For the best fruit, skip the obvious roadside stands and head to this gorgeous farm for preserves, chutneys and organic heirloom apples and pears. For overnight guests, the farm also hosts cooking classes on select dates (check the website). You can make a weekend out of it by staying in one of the highly recommended Philo Apple Farm Guest Cottages.
Philo Apple Farm
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