Even though we haven't fully said goodbye to summer, we do feel compelled to engage in Fall-ish activities once September rolls around and the air becomes cool and crisp. For a couple of weeks we have been anticipating one of our most favorite activities....apple picking at Hackett's Apple Orchard in South Hero. We have many family memories of this Orchard - memories involving a younger Bryan, dressed in a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and mud boots - trudging through the orchard for that perfect apple!
This morning was cool, crisp, sunny, and filled with the sounds of honking geese heading to their winter haven in the South. A perfect day to jump in the car and head North to the Islands. Upon arriving at Hackett's, the tractor and wagon were waiting to bring us further into the orchard where the crispy Macs and Cortland apples were just ripe for the picking! We found a perfect row, complete with a portable ladder, and chose the largest, most vibrant red apples that we could find! And we picked a bag - full. Of course we had to sample a few as well! There is nothing like a fresh, crisp apple right off the tree....something everyone should experience. After all of that "exercise", who could resist the smell of freshly baked cider donuts and apple crisp in the Hackett's family store? We split a lovely donut, purchased some freshly pressed cider, and we were on our way....! Now on to bake an apple pie....or two, or three, or four......
Instructions upon entering Hackett's Orchards....essentially, choose your bag, hop on the tractor, choose your row!
Ed, high into an apple tree, just searching for that perfect red Mac!
You just cannot pick without sampling!!! Yummmmmmmmmm.........
Just look at those beauties!
The apples, at the tippy top, were calling Ed's name!
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