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Eckert's is the largest family-owned, Pick-Your-Own orchard in the U.S. Started as a simple roadside stand in 1910 today the 6th and 7th generations oversee the daily operations of the Eckert farms and businesses. Jim Eckert, son of Juanita and Vernon, is President of Eckert Orchards and is the company's chief horticulturist. Lary Eckert, son of Curt and Ruth, recently resigned as President of Eckert's, Inc., after presiding over the company for 30 years. Succeeding Lary Eckert as president is Lary's son, Chris Eckert. Chris oversees retail operations, as well as the growing and wholesaling of home grown products. Additionally, Lary's daughter, Jill Eckert-Tantillo is Vice-President of Marketing and Food Services. Angie Eckert, Chris’s wife, is Vice-President of Retail Operations for both the Country Store and the Garden Center. The mission of the Eckert companies is to create unique family experiences and lasting memories. We will accomplish our mission by maintaining the long established proud Eckert family tradition of providing our guests with quality products and friendly service within a unique country atmosphere. We extend a warm invitation to all to visit us, enjoy the good life and come away with fond family memories.

Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards is recognized as the sixteenth oldest family owned business in the United States that is still in operation. Situated on 1100 acres, we invite you to shop in the Apple Barrel Farm Market for fresh locally-grown farm produce and award-winning hi-top apple pies; enjoy picking fresh fruits in season in our orchards, and golf on our two 18-hole championship courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Gary Player; or learn the game of golf or improve your stroke at our Golf Center and Apple Nine course.

The elegant natural beauty of our 75-acre property features exquisite gardens, flowering terraces, winding trails, brooks, ponds, waterfalls and spectacular river views. The magnificent Riverfront Patio, directly overlooking the Hudson River, provides stunning River Views. Our Barn event site at Buttermilk's Millstone Farm adjacent to our Gardens, Aviary House and Livestock Barns, featuring Llamas, Alpacas, Angora Goats and Miniature Donkeys, is the ideal spot for a team retreat and a chance to step away from the everyday grind. Our onsite accommodations feature 10 distinctively decorated Guest Rooms in the Main Inn, 2 Lofts, 2 Getaway Suites, as well as 2 completely private Guest Houses, one of which features a total of 5 luxury bedrooms and 3 separate decks overlooking the Hudson River. Guest accommodations offer extraordinary amenities such as working fireplaces, majestic views, flat screen TVs, cable, air conditioning, and whirlpool tubs. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the Main Inn building and in all the Guest Houses. Each morning all guests are treated to a delightful breakfast with a daily menu. A refreshing Afternoon Tea with Homemade Sweets and savory items is offered each Afternoon. Henry’s at the Farm is our onsite restaurant featuring inventive seasonal menus, with a fresh selection of large and small plates from casual burgers and hand-cut fries to refined contemporary American cuisine. It is at once elegant and rustic, refined yet relaxed, with delightful views of Buttermilk’s Swan Pond. Let our Executive Chef and our outstanding team take care of you for an amazing farm-to-table, fine dining experience. Also on our property is the Buttermilk Spa which follows a Green Philosophy by only using products that are naturally crafted and organic for all Massages, Facials, and Body Treatments. Our spa was nominated and received the “Best of Hudson Valley” for the Day Spa category in 2021! Reward yourself, a loved one, or an exemplary employee!