Linvilla Orchards

I usually just love this place. The people are friendly, the pick-​your-​own is a lot of fun, the garden shop is fun to wander in, but today was disappointing. They open at 9am, and pick-​your-​own allegedly at 8am, but when we arrived at 9:50, it didn’t seem as if they were open, or perhaps opened late. There was no one at the pick-​your-​own shed, and no one seemed to know where to direct me or what to do. The playground was closed, again, locked tight but supposed to be open at 9am. The bakery was in poor shape… minimal baked goods in the bakery case and what was in there was COVERED in flies. One or two flies is an accident, but dozens are just gross. It was all sort of sad-​looking and depressing. I hope to return someday when the vibe has improved.

Went today (early June) and picked raspberries and strawberries. Prices are not cheap but the taste is fantastic – nothing like store bought! We’ll eat as many as we can over the next few days and freeze the rest for smoothies and desserts. Not too far from Center City, either. I will definitely come back for blueberries and peaches and apples. Don’t miss the apple cider donuts – they’re very tasty.

I love everything about this place. The animals, greenhouse, U-​pick, pumpkins… EVERYTHING they have to offer is well worth the hour and a half trip we take to visit. 10 stars.

Don’t let the name fool you. This place is more than your run-​of-​the-​mill apple or peach picking orchard.
Not looking to forage about and fill a basket with produce? There’s so much more to get into. From hayrides to corn mazes to browsing the market with the onsite bakery, there’s definitely something for the entire family here.
Don’t forget to grab a few of their perfectly made candy apples before you go!

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a longtime supporter of their’s. It doesn’t matter if for decades you have put up with their noise and traffic without complaining. If you try to lessen your chances of getting killed while walking along Linville Road during rush hour and in the process stray too far off the «trail,» you’ll get hassled.
Disappointed.

All vegetables (not fruit) are 50% off from Jan 1 — March 31 every year!!!
It is a terrific deal and we now buy 95% of our veggies at Linvilla (includes tomatoes which technically are not a veggie).
Love the winter veggie sale!
Also in 2016 apples (many varieties) are 69 cent per lb! Stock up!!!

It’s been a long time family tradition to go to Linvilla.
However I find the pricing is very high. Also I think they have had the same restroom facilities for the past 20 plus years.

What a great Media destination/​tradition!
Practically anytime of year. Fall activities, winter, fishing in the summer. Family owned as well which is always cool.
Christmas time you can do the whole hay ride experience, cut down your own tree, get hot chocolate, and roast marshmallows. Then wander through garden center and browse home decorations or really cool kid gifts.
This place is certainly one of a kind and worth the trip no matter what time of year.
Sorry, did I mention petting zoo or playground? Cider doughnuts?

My BFF brought me here to experience Apple Picking for the first time– yep, my city dwelling self thought apples came from the Koreans down the block.
We drive from The city less than 30
Minutes to the countryside. So cute!
We arrive by the orchards where there are vendors to buy hot apple cider and pole fritters. Yum!
We are given a box at the entrance and told to fillerup! We will be charged upon exit. Also, those aisles of trees with a red flag are off limits.
It was so fun to walk and choose apples and just enjoy nature. Yellow and red apples were everywhere! Many of great apples were already on the grounds but I wasn’t willing to take from the ground.
I would come back again for the experience.

It’s always lively at Linvilla, especially during the Spring and Fall. It’s very convenient and close for many to drive to as well! Yet, perhaps that could be why my experience can be described as over-​commercialized.
Compared to other orchards I’ve gone to for fruit picking, Linvilla was very «bleak». It was less organized and clean. I found trash such as random brown bags or wrappers flying through the air when the wind blew. In my opinion, there wasn’t enough signs directing the crowds of where to venture off to next either.
What I can vouch for though is their festive pumpkin patch. You’ll spot it a mile away with the giant scarecrow and vibrant orange pumpkin signs! The market is a also a highlight of Linvilla. It’s fun and filled with goods not to pass out on. My favorite part were the people giving out their homemade ravioli samples– can I say they were to die for? Couldn’t pass it up so I got myself some of their sauces to try at home!

Linvilla is a family friendly farm with plenty of activities for the kids, adults and everyone in between. Coming on a weekend during the fall is tricky though and definitely not recommend if you don’t like crowds. However, if you enjoy the company, come during the apple and pumpkin picking seasons between September and October!
I came here two Saturdays ago for apple picking. Unfortunately many of the apples were already picked, but the good thing is that they were ripe and ready to eat. My friends found it worth it to fill up a whole box and split the cost that way ($ 30 per box) as opposed to paying individually by pound ($ 2.99/lb).
The market is amazing, with a plethora of amish goods, fresh pies (tons of varieties!!), apple cider and more. I got the spicy sweet habenero pickles, which are amazing! And, MAN are they spicyyy.
I really enjoyed their apple cider, which I find to have just the perfect amount of sweetness.
Overall a great and popular place to be!

Going to Linvilla has become a tradition by this time. The place is great for family activities. The only reason I’m giving them a two star review is for their animal section. It’s so sad to see in what desperate shape this area is in. With all the money people spend while at the farm, you’d think they would keep all their animals in great shape. All and I mean all of the chickens have missing tails and bloody bold spots. Some even limp with leg injuries. The duck pond is filthy, I’ve seen floating coffee cups to paper plates in there. You’d think the ducks just had a party.
I don’t want to explain to my kid why the chickens are bleeding or why the ducks are eating paper instead of their food. Get it together Linvilla. Maybe you can use some (just some) of the money you guys make and put an effort in taking care of the poor animals.

Traffic to get here was horrendous, and trying to find parking was even worse! But, luckily a person pulled out right when we turned in, so we were right in front… yes!!!
Went this past weekend and we plan on going back this weekend. :-) We only walked the grounds and didn’t get to really do any activities yet, but it was great! Went into the market, tried some free apple samples. Honey crisp… AMAZING! Be bought some. 6 apples for $ 8. So expensive, but so worth it. Then got some apple cider donuts and roasted corn. Both were so good. I basically came here to eat. LOL. After eating, husband and I were going to take our son over to the animals, but then it started raining. :-(Hopefully this weekend will be nice and we can enjoy the rest of the festivities.

I’ve been here a few times since moving to the area and while they have a great selection, for the most part their prices are surprisingly high.
$ 1.99 for a jack-​be-​little? Stop it.
Their mums are gorgeous, though, and we got two for our porch. They have a huge selection of all types of pumpkins in the fall, and pick-​your-​own fruit all year round. Their farm market has a great selection as well, and I was eyeing up the good-​looking apples (also available for picking). It’s super family-​oriented, which can be proven by the flocks of screaming children on any given day. Prepare to dodge kids playing tag in precarious situations (ie. A hill, or a farm market with many shelves holding glass objects).

We had a decent time visiting Linvilla. Some thoughts:
Positives
Plenty of parking and picnic tables to sit down in the shade to have some lunch.
The hay ride was pretty decent, however we had to wait for almost 30 minutes.
The kids really enjoyed viewing the animals, especially the pig and chickens.
Negatives
The quality of the food in the stands was pretty bad. The sandwiches we ordered were almost inedible, especially the grilled chicken.
Some of the staff weren’t that friendly.
It was very crowded, but I can’t hold that against the orchard. It is clearly a popular place.
The corn and hay maze were solved by our 10-​year old in just a few minutes, not that challenging.
Bring cash, you can spend plenty of it here if you’re not careful.

Fall day review.
Why one less star? Sorry i prefer a hayride that leads to the actual pumpkin patch where i can pick my own pumpkin and not from huge bins. It was packed as we got here around 10am on a Saturday early October so make sure you come earlier. Since this place is so popular in the tristate area, everyone will come here. There are plenty of things to do but be prepared to wait in lines which also goes for food vendors. This place will pretty much satisfy all your fall cravings. Not much changes from year to year as far as their fall activities and décor. A couple of times here and it kinda gets boring, so check out other farms for less crowded fall outings. Not a fan of the car traffic allowed to pass by in front of the market.

Loved this place good for children but for me i felt like im in a fairy world
Took a lots of video and pictured coming back every year mmmmmm love this place

I always have a great time when I’m at Linvilla. I come fall, spring, and summer. You can pick your own apples, pumpkins, peaches, tomatoes, pears, etc. (Depending on the season of course!) I also saw something about fishing last time I went. FYI– this makes a great day of family fun or first date!
The people are very friendly. Sometimes they hold festivals and they also do birthday parties for the kiddies. To go picking, they will give you a token for $ 5, which will go towards the cost of what you bring back to buy. They will also give you a reusable box/​basket to fill for $ 1. (You can bring the box back next time you come to save your dollar and the environment!) They will take you on a big tractor/​hayride into the field. The tractor comes every 15 min to take people back. (Great part of the“pickin” experience!)
For all those people that say NAY to the labor intensive pickings– don’t miss out on their farmer’s market! They’ve got all sorts of stuff in there including their cold yummy apple cider and bakery section in the back. Lastly, they’ve got a gift shop/​store with all sorts of knick knacks and flowers/​plants.
Grab a friend, your family, or your significant other and enjoy a day dedicated to picking your own fresh fruit/​vegetable and eating. It will teach you to be grateful for the machines and people out there doing the work for us everyday!

Delicious and plentiful peaches and nectarines (which is what we picked). The payment structure was a little confusing — you need to buy a $ 5 token per person, and that $ 5 goes towards the fruit you pick. On top of that you need to buy the boxes/​containers for the fruit, which costs about $ 1 a box.
The market has an incredible fresh selection, including apple cider year round. Don’t forget to check out the farm/​petting zoo in the back!

Overpriced, yet kitschy fun. Probably a lot more novel of an experience for a city-​dweller, but still a worthwhile weekend activity for anyone. I’ve come here for apples and pumpkins before and it’s been a ton of fun every time. The market has a lot of really tasty stuff, including freshly prepared caramel apples, hot cider drinks, and cider donuts. I’ve also found some really awesome spicy pickles here.
Linvilla Orchards is definitely a spot to get into a festive fall mood: last weekend, my roommates and I nabbed a pumpkin for cooking and three for carving and it definitely got us in the holiday spirit! Minus one star for being a bit too expensive though, in my opinion. You’d think fresh produce would be cheapest from the source, but you’re definitely getting charged for the experience.