On my most recent trip, one of my main destinations was to stop at Hurd Orchards. I read about them several years ago and recently saw their products in Charleston Gardens catalog. When I saw that they were located in Western New York, I just had to go for a visit.
Upon arrival, you find a rather unassuming barn and store surrounded by orchards.
And then you look closer.
PUMPKINS!!! These women know what they are doing. Hurd is run by a mother/daughter/granddaughter team. And what a trio they are.
Everywhere you look you see the thought and time they have put into this place.
As one of the earliest farms in Western New York, they have specialized in fruit growing for over a century and a half.
The barn is filled with quaint tables and mismatched chairs. The tables are covered with plaid clothes and centerpieces of dried flowers from the gardens sit amongst jars of their homemade preserves.
They also sell bunches of dried flowers they have grown.
Flowers and herbs hang from the rafters.
Thematic luncheons are held in the barn.
They hold a Lilac luncheon in spring surrounding you with an abundance of blooms and scent while eating rhubarb and asparagus freshly picked from their garden. If you chose, you can pick your own to take home as well.
In Fall they host an Apple Pie and Apple Butter luncheon where you have the opportunity to eat warm apple butter right out of the kettle served on bread which was just removed from the bake ovens.
Each day a special dish is prepared along with a fitting dessert.
After shopping you can take the time to have a bite to eat.
There are endless varieties of apples to choose from.
And the preserves.....oh boy.....the preserves.
The shop is in front of the barn. I must confess, I went a bit crazy here forever leaving behind the ghost of an insane shopper.
It was almost too much to take in. Their baked goods are displayed in antique cabinets.
Pies and cookies and cakes and breads.
And just the most exquisite jars of the most beautiful jams and jellies you could ever imagine. The jellies sparkle like precious edible jewels.
Antiques and kitchenware can be purchased here too.
Look at this sweet old cash register and antique scale.
I am moving in here.....I wonder if they will notice.
And here they are.
Susan Hurd Machamer and her daughter, Amy Machamer.
I wanted to buy them too.
They weren't for sale so I bought all of their products instead.
I know I am an awful foodie but who wouldn't ooh and ah over this?
I want to wear these. Maybe I could dangle them off of a charm bracelet.
Cherry apple chutney.
They are almost too pretty to eat......almost.
Francie Pickles
Late Summer Harvest Preserves
Plum Berry Preserves.....Yum Berry Preserves!
Sour cherry and blueberry
This is my favorite. Cinnamon Honey Apple Spread.
They carry local maple syrup and honey.
Along with some seriously cute gifts.
Recipe Cards
Apple cider......which is actually full when you buy it. Sorry, I could not control myself. This is the best apple cider I've ever tasted.
These products are so wonderful I put them on a pedestal.....literally.
I was trying to get the best shots of them but my photography does not do them justice.
I never knew I could get so excited about preserves. Well, maybe I did but I never knew I would admit it. This business is worth embarrassing myself.
I mean really, these are prettier than my children.
I am making myself part with this little honey bear and one large jar of the Late Summer Harvest Preserves. To enter, you just need to sign on as a follower and leave a comment. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment telling what your favorite jam or jelly flavor is. The winner will be picked by a random number draw on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am. If you are not lucky enough to win but still want to try some of these wonderful products or just have a look around at what they offer click this link: Hurd Orchards
Upon arrival, you find a rather unassuming barn and store surrounded by orchards.
And then you look closer.
PUMPKINS!!! These women know what they are doing. Hurd is run by a mother/daughter/granddaughter team. And what a trio they are.
Everywhere you look you see the thought and time they have put into this place.
As one of the earliest farms in Western New York, they have specialized in fruit growing for over a century and a half.
The barn is filled with quaint tables and mismatched chairs. The tables are covered with plaid clothes and centerpieces of dried flowers from the gardens sit amongst jars of their homemade preserves.
They also sell bunches of dried flowers they have grown.
Flowers and herbs hang from the rafters.
Thematic luncheons are held in the barn.
They hold a Lilac luncheon in spring surrounding you with an abundance of blooms and scent while eating rhubarb and asparagus freshly picked from their garden. If you chose, you can pick your own to take home as well.
In Fall they host an Apple Pie and Apple Butter luncheon where you have the opportunity to eat warm apple butter right out of the kettle served on bread which was just removed from the bake ovens.
Each day a special dish is prepared along with a fitting dessert.
After shopping you can take the time to have a bite to eat.
There are endless varieties of apples to choose from.
And the preserves.....oh boy.....the preserves.
The shop is in front of the barn. I must confess, I went a bit crazy here forever leaving behind the ghost of an insane shopper.
It was almost too much to take in. Their baked goods are displayed in antique cabinets.
Pies and cookies and cakes and breads.
And just the most exquisite jars of the most beautiful jams and jellies you could ever imagine. The jellies sparkle like precious edible jewels.
Antiques and kitchenware can be purchased here too.
Look at this sweet old cash register and antique scale.
I am moving in here.....I wonder if they will notice.
And here they are.
Susan Hurd Machamer and her daughter, Amy Machamer.
I wanted to buy them too.
They weren't for sale so I bought all of their products instead.
I know I am an awful foodie but who wouldn't ooh and ah over this?
I want to wear these. Maybe I could dangle them off of a charm bracelet.
Cherry apple chutney.
They are almost too pretty to eat......almost.
Francie Pickles
Late Summer Harvest Preserves
Plum Berry Preserves.....Yum Berry Preserves!
Sour cherry and blueberry
This is my favorite. Cinnamon Honey Apple Spread.
They carry local maple syrup and honey.
Along with some seriously cute gifts.
Recipe Cards
Apple cider......which is actually full when you buy it. Sorry, I could not control myself. This is the best apple cider I've ever tasted.
These products are so wonderful I put them on a pedestal.....literally.
I was trying to get the best shots of them but my photography does not do them justice.
I never knew I could get so excited about preserves. Well, maybe I did but I never knew I would admit it. This business is worth embarrassing myself.
I mean really, these are prettier than my children.
I am making myself part with this little honey bear and one large jar of the Late Summer Harvest Preserves. To enter, you just need to sign on as a follower and leave a comment. If you are already a follower, just leave a comment telling what your favorite jam or jelly flavor is. The winner will be picked by a random number draw on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am. If you are not lucky enough to win but still want to try some of these wonderful products or just have a look around at what they offer click this link: Hurd Orchards
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thanks. you know I follow :)
Looks like a wonderful place to spend your last buck.
Off to check out their website!
Cheers!
My favorite jam flavor? Hmm, it's a tie between apricot and strawberry. :)
Greetings from Munich,
Birgit
When it comes to jelly Rowan jelly is my absolute favourite. But when it comes to jam it´s something that´s called Arctic raspberry (it was the only english name I found on the net,Rubus arcticus) jam. It´s almost impossible to find in the stores, but it tastes soooo good :-)
Have a great day now!
Christer.
It really looks like a wonderful place to spend a few hours/days - thank you again.
Oh, another giveaway. how to resist? I love orange jelly! Thanks for one more fun!
Kisses from Nydia.
Their bottles are just so beautiful and well presented. I agree with you, you could almost wear them. ;)
I am a blueberry and sour cherry lover ;)
My favorite jam/jelly tends to change with the seasons. Right now I cannot get enough Apple Butter, but in the summer, it's Raspberry jam that has my heart.
Coffee is on.
take care
Kim
YUM!!!
My favorite is Blackberry jelly! It's just sooo delish! I love when they start comming in, I'll make batch after batch of it!
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