Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Hollis is a lovely rural bolt-hole where city dwellers can get back to nature for a few peaceful days. The town features a well-preserved Village Historic District where you can admire a variety of historic buildings along Ash Street and Silver Lake Road which date back to the 19th and early 20th century. The Fulchino Vineyard is the perfect place to spend an hour or two enjoying a wine tasting, while the Brookdale Fruit Farm and Lull Farm offer pick-your-own fruits and seasonal veggies. If you enjoy flea markets you will find one of the largest in the state here – over 400 vendors will be competing for your attention. You can buy farm-fresh organic pasta and sauces at the unique Valicenti Pasta Farm.
Fulchino Vineyard
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather Andrew Fulchino, Al Fulchino has always held a fascination farming and winemaking. When he inherited his grandfather’s wine press he started to experiment with his own wines and decided that he needed his own vineyards to realize his dreams.
Once the vineyards were planted and the winery built Al could concentrate on making exceptional wines.
Visitors are welcome to come and experience a tasting at the winery, where you can purchase a variety of cheeses, charcuterie and crackers to accompany your tasting of signature blends, red and white cultivars. Fulchino Vineyard is also home to a nursery where you can buy an assortment of garden plants.
Fulchino Vineyard, 187 Pine Hill Rd, Hollis, NH 03049, Phone: 603-438-5984
Brookdale Fruit Farm
The Brookdale Fruit Farm has been a family-owned and operated business since 1847. Each subsequent generation of Hardy children has made improvements to the original farm and today livestock has been replaced by ever-increasing fruit orchards.
Visitors can stock up on fresh wholesome veggies and fruit daily at the Farm Stall or take advantage of seasonal Pick-your-own opportunities. The best time of year to pick berries is between May and August, while apples, pumpkins and late-season raspberries are harvested from September to early November. The farm also operates a nursery where you can buy seedlings for your garden. No-one can resist the popular Ice Cream Stand where you can buy premium, natural farm-fresh ice cream from Annabelle’s.
Brookdale Fruit Farm, 41 Broad Street, Hollis, NH 03049, Phone: 603-465-2240
