Westwind Orchard

we have been apple picking with our kids for 20 years and this is by far our most favorite place. we loved the apples. first its not a canned experience with all the same things as many of the other places. it really feels like the farm belongs to a family who is motivated by the love of the farming experience, not just commerce. it is much much smaller than other places and we really like that. the pizza is delicious. The pies and baked goods are amazing, they are made by the owners — laura and fabios mothers (they are in their late 80’s/early 90’s) from recipes passed down in the family). The spirit is so fun and the shop has great stuff. Everyone was super super nice. I did not feel the slick marketing at all. It is true that it has a curated experience but that is what makes it different from other places.

What a great find! Especially for this time of year. Westwind makes for the perfect setting to a perfect fall day. Not to mention, the wood fired, squash blossom, fresh tomato pizza was to die for. I will definitely be returning next Fall!

An incredibly rewarding experience after the long drive from Brooklyn. We have been coming here since our kiddos were tiny and wouldn’t miss a spring or fall trip. They use 100% organic farming methods and are always adding to their rich offerings. You-​pick apples and raspberries, pumpkins, honey, maple syrup, and tons of other produce not to mention a nicely curated gift shop. The owners Laura and Fabio are warm and welcoming, clearly passionate about their farm and sharing the fruits of their efforts. The pizza is approaching Lucali level (for Brooklyn pizza lovers, you know what I mean). And our little girls love running around in the fields and riding in the adorable wagons. We wish we could come every weekend!

This review is solely for the apple picking experience – I have not had the pizzas here.
Apple picking is a horrendous ripoff. $ 23 for a 10lb bag of mangy, tough apples that are sparse on the trees?! Outrageous!
There are many better and more reasonable places to pick apples in the area. These other places may not have the slick marketing that Westwind does, but they’re much better and more representative of Ulster County’s agricultural offerings.

Combines u-​pick apples, pears and berries with great pizzas on Saturdays and Sundays in the fruit picking season.