Long Hill Orchard Retail

What Long Hill Orchard Retail does

Long Hill Orchard Retail is a 150-acre family-owned orchard and farm located in West Newbury, Massachusetts. The property dates to 1896, with the Adams family assuming ownership in 1990 and continuing to operate it as a multi-generational agricultural business. The operation is small, with approximately 5 employees, and runs a diversified direct-to-consumer agricultural enterprise spanning a farmstand, pick-your-own (PYO) fruit, an on-site ice cream counter branded "The Big Scoop," educational programming including school tours, and seasonal events such as "Christmas at the Farm."

Revenue is generated across multiple channels: a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program with tiered shares priced at $600 (Full), $325 (Half), and $185 (Quarter); seasonal pick-your-own fruit; a farmstand retail operation; The Big Scoop ice cream stand; Christmas at the Farm seasonal events; and educational/school tours. The farm also distributes through three farmers markets in Haverhill, Salem, and Swampscott, and accepts SNAP, HIP, and EBT payment methods, broadening accessibility to lower-income consumers. The customer base is local consumers and families in the greater Newbury / Merrimack Valley region of northeastern Massachusetts, with the operating season concentrated in the warmer months.

The business operates without an in-house app or proprietary technology platform; customer-facing digital presence is limited to a website and social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. There is no indication of institutional investors, funding rounds, or disclosed financial information; the operation appears to be financed and run entirely by the owning family.

Name

Long Hill Orchard Retail

Legal name

Long Hill Orchard & Farm

Website

https://longhillorchard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Long Hill Orchard Retail is a 150-acre family-owned orchard and farm in West Newbury, Massachusetts, operating a diversified direct-to-consumer business including CSA shares, pick-your-own fruit, farmstand retail, ice cream, and seasonal events for local consumers and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orchard and Farm Produce

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming (111336)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orchard Management & Field Operations (Pruning/Training, Thinning, Irrigation/Fertigation) (AFAGACAL), Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

Keywords

• Pick-your-own fruit
• Community supported agriculture
• Farmstand retail
• Sustainable agriculture
• Agritourism events

Headquarters

HQ city

West Newbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Farmstand Retail Sales: Year-round retail sales of fresh produce, baked goods, dairy products, local artisan crafts, and seasonal items. Farmstand open April-December daily 10am-6pm, winter hours Fridays-Sundays 10am-5pm. Accepts SNAP, HIP, CREDIT, DEBIT, and EBT.
2. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Subscription-based program where members purchase shares before growing season. Summer shares run June-October at $600 Full, $395 Half-Share, $250 Quarter-Share. Late Fall/Winter shares November-mid December at $300 Full, $175 Half-Share. Weekly produce distributions with Pick-Your-Own garden access.
3. Pick-Your-Own Operations: Customer harvesting of apples, peaches, pears, strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, and vegetables from June through October. Includes tractor-drawn hayrides during season. Multiple apple varieties available including McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Ginger Gold, Empire, and others.
4. The Big Scoop Ice Cream Stand: Ice cream, frozen yogurt, slush, and food service operations. Open daily April through October 12pm-8pm. Features Richardson's Dairy ice cream with 30+ flavors. Fresh daily meatball subs and seasonal specials.
5. Private Events & Parties: Birthday parties, family reunions, scout groups, weddings, and company outings. Mid-May through October. Birthday party packages include tractor rides, orchard parties, tents, picnic tables. Special functions include campfire, wagon rides, PYO activities, and optional BBQ/catering services.
6. Educational Programs: School tours and field trips throughout growing seasons. Guided walking tours and tractor-drawn wagon rides. Garden Tour (spring) and Orchard Tour (fall). $15 per person including siblings and chaperones. Approximately 1-hour duration.
7. Farmers Market Sales: Participation in Haverhill Farmers Market (Saturdays 9am-1pm), Salem MA Farmers Market (Thursdays 3pm-7pm), and Swampscott Farmers Market (Sundays 10am-1pm). Fresh produce sold June through October at local markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Long Hill Orchard is a 150-acre family-owned orchard and farm that grows and sells its own fruits and vegetables through an on-site farmstand, seasonal pick-your-own operations, and a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program. It supplements its agricultural production with a seasonal ice cream stand, participation in three local farmers markets, school and group educational tours, and on-farm private event hosting.

Product overview

Long Hill Orchard & Farm is a diversified family-owned 150-acre orchard and farm established in 1896, owned by the Adams Family since 1990. The operation centers on the Farmstand as the primary retail outlet, complemented by seasonal Pick-Your-Own fruit and vegetable experiences and a year-round Vegetable CSA program. The farm offers educational tours and school field trips, private event hosting for birthdays and weddings, and seasonal activities including The Big Scoop ice cream stand and Christmas at the Farm. The property also features a petting zoo with farm animals, hiking trails, and participation in multiple local farmers markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Big Scoop: Ice cream and frozen treats stand featuring over 30 flavors from Richardson's Dairy, slush, and homemade meatball subs. Open April through November.

Products and services

• Farmstand Year-round retail store on the farm selling fresh produce harvested from the property, homemade baked goods, apple cider donuts, Richardson's ice cream, Big Scoop frozen treats, and locally sourced products including dairy, honey, cheese, jams, and artisan crafts; accepts SNAP, HIP, credit, debit, and EBT.
• Pick-Your-Own Apples Seasonal agritourism experience on the 150-acre orchard allowing customers to harvest apples, plus strawberries, peaches, pears, tomatoes, and pumpkins from June through October, with tractor-drawn hayrides during the season. More than 16 apple varieties are available including McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, and Baldwin.
• Vegetable CSA Community Supported Agriculture subscription program offering summer shares (Full $600, Half $395, Quarter $250) from June–October and Late Fall/Winter shares (Full $300, Half $175) from November to mid-December, with weekly distributions of sustainably grown produce plus access to a Pick-Your-Own garden for green beans, herbs, tomatoes, and cut flowers.
• The Big Scoop Ice Cream Stand Seasonal ice cream and food service stand open April through November offering over 30 flavors of Richardson's Dairy ice cream and frozen yogurt, Richie's Slush, and homemade meatball subs, located adjacent to the farmstand.
• Farmers Markets Direct sales of fresh produce at three regional farmers markets June through October: Haverhill (Saturdays 9am–1pm at 51 Merrimack Street), Salem MA (Thursdays 3pm–7pm at Derby Square), and Swampscott (Sundays 10am–1pm at 22 Monument Ave).
• Educational Programs and School Tours Guided 1-hour farm tours at $15 per person covering sustainable farming basics, field crops, composting, the greenhouse, and CSA, with seasonal Garden Tours (spring) and Orchard Tours (fall) including tractor-drawn wagon rides, hands-on activities, and cider plus cider donut tastings for school and youth groups.
• Private Events and Birthday Parties On-farm event hosting from mid-May through October for birthday parties, family reunions, scout groups, church groups, weddings, and company outings, including tractor rides, orchard parties, tents, picnic tables, campfire, wagon rides, pick-your-own activities, and optional BBQ/catering.
• Christmas at the Farm Holiday season program offering fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, greens, and handmade decorations and gifts from local artisans, with free local delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accepts SNAP, HIP, CREDIT, DEBIT, and EBT payments making fresh produce accessible to broader community

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northeast Organic Farmers Association (NOFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong Hill follows NOFA guidelines for environmentally sustainable farming practices. While not organic certified, the farm adheres to NOFA's standards for organic and sustainable agriculture, lending credibility to their sustainable farming claims.
• Richardson's DairycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides over 30 flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt for The Big Scoop ice cream stand. Long-standing local family farm supplier. Richie's Slush products also offered. Located in Middleton, MA.
• Stonewall KitchenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge selection of Stone Wall Kitchen products including jams, jellies, and sauces are stocked in the farmstand. Maine-based specialty food manufacturer.
• Brooksby FarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal supplier of apple cider featured in farmstand offerings. Contributes to the local product variety available to customers.
• Merrifields HoneyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal honey supplier with beehives located in Long Hill's own orchard. Fresh, locally produced honey sold at farmstand.
• Area Nonprofits and Hunger-Relief OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong Hill works with area nonprofits and hunger-relief organizations to ensure fresh, local produce is available to all community members. Accepts SNAP, HIP, and EBT to increase accessibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smolak Farms: Family-owned diversified farm in North Andover, MA offering pick-your-own fruit, farmstand retail, private events, weddings, and school tours. Closely mirrors Long Hill's agritourism-plus-retail business model in the same North Shore market.
• Russell Orchards: Multi-generation family orchard in Ipswich, MA with farmstand, PYO fruit, animals, and on-site bakery. Directly comparable as a North Shore diversified orchard with similar heritage and family-ownership profile.
• Bolton Spring Farm: Family-owned PYO farm in Bolton, MA with farmstand and seasonal activities. Comparable small-scale family-operated diversified farm targeting Greater Boston family customers.
• Cider Hill Farm: Diversified 145-acre pick-your-own orchard in Amesbury, MA operating a farmstand, CSA, hard cider, and family events. Near-identical product mix and immediate geographic adjacency make it the most direct comparable to Long Hill.
• Carlson Orchards: Harvard, MA multi-generation orchard operating a farmstand, PYO, and hard cider tasting room. Comparable diversified orchard model with similar family-ownership and retail-extension strategy.
• Honey Pot Hill Orchard: Stow, MA pick-your-own orchard with farm store and hard cidery. Comparable orchard-focused PYO model with diversified on-farm revenue, though in a different sub-region west of Boston.
• Tougas Family Farm: Family-owned pick-your-own farm in Northborough, MA with farmstand, bakery, and seasonal events. Closely comparable as a family-stewarded diversified orchard with similar PYO-and-events revenue mix.
• Red Apple Farm: Phillipston, MA PYO orchard with farmstore, cidery, and farm-to-table events. Comparable multi-revenue orchard with similar emphasis on retail, PYO, and on-farm experiences.
• Connors Farm: Danvers, MA pick-your-own farm with strong fall agritourism (corn maze, hayrides), farmstand, and events. Comparable PYO-plus-agritourism operating model serving the same Greater Boston North Shore catchment.
• Parlee Farms: Tyngsboro, MA pick-your-own farm with farmstand, Annie's Animal Barn, and seasonal festivals. Similar product breadth (PYO, animals, farmstand, events) targeting Boston-area family customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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