Gould Hill Farm
Welcome
Gould Hill Farm is will open for PYO Blueberries on July 12 & 13 – Check-in at the Cidery in from 11-5.
The Farm will open for the season on July 17
PYO Blueberries: Open July 12 & 13 and then opens July 17 for the season.
PYO Peaches opens in late July
PYO Apples opens late August
Apple Shipping will be available in September. Please visit the Apple page for costs and details.
Available now:
The Farm will open for the season on July 17. We will be open Tuesday to Sunday 10-5pm. We plan to have PYO Blueberries, Ice Cream, home goods, maple syrup and will have Sweet cider (frozen) and doughnuts (both fresh and frozen).
Cider Syrup
Cider syrup is produced here in the late fall. It is a thick, dark syrup that originated in early America. It lasted longer and was easier to get than sugar cane, and was used as a sweetening agent.
Today cider syrup is used in marinades, dressings, baked goods and in mixed drinks.
Contoocook Cider
Contoocook Cider tasting room & restaurant summer hours:
Fridays 4-8pm: Saturdays 12-8pm and Sundays 12-7pm Live Music Fridays & Saturdays 4-7pm and Sundays 3-6pm.
Visit our website or social pages for more information.
Our Apples
Gould Hill Farm Grows over 100 varieties of apples, not to mention the peaches, nectarines and plums that are grown here.
Stop by our store for Pick Your Own apples or order online. Picking is typically open from Labor Day Weekend to Columbus Day, depending on weather and apples. Apple shipping is available from September to Mid-December.
Other Produce
Besides or mainstay of apples, Gould Hill Farm grows many other fruits as well as vegetables. We grow a vareity of fruits including blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, cherries and apricots.
We also grow a large selection of vegetables such as beans, squash, herbs, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, pumpkins and more. We do carry local sweet corn when avaliable. All produce is available in the store when in season.
Bakery & Store
Our 1810 Post and Beam barn is home to our store and Bakery. We are proud to offer many NH Made items and unique gifts for any occasion. From handmade jewelry and pins, to home goods and children’s toys, to our wide selection of Food products, including: Jams, jellies, pancake and soup mixes and more. We also specialize in local Honey (from the bees that work in our orchards during bloom) and NH Maple Syrup and maple candy.
Plan Your Trip
Picking is typically open from Labor Day Weekend to Columbus Day, depending on weather and apples. There are a number of apple varieties are available in our "Pick Your Own" orchards, where high density dwarf trees and semi-dwarf trees make picking easy, with no climbing.
Farm staff are on hand to advise should it be your first apple picking experience. We encourage you to spend the time to enjoy the view, a crisp autumn day, an orchard picnic as well as your own freshly picked apples.