Indian Orchards is a fifth-generation, family-owned, 36-acre organic farm established in 1913 in Media. It is a place to experience the joys of farming, connect with the land, and be a part of the local community. They provide fresh, sustainably grown produce year-round and a unique pick-your-own fruit experience seasonally. Depending on the season, visitors can pick a variety of fruits, including apples, peaches, pears, plums, figs, and berries. The pick-your-own fruit season opens in June through late November or early December. The farmstand is open 10-6 daily and sells fresh produce including vegetables, firewood, jams and jellies, local raw honey, eggs, and pickles, and there is no admission to shop at the store.
Indian Orchards has a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, where members can purchase shares of the farm’s harvest. This program allows customers to receive a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce. It supports the farm to make repairs, planting and protecting the plants, and paying the workers. Full Shares are picked up weekly and Half Shares are picked up every other week at the farm in mid-June to October.
The farm was awarded Century Farm by the Department of Agriculture of Pennsylvania in 2013. During the Japanese American War in the early 1940’s, the farm was a refuge and a place to establish livelihood for the formerly interned Japanese, who worked on the farm (according to phillyorchards.org) In 1981, the property became officially recognized as a historic property by the Middle Township Land Conservancy. The property’s history goes far beyond the farm’s 100 years, as early as 1794 when the historic barn house was built.
The latest generation of the Bernhardt proprietors are Gaile and Ben Bernardt – a wonderful loving, friendly couple. They are very attentive and love to show you around and answer your and your children’s questions.
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