Where can I take my school group apple picking?
I want to visit a dairy farm and see how cows are milked. Is that possible?
What exactly does a local food system look like?
Who are the farmers and workers that link the food supply chain?
What do chicken, cows, and pigs eat year-round?
Just how do they make those big round blocks of cheese?
Why do farmers let animals poop in the vegetable fields?
Get all of these questions answered and more when you book a tour to visit NYC’s regional food and farm industry.
View the confirmed calendar of public events here
From April through November, you can experience (when in season):
- Farm tours – visit a working farm and discover the origins of what you eat, from farm to plate
- Pick-Your-Own – berries, flowers, apples, pumpkins
- Daytrip to the countryside – grab lunch at a farmstand or Main Street mom-n-pop and head to the field, park, or beach for a leisurely day
- Festivals – Apples, blueberries, corn, garlic, pumpkin, and wine, New York’s got ‘em all!
- Relax and Reconnect – couples, sororities, alumni associations, plan your next retreat at one of Upstate NY’s premier retreat centers
I work primarily with adult groups, offering guided and self-guided group tours of up to 50 people (some venues may limit the total size of groups).
Tours can be anything from a half-day within NYC, a full day, or a weekend in Long Island, Upstate NY, or New Jersey.
Tours start at $25 per person, depending on the itinerary.
To book a tour, please call me at 877 334 9355 or email melissa@ hol-life.com.
Example Itineraries
Day Trips
Dutchess County Farm to Fork – Tour a farm and a vineyard, and have lunch at a farmers market or Main Street cafe
Team Build / Crop Mob – Get ready to get dirty! Volunteer at a farm for the day, helping plant, weed, mulch, raise a barn, or do whatever needs to be done. Potluck or catered lunch.
Foraging Tours – learn how to identify wild edibles in public parks
Farmers Market Tours – learn the role of farmers markets in urban spaces and how to get the most out of your shopping experience
Urban Farm Tours – Discover New York’s Urban Farm Scene in Brooklyn, Harlem, and The Bronx
Community Garden Tours (By Bike)
Weekend Excursions
New York’s Hudson Valley and Finger Lake Regions are home to some of the finest Victorian and contemporary bed & breakfasts. Spend a weekend in wine and farm country, touring vineyards, area farms, shops, and other attractions.
2012 Calendar of Events You Can Plan For
View the confirmed calendar of events here
(check back as new events are added)
April
Saturday 14 EscapeMaker.com Travel Expo (Brooklyn)
May
June
Pick-Your-Own Season: Berries, Cut Flowers
July
Pick-Your-Own Season: Berries, Cut Flowers
TBA Orange County Fair
Sunday 29 Blueberry Festival, Austerlitz
August
Pick-Your-Own Season: Berries, Cut Flowers
Saturday 4 Ulster County Fair
Sunday 5 Ulster County Fair
Saturday 25 Dutchess County Fair, Rhinebeck
Sunday 26 Dutchess County Fair, Rhinebeck
September
Pick-Your-Own Season: Apples
Saturday 8 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Rhinebeck
Sunday 9 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Rhinebeck
Saturday 29 – Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, Saugerties, NY
October
Pick-Your-Own Season: Apples, Pumpkins
November
Pride of New York Harvest Fest