Homestead Farm is a working farm. Our customers come to us for the freshest fruits and vegetables available from May until October 31st — and during December, cut-your-own Christmas trees. If it isn't already your family tradition, make it your own THIS year.!

We are located near Poolesville, Maryland, about 20 minutes west of Washington, D.C. For a detailed map and driving directions from I-495 (the “Beltway”), I-270, or Leesburg, Virginia, just click on the map at left, or on the "Map" button in the red menu area to the left on this page.

Browse this Web site to familiarize yourself with the offerings and the schedules at Homestead Farm. Then turn off your computer and come see us! Find out what is available at the farm today by calling our recorded message at 301-977-3761, which is updated daily.

The 2008 Monthly Homestead Farm Calendar is available for downloading! (.pdf 794 kb)

Homestead Farm opens in late May when the strawberries are ripe and ready to be picked. Nothing can compare with sweet, juicy strawberries picked yourself fresh from the vine.

Delectable raspberries and blackberries!

The summer season brings blackberries, peaches and a variety of summer vegetables including vine ripened tomatoes and sweet corn picked fresh every day. At our farm market you will find a large selection of jams and pickles as well as honey collected from bee hives located on the farm.

In mid August our red raspberry season begins and continues until the first frost. Later in the month Gala apples are ready to be picked. These are the first of thirteen varieties of apples grown in our orchards.

During the autumn harvest our farm market is filled with apples, pumpkins, fall squash, indian corn, gourds and fresh apple cider. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are offered to families and friends on weekends in October without reservations. Our educational farm tours for school groups are given on weekdays in September and October by reservation only. The highlight of these tours are hayrides to the apple orchard in September or the pumpkin patch in October.

Crisp, juicy apples!

We hope that you enjoy your visit to Homestead Farm and that you will come back again soon.

Berries are one of natures most tender fruits. Keep your fresh picked berries in shallow containers, in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Gently rinse and drain your berries just before using. Remove strawberry caps after washing. Remember to always pick strawberries with the caps on. Fresh berries are highly perishable and should be used soon after picking. Visit us often for the freshest berries, fruits and vegetables.