Wright's Farm

Donuts & cider · Gardiner · New York

A Gardiner farm market at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge where the cider donuts come out of the fryer all day and the pick-your-own apple blocks open through September and October. The Gardiner Brewing Company runs a taproom on the property with views back toward the orchard.

Best for: a cider-donut stop on a Shawangunks trip

Don’t miss

  • Cider donuts fried through the day
  • Pick-your-own apples in September and October
  • Gardiner Brewing Company taproom on site

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21

Color builds from October 4 · mostly bare by November 10

Color starts: October 4Peak: October 19Bare: November 10AugustDecember

Sampled at Wright's Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (126 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 27 weather points across New York, nudged 2 days later to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Against New York's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works

When to go to Wright's Farm

Good color holds through about October 28, giving you roughly 24 days from the first turn to past peak. Against New York overall, that is 4 days later.

It is roughly 66 mi out of New York City.

Wright's Farm on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Wright's Farm peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 4 and is mostly bare by November 10.
How do I get to Wright's Farm?
Wright's Farm is in Gardiner. The closest city is New York City, about 66 mi away. It's part of New York's fall lineup.

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