A Fitting Season for Belle Orchard

There is something fitting about spending apple season at a property named Belle Orchard. Washington County is one of Maryland’s largest apple growing regions, and once September arrives, the orchards scattered across the countryside fill up with families and friends picking their own bags of fruit. A weekend built around apple picking is an easy way to enjoy the season, and Belle Orchard makes a comfortable home base for the visit.

Fall harvest season lines up naturally with what the property already offers, a quiet countryside setting where guests can slow down and enjoy simple pleasures. Spending the day at a local orchard and coming back to a relaxed property in the evening is a pairing that works well for a short getaway.

Orchards Worth Visiting Near Boonsboro

Washington County has a strong concentration of orchards, many with pick your own areas and roadside markets. A few worth building a day around:

• Edgemont Orchards in nearby Smithsburg offers pick your own apples along with a farm market.
• Gardenhour Orchards, also in Smithsburg, is another local option for fresh apples and seasonal produce.
• Homestead Farms, close to Boonsboro, gives guests plenty of open space to pick their own fruit at a relaxed pace.

Most orchards in the area also sell cider, baked goods, and other fall produce, which makes for an easy afternoon outing before heading back to the property.

What a Fall Weekend at Belle Orchard Looks Like

A typical weekend might start with a slow morning on the patio, a drive out to a local orchard for a few hours, and an evening back at the property with the fire pit going. Because Belle Orchard is close to several orchards without sitting in the middle of a busy tourist area, guests get the benefit of the season without losing the quiet, countryside feel that makes the property what it is.

Bringing the Harvest Back to Your Stay

Part of the fun of apple season is what guests bring back with them. Fresh apples, cider, and baked goods from a local market fit naturally into an evening at the property, whether that means a shared snack on the patio or something simple prepared in the kitchen. It is a small way to bring the season indoors after a day spent outside.

Book Your Apple Season Getaway

Apple season in Washington County only lasts so long. A weekend at Belle Orchard gives you a comfortable property to return to after a day of picking, tasting, and exploring the local orchards. Explore our accommodations to plan your stay, or reach out through our contact page with any questions.

Plan your apple picking weekend and book your stay at Belle Orchard today.