Cut-Your-Own

Support local agriculture and make lifelong memories by picking your own fruit or cutting your own holiday tree at Linvilla Orchards!

What to Know

The most up to the minute picking information is posted on this page including crop selection and predicted schedules, picking conditions, picking tips and guidelines and pricing.

Hayride to Cut Your Own is $2.00 per person. This fee is nonrefundable and covers your ride to and from the cut your own field. Everyone going out to the field over 11 months requires a ticket. No walking to the field is permitted.
In-Person tickets are limited, all walk-up ticket purchases for a Cut-Your-Own hayride are $3 per person
11 months and under do not require a ticket. 

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Cut Your Own Tree

Take your whole family on a hayride to the Christmas tree fields to select your tree. The majority are 5′ to 7′ Douglas Fir.

 

Notes: We provide a saw for you to cut the tree. Then we haul your tree back, shake the loose needles, wrap it up and even tie it to your car! We can also drill a hole in your tree for "Stand Straight" Christmas Tree Stands.The majority of our trees are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. We also have some Canaan Fir.

Picking Today

Conditions

Excellent

Price

$99.99 / per tree

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Cut Your Own Tree

Take your whole family on a hayride to the Christmas tree fields to select your tree. The majority are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir.  
Notes: We provide a saw for you to cut the tree. Then we haul your tree back, shake the loose needles, wrap it up and even tie it to your car! We can also drill a hole in your tree for "Stand Straight" Christmas Tree Stands.The majority of our trees are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. We also have some Canaan Fir.
 Mid November Late December

Apples – GoldRush

Bright golden-green with flesh that is fine-textured, crisp and creamy white. This apple is great for snacks, salads and especially baking in pies.
Late October Late November

Apples – Pink Lady

Crunchy textured apple and a tart taste with a sweet finish.  Excellent for eating and baking.
Late October Early November

Apples – Granny Smith

Tart apple which is excellent for baking!
Late October Mid November

Apples – Aztec Fuji

Very sweet, firm, crisp and juicy, the Fuji is an excellent apple for eating, baking, sauce and salads!
Mid September Early October

Apples – Autumn Rose Fuji

Excellent apple for eating - delicious in salads and great for sauce.
Mid September Early November

Apples – Fuji

 Mid October Late October

Apples – Stayman Winesap

Sweet/tart.  Great all around apple. Delicious for eating fresh and baking. Great for salads, sauce, baking and pies.
Mid October Mid October

Bicolor Corn

 Mid June Mid October

Zinnias

Gorgeous bright and vibrant flowers.
Mid June Mid September

Apples – Golden Delicious

Sweet eating apple, great for salads.
Mid September Mid October

Apples – Cameo

Crisp tart/ sweet apple.  Great for eating, salads, sauces and baking.
Early October Early November

Apples – Macoun

(pronounced Ma-cown) This apple has snow white flesh and is sweet, juicy and aromatic. It is an excellent all around apple - great for eating, sauce, baking and salads!
Mid September Early October

Apples – Honeycrisp

A sweet, firm, crisp and juicy apple, the Honeycrisp is a terrific all-around apple!
Late August Mid September

Apples – Mutsu

Mutsu is an excellent dessert, salad, and cider apple. It has a sweet, light flavor when cooked, and it holds its shape well. Mutsu can grow quite large (a pie may require as few as three apples).
Mid October Late October

Apples – Crimson Crisp

Medium sized bright red colored apple. Very good, rich, sweet, slightly tart flavor.  Crisp! Excellent for eating, and baking.
Mid September Late September

Apples – Empire

The Empire apple is  a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious varieties. It has a sweet-tart combination with the sweetness of the Red Delicious and tartness of the McIntosh. Excellent for eating and salads. Good for sauces and baking.
Mid September Late October

Apples – Cortland

Sweet apple, with a hint of tartness, juicy with a tender, snow-white flesh. Excellent for eating, salads, sauces, pies and baking!
Early September Late September

Yellow Peaches

We grow 45 varieties of peaches. The varieties are both yellow and white, freestone and cling.
Mid June Early September

Raspberries

Raspberries are nature's candy. They are sweet and delicious!
Notes: Raspberries contain powerful antioxidants that work against free radicals, inhibiting tumor growth and decreasing inflammation in the body. The potassium in raspberries supports heart health and they are extremely high in fiber.
 Mid June Late August

Apples – Jonagold

A delicious eating apple, (a cross of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples) with a unique honey-tart flavor.
Late September Early October

Apples – Red Delicious

Sweet eating apple
Mid September Late October

Apples – Jonamac

A cross between Jonathan and McIntosh apples, Jonamac is closer to a McIntosh in terms of flavor, just a bit sweeter. Many people love the touch-of-honey taste of a Jonamac, a great eating apple!
Late August Mid September

Apples – EverCrisp

A cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fuji, this apple has the best traits of both!  It is sweet, firm and juicy and is an excellent all-around apple!
Early October Early November

Tomatoes

Beefsteak  
Early July Early October

Sunflowers

Over 5,000 plants and 8 different varieties of Sunflowers have been planted on the farm creating a magical and breathtaking experience! It's a photo opportunity that you won't want to miss.
Mid July Late September

Apples- Firestorm Honeycrisp 8/28 open until 12pm

Firestorm is a highly colored red strain of Honeycrisp. Firestorm retains all of the characteristics of the standard Honeycrisp with the addition of improved coloration.
Late August Mid September

Asian Pears

 Mid August Early September

Crispie Pears

It is a medium-sized, yellow pear and has a firm yet juicy texture with great flavor.
Late August Early September

Apples – Autumn Crisp

Sweet / tart taste. This extra crisp and juicy apple is a favorite salad apple because it is slower to brown after slicing!
Mid September Late September

Concord Grapes

 Mid August Mid September

Nectarines

Yellow Nectarines.  Similar to peaches, but without the fuzz coating.  Nectarines tend to be smaller then peaches, but are sweeter.  
Notes: Nectarines are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and protein.
 Early July Early August

Sweet Peppers

Yellow, Green, and Red
Early July Late October

Eggplant

Black Beauty, Japanese, Sicilian, Italian, White and Purple varieties
Early July Late October

Apples – Premier Honeycrisp

A large apple that's red with a yellow background color. Big, juicy, crisp and sweet.
Notes: We grow over 25 varieties of Apples. Each apple has their own unique taste and use. Different Apples are better for eating, baking, sauce and salad toppers!
 Early August Mid August

White Peaches

White peaches are just as sweet as yellow peaches.  Their tartness lessens as they ripen.  
Mid July Late August

Apples – Pristine

A crisp texture and a sweet-tart flavor, Pristine apples make for a tasty and healthy treat. Beyond being a great eating apple, their high sugar content makes them excellent for cooking and baking.
Early September Late September

Apples – Gala

Sweet and crisp, this apple is a favorite for eating fresh or in salads!
Late August Mid September

Strawberries

Strawberries are the first PYO crop Linvilla offers and they're Farmer Norm's favorite crop! There is nothing more delicious than freshly picked Linvilla strawberries. Note: Container size varies on Festival days.
Late May Mid September

Blackberries

Thornless
Notes: They are loaded with vitamin C, but are low in calories and sodium. They are an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
 Early July Late July

Donut Peaches – White

White variety.  They are the size and shape of a donut, especially when the small, round pit comes out, leaving a perfect hole in the center of this fruit. Also known as Saturn peaches which makes sense if you view the pit as the planet and flesh as one big ring around it.
Notes: Donut Peaches are a good source of Potassium and Vitamin A.
 Mid July Early August

Donut Peaches – Yellow

Yellow variety.  These peaches are the size and shape of a donut, especially when the small, round pit comes out, leaving a perfect hole in the center of this fruit. Also known as Saturn peaches which makes sense if you view the pit as the planet and flesh as one big ring around it.
Mid July Early August

Apples – McIntosh

Slightly tart apple.  Crisp and very juicy. A solid all-around apple that is delicious eating, bakes well, makes great sauce and is delicious in salads!
Early September Late September

Sour (Pie) Cherries

Linvilla grows both sweet cherries and sour (pie) cherries. Cherry season is in June!
Notes: Cherries are a low-calorie snack with large amounts of vitamins, antioxidants and plant compounds. They reduced the risk of several diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
 Early June Late June

Peonies

Peonies are a beautiful flower typically used in cut flower bouquets. While Peonies are in season and available for Pick-Your-Own we suggest purchasing tickets early in the morning. We anticipate having to close this crop due to heat later in the day. Harvesting tips below are from the Farmer's Almanac.  
Notes: "Cut long stems in the morning when the buds are still fairly tight. You can wrap freshly cut peony stems in damp paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. When removing the peonies from the refrigerator give the stems a fresh cut and place them in lukewarm water to wake them up."
 Late May Early June

Apples – Smokehouse

Firm and Juicy! A great all-purpose apple!
Mid September Early October

Apples – Sansa

Sansa apples are sweet and juicy with a little tang. Sansa are also good for fresh eating or for making apple sauce.
Early September Mid September

Apples – Summer Rambo

One of the first apples in early America. Attractive, large, brightly striped, red fruit. Breaking, crisp, exceptionally juicy flesh. Excellent fresh or in sauce!
Late August Mid September

Apples – Tydeman’s Red

Tydeman’s Red are medium to large-sized apples with thin, shiny, dark red skin. Inside, they have juicy, firm though not crisp flesh, with a mild flavor.
Mid August Mid September

Apples – Smokehouse

Firm and juicy apple, perfect for fresh eating, cooking and baking. Lively flavor makes for excellent cider.
Mid September Late September

Apples – Ginger Gold

This apple has a fairly mild flavor, and is a bit sharper than Golden Delicious but still sweet for an early variety.  It is equally good for eating fresh or baking.
Early August Mid August

Yellow String Beans

 Early June Mid July

Apples – Zestar

Crisp and juicy the Zestar apple has a sweet/tart taste with a hint of brown sugar. Excellent for eating!
Early August Mid August

Blueberries

Just one cup of Blueberries contains 3.6 grams of fiber, 25% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Late June Early August

Niagra Grapes

Niagara, sometimes known as "White Concord" is most recognized as a grape for juice or jelly.
Mid August Early September

Hot Peppers

Jalapeno,  Cherry, Habanero & Long Hots
Early July Late October

Rhubarb

 Late May Early July

Yellow Squash & Zucchini

Yellow & Green Squash available pre-picked at PYO Shed.
Notes: Summer squash is a rich source of Vitamin A and C, magnesium, fiber, folate, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium and Vitamin B6. In addition, it is high in manganese, a mineral which helps the body process fats, carbohydrates, and glucose. Most importantly, it's yummy!
 Mid June Early September

Spring Onions

 Late May Mid July

Lettuce

Butter, Red, Green and Romaine
Late May Early July

Cucumbers

Cucumbers & Kirby
Early August Early October

Apricots

Apricots do not contain any saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Notes: Not always available in great numbers due to their sensitivity to frost. First time in 2 years, our crop was not effected and they are delicious!
 Mid July Mid August

Pluot

A cross between a Plum & an Apricot
Early July Early August

Plums

Plums are a very nutritious fruit. Both plums and prunes are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
Early July Mid August

Sugar Plums

Notes: Plums are an excellent source vitamin C. Plums are also a great source of vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and vitamin E.
Mid July Mid August

Yellow Plums

The Shiro plum is a large, round, yellow plum with an mild, sweet flavor.
Mid July Mid July

White or Red Onions

 Early June Mid July

Strawberries – Strawberry Festival

Includes a hayride to the fields.
Late May Mid June

Picking your own fruit is an age-old idea with a fresh new approach

We do the planting and growing. You do the picking. It is as close as you can come to having your own garden without the space, work and expense. Due to our size, we can offer a diverse variety of many fruits and vegetables.

We present the opportunity to learn how different fruit crops are grown, see these fruits ripen and experience the difference in taste and appearance between varieties of each fruit. For instance, we grow 45 varieties of yellow and white peaches, picking for each variety lasts about a week and peach season lasts from July through September. We grow 30 varieties of both eating and cooking apples. Apple picking starts in early August.

“Pick Your Own” is entertaining and fun. It is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The fresh air and sunshine are great for your health, the hayride to the fields and orchards is an adventure, and of course the fruit always tastes better when you’ve just picked it. We also offer helpful suggestions for new ways to prepare and preserve the fruit that you pick.

What better family outing is there than coming to the farm, having a fun-filled experience and ending up with a refrigerator full of great tasting, healthy produce!

Cut-Your-Own Trees

Make a life long memory of cutting down your own tree! Our Cut-Your-Own program starts with a ride out to one of our Christmas tree fields! The majority are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. We also have some Canaan Fir. We provide a saw for you to cut the tree. Once you cut your tree, we haul it back, shake the loose needles, wrap it up and tie it to your car! We can also drill a hole in your tree for "Stand Straight" Christmas Tree Stands. Due to the many different locations of the tree field(s) on the farm, no walking to the tree field(s) is permitted.

November 19 thru December 23 excluding Thanksgiving Day

Hours for the most up to date hours please visit our calendar
Monday thru Friday: 10am - 4pm last wagon departs at 4pm sharp
Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 4pm last wagon departs at 4pm sharp

Price
Select any cut-your-own tree for $99.99 plus tax.
$99.99 includes shaking, wrapping, and straightening the cut at the bottom of your tree!

No power tools are permitted in to the Cut-Your-Own fields. You must utilize the saws we provide.

Pre-Cut Trees
We have the region's best selection of pre-cut trees! Pre-cut Christmas Trees are available in all shapes, sizes and varieties at our Christmas Shop and Garden Center. You'll also find greens, roping, wreaths, and all of the trimmings.  We strive to carry tree varieties including Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir,  Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, Victorian Douglas Fir, Victorian Fraser & Nordmann Fir.  From time to time, a variety may be out of stock.  If you are interested in a specific tree variety, please call to check before you come.

Our Crops

  • Apples

    Linvilla grows 25 different varieties of apples on 20 acres of orchards. We have a variety for every taste preference! There is nothing like picking and eating a fresh apple right off the tree.

  • Apricots

    Apricots are not always available in great numbers due to their sensitivity to frost. When they are available, a tree ripened apricot is a unique treat not often found at other farms or markets.

  • Cherries

    Like apricots, cherries have a very short season and are quite sensitive to our Northeast weather conditions! Picking often lasts only one to three days each season so be sure to keep an eye on our website to get your chance!

  • Nectarines

    White and yellow nectarines offer the same juiciness and great flavor as our peaches without the fuzz. Nectarines tend to be slightly smaller than their peach counterparts but are basically interchangeable with peaches for cooking or including them in fresh salads.

  • Peaches

    We grow 45 varieties of peaches. The varieties are both yellow and white, freestone and cling. Our newly planted varieties are adding excitement to our early picking season; don't miss our Desiree or Rich May peaches! Your taste buds will be forever spoiled by the flavor and juiciness of a tree-ripened peach!

  • Pears

    Asian, Crispie, Harrow Sweet, Blake's Pride and Sunrise are the pear varieties offered at Linvilla. Commercial production is limited here in the Northeast so if you like to support local agriculture, get your pears at Linvilla!

  • Plums

    Plums are a sweet delicious summertime treat. This fruit is also often used in baking (tarts, cobblers, turnovers) and can also be used to make jam, juice, and wine. Grilled plums can be added to a sweet dessert or drizzled with balsamic for a savory treat. Pop your plums in a dehydrator to make your own delicious prunes! Prunes can be pickled for a sensational and unusual side dish!

  • Blackberries

    Our thornless blackberries are very large and are one of our easiest berries to pick. In addition to making excellent jam, Blackberries are high in vitamin C, K and in fiber and are terrific in smoothies or cocktails. They bring a fabulous burst of flavor to salads and bbq sauce.  A staff favorite is a grilled blackberry, bacon and brie sandwich! What a treat!

  • Blueberries

    We grow seven varieties of blueberries. Recent studies champion the health benefits of nutritious blueberries! Many visitors enjoy picking raspberries and blueberries as their seasons coincide for 2 weeks. Have you ever made a raspberry or blueberry pie?

  • Raspberries

    Our 6 varieties of raspberries ripen during both an early summer and fall season. Early summer season is late June through mid-July. Raspberries are a little more work to pick than other berries but they're worth the effort! If you can get them home without eating them all (!), raspberries are fabulous in jam, salads, sauces, smoothies, cocktails and tarts.  Raspberries pair well with chipotle or other hot peppers in glazes for a main course.

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    Strawberries

    Our Pick-Your-Own season begins with strawberries in late May. Strawberries are the first PYO crop Linvilla ever offered and they're Farmer Norm's favorite crop! Strawberry picking is one of our best photo ops.  Our Summer and Fall variety is Seascape and can be picked from late-June through mid-October. Linvilla is on the cutting edge of ever-bearing strawberry production which is new and evolving.

  • Eggplant

    Did you know that eggplant is actually a fruit? Commonly thought of as a vegetable, because they grow from a flowering plant and contain seeds, eggplants are actually fruit! We grow a wide variety of eggplants in an interesting range of shapes and colors. Whether you plan to bake, broil or grill this fruit, you'll receive a ton of nutrients and health benefits. Eggplant is low in calories and sodium, and is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and B vitamins.

  • Peppers

    We grow traditional green bell peppers along with yellow and orange bells. Linvilla highly recommends the new Canario pepper, an excellent yellow Marconi - a must try! We also grow a wide variety of hot peppers in varying colors and intensities: Jalapeno, Habanero, Serrano, Cherry Bomb, Cayenne and more!

  • Sweet Corn

    Linvilla Orchards prides ourselves on picking and selling freshly picked sweet corn every day when it is in season.

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    Tomatoes

    There is nothing more exciting to a tomato lover than a ripe, juicy vine-ripened tomato! We offer beefsteak, plum, cherry, grape and heirloom varieties for slicing, canning, sauces and salads.

  • Rhubarb

    Rhubarb is a colorful and flavorful, yet under-appreciated, vegetable. Rhubarb is a great source of vitamin K1, which is important for blood clotting and bone health. Simmer chopped rhubarb, red onion, balsamic vinegar and mustard and create  a lovely sauce for fish. A favorite recipe here at the farm is simply chopped rhubarb cooked down in a sauce pan with just water and sugar. Serve it over ice cream or yogurt for a taste of the past! Delicious!

  • Grapes

    Linvilla grows three varieties of seeded cooking and eating grapes: Early Concord (Fredonia), Concord and Niagara. Make some jam or squeeze them for juice!

  • Flowers

    We grow Zinnias and 8 different varieties of Sunflowers!

  • Peonies

    PEONIES are a beautiful flower used in cut flower bouquets and available for cut your own.  They bloom for a few short weeks at the end of May to early June. Farmer Norm has dedicated a section of the farm to share the beauty of the Peony.  It is a don't miss opportunity.

  • Pluots

    A cross between a Plum & an Apricot

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    Onions

    Fresh Onions!

  • Christmas Trees

    Take your whole family on a hayride to the Christmas tree fields to select your tree. The majority are 5′ to 7′ Douglas Fir.

Fall PYO

Crop availability changes quickly due to weather, amount of ripe fruit, the number of visitors, how much they pick or the abundance of a particular crop at any given time. The most up to the minute picking information is posted on this page!

We have three ways you can purchase tickets to pick apples. Each person who wants to enter the orchard needs to be accounted for when picking. If you have 4 people you need to make sure you purchase a ticket that admits up to 4 people. You can purchase a container that admits more than the amount of people in your group if you are looking to pick a larger quantity of fruit while you are here!

¼ Peck (Admits 1 Person) $9 online - $10 in person - A ¼ peck is approx. 2.5-3lb of apples. Only one person is admitted into the orchard with this ticket. This is the perfect container if you are looking to spend some time in the orchard but aren’t looking to pick a ton of fruit!

Tickets are not crop specific and are non-refundable. In the event of rain you will have the option to swap your tickets to a different day. 

Spring and Summer PYO

Crop availability changes throughout the day. This can be due to, weather, the amount of ripe fruit, the number of visitors, how much they pick, or the abundance of a particular crop. The most up to the minute picking information is posted on this page!

Each person over 12 months who would like to enter the Pick-Your-Own field requires a ticket. This ticket gains you entry to the fields as well as a base size container to fill with fruit. Once you get here, if you would like to pick additional fruit or upgrade your container size you can purchase additional containers at the PYO shed. The ability to purchase additional containers is based on crop availability. 

Different crops go in different sized containers- when checking in you will let our Pick-Your-Own staff what crop you are interested in picking and they will get you started!

Please note that as the summer days get hotter, and more people come out to pick fruit the earlier time slots tend to have more favorable picking conditions. We suggest you check our Pick-Your-Own site before you come as we post the most up to date picking information there!

Please note that the Pick-Your-Own check-in locations moves on September 17th! 9/17 and forward please check in at our Fall pick your own shed located on Linvill Road at the edge of the orchard.

Ticket Prices
$9 - Online
$10 - Walk-Up

Tickets are not crop specific and are non-refundable. In the event of rain you will have the option to swap your tickets to a different day. 

Conditions

Excellent Picking Conditions

  • The fruit is abundant and easily found
  • It does not require much time to pick and fill a picking container
  • One does not have to go far or cover much distance or area in the field to fill a picking container
  • There is more excellent quality fruit
  • It is the height of the season or one of the peaks of the season

Good Picking Conditions

  • The fruit is abundant but not as plentiful or as easily found as when conditions are excellent
  • It takes a little longer to pick the same amount of fruit as compared to excellent conditions
  • You may have to cover more area to fill your container as compared to excellent conditions
  • The quality of the fruit is still very good
  • The season may be on the way up or down or we may be in between the peak of a variety of a crop

Fair Picking Conditions

  • There is not a lot of fruit and the crop might be considered “light”
  • It takes longer to pick and fill your container
  • You will have to work harder and cover bigger area to fill your container
  • The quality can be excellent and there will be pockets of great fruit but it will take more effort
  • The picking can be “fair” when the season is just beginning or when it is ending
  • Often the fruit can be sweeter and the best tasting of the season, but not as pretty, this is especially true towards the end of a crop’s season

Picking Tips and Guidelines

  • Dress comfortably and seasonally appropriate. Sneakers are recommended.
  • Be sure to pack a hat and wear sunscreen if you're picking on a hot summer day.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Before you start picking with your children, explain to them how to identify ripe fruit. If you need any help we have knowledgeable staff on hand! You can ask at the PYO Shed or any of the hayride drivers.
  • Only pick ripe fruit that you want to take home with you.
  • Once fruit is picked it cannot continue to grow, ripen or be selected by anyone else.
  • After a rainy night our fields may be wet, but we do plant grass or put straw down between all our rows of fruit. We work hard to keep these grass areas mowed to make your picking experience enjoyable.
  • Follow all signs and instructions by staff.
  • No sampling or eating of fruit is permitted in the fields.

Fishing - Late March Thru October

Fishing at Orchard Lake

*Trout*Bass*Catfish*

For more information visit our Fishing page.

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