On one of my many trips out east I biked to Latham and shot the breeze for 30 minutes on a beautiful day chatting about life out on the north fork. The man working the stand, whos name escapes me was so friendly and genuine. There is a museum that is open on weekends. Latham has an aptly sized farm-stand on the side of main road with the absolute best view out of any on the north fork. In Southold, make sure to visit the Horton’s Point Lighthouse along the Long Island Sound. You can visit the gorgeous fields and then shop in their store where they offer lavender sachets, soaps and other gift items. Lavender by the Bay: Don’t miss this lavender farm, just east of Greenport in East Marion.

Down the street is Magic Fountain for a large selection of ice cream. The Love Lane Kitchen comes highly recommended as a fun local’s spot. Most of the fresh fruit used in our bakery is grown right here on our farm. There are no pre-prepared ingredients or fillings bought for use. All of our pies, bread, muffins, cookies, cakes, jam, and jelly are made right here on our farm from scratch. Make sure to visit Love Lane with its small shops and restaurants. Part of the charm of the North Fork is the abundance of quaint residential farm stands where small-scale agriculture is governed by an honor box. Briermere Farms is a fruit farm and bakery on the North Fork of Long Island. Some are owned by the regions legendary old farming families, others by new producers and still others by home gardeners with nothing more than a folding. We are dedicated to sustainability, family, and partnership with seasonal offerings of fruits. Mattituck has some great wineries as well. Pattys Berries And Bunches Farm Stand In Mattituck on the North Fork of Long lsland. After 9 years in the Lower Hudson Valley, the farm has become part of the agricultural legacy of the North Fork of Long Island. Deep Roots Farm is based on the North Fork in Southold. Don’t miss driving down Village Lane to see the small downtown with its quaint historic buildings. Orient: Is a charming town at the end of the North Fork. Greenport is a wonderful spot to base yourself and then explore the surrounding area, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Montauk and the Hamptons. You will drive through the charming small towns of Jamesport, Southold, Cutchogue, East Marion, Orient, Mattituck and Greenport. Here you will find beautiful farmland and many farm-stands featuring local fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, pies and honey, lavender fields and 44 wineries. People come from miles around for the fresh produce here, and also the Roasted Super Sweet Corn and Baked Sweet Potatoes that can be enjoyed while shopping at the stand.I was very impressed with the North Fork of Long Island. Explore the bountiful produce and artisan goods at Hamptons and North Fork farmers markets and farm stands. Schmitt’s Farm Stand on Sound (3355 Sound Ave, Riverhead )įall vegetables like parsnips, cabbage, and kale are readily available at Schmitt’s. Info: The South Fork farm offers a variety of fruits and vegetables, but Long Islanders can browse the farm’s pumpkin patch. Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, scallions, leeks, and garlic are all in season during the Fall months and make a great addition to any meal. The farm features the oldest cider mill on the North Fork, dating back to 1902, as well as the earliest farm stand, which opened in the 1940s. Lots of u-pick (pick your own) fruits and vegetables: Christmas trees, apple picking, pumpkin picking. Open daily from 9a-6p, you will find many varieties of home-grown organic vegetables at Garden of Eve. Lewin Farms is a family farm on eastern Long Island. It takes some exploring to discover the lure, landscape and character of each place. They also sell a variety of foods made with their produce and herbs. The North Fork of Long Island unfurls eastward from Riverhead for 30 miles. Open every day from 9a-5pm (except Tuesdays), the farm is certified organic and employs sustainability practices. Here are our picks for finding the best Fall produce. Fall vegetables, like squash, contain alpha- and beta-carotene which promote healthy eyesight. Fall fruits like apples offer essential vitamins and antioxidants that help prevent chronic illness and slow aging.

Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard (715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck, NY) you don’t have to have kids in tow to enjoy this spunky farm stand.From the fresh roasted corn, cider donuts, and sangria hut to the corn maze, you, too, can get lost in childlike fun. The autumn harvest brings a variety of healthy and delicious produce, from squash and sweet potatoes to apples and pears. Briermere Farm by Insufficient Postage licensed under CC 2.0 available by clicking here.

North fork farm stands