NOW PICKING
Rooted in Community Since 1972
For more than fifty years, Hatches Orchard has been part of fall in Conway — a place where neighbors gather, families return, and apples are picked one season at a time.
What began as a small family orchard has grown into something simple but lasting: a shared tradition in the Mount Washington Valley.
A Quiet Corner of Conway
Located in Conway, just minutes from the Maine border, Hatches Orchard sits among rolling fields and mountain views that define the Mount Washington Valley.
The orchard was planted in 1972 and has been cared for steadily ever since. Apple growing is year-round work — pruning through winter, blossoms in spring, tending the trees through summer, and welcoming harvest in the fall.
But what truly defines the orchard isn’t just the land — it’s the rhythm of the community around it. For many local families, a visit to Hatches Orchard marks the start of the season. It’s a place to bring a picnic, take your time, and enjoy apples straight from the tree.
Built by Elaine and Bruce
Hatches Orchard was built by Elaine and Bruce Hatch, whose dedication shaped the orchard’s earliest years and established the traditions that continue today.
They worked side by side through every season — planting trees, tending the harvest, and welcoming families to the orchard each fall. Their steady commitment to the land created more than a business. It created a gathering place.
Many who visit today remember Elaine and Bruce from seasons past. Their presence remains part of the orchard’s story — carried forward in the trees they planted and the community they helped build.
Continuing the Family Tradition
Today, Tammy carries forward the orchard her parents began, guided by the same values of care, hospitality, and connection to the land.
Her daughter Regina supports the orchard’s outreach and communication, helping longtime neighbors stay informed while welcoming new visitors each season. Her son McLaren (Mac) also supports the orchard with various seasonal activities, lending a hand wherever it’s needed during the busy fall months.
Together, they continue the work of keeping Hatches Orchard grounded in Conway — familiar, welcoming, and unhurried.
The goal has never been to become something bigger. It has always been to remain something meaningful.
Grown With Community Support
Hatches Orchard has never stood alone. Over the years, friends, neighbors, and fellow growers have played an important role in each season.
Julia Neville of Goshen Corner Farm has supported the orchard for many years, working alongside the family during picking season and offering her handmade jams and value-added goods at the orchard stand. Her presence reflects the shared spirit of local agriculture in the Mount Washington Valley — farms supporting farms, and community supporting community.
The orchard remains what it has always been: a place built through relationships as much as through rows of apple trees.
