We like big trees and old apples. After many years working for some great orchard mentors we developed an affinity for a particular style of farm stewardship. Old trees and fruit varieties are a message from our collective agricultural past (particularly in the hilly, rocky small towns of New England) with a lot to teach us about resilience.

Big trees resist drought and disease. Old, regionally-developed varieties are often better adapted to our climate and the pests found here. Besides, they’re cool. I prefer working with big trees. They can take a few knocks and require a long-term vision. And the old apples taste great.

We bought this land in 2020 for the allure of big trees and the challenge of long-term renovation and gentle management. We want an orchard where our children and yours can play and grow.