Tuesday, December 9, 2008

DECEMBER HOURS FOR FARM MARKET

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9: PLEASE NOTE-THE HOURS FOR THE FARM MARKET ARE:
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:30-5PM, SATURDAYS 9:30-4PM AND SUNDAYS FROM 11AM TO 4PM.

Available at the farm market are apples & pears by the pound, apples sold in baskets and peck and 1/2 bushel utility grade apples. We are still pressing apple cider. It is available in 1/2 gallon and gallon sizes. Should you have a special order, please call ahead so we have it ready when you arrive. 845-255-7717

Need straw or firewood? We have that too. For large quantities, call ahead.

Monday, November 17, 2008

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008

What's happening on the farm? The farm market is open everyday from 9:30 to 5pm. You can get apples, apple cider, donuts and squash. Got a special occasion coming up and need donuts? Give us a day's notice and we can have them packed and ready for you.

Plans are underway to get the strawberries ready for winter. The orchard is getting its final mowing for the year. We are packing apples for grocery stores.

There is firewood available at the farm market. If you need larger quantities, give us a call. The farm number is 845-255-0693.

Stay warm!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

LOOKING FOR A PUMPKIN FOR HALLOWEEN? OR PERHAPS YOUR LOOKING FOR APPLES TO MAKE CANDIED APPLES! Check out the Farm Market for your Halloween needs. We've got pumpkins-both u-pick and already picked. We've got apples of many varieties to make candy apples. Having a party? Why not pick up some apple cider and apple cider donuts. Call and order ahead if you want to make sure there are enough to go around. We make our own apple cider from apple grown right here in New Paltz and Gardiner. The Farm Market is open 7 days a week from 9:30-5pm. It will move to its Winter Showroom around Thanksgiving and go into winter hours. Keep checking the blog for further updates.

U-PICK APPLES: Closed for the season. To those of you who braved Columbus Day Weekend, thank you for waiting in the lines. To all who came to pick for the first time, thank you for giving us a chance to serve you.

U-PICK CHESTNUTS: Finished for another year. What little is left will be gathered by the squirrels and chipmunks.

HAYRIDES & CORN MAZE: The haywagon will be put away for the winter soon. The corn maze may look okay from the outside but sources tell me it took a beating on the inside. The corn will be picked to feed the animals over the winter months. Some of the cornstalks will be cut down but some will remain to act as a barrier for blowing winter snow.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Sunday-Last day of u-pick apple

U-PICK APPLE: Sunday, October 26 is the last day of u-pick apple for the season. The varieties left to pick are Rome, Fuji, Granny Smith and some Red Delicious. We will open at 9:30 and close at 5pm. The hayride will be running. The cost is 95 cents per pound.

U-PICK PUMPKIN: Open 9:30. The price is 45 cents per pound.

U-pick chestnut is over. There are a few still on the ground if you are up to the challenge. The cost is $4 per pound.

FARM MARKET: The farm market is open daily from 9:30-5:30 with our fresh pressed cider, apple varieties including Honeycrisp, apple cider donuts and more.

ICE CREAM SHOP: Sunday is our last day of the season. We offer soft-serve ice cream, hot dogs, nacho chips, coffee and hot chocolate. We open at noon.

TO CONTACT US: Call 845-255-0693 and let it ring. Or email us with your questions.

Monday, October 13, 2008

MONDAY - COLUMBUS DAY

U-PICK PUMPKIN: OPEN DAILY. PRICE IS 45 CENTS PER POUND.

U-PICK APPLE: OPEN TODAY. PRICE IS 95 CENTS PER POUND. HOURS: 9:30 TO 5 PM. MOST VARIEITIES READY TO PICK. HAYRIDE IS RUNNING TODAY.

FARM MARKET: OPEN DAILY 9:30 TO 5:30 WITH APPLE CIDER, APPLE CIDER DONUTS, WINTER SQUASH, FALL DECORATIONS.

CORN MAZE: OPEN TODAY.

FALL FOLIAGE: LOOKING GOOD! HEAD FOR THE PUMPKIN PATCH FOR THE BEST VIEW.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008

U-PICK APPLES: Ready to pick this weekend is the Empire, Cortland, Macoun, Golden & Red Delicious, Fuji, Mutsu, Idareds. The price is 95 cents per pound. The hours are 9:30-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays and Columbus Day.

FARM MARKET: Open daily with apples, apple cider, apple cider donuts, vegetables and more. The hours are 9:30-5:30pm.

U-PICK PUMPKIN: Open daily. The price is 45 cents per pumpkin, large and small. The best view of the mountains is from the patch.

If you have any questions, please call 845-255-0693 and let it ring!

Thursday, October 9, 2008

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

FUJI APPLE UPDATE: Last night, we checked on the Fuji apples. They DO have flavor and are ready to pick. They are plentiful so don't worry if you cannot get here this weekend to pick them. There will be Fuji to pick next weekend too.

U-PICK APPLE OPEN TODAY: Due to the Jewish holiday falling on a Thursday, we will be open today for u-pick apple. The varieities we are recommending for picking include Cortland, Empire, Macoun, Idared, Red & Golden Delicious and Fuji. The cost is 95 cents per pound. The hayride will be operating today as well. The hours are 9:30-5pm.

U-PICK PUMPKIN: Open daily 9:30-5:30. Pumpkins large and small.

Chestnuts: There are chestnuts on the ground. Be sure to get a bag to pick into! The cost is $4 per pound. SHAKING THE TREES WILL ONLY GET YOU GREEN CHESTNUTS AT $4 PER POUND.

FARM MARKET: Open daily 9:30 to 5:30pm with our own fresh pressed cider, apple cider donuts, HoneyCrisp apples, winter squash, corn stalks, gourds and more!

FALL FOLIAGE: Colors are appearing on the mountain every day. The best spot to view the foliage is from the pumpkin patch or from the Granny Smith trees.

Q&A: Any questions, give us a call at 845-255-0693 or send an email.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008

U-PICK Apple Update: Because Yom Kippur falls on a Thursday this year, we will be open tomorrow (Thursday, October 9) for u-pick apples. The hours remain the same-9:30-5pm, the cost is 95 cents per pound. The varieities ready to pick for this weekend include Cortland, Empire, Macoun, Red & Golden Delicious, Mutsu aka Crispin. (We recommend you wait until next weekend to pick Fuji to allow their flavor to develop more.) The hayride will be operating on Thursday to get you to and from the orchard.

U-PICK Pumpkin: Pumpkin picking takes place daily from 9:30-5:30. We have pumpkins of all sizes. It's the pumpkin patch with the best view of the mountains. The cost of pumpkins is 45 cents per pound.

Farm Market: The Farm Market is open daily 9:30-5:30 with our own fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple varieities of all kinds including HoneyCrisp, pears, garden vegetables and winter squash.

Chestnuts: There are chestnuts falling on the ground and ready to be picked. The cost is $4 per pound. Please note-the chestnuts still hanging in the tree are not ready.

Fall Foliage: The colors are beginning to appear on the mountain. I do not think that we have reached our peak yet. The best view of the mountain is from the pumpkin patch or by the Granny Smith trees.

Q & A: If you have questions regarding the farm and what's available, you can reach us at (845) 255-0693 or by email at debdressel@aol.com. If you call, let it ring!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008

U-PICK APPLES: Coming to New Paltz to pick apples? We are open for u-pick apples Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 to 5. The cost is 95 cents per pound. We offer a hayride to the orchard and the pumpkin patch or you can enjoy a short walk if you're looking for some fresh air and a little exercise. The varieities that are ready this weekend to pick will be Cortland, Macoun, Empire, Mutsu, Golden Delicious.

U-Pick Pumpkins: Open daily 9:30 to 5:30. The cost is 45 cents per pound. There are large pumpkins and small pumpkins.

Corn Maze: Pretty easy to find. Free. Open 9:30-5:30. Place for a photo op too.

FALL FOLIAGE UPDATE: A customer asked if I would include this in our blog. So here goes. Some color is beginning to show on the mountains. I guess you can say that the fall is in the air! You can get a great few of the mountains from the pumpkin patch. Another great photo opportunity.

CHESTNUT UPDATE: A few chestnuts have started to fall. It will take a little work to find them. The cost is $4 per pound. Get a bag at either the farm market or the U-pick apple check-in.

FARM MARKET: We are well into apple cider production! Apple cider & apple cider donuts are waiting! Looking for HoneyCrisp apples? They are available by the pound or in baskets. Don't forget the garden fresh vegetables including our sweet corn. Fall decorations such as gourds, winter squash, cornstalks and pumpkins are available as well. The market is open daily 9:30-5:30.

QUESTIONS? Call the farm at (845) 255-0693 or email me at debdressel@aol.com.

Monday, September 29, 2008

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

U-PICK APPLES: U-Pick apples will be open tomorrow September 30 from 9:30 to 5pm. Tomorrow (Rosh Hashannah) and Columbus Day are the two exceptions to the weekends only rule. The best picking for tomorrow will be Cortland, McIntosh, Macoun and Empire. The cost is 95cents per pound. The hayride will be operating tomorrow. To park, please use the driveway with the sign post. Look for the marked areas to park.

U-PICK PUMPKINS: Open daily 9:30 to 5:30. The price is 45 cents per pound. Pumpkins large and small. It's the pumpkin patch with the best view in New Paltz.

CORN MAZE: It's easy to find, fun to walk through and free.

FARM MARKET: The Farm Market is open daily 9:30 to 5:30. We have apples (including the popular HoneyCrisp), apple cider made on the farm, apple cider donuts, pears, peaches and fresh vegetables from our garden.

ICE CREAM SHOP: The ice cream shop is open Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5pm with hard and soft ice cream, warm apple crisp, apple explosions, hot dogs and more.

Q & A: Send your questions to debdressel@aol.com or call the farm at (845) 255-0693. We will do our best to answer your questions.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Thursday, September 25

U-PICK APPLES UPDATE: Coming to New Paltz to pick apples this weekend? We'll be here rain or shine. The varieties ready for picking this weekend are Cortland, McIntosh and the Early Fuji strain. The cost is 95cents per pound to pick. Park in the back of the farm market, get yourselves a pail from the little white house, take the hayride (or walk) to the orchard. (In the event of a downpour, the hayride will not be going.)

CORN MAZE: The corn maze can be visited daily 9:30 to 5:30. There is no cost. Parents-please make sure to do a head count before you leave the maze.

U-PICK PUMPKIN: The pumpkin patch is open daily 9:30 to 5:30. The cost is 45 cents per pound. On weekends, you are welcome to use the hayride to get your pumpkins back to the checkout instead of carrying them.

FARM MARKET: The Farm Market is open daily 9:30 to 5:30 with fresh vegetables from the garden, varieities of apples, apple cider pressed here on the farm, apple cider donuts, honey and jam, fall decorations and much more.

ICE CREAM SHOP: Opens at noon on Saturdays and Sundays and closes at 5pm. Enjoy warm apple crisp, apple explosions, sundaes made with Dressel Farm fruit, drinks, hot dogs and nachos.

DIRECTIONS: We are two miles from Main Street New Paltz. Take State Route 208 two miles south of New Paltz. We are on the right. Detailed directions are available on the website or you can call (845) 255-0693 with your questions.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Friday, September 19

U-PICK APPLES: The weather for the weekend looks fantastic! The apple varieties ready to pick this weekend are McIntosh, Macoun, Cortland and Empire. The haywagons will be running to take pickers to and from the orchard.

HOW DOES U-PICK APPLES WORK? Arrive at the farm and park in the back. Go to the little white building and get a pail. If you are looking for a certain variety, ask. We'll point you in the direction. Pick your apples and return to the white building to check out. The apples will be weighed. The cost is 95 cents per pound.

U-PICK PUMPKINS: The pumpkin field will be open daily for u-pick daily from now until the end of October.

FARM MARKET: Look for apple cider, apple cider donuts, apples packed in different size containers, pears, honey, and fresh vegetables from the garden. Hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm.

ICE CREAM SHOP: Open noon to 5pm Saturdays and Sundays. Offers ice cream, warm apple crisp, hot dogs, nachos and more!

TO CONTACT US: Call (845) 255-0693. Email us at debdressel@aol.com.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Wednesday, September 10

U-PICK APPLES: Join us on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm for apple picking. Looking for Gala or McIntosh? It's time to pick these varieities. The others are not yet ready to pick (even though they look it). The cost is 95 cents per pound.

HOW DOES U-PICK APPLE WORK? Using the driveway with the farm sign, park in the designated area. Go to the white booth where Pearl, Harold, Eugene and Farmer Dodd will get you started. They will give you a bucket to pick in, tell you what is ready to pick and get you headed in the right direction. A haywagon runs a loop around the orchard all day. Pick your apples and return to Pearl to check out.

Don't forget to pick up some cider, donuts, and fresh vegetables at the farm market before you leave! How about a delicious fresh raspberry shake or bite of warm apple crisp too!

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO WHILE YOU ARE IN NEW PALTZ? It's a busy weekend in our area. On Saturday, you can go to Majestic Park in Gardiner for Gardiner Day. This is a great family time and it's rain or shine. On Sunday at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, the Taste of New Paltz held by the Chamber of Commerce. Here's a chance to sample the area restaurants' best dishes.

So whether you're in New Paltz to visit your college kid, around for the great mountain view or just needed to get away, enjoy your weekend. We can be reached at 845-255-0693.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

U-PICK APPLES OPENS TOMORROW! Saturday, September 6 will be our opening day for u-pick apples. U-pick apple hours are as follows: SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ONLY 10AM TO 5PM. The price this year is 95 cents per pound.

AVAILABLE TO PICK THIS WEEKEND INCLUDE GALA AND MCINTOSH. Don't be fooled by the color of the other varieties. The great cool nights brought out the red colors in the apples but they are still not ready to pick. Ask Pearl and Harold what's ready to pick on the day you come.

FARM MARKET: IT'S APPLE CIDER DONUT TIME! The farm market will be open daily 9:30 to 5:30. It features our own fresh garden vegetables, sweet corn that is out of this world sweet, apples including Honeycrisp, peaches, pears and raspberries.

ICE CREAM SHOP: The ice cream shop is open on Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5pm. It features fresh fruit sundaes and shakes, soft and hard ice cream, warm apple crisp, hot dogs and nachos.

As always, give us a call 845-255-0693 or send me an email with your questions (debdressel@aol.com).

Monday, August 25, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

FARM MARKET: The Farm Market is open daily 9:30am to 5:30pm. Dressel's own peaches, Tydeman, Jonamac and Ginger Gold apples, and fresh vegetables from our garden are just some of the good food you will find. Also, sweet corn! We pick the corn fresh every morning and it has been kitchen-tested for goodness!

ICE CREAM SHOP: We are open daily noon to 9pm. We are featuring our fresh peach sundae, fresh raspberry sundae and of course fresh raspberry shake! SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER HOURS WILL BE SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS NOON TO 5PM. CLOSED LABOR DAY.

U-PICK APPLES: U-pick apples will begin on Saturday, September 6 at 10am. The varities that will be ready at that time will be McIntosh and Gala. The hayride will be going. The corn maze will be available too.

As always, you can contact us at (845) 255-0693 with any questions.

Friday, July 11, 2008

FRIDAY, JULY 11

STRAWBERRIES: Strawberry season has ended for 2008.

BLUEBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES: Pints of blueberries and raspberries can be purchased at the window of the ice cream shop. Just ask the attendant and they will get what you need.
The blueberries are $3 per pint and the raspberries are $4. If you purchase 8 pints of raspberries, you pay $28.

ICE CREAM SHOP HOURS: Open daily noon to 9pm with extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

TUESDAY, JULY 8

STRAWBERRIES: Strawberries are available at the Farm Market. Because it is the end of the season, we are going day-by-day. Each day the pickers will access whether or not it is the berries are still good enough to pick.

AT THE FARM MARKET: Strawberries (for a limited time), our own fresh picked raspberries and blueberries. 845-255-0693

U-PICK STRAWBERRIES: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

ICE CREAM SHOP: Open daily noon to nine pm. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays until 10pm. Fresh fruit shakes and sundaes!

Friday, July 4, 2008

STRAWBERRY INFO UPDATES-CHANGES MADE

U-Pick Holiday Update: As of Friday, July 4 these are the changes to the U-pick information. The U-pick will be open this morning from 8am to noon AND AGAIN TONIGHT (UNLESS IT RAINS) FROM 6PM TO 8PM. The price will be $1.95 per pound. Containers are provided free of charge.

U-PICK WILL BE OPEN SATURDAY, JULY 5 AND SUNDAY, JULY 6 8AM TO NOON.

U-PICK STRAWBERRIES WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON AT NOON ON SUNDAY.

STRAWBERRIES AT THE MARKET: We will continue to offer strawberries this weekend and next week for as long as the strawberries are good to sell. We are picking smaller numbers so it is possible to run out of berries early in the day. Come early if you need strawberries.

AT THE MARKET: We also have our own fresh picked raspberries and are selling blueberries from a friend's farm in New Jersey. The farm market is open 9:30-5:30 daily.

To contact us, call (845) 255-0693.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

TUESDAY, JULY 2

U-PICK STRAWBERRY INFO: We are coming down to the end of the season. We will remain open 8a.m. to noon today through Friday morning. We will have evening hours Thursday 6pm to 8pm. There will be no evening hours Friday, July 4. Check with the farm market for directions to the patch on the day you come to pick. (We rotate patches.)

AT THE FARM MARKET: Strawberries picked fresh daily, blueberries from New Jersey, our own fresh raspberries! We hope to have strawberries to sell on Friday the fourth. Store hours are 9:30-5:30 daily.

ICE CREAM SHOP: How does a fresh strawberry sundae, or a strawberry shortcake sundae sound. Thirsty? Strawberry shakes made with real berries. And now we can offer blueberry sundaes too!

Questions? Call (845) 255-0693.

Monday, June 30, 2008

LAST CHANCE FOR STRAWBERRIES

June 30, 2008- This will be the last week of strawberries. We will have strawberries in the farm market all week and possibly the weekend of July 5 and 6.

U-Pick- U-Pick strawberries will be open this week everyday from 8am to noon. Friday, July 4 will be the last day to pick. Evening picking will be open on Thursday from 6-8pm BUT NOT THE EVENING OF JULY 4.

BLUEBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES: We have blueberries and raspberries available at the farm market. The blueberries come from New Jersey and the raspberries are our own.

Contact (845) 255-0693 with any questions.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Week of June 23

U-PICK STRAWBERRY INFO: You can pick you own strawberries and save from the store price. We are at the peak of the season. Don't wait too long-the berries decrease in size as the season progresses. Anyway, the hours are daily 8am to noon and Thursday and Friday evenings 6pm to 8pm. IMPORTANT-THE LOCATION OF THE PATCH CHANGES SO CHECK WITH US BY PHONE OR STOP BY THE FARM MARKET AND READ THE SIGN.

There are containers at the patch available to you at no cost. The price of picking is $1.95 per pound.

STRAWBERRIES AT THE MARKET: This is the week for savings. We are at the peak of the season and berries are plentiful. If you're thinking of freezing berries for the winter and can't get out to pick, we've got deals for you.

ICE CREAM SHOP: The ice cream shop is open daily noon to 9pm and later on Friday and Saturday nights.

CALL THE FARM AT 845-255-0693 WITH YOUR QUESTIONS. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

U-PICK STRAWBERRY INFO: U-pick strawberries is now open. The hours to pick are as follows:

Every morning from 8am to noon. and

Thursday and Fridays evenings 6pm to 8pm.

The cost is $1.95 per pound. Containers are supplied free of charge.

Stop by the farm market for directions to the patch we are using on the day you come to pick. We have several patches which we will be rotating around.

FARM MARKET: If you're not a u-picker, you can stop by the farm market and "pick" up a quart. It is open from 9:30 to 5:30pm everyday. This week they have some specials to save you a little money.

As always, give us a call at 845-255-0693 if you have any questions.

Monday, June 16, 2008

June 16 Strawberry U-Pick

U-PICK UPDATES: U-Pick strawberry will begin tomorrow, Tuesday June 17. The hours for the season will be:

Everyday 8 a.m. to noon. Evening hours will be Thursday and Friday only from 6pm to 8pm.

The cost will be $1.95 per pound. Containers will be provided free of charge.

WHERE IS THE PATCH? We rotate our patches around to insure that picking is good for everyone. Check the signs at the Farm Market for directions to the day's patch. You can also call 845-255-0693. Look for the red and white Dressel signs to help guide you.

HOW LONG WILL U-PICK LAST? The length of the picking season depends on the weather. Generally we pick through the month of June. Keep in the mind the longer you wait, the smaller the berry size.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Friday, June 13

STRAWBERRY INFO: Strawberries are available at the farm market daily. The hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm. Yesterday we sold out of berries and had to close early. Father's Day weekend is upon us. It is our busiest. So if you have your heart set on fresh berries for dad I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO COME EARLY AND GET THEM! Currently the price is $4.50 per quart but I heard rumors that could change.

U-PIC INFORMATION: U-pic strawberries will open some day during the week of June 16. You will need to stop by the farm market for directions to the patch we are opening for that day. (There are several patches we rotate using.) Signs will be posted to help guide you. The times (once we do open) will be daily 8am to noon and evening hours Thursdays and Fridays 6pm to 8pm. Containers will be supplied free of charge. The cost will be by the pound. Keep checking for updates.

APPLES AND CIDER: Apples and cider are available at the farm market. Fuji and Goldens are all that is left. Cider is sold by the 1/2 gallon and by the gallon.

ICE CREAM SHOP: Have you been waiting for fresh strawberry shakes? They are the best! The shop is open daily noon to 9pm and open later on Fridays and Saturdays.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Wednesday, June 11

STRAWBERRY: Good morning. We survived the nasty storm last night. The pickers were out early this morning. Berries are available by the quart at the Farm Market. It is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30pm. The number to call for information is (845) 255-0693.

APPLES & CIDER: Fuji and Golden Delicious are being sold at the farm market. Cider is available by the 1/2 gallon and gallon.

ICE CREAM: Ice Cream Shop is open daily noon to 9pm and open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. We now are serving fresh strawberry sundaes and shakes!

Monday, June 9, 2008

It's strawberry time!

STRAWBERRY UPDATE: Today we picked the first of the strawberries. They are available at the farm market daily. It is open from 9:30 am to 5:30pm. Berries are sold $4.50 per quart.
U-Pick start date, times and price has not yet been established.

APPLES AND CIDER: Fuji and Golden Delicious are available at the farm market. Cider is too. We are near the end of the apples but they are still good.

ICE CREAM: Ice Cream is open daily noon to 9pm Sunday through Thursday. We are open an extra hour on Fridays and Saturdays. Now that strawberries are in we can offer fresh strawberry sundaes and shakes.

If you are looking for more information, please contact the farm at (845) 255-0693 or email me at debdressel@aol.com.

Stay cool!

Monday, June 2, 2008

Monday, June 2

STRAWBERRY UPDATE: No new news yet. We are still looking at berries ripening around the middle of June. Updates will come as I get them. Everything is dependent of the weather from now on.

ICE CREAM SHOP: Open daily noon to 9pm. Extended hour on Fridays and Saturdays.

APPLES AND CIDER: The only apples available at this point are Fuji. Cider is still be made for a short time more. Go to the ice cream shop and let the person at the window know you need apples and/or cider.

If you have any questions, please call (845) 255-0693.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Updates on May 29, 2008

ICE CREAM: Ice cream is open daily Sunday through Thursday noon to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays noon to 10pm.

APPLES AND CIDER: Apples and cider are now kept at the ice cream shop. Just let the person attending the ice cream know that you are interested in apples and/or cider and they will be glad to help you.

STRAWBERRIES: Strawberries are in bloom. With any luck, we will have plenty of strawberries. When? That's the million dollar question. So, check back here frequently. As I get updated, so will the blog. If you're looking for a definite date, sorry I can't give it to you.

As always, you can direct your easy questions to (845) 255-0693. If you prefer, you can also email me at debdressel@aol.com. I will do my best to help.

Friday, May 23, 2008

Memorial Day Weekend

The Ice Cream Shop will be open, of course. The hours are: Sunday through Thursday noon to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays noon to 10pm. This year we have soft-serve yogurt!

APPLES AND CIDER: We have moved the apples and cider to the ice cream shop. You can still purchase apples and cider. However, the varieities are limited. So if you are looking for a particular variety save the gas and call first. The number is (845) 255-0693.

STRAWBERRY UPDATE: Due to a hard frost earlier this month, the first of the strawberries will not be available at the farm market until APPROXIMATELY June 12. The U-Pick usually begins a week after the farm market begins selling berries. Keep checking the website for updates.

As always, call the farm if you have any questions. Remember we cannot make the berries grow and ripen any faster. Pray for sunshine and warmer temps!

Monday, May 19, 2008

May 19 Update

The Ice Cream Shop is open daily with soft-serve ice cream and yogurt. There are also hard ice cream choices too!

Apples and cider are still available at the warehouse daily. However, your variety choices are limited so if you are looking for something special, save the gas and call the farm at (845) 255-0693.

STRAWBERRY UPDATE: Strawberries will begin AROUND THE SECOND WEEK OF JUNE. Due to a frost, the plants (more importantly the blossoms) were damaged. This is significant since they would have been the first berries to be ready. Check back frequently for updates. As you know, the weather affects the opening day for strawberries.

Thanks for your interest. We will continue to keep you posted.

Monday, May 12, 2008

May 12, 2008

The Ice Cream Shop is open! The hours are Sunday through Thursday noon to 9pm and Fridays and Saturdays noon to 10pm.

Don't look for strawberries too early in June. The frost last week hurt the blossoms of the early varieity. Keep checking the blog for updates.

Apples and cider are still available at the warehouse.

As always, we can be reached at (845) 255-0693.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

May 2008

The Ice Cream Shop will be open for the season at noon on Sunday, May 11. We will feature our soft-serve ice cream, Perry's hard ice cream and the famous Farmer Dodd Sundaes. New this year are wild cherry and black raspberry sundaes AND soft-serve yogurt.

The owners of Segway will be around from noon to 3pm to give demonstrations.

And it wouldn't be Spring without animals. Just yesterday 11 chicks hatched and they are already running around the chicken house.

Those of you looking for apples can purchase them at the warehouse behind the ice cream shop. There are several varieties available-hard and crunchy.

As always, you can call us at (845) 255-0693.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Ice Cream opens Mother's Day

The Ice Cream Shop will open at noon on Sunday, May 11. We will be offering soft-serve ice cream and soft-serve yogurt. Many flavors of Perry's hard ice cream will be available too.

For an added surprise, the owners of Segway will be giving free demonstrations from noon to 4pm. Riders 100lbs or more will be able to try these unique rides!

The animals will be around for your viewing pleasure too.

Trees are in bloom. The honey bees are working. Young trees and grapevines are being planted. Look for strawberries around early June. Check the blog for updates.

As always, you can call (845) 255-0693 with any questions you may have.

Friday, April 25, 2008

April 25, 2008

Spring came fast! The cherries and peaches are in bloom already and the apples are close behind. A lot is happening here as we try to keep up with this warm weather.

The parts of the orchard are getting a "makeover" as we plant replace damaged trees and plant more trees of the varieties people prefer.

Yesterday the first grapevine was planted. Dressels hasn't had grapevines in over ten years. So I am told that we will be able to offer our customers our own table grapes in three years.

The ice cream shop will open on Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day). We will offer our regular soft serve and hard ice cream. New this year-soft-serve yogurt! And to help celebrate our opening, Segway demonstrations will take place free of charge from noon to 3pm.

Apples and cider are still available at the Farm Market located at the warehouse.

As always, you can call us at the farm at (845) 255-0693.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Mid-April 2008

Wow! It's already mid-April. The trees are starting to show signs of Spring. Pruning is nearly complete. We are moving onto planting and mowing.

Fields are being prepared for planting. Older trees are being replaced with new ones. This week our grapevines arrived!

There are two hens sitting on nests and we are keeping our fingers crossed the eggs will hatch.

The farm market is still open for business with apples and cider. You will find us at the warehouse for another month or so. The Market by the road will open in early June when the strawberries are ready to pick. More information to come as we get closer to June.

Ice Cream time is right around the corner. We will open on Sunday, May 11 for our 6th season. New this year will be soft-serve yogurt.

As always, if you have any questions you can email us at debdressel@aol.com or call the farm at (845) 255-0693.

Monday, March 31, 2008

April 2008

We are hard at work pruning the trees, preparing the ground for new crops, fixing equipment-all in anticipation of spring coming.

Apples and cider are still available at the warehouse store. If you are looking for a special favorite, you can call before you make the trip. Our phone number is (845) 255-0693. Some of the varieties we have on the shelves now include Empire, Cortland, Fuji, Golden and Red Delicious, Jonagold and Rome.

Firewood and straw are for sale as well.

The Ice Cream Shop will be opening on Mother's Day, May 11 at noon. We are excited to be offering new items this year. More news to come as it all starts coming together!

U-pick is still at least two months away. Our next u-pick will begin some time in June with strawberries. As time gets closer, news will be posted.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

March 13, 2008

Apples are still available at the retail store adjacent to the packinghouse. We continue to make apple cider weekly. Looking for a certain variety? Call the farm at (845) 255-0693 and we'll let you know if it is available.

Straw bales and wood are still available. If you need large quantities of straw, give us a heads up and we can have it ready for when you arrive.

Plans are underway for new items at the ice cream stand. We open Mother's Day, May 11.

Our next u-pick will be some time in June with strawberries.

Friday, February 22, 2008

End of February

Just a note to let our customers know that our seasoned wood supply is dwindling. We have some wood left but will no longer be selling it by the truckload. It is available in two sizes, small bins for $20 and 1/4 cord bin size for $45.

The young goats are adapting well to their new surroundings. They are really cute!

The Farm Market is open daily. Those of you who enjoy Fuji, Empire and Golden Delicious are in luck. We opened a CA room and these varieities are crisp and flavorful.

Plans are in the works for the 6th opening of the ice cream stand on Sunday, May 11. New this year will be (if all works out) soft-serve yogurt. More news as this develops.

Plans are also in the works for planting grapevines this spring. Some of you may have noticed some trees along Phillies Bridge being taken down. This is to make way for grapes.

As always, if you have any questions give us a call (845) 255-0693.

Monday, February 4, 2008

February 4, 2008

Exciting news! Five baby goats were born over the past month. The nursery got too crowded so now they are in our "petting zoo" area. They are a lot of fun to watch! They will stay until the first of April and then be moved to greener pastures. Stop by and be entertained.

The winter showroom is open seven days. With Valentines Day just around the corner, pick up a peck of apples and make your special someone an apple crisp. It's easy. For a 13 x 9 pan, fill the pan with apple slices, drizzle a little apple cider over top. Then for the topping, mix together two cups of flour, one cup brown sugar, two sticks of butter, some cinnamon and a little nutmeg.
Spread this mixture over the slices of apples and bake (350 degrees) until apple slices are tender. (This is about twenty minutes or so.)

Enjoy your day! As always, if you have any questions you can call us at (845) 255-0693.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

January 24, 2008

Are you looking for really crisp, flavorful apples? If you are thinking it's impossible to find a good apple in January, you need to visit the winter showroom.

Technology allows us to keep apples firm and flavorful even in the dead of winter. The winter store is open seven days a week. Ask for a sample!

The store hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 11am to 4pm. Apples, apple cider, jams and jellies and more. If you are looking for a specific variety, it's best to call and check if it is still available. The number is (845) 255-0693.

As always, give us a call if you have any questions.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

January 2008

Happy New Year! We continue to pack the large crop we picked this fall. On the nicer days, the men are pruining the trees and removing trees which no longer produce a good apple. Our Farm Market is still open and we have a variety of apples to meet your needs. You will find us at the warehouse. We have a variety of apples, crisp and flavorful.

Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am to 5pm, Satu. 9:30am to 4pm, Sun. 11am-4pm.

Looking for firewood? We can fill that need too. From the bundles for fireplaces to cords of wood for wood stoves, we have the quantity you require.

The temperatures are dropping. Fill your critter cages with straw to keep them warm. Bales of straw are on the porch of the store. If you need a large quantity, just give us a "heads up" and we can have it ready for you when you get here.

As always, if you have any questions, give us a call. We can be reached at (845) 255-0693.