Dear EscapeMakers -- The fall is all about apples in New York State! What better way to pay tribute to these sweet, juicy jewels than to talk about their delicious characteristics, the endless potential for ways to eat them, and, of course, where you can pick them. Presented in partnership with the New York Apple Association, check out the first in our series of “Apple Spotlights!” Apple variety: "Gala" - A great choice for snacking, Gala is a variety developed in New Zealand. It’s got the mild flavor that “picky eaters” prefer, plus a striking bright yellow-red color that also makes it visually appealing. Officially the second most popular variety in the US now (after Red Delicious). More... APPLE PICKING TOURS Wanna get out of town this Fall EscapeMaker will transport you to the Hudson's Valley's Dutchess County for a Farm Fresh Tour: apple and pumpkin picking, cheese tasting, corn maze explorations and visits with farm animals! The day trip is only 2 hours from NYC! Depending on date, stops include Beacon & Rhinebeck, Fishkill Farms, Meadowbrook Farm, Sprout Creek Farm, Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farms, Mead Orchards & Kesicke Farm. Take Metro-North Railroad from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon OR take a direct bus from Bryant Park! Select weekends NOW through October 28! RESERVE HERE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE APPLE & CIDER RELATED NYC EVENTS! Big Apple Crunch - October 25, 2018 Cider Week NYC - November 2-11, 2018
Dear EscapeMakers — The fall is all about apples in New York State! What better way to pay tribute to these sweet, juicy jewels than to talk about their delicious characteristics, the endless potential for ways to eat them, and, of course, where you can pick them. Presented in partnership with the New York Apple Association, check out the first in our series of “Apple Spotlights!” Apple variety: “Gala” – A great choice for
Autumn, at last, has arrived. And we all know that that means: APPLES! The orchards are swarming with visitors, the apple trees are bountiful with fruit, and the farmers markets are brimming with cider, apple butter, jam, pastries, pies and more. So how can you maximize this delicious time of year near you? There are festivals, tastings and tours galore just outside New York City check them out and share your pictures and experiences on Instagram and Twitter using #EscapeMaker! Now through 10/30 There’s the Fall Harvest Festival at Fishkill Farm in Hopewell Junction, NY. Apple picking, live music, hayrides, cider donuts and more every weekend through the end of October. 10/1 – Pour the Core: Long Island Sports Park in Long Island, NY. Love Apples? Then, drink apples! Gather with fellow apple enthusiasts, hard cider aficionados, fermentation zealots, and craft beverage fanatics at the fifth annual Pour the Core: Long Island. 10/1 – 10/9 Cider Week Finger Lakes in Ithaca, NY. Finger Lakes Cider Week is a celebration of the hard cider revival in New York apple country. There are public events every day and over 50 participating locations. You’re invited! 10/7 – 10/10 19th Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour in Wayne County, NY. Families and apple lovers alike are invited to spend time outdoors in the fall, enjoying the crisp autumn air, taking in the colors of the season and picking their favorite apples on a self-driving tour through different orchards and apple-related businesses. 10/8 – 10/9 28th Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show at Goold Orchards in Castelton, NY. A unique celebration of arts, agriculture and the bountiful fall harvest time made even more special as Goold Orchards celebrates its 106th harvest season! 10/15 4th Annual Old-Fashioned Cider Tasting at Kimlin Cider Mill in Poughkeepsie, NY.Tour the
Autumn, at last, has arrived. And we all know that that means: APPLES! The orchards are swarming with visitors, the apple trees are bountiful with fruit, and the farmers markets are brimming with cider, apple butter, jam, pastries, pies and more. So how can you maximize this delicious time of year near you? There are festivals, tastings and tours galore just outside New York City check them out and share your pictures and experiences on
