Woman enjoying a Pick Your Own Pumpkin experience in the Texas Hill Country

Staying at the Inn on Barons Creek during the fall is a delightful experience. Nestled along the serene banks of Barons Creek, our hotel offers upscale lodging just minutes away from local fall festivities and within walking distance of downtown Fredericksburg, TX. Pick your own pumpkin at a nearby farm to add a touch of seasonal delight to your getaway. After enjoying the fall activities in the Fredericksburg area, unwind at our on-site spa. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Visit a Nearby Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch Farm

Jenschke Orchards

From September to October, you can pick your own pumpkin at Jenschke Orchards in Fredericksburg, Texas. This family-owned orchard has been a local gem for a “Pick Your Own” experience since 1961. In addition to pumpkins, Jenschke Orchards also offers seasonal pickings such as over 30 varieties of peaches, strawberries, blackberries, and even Christmas trees. While visiting, be sure to stop by the farm store for fresh produce, homemade ice cream, delicious cobblers, farm eggs, and a tasty array of canned goods.

Gold Orchards, Inc. 

Gold Orchards has a rich history dating back to 1940 when Erwin Gold planted 10 acres of peaches in Stonewall. Over the years, the business has been passed down through generations, with Lawrence and Lynette Gold taking over in the 1990s and opening the current Gold Orchards building in 2000. Even though peach season ends in August, Gold Orchards keeps the pick-your-own experience going with a delightful selection of pumpkins, gourds, and other produce. Pick your own pumpkin from traditional Jack-o’-Lanterns, pie pumpkins perfect for baking, and unique varieties like Cinderella, Fairy Tale, and Warty Goblins. The orchard also offers an array of gourds and squash, such as Butternut, Acorn, Spaghetti Squash, Birdhouse gourds, mini pumpkins, and more. In addition, Gold Orchards carries fresh apples and pears, making it the perfect destination for all your fall decorating, carving, and cooking needs!

Wildseed Farms 

Visit the nation’s largest working wildflower farm at Wildseed Farms, located just outside of Fredericksburg, Texas, with over 1,000 cultivated acres and 200 acres of wildflower fields. Pick your own pumpkin from truckloads of over 25 pumpkin varieties. While you’re there, explore the Market Center for gifts, native plants, and pottery, and head to the Brewbonnet Biergarten for some tasty ice cream. During the annual Fall Festival, you can enjoy the perfect fall outing with family-friendly activities like pumpkin painting, live music, and countless photo opportunities.

The Inn on Barons Creek provides upscale lodging that makes it easy to relax after a day of fall fun in Fredericksburg, TX!