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Seven Ponds Orchard is a family-friendly “You Pick” farm situated in Water Mill, New York. The farm is known for its apples, berries, and vegetables, which visitors can pick themselves. Besides the U-Pick experience, Seven Ponds Orchard also offers a farmers market where guests can purchase fresh produce. The farm has a designated area known as Toyland, which along with Read more…

Since the first settlers arrived in America at Plymouth Rock, apples have been a mainstay of the American diet. For the purpose of starting orchards in the New World, they brought apple seeds, seedlings, and cuttings with them. The Halsey family started farming in the 1640s in the Mecox neighborhood of Water Mill and Bridgehampton, so named after the lovely Read more…

Haydens Orchard, formerly known as Davis Peach Farm, is a charming farm located in Wading River, New York, offering a variety of fruit-picking experiences to its visitors. The farm is particularly renowned for its yellow, white, and donut peaches, available for U-pick. However, it’s not just peaches; the orchard also grows and offers other fresh fruits like apples, nectarines, plums, Read more…

THE TALE OF THE HARBES LINEAGE The Harbes lineage boasts a rich farming tradition stretching across 13 generations, rooted in the soils of Western Europe. However, it wasn’t until the 1920s that they began to till the fertile earth of Long Island. Initially settling in Hempstead, their farming venture encountered a detour when the Long Island Expressway carved its way Read more…

For many years, Hank and Lynne Kraszewski have been nurturing cherished family moments at Pumpkintown. The evolution of Hank’s Pumpkintown was spurred by a period of dwindling potato prices, compelling the family to diversify their farmland with additional crops. They ventured into growing corn, flowers, and facilitating ‘pick your own’ experiences with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pumpkins, among other crops. Read more…

At Breeze Hill Farm, the apple orchards create a romantic and rustic venue that many find absolutely enchanting. The farm, with its picturesque settings and breathtaking apple orchards, serves as a delightful backdrop for any nuptial ceremony. Here, couples have the golden opportunity to bring their dream weddings to life, surrounded by an atmosphere that resonates with love and magic. Read more…

In the picturesque locale of the East End of Long Island, the story of Kenneth Glover Sr., a man deeply rooted in the farming traditions of his family, unfolds beautifully. Kenneth embraced the only life he had ever known, a life filled with the simple joys and the bountiful yields of farming. In 1952, with dreams nurtured in the rich Read more…

Lewin Farms stands proudly as a fourth-generation family-run farm, steeped in a rich history and brimming with cherished traditions. Many locals remember fondly that it was the pioneer of the pick-your-own farms on Long Island, a legacy that continues to thrive, offering a delightful selection of u-pick fields from spring to fall. Even when winter blankets the area in snow, Read more…

Through the application of chiropractic methods, Dr. Joseph Merckling is dedicated to the community’s preventative health care. He has been serving the community for more than 15 years through his family-oriented business, which is located on Station Road in the lovely Village of Bellport. Since 2005, Dr. Merckling has served as the practice’s supervising physician. Read more…

Healthcare Wellness Center understands the value of keeping an open mind to all forms of treatment and that no one field of medicine has the ability to treat all patient’s ailments. Our strategy places a strong emphasis on the importance of a “health team” that collaborates to promote your wellbeing. We are firm believers in the value of diverse approaches Read more…