Rose Hill Farm | U-pick On A 1798 Dutchess County Orchard

In picturesque Red Hook, NY, Rose Hill Farm is a beloved Pick Your Fruit orchard with a rich history dating back to 1798. This idyllic, family-owned farm offers many fruits, including cherries, blueberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins. Whether it’s a time-honored tradition or a first-time visit, guests are warmly welcomed to bask in the tranquility of the Hudson Valley at this charming orchard.

The roots of Rose Hill Farm trace back to Peter Fraleigh, who acquired the land in 1798 and laid the foundation for the orchard in 1812. The farm has since been cherished through six generations. In 2001, the New York State Agricultural Society paid tribute to the farm and its then-owners, Dave and Karen Fraleigh, by recognizing Rose Hill Farm as the only fruit orchard among the state’s ten Bicentennial Family Farms.

The Rose Hill Farm Cider, Wine, & Co-Ferments Taproom
The Taproom is open Thurs-Sun this summer and fall! Join us for live music, Featured Ferments, weekend food, and maker pop-ups. See the Events Calendar for details.

Rose Hill Farm Annual Ripening Schedule:

MID TO LATE JUNE – EARLY JULY: SEVERAL VARIETIES OF SWEET AND TART CHERRIES.
JULY – AUGUST: SEVERAL VARIETIES OF BLUEBERRIES.
AUGUST: (TYPICALLY WE HAVE PEACHES, PLUMS, PRUNES AND APRICOTS BUT THE APRIL COLD SPELL DAMAGED THE MAJORITY OF STONE FRUIT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY).
LATE AUGUST: GINGERGOLD AND PAULA RED APPLES
EARLY SEPT: HONEYCRISP, GALA, MACINTOSH, JONAMAC, SPARTAN
MID SEPT: HONEYCRISP, GALA, MACINTOSH, JONAMAC, SPARTAN, EMPIRE, JONAGOLD, CORTLAND, FUJI
LATE SEPT: GALA, JONAGOLD, EMPIRE, RED DELICIOUS, SHIZUKA, TWENTY OZ
EARLY OCT: EMPIRE, RED DELICIOUS, MACOUN, SHIZUKA, GOLDEN DELICIOUS, MUTSU, NY 428
MID OCT: MUTSU, GOLDEN DELICIOUS, CAMEO, ROME, FORTUNE, NORTHERN SPY
LATE OCT: FUJI, ROME, GRANNYSMITH, GOLD RUSH, LADY APPLE

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Orchard Practices

At Rose Hill Farm, they have adopted a different approach to orchard management. At the start of the 2018 season, they incorporated a Holistic framework into their Integrated Pest Management system. They aim to grow the healthiest, most flavorful, and nutritious fruit while being responsible land stewards. Their primary goal is to foster the health of the entire orchard ecosystem by focusing on soil fertility, tree health, and increased biodiversity.

Their holistic orchard management practice focuses on the overall health of the orchard. Instead of using a formulaic approach with synthetic fertilizers, they dedicate significant time to creating a diverse and nutrient-rich environment. This is achieved by increasing organic matter in the soil, promoting a rich fungal under-story for the trees, applying organic materials for nutrition, and fostering the growth and development of beneficial microorganisms in the soil and on the trees. Unlike conventional orchard management systems, which mainly focus on removing the bad, their approach emphasizes encouraging the good.