By Timothy Profeta

         At Windy Brow Orchard in Fredon recently, the sun sifted and danced through the trees, providing that poignant autumn coloration. The orchard provides an escape from entertainment dominated by technology and gives a true feel of the land that many call home.

         For $9, visitors can pick a peck of apples, about 10-12 pounds.  Some visitors make long trips to pick their apples at Windy Brow.

           “We came up from Denville to enjoy the beautiful land and have something fun for the kids to do,” said Denville resident Michael Cleveland.

         Embracing the beauty of the land in Sussex County is a relief from fast-paced, non-stop media and a fun activity for the weekends.

           “It was like being in a Steinbeck novel. I got to spend time with people I enjoy being around in a truly beautiful place,” said SCCC student Taylor Constantine of Hampton.

Rutgers student Brittany Metsopulos of Hampton commutes home for the weekends and chose to go apple picking.

“I genuinely love apples,” said Brittany, “and it’s also good to support local economies.”

          A good number of young adults seem to enjoy the outdoors.

            “It’s affordable, close to home, and feels great to be outside, as opposed to going to see a movie or watch a game,” said Rutgers student and Stillwater resident Chris Profeta.

        Windy Brow can also offer a sense of discovery to people who go.          

        “It was a beautiful, fun-filled day with new and different experiences. We got to pick all sorts of apples and I got to discover new kinds apples that I like,” Taylor said.

        Windy Brow Orchard is something unique, leisurely and affordable to do on weekends.

         “It was fun, I would definitely do it again,” said Taylor