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From its lovely vantage point atop a drumlin, views stretch into Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, with <a href=\"https:\/\/freedomsway.org\/place\/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation\/\">Wachusett Mountain<\/a>, Mount Monadnock, Mount Watatic, Temple Mountain, Crotched Mountain, and the Nissitissit Hills visible in the distance.<\/p>\n<p>For 25 years, the orchards were run by Ann and Lyn Harris. In 2021, Groton locals Ed and Kim Herdiech purchased the orchard. They offer 30 varieties of apples, peaches, pears, plums, and grapes. 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