A farm makes a wonderful family trip anytime of year, but especially at harvest time. There are scores of farms in the Northwest New Jersey Skylands, including dairy, produce markets, orchards, berry cultivators, equestrian centers, wineries, herb growers, honey producers, cheese makers. School, scout, nursery trips for pyo apples or pumpkins.
Pony rides on weekends, wagon to orchard.
Famous since 1912 for choice fruits and garden vegetables, there are 100 acres of apple orchards, peaches, pears, plums, etc. Reservations a must. Nestled at the foot of the mountains which make up Warwick and Vernon Valleys, Borderland Farm has been a horse farm since1962. Recognized combined-training events and dressage shows are held at the farm. The first polocrosse tournament in America took place at Borderland.