the pick-your-own crops accessible?

Each crop is different. We recommend reaching out to us directly for specific details if needed.

• Strawberries are located down a steep dirt road. Strawberry aisles are narrow and filled with straw. Strawberry plants are located on the ground and require bending to pick.

• Blueberries are generally our most accessible summer fruit. They are the shortest distance away from check-in. The walk to them is on a slight slope. Picking aisles are relatively level and grassy. Fruit can be found from the ground to 3-4ft off of the ground.

• Raspberries and blackberries are located on a grassy slope. They are a 5-7 minute walk from our farthest check-in shed and a 2-4 minute walk from our closest check-in shed. Plants range from the ground to overhead. Canes have thorns.

• Cherries and peaches are spread throughout our orchard. The walk from the closest check-in shed can range from 3-10 minutes with slight inclines. Hayrides are generally available on weekends for transportation. Fruit typically ranges from 3ft to overhead.

• Apples are spread throughout the orchard. During September through Early November, we allow cars to enter the orchard (please check with us on the start date) allowing for closer parking to the fruit. Apple rows are wide and grassy in between. Fruit can range from 1ft to overhead.

What should I expect in terms of noise and crowd levels?

Baseline: Generally moderate, with background music, conversation and humming of farm vehicles

Peak times: Weekends in our courtyard and farm store after 11 am and during live music. Festival days during mid-September and October experience higher than normal crowds, lines with 20+ minute wait times, loud ambiant noise and live music in our courtyard. If driving out into the orchard, it can be much quieter, especially in the morning before 11 am.

Quiet Times: Weekdays (non-holidays) or weekend mornings before 11 am. There is ample opportunity to spread out and feel like you have the farm to yourself.

Check our events page for specials events, live music or other activities that may indicate a busier than normal day. Please reach out if you need help planning a quieter visit.

Can I bring my own food if I have dietary restrictions?
Yes, we allow our visitors to bring a small bagged lunch to accommodate dietary restrictions.
We do not allow the use of cooking equipment such as grills, stoves, rice cookers, crockpots, etc. We do not allow outside alcohol.

Do you have a Community Supported Agriculture program?
Yes. Please see our CSA page.

I’m interested in joining your CSA program but have some more questions.
See our CSA FAQ page.