Stanley - Black Barn Farm

Black Barn Farm is a working orchard and berry farm in the hills of Stanley, approximately 10 minutes from Beechworth. Visitors can pick their own seasonal fruit, explore the orchard and purchase locally produced goods from the farm gate shop.

Pick Your Own Fruit

Depending on the season and fruit availability, visitors can pick:

Summer and autumn raspberries
Blackberries, including thornless varieties
Redcurrants and blackcurrants
Blueberries, when available
Apples and pears, including a wide range of heritage varieties

Berry picking generally runs from late December until April, while apples and pears are usually available from February into autumn. Picking dates depend on the crop, so check availability before visiting.

The farm gate shop sells seasonal produce, jams, honey, sorbet, teas and other locally produced goods.

Visitor Information

Bring your own bags, baskets or containers for fruit picking.
A cooler is recommended for transporting berries home.
Children are welcome, but must be supervised around the fruit trees and berry canes.
Dogs are not permitted, except assistance dogs.

Opening Hours:

Open seasonally for fruit picking. Days and available crops vary throughout the season. Check the Black Barn Farm Facebook page for current opening days and fruit availability.

Cost:

There is no general entry charge, but a tasting pass is charged per person and picked fruit is charged by weight. See the official pick-your-own information and Facebook page for current pricing.